A Message, Observation, and Question

[Fozzer]

Understood. It's why I don't use the Multiplayer that much anymore (besides being short of time to fly). It's too quiet online. Don't know which server you use but it's silent on the Simv server...

Carlo

Its probably because they have spotted me on there, Carlo?.. ...!

Body Odour?
Sweaty Socks?
Under-arm, Shirt stains?

Paul.... ... ... ...!

[Sir_Crashalot]

I don't think so Paul. There's no Smell-o-Vision on the server so that can't be the problem....

Carlo (hand me the airfreshener please)

[SeanTK]

Update concerning the VA......


Norway or New Zealand?

Pick one........ 

Based on the feedback within the past few days, I think there is a good chance I'll go through with this.
I'm going to continue to look at aircraft possibilities in order to provide vehicles for either 2004 or FSX. That may mean expanding the recommended fleet a bit, but I'll see what I can do. Again, the previously selected planes can change at any time.

I also need to work on a name for this organization.

Regarding the other aspects of this operation, the flights could be either online or offline. VATSIM would not be required for online ops.


Thanks for the interest.

[Sir_Crashalot]

New Zealand. Roughly the same amount of airports as Norway but there is much more freeware scenery available for it.

FS9:

New Zealand Scenery

Norway scenery

FSX:

New Zealand scenery

Norway scenery

Carlo

[JBaymore]

Some VA's (not all) recommend the use of VATSIM because that seems to have some benefits (don't know what, but it has something to do with logging of flying hours)

Carlo,

Another benefit of flying "live" on VATSIM is that they require the filinmg of realistic IFR flightplans, and they use pretty authentic real world procedures for control.  So it ups the realism factor... which it part of the point of most VAs.

best,

.................john

[Sir_Crashalot]

John, you're right. That part slipped my mind.

Carlo

[SeanTK]

Thinking of the following names. Some names either have or do not have the word "air" or "airlines" at the end.

Point Air
Skyhopper
Flip Air
Flick Air (or just Flick/Flip...)
Swift (Air)


Any ideas?

[Sir_Crashalot]

AAH (Abandon All Hope) Travel was what I was thinking of... 

I don't know. Skyhopper sounds good.

Carlo

[jime59]

Swift (Air)
+1


no offence Carlo 

[Sir_Crashalot]

No problem Jime59.

Carlo  

[SeanTK]

OFFICIAL NAME:
Skyhopper Virtual Airlines

(Commonly just shortened to "Skyhopper")

Swift Air was already taken by a small (and probably dead) VA, and is also the name of a real aviation charter company.


AREA OF OPERATIONS:

New Zealand
Base: Tauranga


FLEET (Need to look into FSX compatibility. Will add more to FSX section if there are compatibility issues):

FS2004:
Robin DR400
Beech Twin Bonanza
Antonov An-2 (For cargo...) (Xomer)
HU-16 Albatross
Beech B1900D (PAD)

FSX:
Robin DR400
Beech Twin Bonanza **if compatible
An-2 **if compatible
HU-16 ** if compatible
Pilatus PC-6 Porter
Beech 1900D (PAD)


TESTERS WANTED for FSX compatiblity checks. PM me if you can and I'll give you the details on where to acquire these aircraft (most are on SimV).

[SeanTK]

Status update: I'm going to start the painting process next weekend. Unless anyone has any suggestions, I'm basically going to do my own design....

I have something in mind, but if interested parties have their own ideas, please speak up!

[JBaymore]

Skyhopper.  So would the ATC communications maybe sound like,  "Locust 147 come left heading 247"?   

best,

.................john

[SeanTK]

Still considering some call-signs....I'll just leave it at that....

[SeanTK]

Update:

Continuing a week of tests here at University meaning not a lot of progress with the VA.

Paintscheme colors will be in a striking and outlandish "black and neon green" arrangement that I have not yet decided on, and may be dependent on the aircraft. "Swooshy" stripes will be involved. (Green stripes, black base)