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'''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). | '''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). | ||
== Related content == | == Related content == | ||
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== ATC in FlightGear multi-player == | == ATC in FlightGear multi-player == | ||
To know if an area is controlled or booked: | To know if an area is controlled or booked: | ||
*Check for announced ATC sessions on [http://flightgear-atc.alwaysdata.net/ Lenny's website]. | *Check for announced ATC sessions on [http://flightgear-atc.alwaysdata.net/ Lenny's website]. | ||
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=== For pilots === | === For pilots === | ||
* [[ATC Tutorial]] | * [[ATC Tutorial]] | ||
* [[ATC best practices#For pilots|Best practices]] | * [[ATC best practices#For pilots|Best practices]] | ||
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=== For controllers === | === For controllers === | ||
* [[ATC best practices#For controllers|Best practices]] | * [[ATC best practices#For controllers|Best practices]] | ||
* "[http://flightgear-atc.alwaysdata.net Lenny's website]" is today's ''de facto'' ATC platform featuring a [[Flight_planning|flight plan]] data base, tutorials and resources, software downloads, and a schedule where ATCs announce their session and let pilots know when and which airport will be controlled | * "[http://flightgear-atc.alwaysdata.net Lenny's website]" is today's ''de facto'' ATC platform featuring a [[Flight_planning|flight plan]] data base, tutorials and resources, software downloads, and a schedule where ATCs announce their session and let pilots know when and which airport will be controlled | ||
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[[Category:Air Traffic Control]] | [[Category:Air Traffic Control]] | ||
[[it:Controllo Traffico Aereo]] | [[it:Controllo Traffico Aereo]] |
Revision as of 10:32, 14 June 2020
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).
Related content
- ATC phraseology lists common phraseology and their meanings.
- Spoken_ATC allows the pilot to listen to the directives of the Air Traffic Controller.
- Red Griffin ATC Speaking Air Traffic Controller Addon for FlightGear
ATC in FlightGear multi-player
To know if an area is controlled or booked:
- Check for announced ATC sessions on Lenny's website.
- Check the Pilot List in FlightGear or the Multiplayer map. Usually, controllers:
For pilots
For controllers
- Best practices
- "Lenny's website" is today's de facto ATC platform featuring a flight plan data base, tutorials and resources, software downloads, and a schedule where ATCs announce their session and let pilots know when and which airport will be controlled
Software for controlling on FlightGear: