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| developedby = Michael Filhol | | developedby = Michael Filhol | ||
| initialrelease = February 1, 2015 | | initialrelease = February 1, 2015 | ||
| latestrelease = 1.1. | | latestrelease = 1.1.1 (January 29, 2017) | ||
| writtenin = Python3 | | writtenin = Python3 | ||
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'''ATC-pie''' is an [[air traffic control]] simulation program allowing to play solo games, connect to [[FlightGear]] multi-player networks and set up tutorial sessions for teacher supervision of an ATC student. It features en-route centre control (CTR) as well as airport-based service (TWR, APP, GND...) where 3d tower viewing is possible. It is essentially designed for realism and simulates many tasks of real-life ATC such as strip rack and sequence management | '''ATC-pie''' is an [[air traffic control]] simulation program allowing to play solo games, connect to [[FlightGear]] multi-player networks and set up tutorial sessions for teacher supervision of an ATC student. It features en-route centre control (CTR) as well as airport-based service (TWR, APP, GND...) where 3d tower viewing is possible. It is essentially designed for realism and simulates many tasks and situations of real-life ATC such as: | ||
* strip rack and sequence management; | |||
* transponder identification; | |||
* handovers to/from neighbouring controllers; | |||
* ATIS recording; | |||
* flight plan filing and editing; | |||
* routing and conflict anticipation. | |||
The program is free and open source, and programmed in Python3 for Qt5 hence system-independant. Only Python3 and its Qt5 bindings must be installed. That done, it is meant to work straight away, with no make/compile command to run or external resource to install | The program is free and open source, and programmed in Python3 for Qt5 hence system-independant. Only Python3 and its Qt5 bindings must be installed. That done, it is meant to work straight away, with no make/compile command to run or external resource to install. The whole world is immediately available on radar. Tower viewing requires a running FlightGear installation and the appropriate aircraft and scenery. | ||
== Screenshots == | |||
Visit the ATC-pie screenshot [[:Category:ATC-pie screenshots|wiki category]] for more | |||
<gallery mode="packed"> | |||
ATC-pie-screenshot-soloMode.png|Playing solo mode with three coloured racks | |||
ATC-pie-screenshot-sectorView.png|Sector view around Geneva | |||
ATC-pie-screenshot-towerViewing.png|Tower viewing, following a departing aircraft | |||
ATC-pie-screenshot-backgroundPixmapDrawing.png|Background image display | |||
ATC-pie-screenshot-airportCloseUp.png|Depiction of airport tarmac and objects | |||
ATC-pie-screenshot-flightPlans.png|Flight plan editor | |||
</gallery> | |||
== Program features == | == Program features == | ||
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GUI: | GUI: | ||
* Floatable, dockable and closable | * Floatable, dockable and closable panels and toolbars (see [[:File:ATC-pie-screenshot-toolbars.png|screenshot]]), window layout saved | ||
* Notification system combining selectable sounds, status bar messages and time-tagged history | * Notification system combining selectable sounds, status bar messages and time-tagged history | ||
* Notes, window state, general and location-specific settings saved on close and restored on restart | * Notes, window state, general and location-specific settings saved on close and restored on restart | ||
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=== ATC surveillance === | === ATC surveillance === | ||
Radar and transponders: | Radar and transponders: | ||
* Full transponder support and mode-dependant radar behaviour (off, A, C, S) | * Full transponder support and mode-dependant radar behaviour (off, GND, A, C, C+S) | ||
* Configurable radar sweep interval and horizontal/vertical ranges | * Configurable radar sweep interval and horizontal/vertical ranges | ||
* Primary radar activation (see targets without XPDR signals) | * Primary radar activation (see targets without XPDR signals) | ||
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* Hardcore communication sim possible by disabling unknown senders' callsigns | * Hardcore communication sim possible by disabling unknown senders' callsigns | ||
* Senders blacklist management (filter out trolls) | * Senders blacklist management (filter out trolls) | ||
== Working principles == | == Working principles == | ||
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== Using ATC-pie == | == Using ATC-pie == | ||
To download the program and learn more about how to use it, read the [[ATC-pie user guide]]. If you have a question, check the [[ATC-pie FAQ|FAQ]] for help or try the forum. | To download the program and learn more about how to use it, read the [[ATC-pie user guide]]. If you have a question, check the [[ATC-pie FAQ|FAQ]] for help or try the forum. | ||
[[Category:ATC-pie]] | [[Category:ATC-pie]] | ||
[[Category:ATC clients]] | [[Category:ATC clients]] | ||