General

General Operational Information

Useful links and resources

Charts/Flight Planning

Navigation data (Paid services)

Flight tracking and live ATC feeds

Regulations (Callsigns and Phraseology)

Other Resources

VATSIM

Flight Planning

VATSIM Scandinavia

VATEUD

Overview

This page highlights how operational information for ATS in Sweden FIR is distributed to controllers.

Announcing operational Changes

Operational changes are announced in in the #swedish-bulletins channel on our Discord server. example of changes: GNG Package updated, vATIS profile updated, GOP/LOP/LoA Updated.

Changes are summarised in Revision Highlights.

Wiki Pages

The pages listed below can be found under "ATC Sweden"

GEN - General Operational Information

Contains general information for controllers in Sweden, also containing information about the tools used for/when controlling, such as Euroscope, TopSky, AFV, vATIS.

GOP - General Operational Procedures

Information relevant to all ATS positions in Sweden FIR, necessary for understanding the LOP.

LOP - Local Operating Procedures

Information specific to an Airport and/or ATS Position

LoA - Letters of Agreement

Contains agreements between Sweden FIR and its neighbouring FIR/UIRs regarding airspace, coordination, transfers of aircraft etc.

Event Procedures

Contains information intended exclusively for use during events.

Training in Sweden

Contains general information about ATC training in Sweden and training documents.

Swedish Airports & Charts

Contains information and links mainly intended, but not limited to, pilots.

Revision Highlights

This page summarises operationally relevant changes to material/procedures for ATS in Sweden FIR.

For an unfiltered technical changelog, see GNG Package Changelog or vATIS

Euroscope does not allow for plugins to overwrite when updating the sectorfiles using the automatic download. After updating, close EuroScope then go to "EuroScope > ESAA > Plugins > Updated Plugin" and copy the .dll files in the folder. Thereafter go back in the "Plugins" folder and paste the .dll files there. Overwrite existing files when prompted.

AIRAC 2413

General

AIRAC 2412

General

TopSky v2.5 beta 15

AIRAC 2411

TopSky v2.5 beta 14

Revised LOPs

AIRAC 2410

TopSky

GRP

AIRAC 2409

TopSky v2.5 beta 13

Virtual Controller Helper (VCH)

AIRAC 2408

Virtual Controller helper (VCH) added.

VCH list entries are NOT published to other controllers, except "hold short of" which is forwarded when a strip is transferred.

VFR Overhaul.

AIRAC 2406

No major changes

AIRAC 2405

TopSky v2.5 beta 8

ALL SWEDISH APP/APS/ACC CONTROLLERS ARE URGED TO REVIEW THIS INFORMATION IN FULL

This post highlights the most important changes to the Swedish GNG package, now using TopSky v2.5 beta 8.

For an exhaustive list of changes, refer to TopSky plugin for EuroScope - Version History.pdf included in the GNG package.

For a technical manual, refer to TopSky plugin for EuroScope - General - B.pdf included in the GNG package (relevant paragraph referenced below where applicable).

SSR Code Generation

Generating a new SSR Code is now done using the Get SSR button in the SSR Code menu (see 6.10)

Waypoint menu

Waypoint menu revised, left click on COPN/COPX or NPT to open (see 6.3).
"Pink Values" (SYSCO/System Coordination) are no longer sent automatically

Auto DCL/PDC

Track Labels

For a complete description of the TopSky track labels, flight lists and its functions, see TopSky | Wiki.

Monitoring Aids (see 11.) are now shown differently

Other Functions/Data Fields.

Keybord Shortcuts (ALT+)

Airspace Management window

For exhaustive information about the ASM window see 7.5

Activation data of R/D-Areas (incl temporary from AIP SUP) are loaded automatically when signing in to an ATC position (it can also be done manually by pressing AUP in the ASM window).
This data is loaded from LFVs AUP (Thank you very much Felix!)

To toggle AUP activation data, press AUP in the bottom left corner of the ASM window.

Areas marked with FLYG contains aircraft activities (IRL), this indicates that an increased lateral separation must be applied to the area (see GOP).

Area activations are now automatically synced between Euroscope instances.

Moving SEP/QDM Labels

QDM Vector/SEP tool labels can be moved by middle mouse button clicking on the:

Multi-QDM Vector

For exhaustive information about QDM vectors see 5.3.1

QDM vectors drawn from a fixed point to several tracks (aircraft) creates a Multi-QDM group, (see 5.3.2)

When hovering over a track label of one of the tracks in a group, a relative distance indication is shown in all other vectors in the same multi-QDM group.

Left click on any QDM vector (connected to a track) in a group to continue drawing within that group.

Other

Other changes.

2024-04-02

LOP ESNQ

AIRAC 2403

EuroScope

Information about the different profiles included in the GNG package

EuroScope

TopSky Profile

General

Keyboard Shortcuts

(ALT+)

The default setup is using the F-keys to access different functions. GeForce Experience/GeForce uses may experience problems with clashing key bindings. Either change the key binding for GeForce or add the following settings to your "TopSkySettingsLocal.txt" file. This will use the normal 1,2,3...8,9,0,+,´-keys instead.

TopSkySettingsLocal.txt
Shortcut_Notepad=0x31
Shortcut_SEP=0x32
Shortcut_QDM=0x33
Shortcut_Quick_Look=0x34
Shortcut_Vector=0x35
Shortcut_Rwy_Line=0x36
Shortcut_FPL_Search=0x37
Shortcut_Find_Track=0x38
Shortcut_Create_APL=0x39
Shortcut_Uncoupled_Label_Combo=0x12
Shortcut_Uncoupled_Label=0x30
Shortcut_QNHTL=0xBB
Shortcut_Track_Control=0xDB
Shortcut_FPL=0x00

Track Labels

Data fields in "Normal Text", can be selected globally on/off via the Track Control Window, or for some of them, for individual tracks via the selected or Extended track label.
Data fields in Bold Text, is always shown.
Data fields in (Parentheses), are blank (instead of displaying the field name) when there is no data.

In case of the CFL/PEL field, only the PEL display can be selected off. For the COPN/COPX field, only the COPX display can be selected off.

The Selected Label is shown when the cursor is hovering over a label, otherwise the Unselected Label is shown.

Uncorrelated label

Track label not correlated with a flight plan.

Unselected track

(EMRG ALRT)
(FLTID)/TSSR
AFL (a) GS
(DSFL) (DHDG) (DIAS) (DMACH) (DRC)

Selected track

(EMRG ALRT)
(FLTID) TSSR
AFL (a) GS
(DSFL) (DHDG) (DIAS) (DMACH) (DRC)

Reduced label

Track label correlated with a flight plan. The Reduced label is shown for uncontrolled, unconcerned and notified tracks.

Unselected track

(V ALRT W S EMRG)
CALLSIGN (SI) (NRAC) ATYP WTC TSSR
AFL (a) FCOPX GS NPT ADES
(DSFL) (DHDG) (DIAS) (DMACH) (DRC)

Selected track

(COM * V ALRT W Y A + C TEL I S EMRG COORD CPDLC_E CPDLC_W TEXT2)
CALLSIGN SI (NRAC) ATYP WTC TSSR
AFL (a) FCOPX GS NPT ADES
CFL
(OP_TEXT) [max 2 lines of text]
(DSFL) (DHDG) (DIAS) (DMACH) (DRC)

Standard label

Track label correlated with a flight plan. The Standard label is shown for Coordinated, Assumed, Redundant and Informed tracks.

Unselected track

(COM * V ALRT W Y R P M • • A + C TEL I F S EMRG COORD NSSR CPDLC_E CPDLC_W TEXT2 TTLTTG)
(MTDC) CALLSIGN (SI) (NRAC) ATYP WTC TSSR
AFL (a) COPN/COPX GS NPT RFL ADES
CFL/PEL XFL AHDG ASP ARC
(DSFL) (DHDG) (DIAS) (DMACH) (DRC)

Selected track

(COM * V ALRT W Y R P M • • A + C TEL I F S EMRG COORD NSSR CPDLC_E CPDLC_W TEXT2 TTLTTG)
(MTDC) CALLSIGN (SI) (NRAC) ATYP WTC TSSR
AFL (a) COPN/COPX GS NPT RFL ADES
CFL/PEL XFL AHDG ASP ARC
(OP_TEXT) [max 2 lines of text]
(DSFL) (DHDG) (DIAS) (DMACH) (DRC)

Extended label

Extended track label correlated with a flight plan. The Extended label can be toggled by right click on Callsign for any track label except Uncorrelated tracks.

