id: 6.3-taxiway-network title: 6.3 Taxiway Network meta: Learn how to edit taxiway networks within the Scenery Editor of Infinite Flight. order: 3 #

6.3 Taxiway Network #

6.3.1 #

The taxiway network allows ATC taxi instructions to be sent to aircraft from controllers in-app using the paths that are generated.

Taxiway Connections #

6.3.2 #

Taxiway connections are required to make a continuous path for guiding aircraft using the taxiway network. They are invisible lines that join taxiways together that are not physically connected. This allows the system to know that it can be used as a path to direct aircraft from the runway to the stand (and vice versa). Taxiway connections are required in the following cases:

• Start locations that are not physically connected to the taxiway line
• Runway crossings where there is not a physical line that directly crosses the runway (not including “line up” lines)
• Or self-positioning stand where there is no physical line to direct aircraft back to the taxiway after parking

Tip

: When creating taxiway connections, Editors should{.red} attempt to create lines that look similar to what physical taxiway lines would actually look like if they were present IRL as these can be seen on the airport maps when flying in-app

6.3.3 #

Below are the steps that must{.red} be followed to create these:

Step 1

: Tap “Taxiways > Create Connection”

Step 2

: Tap in the area of the airport that you want a taxiway connection, the first node will be placed

Step 3

: Continue to tap to add nodes, a taxiway line will continue to be drawn between the nodes

Tip

: Whenever you connect buildings/lines/pavements, you must{.red} use the “Snap” function to avoid gaps and/or overlapping (see 2.1.4 above)

Building Taxiway Network #

6.3.4 #

After naming all taxiways/hold lines, assigning the taxiway network usage and drawing all taxiway connections, you can build the taxiway network as described below:

Step 1

: Tap “Taxiways > Build Layout”

This process can take up to 15 minutes if the airport is large

Step 2

: Then tap “Taxiways > Check Layout”. Each start location will show a list of all runways, and these will be color coded to indicate if it has a valid path to that runway:

Step 3

: If a runway is shown in red, the Editor will need to recheck the routing to troubleshoot

Step 4

: Once changes have been made, the layout will need to be rebuilt before the layout can be rechecked (i.e. repeating steps 1 and 2)

Step 5

: Check that Airport Properties (see 3.2.2 above) has the “Taxiway Routes Available” tick box selected (orange tick when selected) by tapping “File > Airport Properties > Taxiway Routes Available”

Taxiway networks will not work in flight mode for controllers/pilots until this tick box is selected