id: 6.2-properties title: 6.2 Properties meta: Learn how to edit taxiway properties within the Scenery Editor of Infinite Flight. order: 2 #
6.2 Properties #
6.2.1 #
Step 1
: Select the taxiway by tapping on or near the taxiway (or use the rectangle selection tool - see 2.1.6 above)
Step 2
: You may have to select the taxiway from a drop down box if there are multiple in close proximity. The outline of the taxiway will turn magenta to indicate it has been selected (1)
Step 3
: Tap the “Properties” tab (2) on the right side of the screen
Step 4
: You can then adjust the following properties for taxiways:
| Button | Function | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Category | From A to F | Ensure that the correct category is selected for the type of aircraft category that can taxi on that taxiway (see 1.3 above) |
| Direction | Two Way, Forward, Backward and None can be selected | See 6.2.5 below |
| Line Type | Various types of lines can be selected | See 6.2.2 below |
| Taxiway Network Usage | Unknown, Aircraft or None can be selected | See 6.2.3 below |
| Lights Type | Various types of lights can be selected | See 6.2.2 below |
| Latitude / Longitude | Current latitude/longitude of the taxiway | This should not{.red} be changed |
| Altitude | This shows the current altitude (in meters) of the taxiway. Tap the number and then enter in a new value to adjust this | The altitude is always based on the elevation of the airport (this should not{.red} be changed) |
| Name | You can name the taxiway using this field | All taxiways must{.red} be named appropriately (i.e. “A” for Alpha taxiway). See 6.2.4 below |
6.2.2 #
Below are the different types of lines, lights and categories available. Lines must{.red} only be added when they are present IRL (details are usually found within the Airport Operational Information or ground charts):
+++ Line Types
| Image | Line Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
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Nothing | |
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Taxiway Centerline | Use for centerlines and stop bars, letters must not{.red} be drawn |
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Taxiway Boundary Broken Line | Use for gate centerlines or intermediate holds |
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Double Boundary Line | Use for taxiway edges |
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Runway Hold | Use to mark the entry into the runways (the broken lines must{.red} face the runway) |
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Non Runway Hold | Additional hold line used to mark intermediate holds or separate aprons/taxiways (US) |
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ILS Hold | Use to mark areas that must{.red} be kept clear during CAT II/III approaches |
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Taxiway Centerline | Yellow line combined with broken lines to mark an area nearing the runway hold |
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Widely Separated Yellow Line | Sometimes used for centerlines of taxiways and parking positions |
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Widely Separated Broken Double Yellow Line | Broken taxiway edge line. Sometimes used to mark the edge of a taxiway that can be taxied over (e.g. to enter a parking positions) |
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Roadway Marking | Solid white line for roadways and stand outlines |
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Roadway Marking Checkedboard | Used to mark roadways crossing active taxiways |
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Roadway Centerline | Broken white lines used for gate outlines and road centerlines |
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High Contrast Taxiway Centerline | High contrast version of a line type, surrounded by a black outline, usually used on concrete or other bright surface types. Choose between normal and high contrast lines based on imagery! |
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High Contrast Taxiway Boundary Broken Line | High contrast version of a line type, surrounded by a black outline, usually used on concrete or other bright surface types. Choose between normal and high contrast lines based on imagery! |
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High Contrast Double Boundary Line | High contrast version of a line type, surrounded by a black outline, usually used on concrete or other bright surface types. Choose between normal and high contrast lines based on imagery! |
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High Contrast Runway Hold | High contrast version of a line type, surrounded by a black outline, usually used on concrete or other bright surface types. Choose between normal and high contrast lines based on imagery! |
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High Contrast Non Runway Hold | High contrast version of a line type, surrounded by a black outline, usually used on concrete or other bright surface types. Choose between normal and high contrast lines based on imagery! |
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High Contrast ILS Hold | High contrast version of a line type, surrounded by a black outline, usually used on concrete or other bright surface types. Choose between normal and high contrast lines based on imagery! |
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High Taxiway Centerline 2 | High contrast version of a line type, surrounded by a black outline, usually used on concrete or other bright surface types. Choose between normal and high contrast lines based on imagery! |
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High Contrast Widely Separated Yellow Line | High contrast version of a line type, surrounded by a black outline, usually used on concrete or other bright surface types. Choose between normal and high contrast lines based on imagery! |
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High Contrast Widely Separated Broken Double | High contrast version of a line type, surrounded by a black outline, usually used on concrete or other bright surface types. Choose between normal and high contrast lines based on imagery! |
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Transparent Taxiway | Used to create taxiway connections required for a correct taxiway layout |
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+++ Light Types
Only add lights if they are present IRL!
