id: exit-runway title: Exit Runway meta: How to manage aircraft exiting the runway when operating a tower facility within Infinite Flight. order: 5 #
Exit Runway #
Manual
: The Exit Runway command should{.red} be given once the aircraft is at a safe and controlled speed, typically less than 70kts. More Info?
Step 1
: Tap the aircraft on the map (and then “Other Message”), or the flight progress strip to bring up the communication menu
Step 2
: Tap “Exit Runway > [select left/right/any] > [select from options below]”
| Options | Meaning |
|---|---|
| “Send” | Sends normal exit command with permission to change frequency |
| “Expedite” | Sends “expedite” exit command with permission to change frequency |
| “Expedite, Traffic on [Select Final/Base]” | Sends “expedite” exit command (and position of landing traffic) with permission to change frequency |
| “Cross Runway > [Select RWY]” | Sends normal exit command, permission to cross another runway and to change frequency |
| “Hold Short > [Select RWY]” | Sends normal exit command and instructions to hold short of another runway. Aircraft remain on frequency and only changed to ground once traffic has crossed the runway |
Tip
: The expedite command is usually best used when there is an aircraft on final within 2nm (or 3nm with another aircraft lined up on the runway ready to depart)
Step 3
: Dependant on what option is sent, a frequency change may be required. To do this, tap “Contact Other Frequency > [select frequency]”