(COM * V ALRT W Y R P M • • A + C TEL I F S EMRG COORD NSSR CPDLC_E CPDLC_W TEXT2 TTLTTG    SQ FF STAFF)
(MTDC) CALLSIGN (SI) (NRAC) ATYP WTC     TSSR ASSR PSSR FLTID FLTADD CODE
AFL (a) COPN/COPX GS NPT RFL ADES     ADEP EOBT/ATD
CFL/PEL XFL AHDG ASP ARC           EET
SECTOR STATE LFUNC                ALT1 ALT2
(DSFL) (DHDG) (DIAS) (DMACH) (DRC)
COMP_CS
FIELD15 [max 9 lines of text]
(FIELD18) [max 6 lines of text]
(FMF)
(MALRT)
OP_TEXT
OP_TEXT2

Mouse functions in track labels

Data Fields Description Left-click action Right-click action
Frequency
Set from Callsign menu
Mark
Set from Callsign menu
+ Field 18 / FMF indicator Open extended label
* Unit Toggle Units
A Manual alerts Open extended label
a Vertical Trend Indication Invoke SEP tool with VSEP
ADEP Departure aerodrome For debugging only: Toggle route prediction points draw
ADES Destination aerodrome Open FPL Window Toggle ADES display
AFL Actual Flight Level Toggle AFL highlight Toggle Level Band Highlight (AFL)
AHDG Assigned heading Open AHDG menu Clear AHDG value / ACK, RJC or FAIL coord
ALRT Alert message in priority order:
“MSAW”
“APW”
“AIW”
“L”(CLAM)
“D” (DUPE)
Acknowledge AIW alert
ALT1/2 Open FPL Window
ARC Assigned vertical rate Open ARC menu Clear ARC value / ACK, RJC or FAIL coord
ASP Assigned speed Open ASP menu Clear ASP value / ACK, RJC or FAIL coord
ASSR Assigned mode A code Open ASSR menu Send CPDLC Squawk SSR
ATYP Aircraft type Toggle ATYP highlight Toggle ATYP display
C Inbound clearance Toggle Inbound clearance flag
CALLSIGN Callsign Open Callsign menu Open Extended label
CFL / PEL Cleared Flight Level or
Planned Entry Level
Open CFL/PEL menu Open Vertical Aid Window
CODE FPL mode S hex code
COM Communication type Open communication type popup
COMP_CS ICAO RTF callsign
COORD Coordination message

ROF message sent / received:
“ROF”

Transfer with release:
“F” fully released
“C” released for climb
“D” released for descent
“T” released for turns
Open Tactical transfer menu Open Tactical Info Window
COPN / COPX Entry point or Exit point Open Waypoint menu Toggle Route draw with MTCD
CPDLC_E CPDLC Emergency messages:
“SQ7500”
“MAYDAY”
“PAN”
Open CPDLC Emergency Acknowledgment menu
CPDLC_W CPDLC Warning CPDLC Warning functions Open CPDLC Current Message Window
DGS Downloaded ground speed Toggle DGS display
DHDG Downloaded heading Toggle DHDG display
DIAS Downloaded indicated airspeed
Only estimated value if upper wind/temp data available.
Toggle DIAS display
DMACH Downloaded Mach number
Only estimated value if upper wind/temp data available.
Toggle DIAS display
DRC Downloaded rate of climb/descent Toggle DRC display
DSFL Downloaded Selected Flight Level
Not available
Toggle DSFL display
EET Estimated Elapsed Time Open FPL Window
EMRG Emergency:
“HI” for squawk 7500
“CF” for squawk 7600
“EM” for squawk 7700
EOBT / ATD Estimated Off Block Time / Actual Time of Departure Open FPL Window
F No fix warning
If IFR flight is not routing via one of specified fixes to its destination
Toggle No Fix flag
FCOPX FIR COPX point
FF Feeder fix
(provided by AMAN)
FIELD15 TAS, RFL and Route
FIELD18 Other information
FLTADD Mode S transponder address
FLTID Aircraft identification
FMF Flight Message Field
No information shown
GS Ground Speed Invoke SEP tool Toggle GS display
I Flight information
If OP_TEXT has data
Open extended label
LFUNC
M Military coordination Toggle Military Coordination flag Toggle Route draw with SAP
MALRT Manual alerts
Entered via Callsign menu:
"MAPP"
"IRREG"
"WEATHER"
MTCD MTCD indicator
“•” if aircraft has an MTCD conflict
Invoke SEP tool Toggle Route draw with MTCD
NPT Next route point Open Waypoint menu Open CPDLC Current Message Window
NRAC Number of aircraft
Number can be set by prefixing the aircraft type in the FPL by “X/” where X is the number.
NSSR SSR warning
Displays ASSR if different from TSSR
Open ASSR menu Send CPDLC Squawk SSR
OP_TEXT Flight information message Edit OP_TEXT
OP_TEXT2 OP-TEXT2 message Edit OP_TEXT2
P No P-RNAV/RNAV1 capability
PSSR Previous mode A code
R No B-RNAV/RNAV5 capability
RFL Requested Flight Level Open RFL menu Open CPDLC Current Message Window
S Mode S mismatch indicator
SI Sector Indicator Assume / Transfer Toggle SI frequency
SQ Arrival sequence number
(provided by AMAN)
STAFF Scheduled Time of Arrival at feeder fix
(provided by AMAN)
SECTOR STATE Current system state
Notified: NOTI
Coordinated: COOR
On-going coordination: ONGC
Assumed: ASSU
Transfer initiated: TRAN
Redundant: REDU
Terminated: TERM
Free: FREE
On-contact: ONCT
TEXT2 OP-TEXT2 message Edit OP_TEXT2 Open extended label
TSSR Aircraft transmitted mode A code
TTL_TTG Time To Lose/Gain at feeder fix
(provided by AMAN)
V/Y/Z Flight rules
“V” if VFR
“Y” if first IFR and later VFR
“Z” if first VFR and later IFR
W No RVSM capability
WTC Wake turbulence category Toggle WTC highlight
XFL Exit Flight Level Open XFL menu Toggle Level Band Highlight (XFL)
Y No 8.33kHz capability

Flight Lists

List fields in bold text e.g. "C/S", are shown by default.
List fields in normal text e.g. "EVT", is not shown by default but can be selected in the list top bar by pressing "F".
List fields in parentheses e.g. "(ETN)", indicate the default sorting for that list.

Sector List

The Sector List contains all Departed controlled flights (all IFR, VFR only if assumed) in the Coordinated (from -15 min to ETO) and Assumed state.

Selected and configured from TopSky Tools menu.

Data Fields Description Left-click action Right-click action
EVT Event indicator
C/S CALLSIGN Open Callsign menu
(ETN) Estimated Time Over sector entry
PEL Planned Entry Level Open PEL menu Open Vertical Aid Window
COPN Entry Coordination point Open Waypoint menu Toggle Route draw with MTCD
No Number of aircraft.
Number can be set by prefixing the
aircraft type in the FPL by “X/” where X is the number.
ATYP Aircraft type Toggle ATYP highlight
W Wake turbulence category Toggle WTC highlight
R Flight rules
“V” if VFR
“Y” if first IFR and later VFR
“Z” if first VFR and later IFR
CFL Cleared Flight Level Open CFL menu Open Vertical Aid Window
ASP Assigned speed Open ASP menu Clear ASP value / ACK, RJC or FAIL coord
XFL Exit Flight Level Open XFL menu Open Vertical Aid Window
COPX Exit coordination point Open Waypoint menu Toggle Route draw with MTCD
RFL Requested Flight Level Open RFL menu Open CPDLC Current Message Window
PSSR Previous mode A code Find PSSR
ASSR Assigned mode A code Open ASSR menu Send CPDLC Squawk SSR
ADEP Departure aerodrome
SID Assigned SID Open SID menu Acknowledge SID Allocation
DRWY Departure Runway
ADES Destination aerodrome Open FPL Window Open ES flight plan dialog
FF Feeder fix
(provided by AMAN)
STA Scheduled Time of Arrival at feeder fix
(provided by AMAN)
TTLTTG Time To Lose/Gain at feeder fix
(provided by AMAN)
SI Sector Indicator Open next controller popup list Simulation popup
Not shown Manual Coordination flag Accept Manual coordination
ETA Estimated Time of Arrival
STAR Assigned STAR Open STAR menu Acknowledge STAR Allocation
ARWY Arrival Runway Open RWY menu
Not shown Cleared to land Flag
Shown within 12 NM from ADES.
Red until toggled green.
Toggle CTL flag
STD Arrival Stand Open Stand menu
OP_TEXT Flight information message Edit OP_TEXT
C Check Indicator Toggle Check Indicator

Departure List

The Departure List contains all Non-departed flight (IFR and VFR) from active airports.

Selected from EuroScope Quick SET.

