Global ATC Simulator

[cichlidfan]

I just noticed this on Steam, haven't looked any deeper than that as yet.

 

Considering the vendor, Aerosoft, it should look good at least. :)

 

http://store.steampowered.com/app/270830/

 

Global ATC Simulator is a standalone simulation of the task of Tower, Approach and Departure controllers. What sets it apart from every other ATC simulation is that it is global, it covers all the major airports in the whole world with literally unprecedented detail. It uses the same (licensed) database as the majority or airliners so for each of the nearly 14.000 airports you will guide aircraft over the correct routing and procedures. And the aircraft you guide will fly as they should and they will be the right type and the right airline for that airport.

 

While it includes a ‘gaming’ mode where ever increasing traffic will test your skills, it is a serious simulation. Not only will you have to keep the aircraft type in mind (a massive Airbus A380 will need a lot more room to turn than a Twin Otter) but also the wind and visibility. Traffic flow is irregular, you will find that there are times when your airport simply is not able to handle the traffic and you will need to keep aircraft in holding patterns until things slow down. But keep them there too long and some will start to run low on fuel and will demand to be given landing clearance. You decide if departing traffic needs to give way to arrivals. Every decision has consequences and you will start to understand very fast why air traffic controllers get paid so much money as they do!

 

Global ATC Simulator is created with shared user created content in mind. You can edit virtually every part of the simulator. If you feel B747’s should climb faster you can edit the aircraft file. If your favourite airline buys a new aircraft type you can add it. If there is an airline missing you like you can add it in minutes. And of course sharing these files will make the simulation better for all users.

 

Features

Close to 14.000 airports with all runways, SIDs, STARs, Arrivals, waypoints (including restrictions)

100 Airlines (expanding every day) with correct destinations and aircraft types

80 Aircraft types that all fly realistic (speeds, turning rates, climb and descend rates etc)

Updatable navigation database (NavDataPro)

All aspects of the simulator user editable, users are expressly invited to share content

Scenarios

Real Time weather (requires online connection)

Win 7 and 8 touch interface

Control aircraft with mouse or text interface

MultiPlayer mode via LAN possible

 

http://forum.aerosoft.com/index.php?/forum/611-global-air-traffic-control/

 

Link to manual.

 

EDIT: Link to time limited demo in post #4

Edited November 9, 2014 by cichlidfan

[KLR Rico]

That's pretty interesting, I just might have to pick it up...

[cichlidfan]

According to the manual, there is a single airport demo but I haven't discovered a source as yet. Btw, it supports multi-screen environments too!

 

EDIT: I don't own anything else by them, for comparison, but I am stunned at the poor quality of the in-game screen shots included in the manual. The only quality images are the cover and the three advert pages at the end.

Edited November 9, 2014 by cichlidfan

[fearlessfrog]

The demo seems pretty basic. Located here:

 

http://forum.aerosoft.com/index.php?/topic/76739-about-the-demo/

[WildBillKelsoe]

I have the full version and I like to play it on old laptop. It becomes challenging with time.

[cichlidfan]

The demo seems pretty basic. Located here:

 

http://forum.aerosoft.com/index.php?/topic/76739-about-the-demo/

 

Thanks. Obviously, I hadn't looked too hard. :)

 

The demo manual has better imagery.

Edited November 9, 2014 by cichlidfan

[fearlessfrog]

Thanks. Obviously, I hadn't looked too hard. :)

 

The demo manual has better imagery.

 

It's actually quite fun, although the people of Munich probably don't appreciate how much danger they are in tonight.

 

http://i.imgur.com/xw2yWKz.jpg

 

There's no install, just a zip. To get it to work I had to manually create an 'Autosaves' folder next to the .exe file location. I attached a debugger to the exception, so that was obviously the first test of the sim :)

[cichlidfan]

To get it to work I had to manually create an 'Autosaves' folder next to the .exe file location.

 

Yes, I figured that I was going to have to do that. Thanks again.

[fearlessfrog]

Yes, I figured that I was going to have to do that. Thanks again.

 

Well thanks for the heads-up on this one. The demo has a time limit and I let out an audible 'awww' when it stopped and wanted to continue to play, which is a good sign. Will pick this one up on Steam. Cheers! :beer:

[cichlidfan]

Will pick this one up on Steam. Cheers! :beer:

 

Same. It should be rather cool on the 22" touch screen in my pit. :thumbup:

[TwilightZone]

....hmm interesting, have to check this out......

[cichlidfan]

Released today. $34.99.

[genbrien]

any feedback with the full version?

[dali]

it would look great on this monitor (we are using them in real ATC over here)