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--- features:map [2016/11/22 19:09]
Andreas Breitschopp
+++ features:map [2023/01/17 18:50] (current)
Andreas Breitschopp [Other Options]
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 To change the other parameters just enable the ''Change Aircraft Parameters'' checkbox.
+:i: Note: You can also change the position of the aircraft to any place on the map using the [[features:map#pop-up_menu|Pop-Up Menu]].
 == Change Aircraft Parameters ==
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 {{https://www.fs-flightcontrol.com/img/manual/features/map/control-elements-other-options.png?nolink|}}
-''Weather Info'' toggles the display of a wind arrow in the top center of the map. In partly active state only the wind arrow itself is displayed and in full active state additionally the current wind speed and true direction separated with a ''T'' as well as the visibility range and temperature are displayed.
+''Weather Info'' toggles the display of a wind arrow in the top center of the map:
-''Measure'' allows you to quickly measure the distance between two points on the map. After this action is activated first click on the start and then on the end point. Now the distance between these two points together with the true heading from the first to the second point is displayed.
+{{https://www.fs-flightcontrol.com/img/manual/features/map/weather-info.png?nolink|}}
+In partly active state only the wind arrow itself is displayed.
+In full active state additionally the current wind true direction and speed is displayed.
+Below that you see the current visibility range. If the visibility unit is set to meters (which is the default) in the [[features:settings#visibility_unit|Settings]] module no unit is displayed as that is also the default for the METAR information. In case you have chosen a different unit this unit will be displayed as well.
+To the right of the visibility information you see the outside air temperature.
+And finally below that the current QNH is shown.
+''Measure'' allows you to quickly measure the distance between two points on the map. After this action is activated first click on the start and then on the end point. Now the distance between these two points together with the true bearing (can be changed to magnetic bearing in the [[features:settings#display_options|Settings]] module) from the first to the second point is displayed.
+{{https://www.fs-flightcontrol.com/img/manual/features/map/measure.png?nolink|}}
+If the start or end point is a moving object (like the user or AI aircraft) the measure arrow will move together with the objects and update accordingly. Additionally, it will show the time en-route based on the ground speed of the first object.
 ''Compass Rose'' toggles the display of a compass rose around the aircraft.
+{{https://www.fs-flightcontrol.com/img/manual/features/map/compass-rose.png?nolink|}}
 ''Print Map'' allows you to print the current map view.
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 This point can later be used for example as a flight plan point.
+==== Holding ====
+{{https://www.fs-flightcontrol.com/img/manual/features/map/pop-up-menu-holding.png?nolink|}}
+You can display a holding at any point (like a VOR, NDB, POI or other fixes) on the map.
+There is also an option to show the entry sectors of the holding.
+=== Options ===
+{{https://www.fs-flightcontrol.com/img/manual/features/map/pop-up-menu-holding-options.png?nolink|}}
+The holding can be a right (standard) or left (non-standard) holding.
+Set the inbound course and the ground speed you expect to fly the holding: The latter will determine the turning radius.
+== Leg ==
+{{https://www.fs-flightcontrol.com/img/manual/features/map/pop-up-menu-holding-options-leg.png?nolink|}}
+The holding leg can be defined either by time or distance.
+=== Location ===
+{{https://www.fs-flightcontrol.com/img/manual/features/map/pop-up-menu-holding-location.png?nolink|}}
+You can see here the fix you have selected for the holding.
+== Shifted ==
+{{https://www.fs-flightcontrol.com/img/manual/features/map/pop-up-menu-holding-location-shifted.png?nolink|}}
+Optionally it is possible to shift the holding away from this fix on a certain radial for a certain distance.
 ==== Show SIDs and STARs ====
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 {{https://www.fs-flightcontrol.com/img/manual/features/map/pop-up-menu-show-sids-stars.png?nolink|}}
-Show any SID or STAR procedure on the map.
+Show any Standard Instrument Departure (SID) or Standard Terminal Arrival Route (STAR) procedure on the map.
 Therefore first select the corresponding runway, then the type of the procedure you want to see and finally the procedure itself.
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 In the bottom left of the map the current mouse cursor position can be displayed.
+==== Frames per Second ====
+{{https://www.fs-flightcontrol.com/img/manual/features/map/footer-information-frames-second.png?nolink|}}
+In the bottom center of the map the current frames per second can be displayed.
 ==== Map Scale ====
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 In the bottom right of the map you can always see the current map scale.
+==== Height Map Legend ====
+{{https://www.fs-flightcontrol.com/img/manual/features/map/footer-information-height-legend.png?nolink|}}
+If the height map is displayed you will find a color legend in the bottom right of the screen.
+===== Icons Legend =====
+In the following all icons used on the map are explained.
+==== NDB ====
+{{https://www.fs-flightcontrol.com/img/manual/features/map/icon-ndb.png?nolink|}}
+This shows a NDB (Non-Directional Beacon).
+==== VOR ====
+{{https://www.fs-flightcontrol.com/img/manual/features/map/icon-vor.png?nolink|}}
+This shows a VOR (VHF Omnidirectional Radio Range).
+{{https://www.fs-flightcontrol.com/img/manual/features/map/icon-vor-with-dme.png?nolink|}}
+And this a VOR that includes a DME (Distance Measuring Equipment).
+==== DME ====
+{{https://www.fs-flightcontrol.com/img/manual/features/map/icon-vor-dme-only.png?nolink|}}
+This shows a DME only.
+==== TACAN ====
+{{https://www.fs-flightcontrol.com/img/manual/features/map/icon-vor-tacan-only.png?nolink|}}
+This shows a TACAN (Tactical Air Navigation).

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