GSX - A new product from FSDT - Ground Services X

[juniormafia27]

I think I would use ASE for De-Icing and Pushback.....Be nice if you are able to use GSX application in a remote app like Ipad or remote pc.  At least you don't see the menu on the screen.

[virtuali]

I think I would use ASE for De-Icing and Pushback.....

You mean AES ? How could you decide this already, considering you haven't tried those features in GSX yet ?

Be nice if you are able to use GSX application in a remote app like Ipad or remote pc.  At least you don't see the menu on the screen.

Sorry, but this is not really a main feature: most of the users are ok with the standard, transparent and non intrusive menus, which are the same the ATC uses anyway.

[Bruce Hamilton]

How could you decide this already, considering you haven't tried those features in GSX yet ?

You have to remember that some of us are AES addicts.  When you have close to two C notes invested in AES serial numbers, it isn't a hard decision, especially in light of the fact that GSX does not animate jetways.

[virtuali]

You have to remember that some of us are AES addicts.  When you have close to two C notes invested in AES serial numbers, it isn't a hard decision, especially in light of the fact that GSX does not animate jetways.

This doesn't have anything to do with the question, the OP said:

I think I would use ASE for De-Icing and Pushback.....

Which might sound as if he might want to use GSX for other services. Your remark would be more in line with the choice of using the *whole* GSX or the *whole* AES at an airport.

[juniormafia27]

I think I would use ASE for De-Icing and Pushback.....

You mean AES ? How could you decide this already, considering you haven't tried those features in GSX yet ?

Be nice if you are able to use GSX application in a remote app like Ipad or remote pc.  At least you don't see the menu on the screen.

Sorry, but this is not really a main feature: most of the users are ok with the standard, transparent and non intrusive menus, which are the same the ATC uses anyway.

I am not most users.....Never said it was the main feature either.......Hence "Be nice if you are able......"....Now that I think about it I have not read anything to suggest otherwise in relations to the "....features in GSX yet".....With that said.....I still intend on "purchasing" the "product" either way.

[juniormafia27]

You have to remember that some of us are AES addicts.  When you have close to two C notes invested in AES serial numbers, it isn't a hard decision, especially in light of the fact that GSX does not animate jetways.

This doesn't have anything to do with the question, the OP said:

I think I would use ASE for De-Icing and Pushback.....

Which might sound as if he might want to use GSX for other services. Your remark would be more in line with the choice of using the *whole* GSX or the *whole* AES at an airport.

The fact that luggage are being tossed in the aircraft via conveyor belt was the deciding factor.....NOW if it wasn't for that I would have a hard-time "picturing" myself pulling out  wallet and "throwing" away hard earned cash to replace AES.....The "C-Note" factor would HAVE to be addressed.

[Bruce Hamilton]

The guy tossing luggage is a factor for me as well, but I'm buying GSX for the airports that Oliver can't or won't add AES to, like ORBX.  AES NG is coming and that guy tossing luggage may make an appearance.

[virtuali]

The guy tossing luggage is a factor for me as well

Well, it's nice to know that people like it (it's also a good hint for us to pay special care for that animation), but there are many other important features in GSX, the most difficult one was the Pushback, because we fought hard to fix the "skating" effect that is usually associated to that...

Note that, having believable animated characters is a benefit of being FSX-only, because there's no way FS9 could support that kind of animation.

[PUP4ORD]

The guy tossing luggage is a factor for me as well

Well, it's nice to know that people like it (it's also a good hint for us to pay special care for that animation), but there are many other important features in GSX, the most difficult one was the Pushback, because we fought hard to fix the "skating" effect that is usually associated to that...

Note that, having believable animated characters is a benefit of being FSX-only, because there's no way FS9 could support that kind of animation.

Nice to know that we will finally have "Tugs" pushback aircraft in FSDT sceneries.

[juniormafia27]

............... AES NG is coming and that guy tossing luggage may make an appearance.

Would be nice to see the other marshall on each of the wing during pushback too!!!

[theshack440]

Well, it's nice to know that people like it (it's also a good hint for us to pay special care for that animation), but there are many other important features in GSX, the most difficult one was the Pushback, because we fought hard to fix the "skating" effect that is usually associated to that...

Note that, having believable animated characters is a benefit of being FSX-only, because there's no way FS9 could support that kind of animation.

Umberto, for pushback, do we choose the taxi way and orientation (maybe via an arrow), or do we choose the orientation (left or right) and then it just pushes us to the closest taxiway?

[virtuali]

Umberto, for pushback, do we choose the taxi way and orientation (maybe via an arrow), or do we choose the orientation (left or right) and then it just pushes us to the closest taxiway?

A menu option will ask left or right, and the airplane will be towed to the closest taxiway. However, if the AFCAD in use specifies no pushback in both directions on that parking, there will be no menu.

[Bruce Hamilton]

Nice to know that we will finally have "Tugs" pushback aircraft in FSDT sceneries.

I'm confused... AES has tugs pushing aircraft.   

[PUP4ORD]

Nice to know that we will finally have "Tugs" pushback aircraft in FSDT sceneries.

I'm confused... AES has tugs pushing aircraft.  

What I meant by the "Tugs" are the ones that either are at the gate or the few that move around in the scenery. A picture showing what I am talking about; United Airlines 777-200 with a United Tug circled.

[SirIsaac726]

Nice to know that we will finally have "Tugs" pushback aircraft in FSDT sceneries.

I'm confused... AES has tugs pushing aircraft.  

What I meant by the "Tugs" are the ones that either are at the gate or the few that move around in the scenery. A picture showing what I am talking about; United Airlines 777-200 with a United Tug circled.

AES has tugs.  That's how you are pushed back when you select it.