Enhanced ATC Phraseology & Operational Realism

Version 0.810

ATC Phraseology & Operations

• Updated phraseology for holding position.

• Improved IFR traffic clearance phraseology, including:

  • Airport names

  • New SIDs

  • Transition fixes

• Added the option (with corresponding phraseology) to line up or depart from runway intersections via taxiways.

  • Depending on the aircraft and wind conditions, the pilot may deny the request, requiring a full runway backtrack.

• When lining up on the runway, the pilot will now report ready for departure.

• After landing, the pilot will now report to the tower once clear of the runway.

• Improved phraseology for taxi maneuvers involving runway entry and exit.

• Added phraseology for aircraft on final that will not yet receive landing clearance.

Ground Operations

• Fixed taxi routing involving positions 1 and 5 when clearing the runway via TWY A and B.

Environment & Immersion

• At simulation start, the tower interior lights are now automatically enabled based on the time of day.

VR & Interface

• Removed Non-VR mode options when the game is launched in VR mode.

• Fixed an issue where the initial loading screen would not always appear correctly in front of the player.

Fixes

• Fixed tutorial audio that was still referencing the “Handoff” button, now correctly updated to “Transfer”.