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Don't complain about old & new liveries. That's realistic. Sometimes it takes years for an airline to repaint all the aircraft. Mostly done during major layups. The odd one in the old livery adds realism to the game. I like it. 😁

@realjet7 Have you purchases, downloaded and install the latest RT (real Traffic) file. The .txt files are in the RT folder. They do not come with the airport files. Also check that the RT files are loaded into the correct folder. Kev

I tend to ignore the wind when playing the game because at most times it is below 10Kts, mostly below 5kts. Most A/C can accept a tailwind up to 10Kts for T/o or landing. Just ignore the wind and enjoy your session with the game.Use whatever runway you want. It wont make any difference. Kev

I think your right. I have just ignored it

@EliGrim I have just tried it and it seems good. I make my own schedules but never publish them. I am currently working on RJTT to make it useable. I dont seem to be acle to PM you on the subject. KevM

@EliGrim I have just tried it and it seems good. I make my own schedules but never publish them. I am currently working on RJTT to make it useable. I will PM you on the subject. KevM

I asked the same questions maaany years ago but never got an answer Kev

@ATC AlaskaGuy @hexzed Only an opinion. I'll keep out of it. Kev M

@Dana Rippeyand the worst. I have made all my purchaes directly from feelthere/ ATC suite (not via steam or any other retailer) via BMT micro and have never had a problem with installation providing you install everything in the correct folders. There are lots of topics on this on the forum. One thing though & I am shouting KEEP YOUR DOWNLOAD EMAILS & file hard copies of them. And record ALL the details on a different place if possible. You will need the info in the future at some time, even to just download the latest RT files. Kev M

I was a little dissapointed also or perhaps I was under the misconception of Retro meaning older types and airlines and types not seen today. I was looking forward to constructing a custom timetable based on the late 60's & 70's with heaps of Pan Am & TWA 707's, BOAC VC10's, DC8's and various early 747 operators , Eastern & Delta L1011 etc, all operating out of airports like JFK, SFO etc. Considering that most of the airports modelled in Tower are US airports., I thought that more older US operators would get higher votes. For Europe, inclding the UK the likes of Lufthansa 707;s 747-200;s etc would be more prominant. All BOAC types as well. I don't understand the Ansett 747-400 getting so many votes as they only operated out of one airport (YMML) that is modelled in Tower. I guess my aviation memory goes back to far these days. I await the flack 🤢 Kev M

You guys have huge patience

@thepropilot747 Just my observations from the custom schedule that I have made (not published). When making a custom hourly schedule is to have a departure (even if it is made up) slightly before the start hour. 10-15mins. The program will start from that departure and maybe an arrival will spawn as well. The program seems to need a departure to kick it off. If you put a departure right on the start hr, or one minute in, them it should start from there. There are lots of forum topics on where all the relevant files should go. Kev M

@hexzed That's exactly what I do and I also compare the airports file in case any new ones have been added. If so, I add them to my existing file and save that as a master file. This then gets moved over the the DLC airports as required. Kev M

Hate to be a party pooper but two airlines that I worked for both left the nav lights on at all times unless someone turned them off during maintenance (quite often me). So it is quite normal for some operators to leave the nav lights on all the time whilst the aircraft is at the terminal/ramp. Kev M

Looking through the list, I am surprised that the Pan Am 707 is not on the list. They were everywhere!!!

I have been on about this for some time. It seems to being ignored by ND. Kev

I dont run 2011 anymore but from memory, the schedule text file is the same format as tower 3D (pro). For twr 3D I use my own schedules or one of the custom schedule made by others. I still have some old tower 2011 files on a stick. If I can open them I will and have a look to see if the schedule format is the same. I can't send you the files as they are copyright from the creator and I cant find any of my custom files. Honestly, except if you really want the 2011 airports, move over to Tower 3D PRO, even with the oddities with it. Kev

As A general rule I wait until the aircraft appears on the dbrite screen then leave it for a couple of seconds before giving the "contact departures" call. Sometimes even longer if clearing another A/C for T/O immeditaley after that departure. Reason. in real life, you would wait until the departing aircraft should be on the departure controller radar before issuing the contact dep command. Kev

I am with @Ripskin. I only buy the RC for certain airports if it contains a livery that is not in the original. I.E I bought LPFGRC for the CX 748 frt for YMML as it is not in the YMML RC pack. Kev

@VenturaGuy101 & @ashman99 & anyone who cares 😁I have 3 master files, master airplanes.txt, master airports.txt & master airlines.txt. When a new RT is released I park the new files in a seperate folder. I then compare the new files to my master files and amend the master files accordingly. I then use the master files as the relative files in the airports, renamed of course. The main trick is to make sure you use the new airplanes manifest files that come with the new RT version and dont attempt to amend them at all. This keeps the master files up to date & doesnt overwrite any esisting files,especially custom terminal & schedule files. Just copy the master files accross to the airports and rename them. Kev

I have to eat my words Have a look at this site for one http://www.timetableimages.com/ttimages/complete/complete.htm Kev

This could be interesting as some of the A/P's have changed since those days also getting schedules might be interesting. I wonder how many old timetables are floating around in peoples houses tucked away in drawers, cupboards etc. Some really interesting items might come to light. Nothing like a good old 707 or a DC8 trailing lots of black exhaust smoke behind it. I wonder if that will be simulated Kev

Thanks for all the replies and they say what I thought the situation is. To operate YMML realistically, all the international flights should operateo to/from term 2 as it is the only one with CIQ facilities. I will put up with the white Jetstar 788's to have them spawn. (pretend they are leased A/c without the Jestar livery) I think the following is already in the wishlist for the next gen tower. "The facility of separating operators flights to go to designated terminals where they operate domestic and intnl flights." Kev

OK, I have now given Jetstar 788 flights new ICAO & IATA codes and assigned them to Terminal 2, (Intl term). They spawn but as expected are white. I am trying to understand the purpose of having the Jetstar 788 in RC but not having a heavy gate at the Jetstar terminal as quoted above to accommodate them. How are we supposed to get Jetstar 788's to arrive n depart without doing what I have done with the codes & terminal file? I appreciate that there is a huge amount of time and effort put into producing the DLC airports and the RC files but to me having an A/C type that is common at the A/P and not having a gate to accomodate them is a big oversite. Ques, is it possible to modify the RC file to pick up the amended ICAO/IATA codes to get the livery back. Kev

Thanks, At least I know what to look for in the future if I add an airplane to my list and it shows up as a default, I should be able to track it down and by inference I will assume all airplanes in any of the airplanes.txt file are in the pack & manifect files. Kev