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                    Savvy business travellers are turning to the emerging air 
                    taxi services industry in their droves and in this latest 
                    add-on for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004, you have 
                    the opportunity to run your very own air taxi business. Operate 
                    one of five different air taxi companies based in Europe or 
                    the US, each of which own two or three aircraft. To stay competitive 
                    you will have to price your tickets sensibly but still turn 
                    a profit and stay in the air... 
                  Modern 
                    airlines currently arrange their schedules around a hub and 
                    spoke system to make best use of their high seat capacity. 
                    While this method moves thousands of passengers to their destinations, 
                    the flights are subject to delays and suffer from missed connections, 
                    equipment problems and increased airport security. Savvy frequent 
                    travellers are turning to the emerging air taxi services industry. 
                    An air taxi passenger bypasses the crowded hubs and flies 
                    directly to his destination. They board the aircraft quickly 
                    and is ready moments after touchdown. They also avoid the 
                    inconvenience of long lines and saves valuable time.  
                  As 
                    an air taxi operator, you'll stress streamlined service and 
                    competitive prices as you fly point to point rather than through 
                    the airline hubs. As an air taxi pilot, you'll fly new aircraft 
                    which include three very light jets ("microjet") and high 
                    performance props: Cessna Mustang Safire Jet Diamond Twin 
                    Star Maverick Jet Cirrus SR22. 
                  In 
                    Air Taxi Manager you'll need to remain a profitable air 
                    taxi service by watching your costs carefully. Using the Air 
                    Taxi wizard, you can operate one of five different air taxi 
                    companies and fly typical point to point routes from your 
                    home base. You'll have the freedom to charge your passengers 
                    a competitive price for their tickets. Keep 
                    your planes in the air and you should remain profitable. 
                  It's 
                    really great to see Microsoft offering purchasers of Flight 
                    Simulator 2004 yet another cracking add-on. The graphics 
                    are, as we've come to expect, a thing of beauty and the handling 
                    of the each craft will also take a little getting used to. 
                    There really is a knack to getting your pricing right, while 
                    ensuring that your fleet is fully maintained for regular use. 
                  For 
                    those flight simulator addicts out there, this is yet another 
                    must have addition to your collection. 
                     
                   
                  Nick 
                    Smithson  
                  
                     
                       
                        
                           
                             
                               
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