We might further improve this, with an eventual GSX expansion dedicated to Cargo operations, which will have more complex airplane configuration parameters, indicating exactly which stations are passengers and which are cargo, how many ULDs can be loaded, etc. While this might work well (although it might never be exactly the same, unless the 3rd party airplane has used exactly the same 220 lbs calculation) with planes with a full passenger configuration, those with a 'combi' configuration won't be very accurate. So, as explained on the GSX manual (), GSX estimates the number of passengers by dividing the total station load by 220 lbs, which is the industry standard for an average weight of pax+luggage, and this has always been used to calculate the passengers boarding/deboarding times. The goal is to make more income than associated operating expenses.The number of passengers is not a standard system in the sim, but something that airplane developers simulate in many different ways, either from external loaders, or with internal simulations, which might be progressive or not, there's no standard.

as well as income from the virtual passengers or cargo.

There are many expenses associated with every flight - rental charges, fuel costs, etc. Players must be aware of their aircraft's capabilities and fuel levels so that they can carry the cargo selected, or to not become stranded at an airport without fuel. Players can own their own aircraft, or rent them from other players or from 'the system'. The basic concept of FSEconomy is that players use aircraft to move virtual passengers or cargo. Some members choose to use FSEconomy completely on their own others choose to work with a few other players and still others choose to join one or more communities of made up of dozens of other players. It is an open-ended platform, allowing each member to tailor their experience to their individual liking. their 'style of play' is the phrase frequently used. However, many VAs do use the FSEconomy system to operate their VA.įSEconomy strives to be a framework within which players can decide what FSE is to them. There is no schedule there are no 'levels' there are no requirements to start from the bottom and work your way up. Other players see changes in these items within the 'game world'.įSEconomy is not a Virtual Airline. It is 'persistent' because the aspects of the game - aircraft location and fuel levels, etc. FSEconomy is a multi-player 'persistent world' add-on for flight simulators, with an economical focus.

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