@Pilot_Dave posted a new topic, subject "Ground Power at the Gate". It read:

   Hello IFC,  
    since 20.1 we got the APU to use. But isn‘t it more realistic to add the Ground Power when at the Gate. So you don‘t have to start the APU from the Cold and Dark State. When ready for pushback you can disconnect the GPU and start the APU. This feature isn‘t that hard to implement and it would increase the Realism of the SIM. I know that the Developers just rolled out the new update but for the future it would be nice if next to the Airplane a GPU would Power it up. For those who don‘t know what it is here is an IMAGE:
    
    So if you think this would also Increase the Realism leave a Vote!
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After which, @AlphaKilo added

    This would definitely boost the realism  
    Gonna go look for a vote to free up  
    Also don't forget to vote for your own requests :)
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Then @Pilot_Dave said

    Forgot that, thanks for the vote!
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So @AviatorFares replied

    This feature is a feature that does not need to write a topic to be added,devs must add this🌹🌹
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Then @Gyan_Gautam1 said

    yes it is, but IF are not worried about vehicles atm, they may add them in the future (dont quote me). However if X-Plane mobile has a pushback tug, IF should def be capable of having a GPU truck or such
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After which, @Highlander24 added

    This would be an amazing feature!
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So @Leron_Gundlur replied

    I was actually just about to make a request for this. Using APU to start from cold and dark has bothered me a bit in terms of realism. However, I don't think we need an actual object outside, but rather just a GPU switch in the Electronics Systems menu, right next to the APU and Main Battery button.
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@Thomas_Bennett replied

    Does the apu have any function currently apart from make a apu noise? You can still turn the master and lights on and start the engines without running the apu? As far as I'm aware it just makes a noise but has no interlocking function in the game?
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After which, @EVO_G-vlogs_200 added

    Freed up a vote for this :)
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Then @thenewpilot said

    Then prove how you know terminals are in development, and that they're coming in 3 years. Words mean nothing without anything to back them up.
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So @thenewpilot replied

    You said, and I quote “terminals are in development too 👀 due in the next 3 yrs but they still have big plans” Where are your sources to back that up? @Aniket_Joglekar is right. We don't know for a fact whether terminals are in development or not, nor do we know for a fact that they will be released in 3 years. So please stop spreading false info, and only rely on the official Infinite Flight Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook for information. Not your fake news source that's unrelated to IF.
    
    Last I knew, the devs said the whole 777 family would be getting a rework (because I get my info from reputable sources, a la IF Twitter and Instagram, not some fake news source unrelated to IF, and thus has not even a single atom of an idea of what the devs plans are) Infinite Flight is a very small team of developers, so it takes a lot of time for things to get done. It is going to be a long while before the whole 777 family is reworked, and if I had any idea, that's probably all it is for the foreseeable future, is reworks. There are planes in IF that are in dire need of a rework, and their time will come. It may be 10+ years into the future before we even see terminals.
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To which @Soviet_Salsa replied

    No, you have to start the apu before you can turn on the electronics and engines. After the engines are on you can turn off the apu.
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Then @anon38496261 said

    I want this. Voted!
    
    It'd be cool to not run the APU quite so much, but I still don't really have a problem with it. This would be cool to have though.
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@Gyan_Gautam1 replied

    have a good day :)
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To which @Gyan_Gautam1 replied

    @Aniket_Joglekar here u go :)
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Then @Pilot_Dave said

    12 Votes already! Thanks Guys;)
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@Pilot_Dave replied

    But they could at least add the Button and the GPU Sound. Do make it even more realistic.
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Then @bcc.123 said

    True, but the GPU likely doesn't even have a soundpack
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So @Pilot_Dave replied

    In real life the Pilots turn on the APU if they start pushback and when they park at the Gate so that between engine shutdown and GPU availability the Aircraft has power and doesn‘t fall into the Cold and Dark State immediately.
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To which @Pilot_Dave replied

    I think it has some noise. I think in other Sims like XPlane you hear the GPU when it is plugged into the Aircraft and supplying it.
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After which, @AdamCallow added

    GPU units to Terminal Buildings, You guys amaze me sometimes.
    
    This isn't the topic for chatter about stuff like that.
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Then @AdamCallow said

    Speaking as ground crew the GPU does make noise, a fair bit actually.
    
    Pilot_Dave:
    
    > Pilots turn on the APU if they start pushback
    
    Depends on the aircraft type and operator but the APU is normally turned on 5-10 mins before departure and the GPU is disconnected. Some aircraft require the GPU to start up so its left connected til one engine is started. (ATR/Saab 340/Jetstream 41/etc) (Battery starts can be done but very rare)
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To which @shatti replied

    Wow that would be a nice feature I just love the noise in the new 777 this would be great !  
    You got my vote bud
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So @Pilot_Dave replied

    @AdamCallow \- Do you think it would make the SIM Even more realistic with the GPU? Or do you think it is nice-to-have but unnecessary?
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So @AdamCallow replied

    I don't think you can spilt the points really. Adding it would add that nice extra touch of realism. I'm all for it but I'm bias given my job.
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So @Boodz_G replied

    We definitely need this. Don't want to have the APU running the whole time at the gate.
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@Sami_Fajita_Air replied

    This is definitely a feature that is needed in the game, and as animations come to 3D airports, this feature could really be brought to life.
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To which @al_col replied

    its defiantly more likely to come now that we have 3d buildings!
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After which, @Thomas_Bennett added

    Looks like he was right
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@Sami_Fajita_Air replied

    I am hoping that as more planes get an apu option that this will become a more pressing issue.
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So @Person_Thatflys replied

    100% agree
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So @Sami_Fajita_Air replied

    Now that we have the first 3D animations confirmed, I believe there is a strong possibility of it being added in 2022-23
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So @Southwestman replied

    Great Idea Hope it gets into IF in an update or so but more like Mid to Late 2022
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So @Sierra_Golf replied

    Will be perfect to have in IF, it would look great to have it animated, like wires connected to aircraft.
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@Sami_Fajita_Air replied

    Congrats everyone, you get a vote back! Confirmed 😊  
    
    
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To which @MxP replied

    Belt loader, Catering, Pallet loader, cones, GPU. That's _a lot_ …
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To which @RAH replied

    With the recently announced changes to the feature request category, this feature no longer meets the following criteria:
    
      * 3D airport/object requests are currently not allowed (including airports, ATC facilities, buildings and objects etc.)
    
    
    
    Due to this, this feature request has been closed and all votes returned to their users so that they can be used to vote on other features they would like to see in-app. For more information on what is permitted, please visit the About the Features Category.
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