Development Update #2

Two weeks since Pilot Tycoon launched on Steam, and the wishlist response has exceeded all expectations! Thank you for the incredible support!

Major Updates:

• Night Operations - Added the first pass of airfield lighting for taxiways and runways, bringing nighttime operations to life.

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• Dynamic Weather - Implemented a complete weather system featuring rain, thunderstorms, and fog. Naturally, I had to test landing in zero visibility conditions!

  

• UI & Systems - Enhanced schedule bidding interface and improved the scheduling algorithm for better route assignments.

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• Runway Traffic Management - AI aircraft now properly share runways with realistic hold-short queuing. Landing aircraft request clearance and reserve runway access. The player aircraft is fully integrated into this system.

• Aircraft Features - Added gear retraction/extension animations for regional jets.

Fixes & Optimizations:

• Resolved AoA indicator display issues on widescreen resolutions during takeoff

• Optimized terminal NPC performance

• Fixed hub airports incorrectly loading as small airports in external scenes

• Completely overhauled the aircraft camera system for improved performance

• Enhanced AI aircraft performance optimization

More updates coming soon!