id: introduction title: Introduction meta: Introduction to the Infinite Flight Air Traffic Controller (IFATC) Manual. #

Welcome to the ATC Manual! #

Guide Version: 22.8.0 #

Welcome to the Infinite Flight Air Traffic Controller (IFATC) Manual. It is designed to help new entrants and current Controllers with IFATC procedures, as well as cover the fundamental principles associated with all controlling facilities on Infinite Flight. All Controllers are expected to familiarize themselves with this manual and continue to do so during their time with IFATC.{.red}

Must

: The use of must{.red} or must not{.red} within this manual is considered MANDATORY and strict compliance is REQUIRED

Should

: The use of should{.red} or should not{.red} within this manual is considered ADVISORY and compliance is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED

ATC Manual Version (Internal): 22.8.1 #

Last Updated: 1300Z - 05 DEC 22 #

+++ Summary of Changes - Version: 22.8.1 (CURRENT VERSION)

Location	Change
1A.3.1	Removal of incorrect reference
6.1	Removed Friday Night Flight reference
7A.1.7	Adjustment of Discord channel structure for training/tests
7B.1.2	Adjustment of Discord channel structure for tests
7C.1.5	Adjustment of Discord channel structure for training/tests
7E.2	Violations issued to current IFATC will be handled by the IFATC Manager/Moderators

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+++ Summary of Changes - Version: 22.6.1

Location	Change
1B.2.1	Tip changed to a note instead and adjusted to highlight that fighter aircraft are not to exceed 350KIAS when below 10,000ft and under ATC control
2.1.4	Minor wording adjustment to account for the fact that all aircraft are now capable of pushback
2.2.1	Adjusted wording to prioritize the use of “give way” commands to ensure traffic does not conflict with aircraft exiting the runway
3.3.1	Minor wording adjustment to account for pilots calling inbound on ILS/GPS/Visual without a Radar Controller present
7B.2	Testing locations removed
7B.3.2	Testing locations removed

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+++ Summary of Changes - Version: 22.5.1

Location	Change
1B.3.1	Appeals can be made outside of the 7 day window, however it will only be reviewed at the discretion of the Appeals Team
7B.2.1	Some test sites adjusted
7E.2.3	Appeals can be made outside of the 7 day window, however it will only be reviewed at the discretion of the Appeals Team

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