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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 | '''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 defence role (as in the United States), or be run entirely by the military (as in Brazil). | ||
== Related content == | == Related content == | ||
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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]] | * "[http://flightgear-atc.alwaysdata.net Lenny's website]" is today's ''de facto'' ATC platform featuring a [[Flight_planning|flight plan]] database, 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: | Software for controlling on FlightGear: | ||
* Standalone programs for more realistic experience: [[OpenRadar]], [[ATC-pie]] | * Standalone programs for more realistic experience: [[OpenRadar]], [[ATC-pie]] | ||
* FG | * FG aircraft like [[ATC-FS]], an ATC model with flight strips | ||
[[Category:Air Traffic Control]] | [[Category:Air Traffic Control]] | ||
[[it:Controllo Traffico Aereo]] | [[it:Controllo Traffico Aereo]] |
Revision as of 10:34, 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 defence role (as in the United States), or 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 database, 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: