At one time i thought sky pirate battles in pvp mode would have been cool too, years ago with a very similar way of handling airships as multiplayer mounts, as well as just venturing/promoting your FC recruitment in the open world (ie "climb aboard and party with us, you looking for a fun FC?" stuff like that. i like the suggested ideas you gave, was really disappointed in how Airships as FC only, were handled. Especially the work you put into crafting them up.