Devlog #1: Beta Launch of the Air Traffic Controller Simulator!

Hello and welcome to the first devlog of the Air Traffic Controller Simulator! In this post you will learn more about the first version and details of the game

The Airport

The airport where the whole game takes place is based on the airport in Munich, Germany. With two parallel runways, it offers a pleasant balance of complexity and beginner-friendliness. Your job will be to safely coordinate the approach and departure of the planes and keep operations running smoothly

Our airlines: BudgetBird, Up&Down Express and Windy Wings

To spice things up, there are three creative, invented airlines in our airspace: BudgetBird, Up&Down Express and Windy Wings. Each airline has its own character and style. Whether it's BudgetBird, the low-cost airline that shines with savings, or Windy Wings, known for its turbulent landings - they all bring their own special features to the air!

What has been implemented so far

The basic mechanics of the game have already been implemented. There are departure planes that wait in front of the runway for their take-off clearance and as soon as they have received it, they fly along their SID (Standard Departure Route). For arriving planes, it can be said that they fly along their STAR (Standard Terminal Arrival Route) directly to the ILS (Instrument Landing System). Currently only operations on runways 26R and 26L are possible. You can find out exactly how the game works in the guide, which is included in the game. 

Next steps

The next steps in programming the game are to fix possible bugs. Next, operations on the 08L and 08R runways will be implemented. I will also implement a weather system that shows the current wind conditions and will be used to determine the approach and departure direction. Later plans include the implementation of a scoring system and a leaderboard. 

Feedback and your opinion

As the project is still in the early stages of development, I'd love to hear your feedback and suggestions! What features would you like to see? Are there special airlines that you find interesting? Let me know and help me to further develop the Air Traffic Controller Simulator!