Tower is a game whereby the player can become an air traffic controller.
The main objective is to ensure the safe passage of landing and departing
aircraft.

All aircraft activity is reported to the text-based console and can be heard
on the radio, awaiting player response. Communicate orders directly to the
pilot from the tower console, warn of any dangers or tell them to use another
runway (if available). Try to operate one of three airports or take on a whole
scenario, which gradually progresses from a typical airport to O’Hare in
Chicago, one of the busiest in the world. Each scenario offers flexibility to
select a time of day, the number of runways and the rate of traffic with a
maximum of 150 planes every two minutes.

The main view outside of the tower is a total 3D 360-degree display. Switch to
tracking or binoculars displays to closer watch planes. Several instruments
help to make more informed decisions such as a compass, wind gauges, a clock,
and a panel of shortcut buttons for quick and easy access to different
functions from control over lights, arrival and departure details, bright
display Airport Surface Detection Equipment (ASDE), and viewing angles.

Points are earned for the ability to manage issuing commands, while they are
lost for runway separations or crashes, the ultimate aim being to gain highly
sought-after perks including the award for controller-of-the-month, time-off
with pay or paycheck bonus.

Multi-player games are possible over a modem or null-modem cable to owners of
Microsoft Flight Simulator v5.1, enabling a pilot (second player) to come in
to land at the player’s airport.

*Follows FAA and Transport Canada rules.

Tower