I want to bring up an issue many of us may be encountering while playing Career Mode, particularly when managing larger fleets of aircraft. As someone managing a fleet of 65 aircraft, I find the daily maintenance inspections to be a tedious and time-consuming task. The current system requires 7 mouse clicks per aircraft, which translates to nearly 20 minutes of repetitive actions just to ensure my fleet is operational each day.
While I appreciate the realism and detail this adds to the game, I believe there’s room for improvement to make the process more user-friendly without compromising the gameplay experience. Here are a few proposed solutions that could enhance the maintenance system for players with large fleets:
Proposed Solutions
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Batch Maintenance Option:
Introduce a feature that allows players to complete maintenance for multiple aircraft simultaneously. This could be as simple as a checkbox system where players select the aircraft needing inspection and execute the maintenance for all selected aircraft with one click. -
Maintenance Summary Dashboard:
Add a centralized dashboard where all fleet maintenance statuses are displayed. This dashboard could highlight which aircraft require maintenance and provide a “Complete All” button for streamlined actions. -
Auto-Inspect Option
Provide an option for players to automate daily maintenance for aircraft designated as “CREW ON”. This could be toggled on/off in the settings or managed on a per-aircraft basis, allowing for a more hands-off approach to fleet management. -
Simplified Maintenance Workflow:
Reduce the number of clicks required for each aircraft’s daily inspection. For example, combine multiple steps into one action or allow a single confirmation click to execute all necessary checks for an individual aircraft. -
Fleet Delegation System:
Introduce an in-game mechanic where players can assign an AI “maintenance manager” to handle routine checks for a set fee. This would maintain realism while reducing the player’s workload.
Benefits of These Changes:
- Reduces repetitive tasks and saves time for players with large fleets of aircraft.
- Improves user experience and keeps the focus on flying and strategic decision-making.
- Preserves realism while offering scalable solutions for players with varying fleet sizes.
I’m sure many of us would appreciate any enhancements to make fleet management smoother. I’m eager to hear thoughts from other players and the development team about these suggestions. Let’s work together to make MS Flight Sim 24 even better!