Data Fields Description Left-click action Right-click action
EVT Event indicator
C/S CALLSIGN Open Callsign menu
No Number of aircraft.
Number can be set by prefixing the
aircraft type in the FPL by “X/” where X is the number.
ATYP Aircraft type Toggle ATYP highlight
W Wake turbulence category Toggle WTC highlight
R Flight rules
“V” if VFR
“Y” if first IFR and later VFR
“Z” if first VFR and later IFR
TIME EOBT (Estimated Off Block Time) Open Time menu (EOBT)
CTOT CTOT (Calculated Take Off Time) Open CTOT Option menu Get Flow Message as Text
CFL Cleared Flight Level Open CFL menu Open Vertical Aid Window
XFL Exit Flight Level Open XFL menu Open Vertical Aid Window
COPX Exit coordination point Open Waypoint menu Toggle Route draw with MTCD
ADEP Departure aerodrome
ADES Destination aerodrome Open FPL Window Open ES flight plan dialog
RFL Requested Flight Level Open RFL menu
ASSR Assigned mode A code Open ASSR menu
AHDG Assigned heading Open AHDG menu Clear AHDG value / ACK, RJC or FAIL coord
SID Assigned SID Open SID menu Acknowledge SID Allocation
DRWY Departure Runway Open RWY menu
SI Sector Indicator Open next controller popup list Simulation popup
Not shown Manual Coordination flag Accept Manual coordination
DEP Departure Coordination. Toggle between:
Estimate (EST)
Depart (DEP)
Abort (ABT)
CLR Combined clearance received flag,
DCL dialogue status and CMT (Comment) indicator
Open PDC/DCL Window Open CMT Pop-up
STD Departure Stand Open Stand menu
(STS) Ground Status Open Ground State menu
PR Pending Request Open Request Menu
OP_TEXT2 OP-TEXT2 message Edit OP_TEXT2

Load List

The Load List contains all Departed controlled flight (all IFR, VFR only if assumed) in the Notified state (from -60 to -16 min from ETO) and all Non-departed controlled flights in the Notified state (from -15 min to ETO).

Selected from TopSky Tools menu.

Data Fields Description Left-click action Right-click action
C/S CALLSIGN Open Callsign menu
No Number of aircraft
Number can be set by prefixing the
aircraft type in the FPL by “X/” where X is the number.
R Flight rules
“V” if VFR
“Y” if first IFR and later VFR
“Z” if first VFR and later IFR
(ETN) Estimated Time Over sector entry
PEL Planned Entry Level Open PEL menu Open Vertical Aid Window
COPN Entry coordination point Open Waypoint menu Toggle Route draw with MTCD
ADEP Departure aerodrome
ADES Destination aerodrome Open FPL Window Open ES flight plan dialog
PSSR Previous mode A code Find PSSR
ASSR Assigned mode A code Open ASSR menu
STS Ground Status
C Check Indicator Toggle Check Indicator

Uncontrolled List 1 & 2

The Uncontrolled List contains all Uncontrolled flights (VFR not in assumed state) within or close to Sweden.

Selected and configured from TopSky Tools menu.

Data Fields Description Left-click action Right-click action
(C/S) CALLSIGN Open Callsign menu
ASSR Assigned mode A code Open ASSR menu
No Number of aircraft
Number can be set by prefixing the
aircraft type in the FPL by “X/” where X is the number.
ATYP Aircraft type Toggle ATYP highlight
ADEP Departure aerodrome
EOBT EOBT (Estimated Off Block Time) Open Time menu (EOBT)
ATD ATD (Actual Time of Departure) Open Time menu (ATD) Reset ATD to EOBT
ADES Destination aerodrome Open FPL Window Open ES flight plan dialog
ETA Estimated Time of Arrival
FCOPN FIR Entry coordination point Toggle Route draw with MTCD
PEL Planned Entry Level Open PEL menu Open Vertical Aid Window
FETN Estimated Time Over FIR Entry
FCOPX FIR Exit coordination point Toggle Route draw with MTCD
LFUNC Logical Function (SI) Open next controller popup list Simulation popup
OP_TEXT Flight information message Edit OP_TEXT
C Check Indicator Toggle Check Indicator

Traffic Management List 1 & 2

The Traffic Management List (TML) contains all Departed flights in the Notified, Coordinated, Assumed and Redundant state with a specific destination and/or routing via specified points. The ETO over the point (or ETA if no point specified) must be within the next 45 minutes. The destination must be specified to include uncontrolled flights in the list.

Selected and configured from TopSky Tools menu.

Data Fields Description Left-click action Right-click action
EVT Event indicator
COPN Entry Coordination point Open Waypoint menu Toggle Route draw with MTCD
SI Sector Indicator Open next controller popup list Simulation popup
C/S CALLSIGN Open Callsign menu
ASSR Assigned mode A code Open ASSR menu Send CPDLC Squawk SSR
AFL Actual Flight Level Open AFL menu
CFL Cleared Flight Level Open CFL menu Open Vertical Aid Window
ATYP Aircraft type Toggle ATYP highlight
RFL Requested Flight Level Open RFL menu
COPX Exit coordination point Open Waypoint menu Toggle Route draw with MTCD
FF Feeder fix
(provided by AMAN)
STA Scheduled Time of Arrival at feeder fix
(provided by AMAN)
TTLTTG Time To Lose/Gain at feeder fix
(provided by AMAN)
(ETO) Estimated Time Over TML waypoint if selected or ETA
STAR Assigned STAR Open STAR menu Acknowledge STAR Allocation
ETA Estimated Time of Arrival
FText Free Text Edit FText
C Check Indicator Toggle Check Indicator
HOLD Hold indicator Toggle TML HOLD/XHOLD

Sector Inbound List

The Sector Inbound List (SIL) contains all Departed controlled flight (all IFR, VFR only if assumed) in the Notified (no time limit) and Coordinated state. Intended to be used on additional EuroScope instance to show inbound traffic, only shows 4 rows by default.

Selected from EuroScope Quick SET.

Data Fields Description Left-click action Right-click action
C/S CALLSIGN Open Callsign menu
PSSR Previous mode A code Find PSSR
ASSR Assigned mode A code Open ASSR menu
(ETN) Estimated Time Over sector entry
PEL Planned Entry Level Open PEL menu Open Vertical Aid Window
COPN Entry Coordination point Open Waypoint menu Toggle Route draw with MTCD
R Flight rules
“V” if VFR
“Y” if first IFR and later VFR
“Z” if first VFR and later IFR
XFL Exit Flight Level Open XFL menu Open Vertical Aid Window
COPX Exit coordination point Open Waypoint menu Toggle Route draw with MTCD
RFL Requested Flight Level Open RFL menu
ADEP Departure aerodrome
ADES Destination aerodrome Open FPL Window Open ES flight plan dialog
SI Sector Indicator Open next controller popup list Simulation popup
Not shown Manual Coordination flag Accept Manual coordination
C Check Indicator Toggle Check Indicator

ETWR List

The ETWR List (Departure SIL) contains all Controlled flight (all IFR, VFR only if assumed) in the Notified and Coordinated state departing from a specific airport.

Selected and configured from TopSky Tools menu.

Data Fields Description Left-click action Right-click action
C/S CALLSIGN Open Callsign menu
PSSR Previous mode A code Find PSSR
ASSR Assigned mode A code Open ASSR menu
(ETN) Estimated Time Over sector entry
PEL Planned Entry Level Open PEL menu Open Vertical Aid Window
COPN Entry Coordination point Open Waypoint menu Toggle Route draw with MTCD
R Flight rules
“V” if VFR
“Y” if first IFR and later VFR
“Z” if first VFR and later IFR
XFL Exit Flight Level Open XFL menu Open Vertical Aid Window
COPX Exit coordination point Open Waypoint menu Toggle Route draw with MTCD
RFL Requested Flight Level Open RFL menu
ADEP Departure aerodrome
SID Assigned SID Open SID menu Acknowledge SID Allocation
DRWY Departure Runway Open RWY menu
ADES Destination aerodrome Open FPL Window Open ES flight plan dialog
SI Sector Indicator Open next controller popup list Simulation popup
Not shown Manual Coordination flag Accept Manual coordination
STS Ground Status
C Check Indicator Toggle Check Indicator

Flight Plan List

The Flight Plan List contains all Flight plans on the network. By default the list is filtered to show only flight plans in the Notified, Coordinated and Assumed state. To show all flight plans, click "N" in the top bar.

Selected from EuroScope Quick SET.

Data Fields Description Left-click action Right-click action
(C/S) CALLSIGN Open Callsign menu
ADEP Departure aerodrome
ADES Destination aerodrome Open FPL Window Open ES flight plan dialog
ASSR Assigned mode A code Open ASSR menu
SI Sector Indicator Open next controller popup list Simulation popup
STS Ground Status
STATE Flight Plan State
NOTST (Not Started)
SIMUL (Simulated)
TERM (Terminated)
Open Flight Plan State menu

Resectorisation List

The Resectorisation List contains all flights Assumed and On-Contact with a specific FLUNC (controller ID). Can be used at controller shift change to show all flights under the control of the other controller.

