This public beta update is focused on runways but it also adds weight class identifier to callsigns of heavy (H) and super (J) airplanes and functionality to move and resize the flights window. Also, if the flights window is wide enough the arrivals and departures lists are placed side by side instead of over and under each other.
To resolve some issue with takeoffs and landings and also improve realism an approach stage has been added. The aircraft now spawn further away from the runway and are separated by at least 3 NM (nautical miles, standard minimum separation on approach). Airplanes in the air can be seen in the new radar window. (Tag visibility is controlled by off frequency visibility setting).
Please note that high scores will be difficult in this beta as tower will no longer hold airplanes. Changes to the scoring system is under consideration to be able to use the full range around slot times that is used in real life.
Runways can now be configured to only accept certain weight classes and also to use a specific tower frequency.
Thanks for playing!
Changelog:
- Added approach stage (individual items related to this are not shown to save space).
- Added functionality to move and resize windows.
- Added heavy (H) and super (J) to callsigns for aircraft in those weight classes.
- Added option to set specific tower frequency for runway.
- Added radar view (individual items related to this are not shown to save space).
- Changed so aircraft chooses first available exit when the speed is low enough to exit.
- Changed so special event with message in queue is shown if player selects or gives instruction to the aircraft.
- Changed so view rotation buttons can be held to rotate view further.
- Changed UI border rendering to display better at different screen resolutions.
- Fixed aircraft highlight bug.
- Fixed bug with setting default holding points for runways.
- Fixed bug with setting default taxi routes.
- Fixed calculation for number of aircraft on ground in Time Schedule mode.
- Fixed icon with ID 40 missing (builder).
- Fixed lag spike when changing holding point for aircraft or changing active runways.
- Fixed stand blocking bug (both builder and game).
- Fixed status not changing after clicking option in manual mode.