A software to help virtual controllers
USERGUIDE
CLEARANCE MODULE
INTRODUCTION
The Clearance module (CL) provides a list of aircraft out of particular airport, each aircraft requires an analysis that includes:
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Departure time - If the current time exceeds 30 minutes after the time informed in the TIME field of the FPL, a yellow stripe will be displayed; if the time exceeds 45 minutes, the orange color will be displayed;
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Flight level - If the level / altitude is incorrect according to the semicircular rule for IFR and VFR flights, a yellow stripe will be displayed; If the level is incompatible with the IFR or VFR rule, red will be displayed;
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Flight duration - If the ENDURANCE field is less than the EET + 30 minutes, an orange stripe will be displayed.
SECTORFILE SELECTION
The data obtained Online are compared with the SECTORFILE (.isc) selected to obtain the SIDS / WAYPOINTS valid for the airport under control.
RULES
Controlled airports and respective runways in use separated by space (One airport per line).
LIST OF AIRCRAFTS
CALLSIGN - Displays details of the FPL;
ARRIVAL - Displays the map with the flight route;
FLIGHT LEVEL - Displays the map with the flight route;
RUNWAY / SID - Displays all available exits for the selected airport / waypoint / runway;
WAYPOINT - Displays the waypoints available in the flight plan route and in the sectorfile;
SQUAWK - Generates a random and unique transponder code;
ARROW - functions to reload this aircraft, reload all aircrafts, copy the authorization in English and copy the authorization in Portuguese.
FLIGHT PLAN DETAILS
When clicking on the aircraft's CALLSIGN, the FPL will be displayed, with the flight details and the incorrect fields with YELLOW, ORANGE or RED color;
WEATHER MODULE
The WEATHER module allows you to calculate the runway in use and the transition level, based on ICAO and METAR obtained at https://tgftp.nws.noaa.gov/data/observations/metar/stations/%.TXT.
This is the prototype of a tool to be broad and include other features to facilitate ATCO service.