Data Fields Description Left-click action Right-click action
(C/S) CALLSIGN Open Callsign menu
SI Sector Indicator Assume Simulation popup
CFL Cleared Flight Level Open Vertical Aid Window
COPX Exit coordination point Toggle Route draw with MTCD
ASSR Assigned mode A code
CLR Combined clearance received flag,
DCL dialogue status and CMT (Comment) indicator
STS Ground Status
C Check Indicator Toggle Check Indicator
EuroScope

TWR / TWR CDM Profile

The Setup

General

The Swedish TWR profile makes use of advanced ground states and flight lists, this requires Euroscope v.3.2.1.27 or later.

Since TopSky is designed to be used in an Area/Approach setting the functionality of that setup is not suited for the tower environment. The tower setup is intended to be used only by DEL, GND or TWR positions (with or without an associated TMA). APP and CTR positions shall use the TopSky setup.

There are two versions of the tower setup, one for use at airports with A-CDM (Airport Collaborative Decision Making) and one for airports without. The tower setup uses EuroScope lists in a way similar to a FPB (Flight Progress Board A.k.a. Strips) where the progress of a flight can be managed.

Flight Progress Board

Layout

The FPB (Flight Progress Board) consists of default EuroScope lists arranged in a way that lets you monitor and manage the progress of a flight. Two TopSky lists, Sector and Uncontrolled, are also part of the setup and they will be used to handle airborne traffic. All lists in the FPB have columns and functions specific to that phase of flight.

Full FPB.JPG

A departing flight will appear in the Start-up list and will successively move to the Taxi Out list, Take-Off list and then to the Sector list. In the Start-up list you can manage any action necessary from receiving the flight plan to start-up and push-back. Once the aircraft calls for taxi the flight can be toggled to the Taxi Out list. When the aircraft receives the take-off clearance it will be toggled to the Take-Off list and once airborne it will show in the Sector list.

An arriving aircraft will initially appear in the Sector list and with less than 40 track miles to destination will also show in the ADC Sector list. The ADC Sector list will show the arrival sequence. Once the aircraft has landed it can be toggled to the Taxi In list.

Additionally, the setup contains the Uncontrolled list, showing all VFR flights, the Controller list and the METAR list. These lists are not forming part of the FPB.

The A-CDM version of the FPB have a few additional columns in the Start-Up list related to the A-CDM / Departure sequencing. By default, the A-CDM version have more rows in the Start-Up and Taxi Out/In lists to allow for more traffic. The two versions of the FPB are otherwise identical.

Depending on what position you are working, you are encourage to remove lists that are unnecessary for your task. This will free up screen space and let you focus on the responsibilities specific to your working position. Below is a table suggesting which lists to have open for which position.

TWR GND DEL
Startup X* X X
Taxi out X X
Take-off X
ADC Sector X X
Taxi in X* X
Sector X

*Not needed if GND is open

Full Setup GND.JPG

Full Setup TWR.JPG

Flight Progress

General Use

A complete description of all functions and click actions in the list are described in section Flight Lists.

All lists in the FPB, TopSky lists excluded, have a common left side from where you can manage the progress of the flight:

Ground Status (STS)

Call Sign (C/S)

Sector Indicator (SI)

Setting the ground status moves the flight across the FPB. The SI can be pre-set to the correct sector sequence. Right clicking on the STS or SI assumes or transfers the flight. In the handoff menu you can assume an uncontrolled flight, make a manual transfer or release a flight.

Start-Up List

Shows traffic from receiving the flight plan until ground state S/U (Start-Up) or S/P (Start-Up & Push-Back).

start-up-list.jpg

Start-Up list is sorted by ground state.

Column RTE/AHD (Route/Assigned Heading) will only work correctly if logged on as DEL, GND or TWR. By default, RTE/AHD will show SID if available otherwise the first waypoint in the route or the assigned heading if set. Left click opens the SID menu where you can assign a different SID and right click opens the AHDG menu. To set a DCT left click on COPX to open the waypoint menu.

Column PR (Pending Request) is used to set reminders of pilot request that cannot handled directly. Left click and select the request in the menu. The letter indicates the type of request and the number in what order it was made. C = Clearance, S = Start Up, P = Push Back and T = Taxi. Once the request has been handled the PR-indicator will reset with either the CLR OK or updating the STS.

Work flow:

  1. Check flight plan by left click on ADES to open FPL window, FLEG can be toggled by right click on COPX.
  2. If necessary, update RTE/AHD, left click to change SID and right click to set a heading.
  3. Left click CLR, this opens the DEP Clearance menu. CFL and ASSR will be set automatically. Click Cancel.
  4. Enter any special conditions (SLOW etc.) in the RMK column.
  5. When aircraft calls, left click C/S and then assume and also left click STS and then FRQ (On Frequency).
  6. Open DEP Clearance menu and give the departure clearance, click OK after the readback. PDC is available as well.
  7. If necessary, update SI with correct sector sequence by left click on SI and selecting the next sector.
  8. To transfer the flight to the next controller, right click on either STS or SI.
  9. When approving start-up or push-back, set correct ground state.
  10. With the taxi clearance, set ground state TXO. This will move the flight to the Taxi Out list.

Taxi Out List

Shows traffic with ground state TXO (Taxi Out) or xLU (Line Up).

taxi-out-list.jpg

Taxi Out list is sorted by DSQ (Departure Sequence). To assign a departure sequence, left click on the blank space in the DSQ column, this will assign the next available sequence number. To edit or remove a sequence number left click on a number in the DSQ column, this will open the DSQ menu. To advance an aircraft in the sequence, right click on the number.

Work flow:

  1. When the flight appears in the list, update the SI with correct sector sequence if necessary and assign a departure sequence number.
  2. Hold Short instructions can be entered in the HS column.
  3. To transfer the flight to the next controller, right click on either STS or SI.
  4. When aircraft is instructed to Line Up, set ground state xLU.
  5. When the aircraft is cleared for Take-Off, set ground state xTO. This will move the flight to the Take-Off list.

Take-Off List

Shows traffic with ground state xTO until the aircraft is airborne. Once the aircraft is airborne the flight will be moved to the Sector list.

take-off-list.jpg

ADC Sector List (Arrival Sequence)

Shows arriving traffic within 40 track miles with ground state ARR (Arrival).

adc-sector-list.jpg

This list is sorted by ETA.

Work flow

  1. Assume traffic by right click on either STS or SI.
  2. If necessary, update SI with correct sector sequence by left click on SI and selecting the next sector.
  3. Once cleared to land toggle the CTL (Cleared to Land) indication with a left click. The CTL flag will show up at 12 NM from the airport in red to indicate that landing clearance has not been given. Once toggled the CTL flag will turn green and after landing the flag will disappear.
  4. To transfer the flight to the next controller, right click on either STS or SI.
  5. With the taxi clearance, set ground state TAXI IN. This will move the flight to the Taxi In list.

Taxi In List

Shows arriving traffic with ground state TAXI IN.

Taxi In List.JPG

This list is sorted by call sign.

Work flow:

  1. Hold Short instructions can be entered in the HS column.
  2. If necessary, update SI with correct sector sequence.
  3. Once the aircraft is on stand, left click call sign and select release.
  4. After traffic is released, left click STS and select PARKED, this removes the traffic from the list.

Sector List

This is a TopSky list with the same functionality as in the TopSky setup and is needed since we are using TopSky as the primary situation display. The Sector list is not part of the FPB but rather a complement to the situation display. For airborne traffic the majority of inputs are done in the label and not through the list.

Sector List.JPG

The list shows airborne traffic that is assumed by you or that will enter your sector in the coordinated state. If needed, traffic in the notified state can be displayed through selection in the TopSky menu TOOLS. Sector list is sorted by ETN for inbound traffic and by call sign when assumed.

The main difference is the call sign menu accessed by left clicking on the call sign. From this menu some additional functionality can be found e.g. setting the Missed Approach manual alert. Additionally, this list is using the TopSky flight plan window.

Uncontrolled List

This is a TopSky list with the same functionality as in the TopSky setup. Uncontrolled list is not part of the FPB.

Uncontrolled List.JPG

This list shows only uncontrolled VFR, either in Free or On Contact state. Controlled VFR in the Assumed state is shown in the Sector list. The Uncontrolled list is not exclusive to a specific position and will show all uncontrolled VFR in Sweden.

Known issues

There are some limitations and known issues with the setup. Flights on the FPB cannot easily be moved from the normal departure and arrival flow and this can create some difficulties.

