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# Start the application in graphical mode:
# Start the application in graphical mode:
#* <tt>java -jar AirportPainter.jar</tt>
#* <tt>java -jar AirportPainter.jar</tt>
==Contributors==
* brisa: Main program
* Jentron: svgs for vor, tacan etc.....


==External links==
==External links==
* [http://flightgear.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=5377 Forum-topic] including download links
* [http://flightgear.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=5377 Forum-topic] including download links

Revision as of 15:42, 16 October 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

Contributors

  • brisa: Main program
  • Jentron: svgs for vor, tacan etc.....


External links