So I've been thinking it's about time to improve the simple planes autopilot. I made this concept image to show one of the possible ways this could be done.
In the image above you can see the radios-panel and the AP panel. The idea is that you can have a programmable autopilot and even ILS! I've done another post talking about how FSX-Style ATC could also be pretty fun ingame. I know that a lot of you might disagree with me saying something along the lines of "SimplePlanes is not a flight simulator" to which I say...it could be! ATC, ILS and the Advanced Autopilot could be optional. This is not just a suggestion for the devs, but also for all you mod makers out there!
[Edit]: If you do plan to make this, don't forget to add some sort of route-making system so the autopilot can follow a specified route.
I love the aotipilot (it litteraly brought me to cthulhu (yes u spell it like that)
I totally agree, autopilot now sucks
SIMPLE PLANES, I WANT TO CONFESS
Yup
@Kevinairlines agreed
@SkullsAndCrossbones you can. On older samsung devices (that has the menu button feature before it was replaced by app history button) you can go to controls and change the slow mo button or either the autopilot (or anything else in the controls) by clicking the key and replace it by clicking with the menu button
We need this now !
In short...we need more instruments...But the devs should really prioritise the autopilot/AI next update.
That good because you could use it for movies and stuff
Or at least be able to set waypoints, similar to races
@AndrewGarrison
Looks vintage, they should add the side switch circles to show different information (Basic fly, what we see, engines, landing, navigation, systems, and map) from Extreme Landings and the pro version app.
@Patrick20206 I know, I just took the panels out of FSX as an example.
I like the idea, but it would look good for those autopilot panels and the navball to be in the Simplepanes format since I think it looks nicer. The AI should be able to adjust the throttle when it moves. It would also be nice for the autopilot to calculate the maximum speed for turns. During combat the AI should think tactically when in combat with another AI or the player.
@Tully2001 If theres ever a SP 2, I wish we can use or almost export our SP models to the new version.
@Tully2001 We'll see! For now I hope somebody can turn this into a mod.
@Tully2001 Actually for ATC there wouldn't be that much more coding required. The AI plane would simply need to state each action its doing. Thats also how the ATC in FSX works. Wouldn't it be cool to also hide easter eggs in the radio transmissions? E.g. Static near Cthulu, the Ice Base will also warn you on radio (kinda like in gta when you fly near the military base) etc. It's just an idea...but who knows...perhaps in future the game will be much different, with a career mode, missions, multiplayer that works XD. Nah the mod is also good.
@Tully2001 Anyways, do you agree with the concept? What's your opinion on the topic?
@SkullsAndCrossbones Autopilot does exist on mobile. Hook up a keyboard to your tablet and hit the ENTER key. That plane is my Varoufakis fighter.