Traffic with the same departure and arrival airport will disappear from the Taxi In list when Euroscope terminating the flight plan.

An arrival with a flight plan to the airport wants to depart again without filing a new flight plan:

  1. Set ground status TAXI IN so the flight appear in the Taxi In list.
  2. Then change status to TAXI OUT. The flight will now disappear from Taxi In list and will not show in the Taxi Out list since the flight plan contains the wrong departure airport.
  3. In the ground radar display, open the call sign menu and select FPL (Flight Plan). Alternatively open the Euroscope Flight Plan list from the “Quick SET” dropdown menu from where the flight plan dialog can be opened.
  4. Edit the flight plan and set “Origin” to the current airport. Now the flight should appear in the Taxi Out list.

As a general rule, if a flight is not showing properly in the Start-Up or Taxi Out list. Open the Flight Plan list and set Flight Plan status to “Terminate”. This will usually reset any issues and the flight will appear in the correct list after a few seconds.

When signed in as Delivery there is usually an issue with the Start-Up list. Delivery can technically not have an separate sector in Euroscope when other positions are online and this will make all flights in the list appear in unconcerned state (greyed out). In this state the RTE/AHD column will not show the correct value until you assume the flight.

This can be fixed with the use of sector ownership:

  1. Open “Other SET” menu and select “Sector ownership setup”.
  2. Click on “Select All” and wait until the list gets a grey background.
  3. In the dropdown list at the bottom, select “DEL” and click “OK”. Euroscope can freeze for a few seconds.

Now, the Start-Up list will show correct colours and values. The drawback is that the sector sequence will skip any ground position and those has to be selected manually.

Ground Track Labels

This chapter describes the track labels as shown on ASRs using the Ground Radar plugin. For a description of TopSky track labels (such as shown on ESAA_TWR_APP.asr), see TopSky.

The track symbols and labels are colored according to the flight’s status (arrival, departure or overflight/unknown).

Data fields in normal text e.g. "SID", can be selected globally on/off via SETTINGS->Labels.
Data fields in bold text e.g. "CALLSIGN", is always shown
Data fields in parentheses e.g. "(ALRT)", are blank when there is no data.

Right-clicking on the any track symbol toggles the heading lines.

ESGG Departures

Track label for outbound flights.

Unselected track

(ALRT ASSR_E COMM)
CALLSIGN (RMK)
ATYP/WTC DEP

Selected track

(ALRT ASSR_E COMM)
CALLSIGN RMK
ATYP/WTC DEP

ESGG Arrivals

Track label for inbound flights.

Unselected track

(ALRT COMM)
CALLSIGN (STAND)
ATYP/WTC RMK

Selected track

(ALRT COMM)
CALLSIGN STAND
ATYP/WTC RMK

ESGG Overflight

Track label for flights that are neither outbound nor inbound.

Unselected track

(ALRT COMM)
CALLSIGN
ATYP/WTC RMK

Selected track

(ALRT COMM)
CALLSIGN
ATYP/WTC RMK

ESSA Departures

Track label for outbound flights.

Unselected track

(ALRT ASSR_E COMM)
CALLSIGN
ATYP WTC DEP
REG (RMK)

Selected track

(ALRT ASSR_E COMM)
CALLSIGN
ATYP WTC DEP
REG RMK

ESSA Arrivals

Track label for inbound flights.

Unselected track

(ALRT COMM)
CALLSIGN STAND
ATYP WTC DEP
REG (RMK)

Selected track

(ALRT COMM)
CALLSIGN STAND
ATYP WTC DEP
REG RMK

ESSA Overflight

Track label for flights that are neither outbound nor inbound.

Unselected track

(ALRT COMM)
CALLSIGN
ATYP WTC
REG (RMK)

Selected track

(ALRT COMM)
CALLSIGN
ATYP WTC
REG RMK

Mouse functions in track labels

Data Fields Description Left-click action Right-click action
ALRT Safety net alert indicator (yellow or red)
ASSR_E SSR code error indicator (red)
ATYP Aircraft type (ICAO)
CALLSIGN Callsign Open Callsign menu
COMM Communication type indicator (yellow)
“r” for voice receive only
“t” for text only
REG Aircraft registration code
(Read from FPL remarks)
RMK Remarks
(scratchpad/OP-TEXT2 text)
DEP Displays AHDG if set
Displays SID if no AHDG set.
Open SID setup popup list Open assigned heading popup list
STAND Assigned arrival stand name.
Yellow if reassigned and not acknowledged
Open Stand assignment menu.
If yellow: Acknowledge new assignment
WTC Wake turbulence category

Other

For a description of track labels shown at other airports than ESGG and ESSA, refer to Ground Radar plugin for EuroScope - General.pdf (4. Track presentation) included in the GNG package.

Flight Lists

List fields in bold text e.g. "C/S", are shown by default.
List fields in normal text e.g. "EVT", is not shown by default but can be selected in the list top bar by pressing "F".
List fields in parentheses e.g. "(ETN)", indicate the default sorting for that list.

Start-Up List

Shows traffic from receiving the flight plan until ground state S/U (Start-Up) or S/P (Start-Up & Push-Back).

Data Fields Description Left-click action Right-click action
EVT VATCAN Event indicatior
PR Pending Request Open Request Menu
(STS) Ground Status Open Ground State menu Assume / Transfer
C/S Callsign Open Callsign menu Toggle callsign highlight
SI Sector Indicator Open next controller popup list Assume / Transfer
R Flight rules
“V” if VFR
“Y” if first IFR and later VFR
“Z” if first VFR and later IFR
ATYP Aircraft type Toggle ATYP highlight
W Wake turbulence category Toggle WTC highlight
STD Departure Stand
ADEP Departure aerodrome
ADES Destination aerodrome Open ES flight plan dialog
DRWY Departure Runway Open RWY menu
RTE/AHD Displays AHDG if set
Displays SID if no AHDG set.
Open SID menu Open AHDG menu
CFL Cleared Flight Level Open CFL menu
XFL Exit Flight Level Open XFL menu
COPX Exit coordination point Open Waypoint menu Toggle Route draw with MTCD
ASSR Assigned mode A code Open ASSR menu
CLR Combined clearance received flag,
DCL dialogue status and CMT (Comment) indicator
Open PDC/DCL Window Open CMT Pop-up
RMK Remarks
(scratchpad text/OP-TEXT2)
Edit scratch pad string(OP_TEXT2)
EOBT EOBT (Estimated Off Block Time) Open Time menu (EOBT)
ECTOT VATCAN Event CTOT
(Calculated Take Off Time)
CTOT CTOT (Calculated Take Off Time) Open Time menu (CTOT) Reset CTOT to EOBT

The fields listed below are shown when using the CDM profile, for more information see CDM Procedures ESSA.

Data Fields Description Left-click action Right-click action
EOBT EOBT (Estimated Off Block Time) Open EOBT Options Open CDM Options
ECTOT VATCAN Event CTOT
(Calculated Take Off Time)
CTOT CTOT (Calculated Take Off Time) Open CTOT Options GET ECFMP Flow message as text
E CDM Timing
"P" if EOBT > 35 min in the future
"C" if EOBT < 35 min in the future
"I" if TSAT has expired
Open CDM Options
TOBT EOBT (Estimated Off Block Time) Open TOBT Options Open CDM Options
TSAT CTOT (Calculated Take Off Time) Open TSAT Delay
Add custom delay to all future TSATs
Open CDM Options
Not shown Target Start-Up Approval Communicated.
Yellow if TSAT changes more than 5 minutes
Add TSAT to TSAC Open CDM Options

Taxi Out List

Shows traffic with ground state TXO (Taxi Out) or xLU (Line Up).

Data Fields Description Left-click action Right-click action
STS Ground Status Open Ground State menu Assume / Transfer
C/S Callsign Open Callsign menu Toggle callsign highlight
SI Sector Indicator Open next controller popup list Assume / Transfer
(DSQ) Departure sequence number Open DSQ menu
If no number set: Assigns next available sequence number
Advance (decrease) aircraft sequence number by one
R Flight rules
“V” if VFR
“Y” if first IFR and later VFR
“Z” if first VFR and later IFR
ATYP Aircraft type Toggle ATYP highlight
W Wake turbulence category Toggle WTC highlight
RTE/AHD Displays AHDG if set
Displays SID if no AHDG set.
Open SID menu Open AHDG menu
CLR Combined clearance received flag,
DCL dialogue status and CMT (Comment) indicator
Open PDC/DCL Window Open CMT Pop-up
XFL Exit Flight Level Open XFL menu
COPX Exit coordination point Open Waypoint menu Toggle Route draw with MTCD
DRWY Departure Runway Open RWY menu
HS Hold Short Of Open Hold Short of Menu
RMK Remarks
(scratchpad text/OP-TEXT2)
Edit scratch pad string(OP_TEXT2)
CTOT CTOT (Calculated Take Off Time) Open Time menu (CTOT) Reset CTOT to EOBT

Take-Off List

Shows traffic with ground state T/O until the aircraft is airborne. Once the aircraft is airborne the flight will be moved to the Sector list.

