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There is another application in IVAO, called IvAe, which consists of a "Google Earthish" interface that shows all the pilots and controllers connected to the network, and you can retrieve much of their info (flight plans for pilots, ATIS for controllers, etc.). In this case, Atlas would be a good starting point for that. | There is another application in IVAO, called IvAe, which consists of a "Google Earthish" interface that shows all the pilots and controllers connected to the network, and you can retrieve much of their info (flight plans for pilots, ATIS for controllers, etc.). In this case, Atlas would be a good starting point for that. | ||
==Think big vs. think small== | |||
If an ATC client is developed with the idea that "Flightgear is not going to have heavy traffic any time soon...", a small client will be developed, probably not very extensible. If later on Flightgear becomes exponentially successful, then the client will need to be redeveloped from scratch, with a bigger structure. The other side of the coin is: if a big ATC client is developed and FG never reaches a big audience, perhaps all that work will have been in vain. | |||
However, it's not necessary to build a huge client. It can be small, but with a structure that lets it grow in case that it's needed. In other words, make it '''extensible''' as a priority. | |||
All that is needed for a virtual aviation network is: a pilot client, a radar client, MP server(s) with the proper MP protocol, a network infrastructure and a proper website. If that client is appealing enough, then anyone could create its own aviation network, as all the software needed is free software... The rules and regulations, the philosophy of the network, and so on, depend on the network creators, and not on the software used. One network can be "let's crash the planes"; another "more professional than professionals", etc. But if the radar client developed is for "kids only", then you leave those possible network creators with small choice. | |||
A free software ATC client is the last piece of the puzzle so that new networks of the style of IVAO or VATSIM can be created using exclusively free software. Other kinds of accessory applications could be developed, like the IvAe or ServInfo-like programs. | |||
So, I would say: '''think big'''. Just in case... | |||
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