| Image | Light Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Not Available | None | |
| Not Available | Taxiway Centerline Lights | Green lights marking the taxiway centerline. Usually not used for gate lines |
| Not Available | Taxiway Edge Lights | Blue lights marking the edge of a taxiway. Usually not used at lighted aprons |
| Not Available | Hold Lights | Amber lights marking hold lines/stop bars |
| Not Available | Pulsating Amber Lights | Pulsating amber lights marking hold lines |
| Not Available | Runway Safety Zone Centerline Lights | Orange/green centerline lights used for taxiways accessing the runway. Usually used from the runway centerline until the runway hold line is reached |
| Not Available | Critical Zone Lights | Red lights marking taxiway limits at critical areas (e.g. dead ends, construction sites etc.) |
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+++ Taxiway Category
| Category | Minimum Width (meters) |
|---|---|
| A | 7.5 |
| B | 10.5 |
| C | 18 |
| D | 23 |
| E | 23 |
| F | 25 |
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Taxiway Network Usage #
6.2.3 #
The purpose of the “Taxiway Network Usage” property is to identify any lines that could be used in ATC communication with aircraft (such as hold lines or centerlines). The table below outlines when to use the different usage types:
| Usage Type | Part of Taxiway Network? | Use |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | Not in use | Not in use |
| Aircraft | Yes | Centerlines and hold lines (including ILS hold lines) |
| None | No | Stop bars, taxiway edge lines, roadways, gate outlines and runway turnaround lines |
Tip
: By default dashed lines have no aircraft usage, however if these lines are used by an aircraft, their usage must{.red} be changed to “Aircraft”
Naming Lines #
6.2.4 #
Tip
: The in-app keyboard is the best tool for naming lines and can be accessed by tapping “Taxiways > Keyboard”. It will also remember your last few selections for quick access and it will default to upper case when entered
Step 1
: Select the line by tapping on or near it, you may have to select the line from a drop down list if there are multiple items in the vicinity (or use the rectangle selection tool - see 2.1.6 above)
You can rename multiple lines at the same time by tapping “Edit > Selection Add” and then selecting all the lines you want to be renamed
Tip
: Tap “Freeze Non Taxi Lines” to help avoid selecting anything other than lines with a taxiway network usage type of aircraft (to unfreeze again, tap “Edit > Unfreeze All”)
Step 2
: Name the line by using the in-app keyboard or by accessing the “Properties” tab and then tapping “Name”
| Type | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Named Taxiway Centerlines | Must{.red} be named exactly the same as IRL on the charts (e.g. A, B etc.) | |
| Unnamed Taxiway Centerlines/Parking Positions | Must{.red} be named as APRON | To avoid typing this out manually, you can tap “Taxiways > Set as Apron” to do this for all selected lines |
| Hold Lines | Must{.red} be named exactly the same as the runway it serves (e.g. 04R-22L). This applies to both runway and ILS holds. If the holds are assigned different names IRL, these can also be added (such as PLUTO at EGLL) | Tap “Taxiways > Auto Assign Holds” to automatically assign all holds to the nearest runway (if there are multiple runways in close proximity, they may not be labelled correctly using this function) |
Only lines with their “Taxiway Network Usage” set as “Aircraft” will be recognised. Therefore any lines that are set as “Unknown” or “None” do not need to be named
Tip
: Tap “Select Invalid Taxilines” to show lines in magenta that have invalid names
Taxiway Direction #
6.2.5 #
All taxiways must{.red} be “TwoWay” unless:
- It is a self-positioning stand (such as at EGLC)
- If a runway exit does not have a hold line
- Or if the taxiway is marked as one way or has a no entry sign (not including if the direction is related to runway configuration)
Tip
: The direction for forward will follow the node numbers with 0 as the starting point, the reverse is the case for backward. Editors may have to select the “opposite” of what they would expect as it is based on the node numbering