Data Fields Description Left-click action Right-click action
STS Ground Status Open Ground State menu Assume / Transfer
(C/S) Callsign Open Callsign menu Toggle callsign highlight
SI Sector Indicator Open next controller popup list Assume / Transfer
ATYP Aircraft type Toggle ATYP highlight
W Wake turbulence category Toggle WTC highlight
RTE/AHD Displays AHDG if set
Displays SID if no AHDG set.
Open SID menu Open AHDG menu
XFL Exit Flight Level Open XFL menu
COPX Exit coordination point Open Waypoint menu Toggle Route draw with MTCD
DRWY Departure Runway Open RWY menu
RMK Remarks
(scratchpad text/OP-TEXT2)
Edit scratch pad string(OP_TEXT2)

ADC Sector List (Arrival Sequence)

Shows arriving traffic within 40 track miles with ground state ARR (Arrival).

Data Fields Description Left-click action Right-click action
STS Ground Status Open Ground State menu Assume / Transfer
C/S Callsign Open Callsign menu Toggle callsign highlight
SI Sector Indicator Open next controller popup list Assume / Transfer
ATYP Aircraft type Toggle ATYP highlight
W Wake turbulence category Toggle WTC highlight
STD Arrival Stand Open Stand menu
ARWY Arrival Runway Open RWY menu
CTL Cleared to land Flag
Shown within 12 NM from ADES.
Red until toggled green.
Toggle CTL flag
(ETA) Estimated Time of Arrival

Taxi In List

Shows arriving traffic with ground state TAXI IN.

Data Fields Description Left-click action Right-click action
STS Ground Status Open Ground State menu Assume / Transfer
(C/S) Callsign Open Callsign menu Toggle callsign highlight
SI Sector Indicator Open next controller popup list Assume / Transfer
ATYP Aircraft type Toggle ATYP highlight
ADEP Departure aerodrome
STD Arrival Stand Open Stand menu
HS Hold Short Of Open Hold Short of Menu

Sector List and Uncontrolled List 1 & 2

For a description of the Sector List and Uncontrolled List 1 & 2, see TopSky.

Software and Tools

Information about Software and Tools used by Controllers

Software and Tools

vATIS

Since ES v3.2.2 it is possible to have up to 4 simultaneous ATIS-connections, however in Sweden we use vATIS. vATIS offers the same number of ATIS-connections, but also easier addition of RWYCC (Runway condition codes) and NOTAMs as free text.

To use vATIS you need to download the software itself, and import a profile, both of which are linked below.

Note: Whenever a new update is released for the vATIS profile, you have to re-import it into vATIS, just replacing the .json with a newer one is NOT enough.


vATIS can be downloaded here.

This an older version of vATIS. The newest vATIS version available at the vATIS website is currently not compatible with the Swedish ATIS setup.

vATIS Profile - ESAA (Last updated 2025-01-17)


Documentation and more information available on the vATIS website.


https://wx.awos.se/ and VatIRIS shows AWOS/ATIS for many airports in Sweden.


ATIS formatting

We use vATIS to simulate as closely as possible both voice ATIS and D-ATIS (datalink ATIS in text format). Therefore it is important to use the correct text format to ensure that both the ATIS text looks reasonable, using plain language or common abbrevations (contractions in vATIS terminology), and that audio output is sensible.

Always check that the ATIS output is reasonable, especially when using free text in the ARPT COND or NOTAMS fields. vATIS may not recognise certain abbreviations. If this is the case use plain language instead. ATIS output can be checked by selecting "Get ATIS" for the relevant ATIS in the ES controller list. Audio output can be checked by using the sandbox feature in vATIS or by adding the relevant ATIS and listening to its frequency in AFV.

LVP:

When LVP is in force it can be added to the ARPT COND window with LVP as free text, or activated by clicking on the APT COND text above the text field, and selecting LVP in the list.

Adding free text:

For the most common reported contamination depth of 3 mm, the phrase 3MM (without space before MM) has been added for convenience. For other depths, make sure to add a space before MM as described above.

When adding or pasting free text to the ARPT COND or NOTAMS fields, take care to remove colon symbols ( : ) or double spaces ( ) where included, as the remaining text after will be ignored if the symbol/double space is not removed.

Note: Text added in the ARPT COND and NOTAMS fields is saved by clicking the save icon that appears in the text field when adding text. The text will remain in place for that preset until it is edited or deleted (including after closing and re-opening vATIS). Pre-defined airport conditions (such as LVP) will also remain in place until deselected. When setting up an ATIS, make sure that no old/irrelevant ATIS text is present.

ESSA ATIS set up and formatting:

In real life, the ATIS designator letter for DEP ATIS and ARR ATIS are usually different. This might be inconvenient on VATSIM as there is no practical way to display both ATIS letters in ES. Therefore it may be preferable to use the same letter for both DEP and ARR ATIS.

Software and Tools

AMAN (MAESTRO)

1. Background information

The issue and its solution:

Aircraft enter the TMA at several FFs (feeder fixes, the waypoint where the STAR begins). For landing, all aircraft must be sequenced. Here, the problem is building the optimal sequence of aircraft as there are several constraints involved (e.g. wake turbulence, runway specific rates depending on high speed exits, departure gaps). AMAN can calculate this sequence and display it to the controllers, which in turn can act on it when deciding who is allowed inbound without (further) delays, or if holding, who may leave the hold and when.

An arrival manager (or AMAN) works as follows:

2. Introduction

Note: The MAESTRO plugin is WIP and may contain bugs, if you think you have found one, let the developer know via the VATSCA Forums.

2.1 Implementation (and limitations) on VATSIM:

The MAESTRO plugin emulates the AMAN tool with the same name, developed by Egis-Avia (now Thales), in use at EFHK, EKCH, ESSA among others. Its functionality is limited compared to the real systems, however it can be useful in helping virtual controllers monitor and manage inbound flows and delays to one or more airports.

The calculations are based on the predictions provided by EuroScope and its programmed data, so to get useable results, it is important to keep the aircrafts’ data updated. The most common problems are:

Note:The plugin can only be used for one airport group at a time. (If you select ESSA, also traffic to ESSB will be shown)

2.2 Interpreting and acting on generated data:

Example:


Note: For actual operational procedures with AMAN in use: see 3.6

2.3 Timeline and Glossary

3. Plugin usage and procedures

Some information is excluded or simplified for ease of understanding and use, for more detailed information on the inner workings of the plugin, see the included manual in the .zip package.

3.1 Plugin installation

MAESTRO

The Swedish GNG package contains the latest beta version of the MAESTRO plugin by Juha Holopainen.

TopSky

The Swedish GNG package contains a version of TopSky that automatically receives MAESTRO data for ESSA/ESSB and EKCH when updated data is available.

3.2 Operation modes

3.2.1 Standalone mode

The plugin calculates its own data (can be useful for testing the plugin for the first time, not sharing any sequence data)
This mode can also be selected to disconnect from other previously selected modes.

3.2.2 MASTER mode

The plugin calculates its own data, and shares it as follows:

3.2.3 SLAVE mode

The plugin receives its data from an outside location depending on the settings:

Note: TopSky automatically receives MAESTRO data from the server to show in aircraft labels and traffic management lists without the need to connect in MAESTRO.

You only need to connect via MAESTRO if you want to view the data on the MAESTRO timeline.

Note: All three AMAN operation modes work regardless if you are connected as an active controller or OBS.

The relevant operation modes for live operation on VATSIM are:
• MASTER (Web+Local)
• SLAVE (Web+Local)
The persistent use of (Web+Local) should allow the planned sequence to be kept if MASTER is changed (see 3.8).

When using several instances of EuroScope, the secondary instances are to be connected as:
SLAVE (Local)


3.3 General Operation

The COTS and AMAN windows can be moved by dragging them from the title bar. Other windows are non-moveable.


