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== How do I know if the area is controlled by ATC? ==
== How do I know if the area is controlled by ATC? ==
Check the Pilot List in FlightGear or the [[MPMap|Multiplayer map]]. Usually, controllers:
*Check for announced ATC sessions on [http://flightgear-atc.alwaysdata.net/ Lenny's website].
* have a callsign ''XXXX_DE'', ''XXXX_GN'', ''XXXX_TW'' or ''XXXX_AP'' (where ''XXXX'' is the ICAO code of the airport they are manning);
*Check the Pilot List in FlightGear or the [[MPMap|Multiplayer map]]. Usually, controllers:
* use the ''[[OpenRadar]]'', ''ATC-TOWER'', ''[[ATC-aircraft|ATC]]'' (or similarly named) aircraft.
** have a callsign ''XXXX_DE'', ''XXXX_GN'', ''XXXX_TW'' or ''XXXX_AP'' (where ''XXXX'' is the ICAO code of the airport they are manning);
** use the ''[[OpenRadar]]'', ''ATC-TOWER'', ''[[ATC-aircraft|ATC]]'' (or similarly named) aircraft.


In case multiple controllers are at the same airport, make sure to contact the appropriate one:
In case multiple controllers are at the same airport, make sure to contact the appropriate one:
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