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* '''ATC chatter:''' to hear some random records of real-ATC, enable "Chatter" at the <tt>File > Sound Configuration</tt> dialog.
* '''ATC chatter:''' to hear some random records of real-ATC, enable "Chatter" at the <tt>File > Sound Configuration</tt> dialog.
* '''ATIS:''' set COM1 to the ATIS frequency to hearr ATIS for the choosen airport. Unfortunately this is broken in of FlightGear 1.9 and 2.0.
* '''ATIS:''' set COM1 to the ATIS frequency to hearr ATIS for the choosen airport. Unfortunately this is broken in FlightGear 1.9 and 2.0.
* '''Multiplayer text-chat:''' occasionaly someone plays the "tower" at the [[Howto: Multiplayer|multiplayer]] server by using the [[ATC-aircraft]]. You can communicate with <tt>Multiplayer > Chat Dialog</tt> or by using [[Chat Menu|predefined messages]] with <tt>Multiplayer > Chat Menu</tt>.  
* '''Multiplayer text-chat:''' occasionaly someone plays the "tower" at the [[Howto: Multiplayer|multiplayer]] server by using the [[ATC-aircraft]]. You can communicate with <tt>Multiplayer > Chat Dialog</tt> or by using [[Chat Menu|predefined messages]] with <tt>Multiplayer > Chat Menu</tt>.  
* '''[[FGCom]]:''' as an alternative to text-chat, there is the ability for voice communications over the [[Howto: Multiplayer|multiplayer]] network. Be aware that not all controllers/pilots have FGCom.
* '''[[FGCom]]:''' as an alternative to text-chat, there is the ability for voice communications over the [[Howto: Multiplayer|multiplayer]] network. Be aware that not all controllers/pilots have FGCom.

Revision as of 18:29, 9 June 2011

Air traffic control (ATC) is a service mostly provided by ground-based controllers who direct aircraft on the ground and in the air. The primary purpose of ATC systems worldwide is to separate aircraft to prevent collisions, to organize and expedite the flow of traffic, and to provide information and other support for pilots when able. In some countries, ATC may also play a security or defense role (as in the United States), or actually be run entirely by the military (as in Brazil).

FlightGear and ATC

FlightGear suppots several ATC systems.

  • ATC chatter: to hear some random records of real-ATC, enable "Chatter" at the File > Sound Configuration dialog.
  • ATIS: set COM1 to the ATIS frequency to hearr ATIS for the choosen airport. Unfortunately this is broken in FlightGear 1.9 and 2.0.
  • Multiplayer text-chat: occasionaly someone plays the "tower" at the multiplayer server by using the ATC-aircraft. You can communicate with Multiplayer > Chat Dialog or by using predefined messages with Multiplayer > Chat Menu.
  • FGCom: as an alternative to text-chat, there is the ability for voice communications over the multiplayer network. Be aware that not all controllers/pilots have FGCom.

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