[6S.Maraz]

This mod idea could be useful in cop and dogfight missions (makes not much sense offline).

The idea is a simple control tower where the player can sit, look around, and give via chat (or TS) clearance for landing/takeoff to other players, or call help when the airfield is attacked.
It could also act as a tactical guide for other players. Could be used by server admins to look around who is behaving badly (eg taking off from taxiways or forbidden areas, etc) , or in cooperative playing.

A control tower could be a simple aircraft with a different 3D model (maybe taken from the Control Tower object) no engine, no weapons.

Of course it will remain fixed in the spawn point but this is not a big problem

A possible variation (weapons change) would be giving red and green signalling "flares" (MG and cannons with different tracers) to visually signal clearance or abort to other players.

What do you think about it?

Maraz

[Bee]

Interesting idea. I have always thought the addition of an Ops controller spot would be good.
A provision to allow one grounded player to have access to map icons. A bit like radar conrol, so they could direct team mates to incoming hostiles.

[Baco1170]

Awsom idea, In my squad we have a pilot do ATC duties when landed or shot down. But to be able to do this without having to use external view would be grate!.

[_1SMV_Gitano]

Nice Idea, i suggest little re-coloured rockets be used as flare signals...

[FA_Diablo]

This is an awsome idea. our squad has talked about this many times over the years. I'm sure there are several people who would be intrested in acting as an ATC.

[saunders1953]

Oh, this would have offline possibilities, because if it's possible, it is only a step away from a flak tower.

[VT-51_Razor]

Excellent suggestion Maraz!!

[lowfighter]

This is a cool idea!

[stansdds]

Great idea! Ground controller to give take off and landing clearance, could also have access to the in game map and act as a radar director.

My squadron also uses the technique described by Baco1170. First one to return to base or get shot down assumes the duties of the tower operator.

[danger]

now, this is a damnd good idear, presently, when doing atc, in full real, i have to park next to the tower and bail. control tower mod would be perfect.

and also on the carriers, maybe a fixed point where the man with the paddles stands to guide in A/C

[Hellzone]

This would be Possiable. Change the Model of the Plane.

Make it have free look. Something like that.