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The '''Airport Diagram Generator''' is a Java application capable of generating [[:Category:Airports|airport]] diagrams using [[FlightGear]] data only.
The '''Airport Diagram Generator''' is a Java application capable of generating [[:Category:Airports|airport]] diagrams using [[FlightGear]] data only.


[Image:Adg-KSFO-0.png|right|thumb|first page of KSFO]
[[Image:Adg-KSFO-0.png|right|thumb|first page of KSFO]]
[Image:Adg-KSFO-1.png|right|thumb|second page of KSFO]
[[Image:Adg-KSFO-1.png|right|thumb|second page of KSFO]]


Generated diagrams contain:
Generated diagrams contain:

Revision as of 08:52, 15 September 2009

The Airport Diagram Generator is a Java application capable of generating airport diagrams using FlightGear data only.

first page of KSFO
second page of KSFO

Generated diagrams contain:

  • Airport ID and name
  • A schematic view of the airport layout (run- and taxiways).
  • All frequencies regarding the airport (ILS, Tower, Gnd, Atis etc.).
  • Nearest Navaid information and heading to/from.
  • True and magnetic compass indication.
  • Runway(s) length(s).

The software is based upon the Kelpie Flight Planner code.

Help

You can:

  1. Generate a single airport diagram:
    • java -jar AirportPainter.jar -fg-root=/path/to/your/fgfs/data -airport=KSFO
  2. Generate multiple airport diagrams within an area:
    • java -jar AirportPainter.jar -fg-root=/path/to/your/fgfs/data -range=20 -airport=KSFO
  3. Start the application in graphical mode:
    • java -jar AirportPainter.jar

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