I would like to propose a feature where the names of dispatchers in flight plans are automatically generated based on the region or country of departure. With the availability of tools like ChatGPT, it should be feasible to implement a system that generates random yet regionally appropriate names. This enhancement would greatly improve realism, as it is unlikely for users to manually define dispatcher names in a realistic way.
Currently, users can manually set dispatcher names, but this often leads to unrealistic scenarios. I believe this decision shouldn’t rest on the user side. For example:
- A flight departing from South America might display a dispatcher name that clearly belongs to someone from the United Kingdom.
- Similarly, a flight in Asia might list a dispatcher named “John White,” which does not align with regional naming conventions.
A potential solution could involve SimBrief maintaining a database of common names categorized by country or region. The system could then use this database to automatically generate dispatcher names that correspond to the departure location of the flight plan.
This feature would not only enhance immersion but also save users time and effort while ensuring consistency and realism across flights.
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For my operation, we have one control center here in the US, so whether I am working a flight from BOS or BKK the crew gets my name hailing from the upper midwest; most operators worldwide have a single control center, with maybe a backup control center across town.
There is an Australian operator, that while their ops control center is in Sydney, their load planning center is in Gdansk Poland.
Regional dispatch offices, like say Pan Am, or NWA, or at each major hub operation, scattered around the world; are no more.
Generally speaking, the dispatcher would be located in the airline’s operations center, which might not be anywhere near the departure airport. What would make sense would be if it was based on the country of the airline’s operations center, but in the case of virtual airlines, that might require identifying where that is.
It would additionally be better if the dispatcher’s phone number was customizable. The default 1-800 number is not realistic for flights in Europe, for example.
I could support that - for when I log into my current flight planning system at work, I manually type in the direct dial to my desk; which also gets entered into the FPL Message under the RMK/ tag.
RMK/TCAS EQUIPPED STAGE 4 DISPATCHER TEL NO +1.800.999.9999