3.3.1 The AMAN Window:

  1. The current airport (left-click to open the Setup Window)
  2. The runway rates (left-click to open the Change Rates Window)
  3. The measured actual rates during the past 30 minutes and deviation from set values
  4. The sequence in numbers: aircraft past the FF (TMA), and the total number of aircraft (TOT)
  5. The current operation mode, empty for standalone mode. (MASTER/SLAVE, the SI of the controller, local/web/web+local)
  6. The UTC time when the data was last refreshed
  7. Opens a menu to scroll between the FFs when in ACC and FLOW view mode, including an option to toggle visibility of the panels marked in red (1-6)
  8. Changing between the three view modes: (See 3.3.2)
  9. The “Desequenced” button displays the number of De-sequenced flights, (left-click to open the De-sequenced List).
  10. Current UTC time (left-click to open the Labels Window, changing what is displayed in the flight label)
  11. Scrollbar (Can be moved by dragging the bar itself, or by clicking on the background area next to the bar. Left-clicking changes the setting by one unit, right-clicking by 10 units, double-click to resume to default view)
  12. The flight label, from left to right (left-clict to open callsign menu)
           • Current delay (Color depending on how long the delay is)
           • Aircraft callsign (Color depending on flight state)
           • STA RWY or FF depending on view mode
             (When in holding: the time in which the FF shall be passed, inbound TMA.)
  13. The timeline, upwards on the scale indicates the future. defaulting to show current time at bottom. As time progresses, the scale automatically moves from top to bottom (To scroll, see 10.).

3.3.2 The view modes:
View Mode Timelines A/C Position on Timeline
Runway One for each active arrival runway RWY STA
FLOW One for each pre-defined feeder fix group
One for flights not routing via any of the defined feeders
ACC (Feeder) FF STA

Note: The ACC view is new since v1.1b3, it shows FF STA on the timeline instead of RWY STA.


3.3.3 The Flight Information Window:

The Flight Information Window can be opened from the callsign menu (see 3.3.1 -> 12), it displays flight related data. as follows:


3.3.4 The De-sequenced List:

The “De-sequenced” can be opened from the main AMAN window (see 3.3.1 -> 9), it contains flights temporarily removed from the sequence. They are presented in the same order as they were entered into the list. Left-clicking one or more callsigns highlights them. The “Resume” and “Remove” buttons can then be used to either re-enter the highlighted aircraft back into the sequence or remove them from it permanently.


3.3.5 The TopSky track label:

Note: TopSky automatically receives MAESTRO data from the server to show in aircraft labels.

When AMAN is active for an airport, for arrivals having a predicted sequencing, the current delay is displayed in line 0 of the track label in minutes, with one of the following prefixes:


3.3.6 The Traffic Management Lists

Note: TopSky automatically receives MAESTRO data from the server to show in the TMLs.

See TopSky Profile - Traffic Management List 1 & 2 to see the data fields showing AMAN/MAESTRO data.


3.4 Flight states (and their colors)

Flight labels are color-coded according to their states which are based on the time from the airport and the feeder fix, except for the delay items whose coloring depends on the amount of delay,

Note: An aircraft disconnecting will always initiate a resequencing by the plugin.

Note: A flight still in UNSTABLE state can not be manually manipulated until it is turns STABLE.


3.5 Interacting with flight labels and the timeline

Terminology:

If managing a runway change using AMAN, it is recommended to set the planned arrival runway manually for each aircraft (to prevent problems when changing the runway set as active for arrivals in EuroScope)


3.5.1 Callsign menu

Left-clicking on a flight label opens the callsign menu with the following options:

Note: Recomputing or moving a flight may become necessary when it is no longer in the unstable state (so its position in the sequence is fixed) and can no longer meet its calculated time profile, starting to delay all the flights behind it in the sequence.

Note: Disconnected flights will stay in the sequence for 10 minutes unless manually removed
(If a flight that is still online is removed from the sequence, it will be automatically added again).

3.5.2 Timeline menu

Left-clicking a timeline opens a menu with the following options:

3.5.3 Manually adjusting the sequence

Changing the generated sequence can be done in the AMAN window in following different ways:

When manually adjusting the sequence, a confirmation window will always be opened, asking to confirm or cancel the operation.

A flight still in unstable state cannot be moved.

Note:
Moving/adding a flight in only changes position in the sequence. The exact time in the timeline where the flight is placed is calculated by the EuroScope FLEG


3.6 Roles, responsibilities and procedures

In real life. Stockholm (ESOS) receives (and transmits) AMAN data for ESSA. Malmö (ESMM) ATCC additionally receives AMAN data for EKCH also. The MAESTRO tool is managed by APP-C for the arrivals into Arlanda.

The following positions may be responsible managing the arrival sequencing to Arlanda using AMAN as MASTER, beginning with the highest and progressing to the lowest priority:

  1. ESSA_C_APP (No active frequency)
  2. ESOS_PLN_CTR (Separately approved frequency. 123.975)
  3. ESSA_E_APP (When no separate planner is online. 126.650)
  4. ESOS_1_CTR (When ARR-E is not separately manned)

Note: Any controller not responsible for managing AMAN may receive data as SLAVE.

ESMM may receive data about the planned sequencing into Arlanda, they do however not act on it, unless requested to by adjacent ESOS sectors (probably as it is too early with a relatively unstable sequence, unless severe delays are indicated/expected).

Mainly the ESOS-sectors adjacent to Stockholm TMA monitor and judge/act on the AMAN data.

The position acting as MASTER shall keep manual changes to the sequence to a minimum

Suggested procedures when AMAN is in use (ONLY after prior coordination):

When only parts of the sequence is indicating a delay, ESOS ACC does not have to act on that information.
If all inbounds show several minutes to lose, consider holding or delaying inbound traffic as appropriate (Use common sense, TTL and TMA/TOT numbers may help in judging this)

At times of higher workloads in the TMA, it is preferable that ACC hands over traffic excactly according to FF STA (no more "current delay" remaining).


3.7 Getting started

So now you've read through the entire wiki page and the pdf documentation? Great! What's next?

Open the Setup window (see 3.3.1), enter the airport identifier in the ICAO window, select the desired operation mode.
After selecting operation mode, it should look like below:

To receive the web password for acting as MASTER, send an Email to max.kuhla@vatsim-scandinavia.org
or contact me via Discord (199890517914288128 or maxlk96)

MASTER:

SLAVE:

Click "Ok", and get to work, sequencing, or observing the sequencing!

Note: You do not need to have the AMAN window open to keep receiving updates to the sequence.
(when working ACC, all the information you need is in the TopSky track label, if all is working as it should for the MASTER)

3.8 Tips and Tricks

Runway rates:
The runway rate preset in the system is defined by enviromental factors (high speed exits, runway used for departure simultaneously).
The actual available rate might be limited by human factors, such as:
• Controller capacity and experience (how consistent spacing can be produced)
• Pilot reliability (how quickly do they react, and how compliant are they in following instructions )

If the outputted numbers make no sense:
Try checking the aircraft in front of (below) the delays. Is there a time gap in front of him?
Also check all relevant FLEGs to see if they are correct, as they are used for the sequencing calculations.

If the final keeps getting longer: Maybe the arrival rate has to be lowered (See 3.3.2).
Alternatively, you can manually put in a slot behind one of the arrivals, in an attempt to give DIR a chance to catch up, and shorten the final.

When planning a runway change: Use time based slots to facilitate a smooth runway change, preventing that arrivals are planned to land on both runways at the same time (unless that is allowable).

When relieving the MASTER:
1. The relieving controller connects as SLAVE, (to fetch the planned sequence).
2. The relieved MASTER disconnects by selecting Standalone or SLAVE.
3. The relieving controller connects as MASTER.

Software and Tools

TS VCCS (Ground to Ground Coordination)

1. Introduction

Euroscope has an integrated voice coordination tool, called VCCS (voice communication control system), it can be used for ground to ground communication between controllers as an alternative/supplement to Discord.

To enhance the coordination between controllers, VCCS can be used to solve the problem of controllers muting the Discord channel, with VCCS they are still reachable despite being muted on Discord.

Discord is to be used as the main tool for voice communication, VCCS can be used in parallell to enhance the experience. It does hover require both parts to have it correctly configured.

2. Setup Instructions

  1. Open the TS VCCS mini control box using the Quick SET-menu. The VCCS mini box can be moved around, drag with the left mouse button.

  1. Right-click the VCCS mini box to open up the VCCS main window, then click EDIT to bring up the settings window.

  1. Verify the marked fields are filled in as follows:

    • Server name: any valid TS VCCS server, either ts.intor.fi or ukvccs.vamsys.io.
    • Server port: 9988
    • Nickname: Suggest you use your CID, THIS NAME MUST BE UNIQUE
    • G2G (ground to ground) PTT: SELECT A UNIQE PTT, NOT the same as your AFV or Discord PTT.
    • Devices: Select the desired input and output devices
  2. Click okay to save the settings

Note: Do not forget to save the settings when closing Euroscope after the initial setup has been made.

For further information, see the Euroscope doccumentation

3. Usage Instructions

Position frame colours

If coordinating via VCCS is not successful/suitable, revert to using Discord or Euroscope PM.

4. Known Issues

Software and Tools

AFV (Audio for VATSIM)

Since 2018 VATSIM is using a new voice codec, reducing latency and increasing voice quality.

