id: 10.3-jet-bridge-properties title: 10.3 Jet Bridge Properties meta: Learn how to edit jet bridge properties using the Scenery Editor within Infinite Flight. order: 3 #
10.3 Jet Bridge Properties #
10.3.1 #
Step 1
: Select the jet bridge by tapping on or near it (or use the rectangle selection tool - see 2.1.6 above)
Step 2
: You may have to select the jet bridge from a drop down box if there are multiple items in close proximity. The outline of the jet bridge will turn magenta to indicate it has been selected (1)
Step 3
: Tap the “Properties” tab (2) on the right side of the screen
Step 4
: You can then adjust the following properties for jet bridges in their stowed position (i.e. not connected to an aircraft):
Animations are not listed below as these must not{.red} be edited unless it is the height of a jet bridge base (see x below)
| Button | Function | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Gates | Shows the gates that are assigned to the jet bridge | See 10.4 below |
| Stowed Arm Rotation | Tap the “+/-” symbols to adjust the orientation of the jet bridge, it is based on a default position from the base/connector and rotates counter clockwise | Must{.red} be adjusted to avoid collisions |
| Stowed Arm Extension | Tap the “+/-” symbols to adjust the stowed length of the jet bridge | Must{.red} be adjusted to avoid collisions |
| Stowed Head Rotation | Tap the “+/-” symbols to move the stowed head of the jet bridge | Must{.red} be adjusted to avoid collisions |
| Stowed Height | Tap the “+/-” symbols to adjust the default height of the jet bridge when in the stowed position | The height must{.red} be adjusted so that all aircraft doors that can park at that stand are reachable |
| Scale | Tap the “+/-” symbols to adjust the scale | Scale must not{.red} be changed unless it is to revert the jet bridge to a scale of “1” (must{.red} be 1 for animations to work) |
| Orientation | Tap the “+/-” symbols to adjust the orientation of the jet bridge animation range (shown as a green curved cylinder shape around the jet bridge itself) | |
| Latitude / Longitude | Current latitude/longitude of the jet bridge | |
| Altitude | This shows the current altitude (in meters) of the start location | Should not{.red} be changed |
| Name | You can name the jet bridge using this field | Not required at this time |
Adjusting Jet Bridge Base Height #
10.3.2 #
The slope of a jet bridge between the base and end is limited (especially an issue if the jet bridge is short), therefore the base height may need to be adjusted to allow all applicable aircraft types that can spawn at that start location. Below is an example of a jet bridge which has not been adjusted to accommodate narrow body aircraft.
10.3.3 #
To do this, the following steps can be followed:
Step 1
: Select the jet bridge base by tapping on or near the blue circle (1) that is in the center of it (or use the rectangle selection tool - see 2.1.6 above)
Step 2
: If there are multiple objects in close proximity, a list will appear so you can select the jet bridge base
Step 3
: Tap the “Properties” tab (2) on the right side of the screen and then the “+” symbol next to “Animations” (3)
Step 4
: A drop down list will appear, tap the “+” symbol next to “Height” (4)
Step 5
: This will further expand and by tapping this (5), will allow you to change the height of the jet bridge base
Step 6
: Whilst the jet bridge base is still selected (which has the adjusted height) - use the rectangle selection tool (see 2.1.6 above) or “Edit > Selection (Add)” to select all remaining jet bridge elements that you want the height adjusted for
Step 7
: Tap “Jet Bridge” and then “Adjust Jet Bridge Alt”
Step 8
: The height will be changed for all selected jet bridge elements to the same as the height of the jet bridge base
A380 Gates #
10.3.4 #
If the start location has three jet bridges, it will try to join the third jet bridge to door U1L (Upper 1 Left) of the A380. Editors should{.red} try to raise the base of the jet bridge (see 10.3.3 above) as well as the stowed height (see 10.3.1 above) to reduce the angle of the jet bridge when connected to the aircraft door.