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::* if that ICAO code is available, then OpenRadar will list add it to the list | ::* if that ICAO code is available, then OpenRadar will list add it to the list | ||
::* a single mouseclick onto the listed airport will activate that selection | ::* a single mouseclick onto the listed airport will activate that selection | ||
:::* and will set a default into the "CallSign" field at the lower right corner. You may overwrite that here or later on during the session <small>(ref. chapter [[Status_Informations]])</small> | :::* and will set a default into the "CallSign" field at the lower right corner. You may overwrite that here or later on during the session <small>(ref. chapter [#[Status_Informations]])</small> | ||
:::* then you can review all settings prior you click onto Start | :::* then you can review all settings prior you click onto Start | ||
* If the wanted airport is already in the list of airports then you may directly start with a mouse-double-click onto that ICAO-code ''(or single click and then "Start" at the bottom)'' | * If the wanted airport is already in the list of airports then you may directly start with a mouse-double-click onto that ICAO-code ''(or single click and then "Start" at the bottom)'' | ||
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:::* TL055 gives the "Transition Level" when descending into that area <small>''(in FlightLevels: 1 FL = 100 feet))''</small> | :::* TL055 gives the "Transition Level" when descending into that area <small>''(in FlightLevels: 1 FL = 100 feet))''</small> | ||
:::: Above that level the altimeter must be set to the standard pressure setting of '''1013''' hectopascals (millibars) or '''29.92''' inches of mercury | :::: Above that level the altimeter must be set to the standard pressure setting of '''1013''' hectopascals (millibars) or '''29.92''' inches of mercury | ||
::* At the very right is a text box that allows you to see and change your current '''MP-callsign'''. So you can quickly change it, if e.g. a second ATC takes another role at the same airport (TW/APP/GND/RADAR, etc). You may change that ID also when starting the OpenRadar. <small>(ref. chapter [[Startup]])</small> | ::* At the very right is a text box that allows you to see and change your current '''MP-callsign'''. So you can quickly change it, if e.g. a second ATC takes another role at the same airport (TW/APP/GND/RADAR, etc). You may change that ID also when starting the OpenRadar. <small>(ref. chapter [[#Startup]])</small> | ||
* The second line displays the '''[[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Civil_Aviation_Organization_airport_code ICAO]]''' and the long name of your airport. | * The second line displays the '''[[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Civil_Aviation_Organization_airport_code ICAO]]''' and the long name of your airport. | ||
* The last 2 lines show the current '''[[Weather_reports]]''' <small>(also called ATIS or METAR)</small>: | * The last 2 lines show the current '''[[Weather_reports]]''' <small>(also called ATIS or METAR)</small>: | ||
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:*A second check-box to display SID/STAR graphics for that runway <small>(if they are defined, check for them in .../OpenRadar/data/routes/''ICAO''/''ICAO''.xml)</small>. | :*A second check-box to display SID/STAR graphics for that runway <small>(if they are defined, check for them in .../OpenRadar/data/routes/''ICAO''/''ICAO''.xml)</small>. | ||
:*A graphical display of the cross winds and and gusts: They are green from 0-5kn, orange 5-10kn and red above. When there are significant gusts that color-bar is divided into two. Typically the gusts then will be represented by the longer bar! | :*A graphical display of the cross winds and and gusts: They are green from 0-5kn, orange 5-10kn and red above. When there are significant gusts that color-bar is divided into two. Typically the gusts then will be represented by the longer bar! | ||
:*Above that bar you see the fractions of head- and crosswind. You may use especially the crosswind-fraction to warn pilots if those are => 10 kn! <small>(Remember: You find the normal wind values in the METAR-data further up in the [[ | :*Above that bar you see the fractions of head- and crosswind. You may use especially the crosswind-fraction to warn pilots if those are => 10 kn! <small>(Remember: You find the normal wind values in the METAR-data further up in the [[#Status_Informations]])</small> | ||
:*To the right follows | :*To the right follows | ||
::*in the upper line the exact runway heading (as needed for older type autopilots) | ::*in the upper line the exact runway heading (as needed for older type autopilots) | ||
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:<small>''The above data may be distributed to all ATC's.''</small> | :<small>''The above data may be distributed to all ATC's.''</small> | ||
:* the lower, smaller input-block you may use for your personal requirements, they will not be distributed, but they will be retrieved automatically each time that target reappears on your screen. | :* the lower, smaller input-block you may use for your personal requirements, they will not be distributed, but they will be retrieved automatically each time that target reappears on your screen. | ||
:* all other (Flight-Plan) data will be explained in the next chapter: [[Flight-Plan & Flight-Management]] | :* all other (Flight-Plan) data will be explained in the next chapter: [[#Flight-Plan & Flight-Management]] | ||
* exit the Flight-Stripe-Editor clicking into any area outside of it. | * exit the Flight-Stripe-Editor clicking into any area outside of it. | ||
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