Euroscope has not been updates to natively integrate and support the audio client, therefore requiring one of the following standalone audio clients to be able to communicate via radio:

Crosscoupling

When manning positions covering large areas with the use of several tranviecers (i.e. ESOS_1_CTR) controllers are urged to cross-couple (XC) their frequency, even if using a single frequency, this helps pilots hear each other even when outside of their local radar range.

Relieving positions

When relieving positions, make sure to manually add and select the correct position callsign in the audio client, as this is the only way to ensure the correct trancievers are being loaded. (See picture below)

Software and Tools

VatIRIS

Overview

VatIRIS is an interpretation of its real-world counterpart:
IRIS - Integrated Real-time Information System,
but adapted and extended for use by VATSIM controllers in Sweden.

IRIS is designed to provide real-time information to various aviation facilities. It integrates and displays critical information such as air traffic data, weather conditions, and navigational aids into one flexible, role-based presentation.

Purpose of VatIRIS

VatIRIS can be used to:

User Interface

The different modules in VatIRIS are contained in a GUI similar to Windows or MacOS with resizable windows for each module.

Window snapping is enabled by default but can be disabled under SYSTEM -> SETTINGS if desired.

Modules

Below are some examples of the different types of information that the different modules can show:

  1. Dynamic Information

    • Real time weather data (METAR, TAF, Weather sensor values, Weather map).
    • ECFMP Flow measures.
    • Airspace Occupancy data.
    • PLS data.
  2. Static Information

    • AIP (Aeronautical Information Publications).
    • Pushback procedure maps.
    • Manuals and regulations (LOP, GOP etc. from Wiki)

Data timestamps

Most modules show a timestamp in the top right corner of each window.

The timestamp is not shown at all if not relevant (e.g. for data from Wiki and AIP).

Sometimes the timestamp only shows (in red) when the data is outdated (METREPORT and METSENSOR).

Logging in using VATSIM Connect is required to access most features, saved presets etc are also stored connected to your account, this manual assumes you are logged in to IRIS.

Saving/"Installing" VatIRIS an app

Using IRIS as a standalone "app" (PWA - progressive web application) instead of within a browser is recommended. Below you can find guides on how to for the most common web browsers.

The Menu Row

All modules/windows can be opened using the menu row,

A short description of the first level of buttons are shown below, modules that can be opened using a button are described in their entirety under Module Descriptions.

System Menu

To the left in the menu bar you'll find the following buttons, affecting the general behaviour of IRIS system-wide.

Main Toolbar

The buttons to the right of SYSTEM are connected to their specific modules, each button opens their own window or a submenu, see Module Descriptions for a full description of each module.

Module Descriptions

MET - Meteorological information

AIRPORT

Showing a combined view of SUN, METREPORT, TAF and METSENSOR.


METREPORT

Showing decoded weather data parsed from one of the selected data sources depending on view mode.

View modes:

Only available sources for the respective airport is shown. The data source is automatically switched to the preferred source when one becomes available (A>W>M).

Updated data (blue flash):

When new data is available for the selected data source:

  1. The window for that airport flashes in blue.
  2. All text turns blue after the window has flashed.

Left click anywhere in the window to reset the "blue flash" to indicate that you have seen the update.

This is enabled by default but can be disabled under SYSTEM -> SETTINGS if desired.

Legend

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Runway mismatch indicator in ATIS view mode - Compares the RWY in use between VATSIM ATIS and WX.AWOS data and highlights the runway in use as follows:

At Stockholm Arlanda (ESSA), both arrival and departure runways are monitored. A warning is shown if one or both mismatches.

Greyed out information in WX.AWOS view mode - the ATIS letter and RWY designator are greyed out from AWOS view mode when a VATSIM ATIS is available:

Stockholm/Arlanda ESSA

For ESSA there are three menu options ATIS view mode is only available for ESSA ARR and ESSA DEP.


METSENSOR

Showing weather data in real time (updated every minute, or more frequently).

Updated data (blue flash):

When new data is available the data field that was updated flashes in blue.

This is disabled by default but can be enabled under SYSTEM -> SETTINGS if desired.

Legend

The data is displayed in three separate columns, depending on which sensor and where it is located (03  M  21), below an example for ESGG.

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METAR/TAF

Shows raw METAR/TAFs.

Buttons:

Aerodromes not listed can be manually added using the text field.


SMHI

Shows SMHI "weather radar" from https://portaler-lfvradar.smhi.se/sverige

The map displays precipitation intensity, along with lightning strikes detected by lightning sensors.

New images are available every 5 minutes.

Legend

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SWC NORDEN

Nordic significant weather chart.

Legend available here.

VFR

VFR analysis chart - This chart provides a quick and clear overview of weather conditions relevant to Visual Flight Rules (VFR).


SUN

Shows sunset/sunrise and day/night times.

ATFM - Air Traffic Flow Management

ECFMP

Shows flow measures from ECFMP - European Collaboration & Flow Management Project.

Legend

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The measures are displayed in three different colours depending on the state of the flow measure:

  1.  Active  - This flow measure is presently in effect.
  2.  Expired/Withdrawn  - This flow measure is no longer in effect.
    • Expired=The end time has passed.
    • Withdrawn=The flow measure was cancelled before the end time has passed. (End time column shows withdrawal time)
  3.  Notified  - This flow measure will become active within the next 24 hours.


"ID" and "Filters" columns can be filtered using the text fields

Enter " ES" in filters so see all measures mentioning any Swedish airport.

When hovering the mouse over a measure type a description is shown.


DOCUMENTS - Wiki/AIP and other operational information.

CHECKLISTS

Shows checklist for controllers, (to be used as reference, not necessarily "read and do") the following are available:


QUICKREF

Shows Quick References/Appendices as available from Quick References/Appen... | Wiki

The runway configuration in use is automatically selected but can also be manually chosen.


GOP/LOP/LoA

Shows Wiki pages as available from ATC Sweden | Wiki


AIP

Shows AIP pages as available from IAIP – AD 2 Aerodromes


OTHER

Shows other operational information.

Note that pilots may not follow the IRL pushback procedures, depending on usage of tools such as GSX, also depending on updated profiles etc etc...


REGIONAL AD

Shows the "Regional Aerodromes Overview" created by Thomas Ljung, from VATSIM Scandinavia Forum


TEXT ALIAS

Shows a searchable quick reference to the text alias included in the Swedish GNG package.


AIRCRAFT TYPES

Shows a searchable list of aircraft types, showing ICAO type code, wake turbulence category, wingspan, MTOW etc.


NOTEPAD

Shows a notepad to write notes, such as non-standard agreements with adjacent positions etc.

TRAFFIC

Shows sector occupancy for the selected sector combination.

The X-axis shows time, the Y-axis shows number of aircraft in the selected airspace volume.

DCT

Shows tactical directs (quick reference to LoA, shown at TopSky-map).


PLS (only shown when PLS integration selected.)

Configuring/activating PLS
  1. Activate PLS Integration under SYSTEM -> SETTINGS
    • This displays the PLS timer and PLS icon in the menu bar
  2. Select your PLS logic mode (CID or POSITION)
    • CID - To be used when controlling from home, the PLS timer will show no matter the status.
    • POSITION - Only to be used when controlling at location during real live events etc.
  3. Enter CID/POSITION if needed (normally not needed if using VATSIM Connect).
Using PLS + Legend

Legend (timer suffixes, only shown in CID logic mode):



Postface

Changelog

There is no specific changelog available, however all changes can be viewed on Github - Commits.

Significant changes are normally also announced in the VatIRIS thread on Discord.

Contributing

Contributions of any kind are most welcome.

Credits

To get in contact with the developers of VatIRIS (contact via Github might be preferred):

GNG Package Changelog

This page contains an unfiltered technical changelog to the Swedish GNG package.

The Swedish GNG package can be downloaded automatically via Euroscope, or manually here.

For a filtered summary of changes optimised for controllers, see Revision Highlights.

Euroscope does not allow for plugins to overwrite when updating the sectorfiles using the automatic download. After updating, close EuroScope then go to "EuroScope > ESAA > Plugins > Updated Plugin" and copy the .dll files in the folder. Thereafter go back in the "Plugins" folder and paste the .dll files there. Overwrite existing files when prompted.

AIRAC 2413

AIRAC changes

NIL

Non AIRAC changes

Files updated

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AIRAC 2412

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NIL

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AIRAC 2411

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NIL

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AIRAC 2410

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NIL

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AIRAC 2409

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NIL

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AIRAC 2408

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AIRAC 2406

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AIRAC 2405

AIRAC changes

Non AIRAC changes

Full reinstall required. No file changelog avbl.

AIRAC 2403/2

AIRAC changes

NIL

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AIRAC 2403/1

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AIRAC 2401

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AIRAC 2312

AIRAC changes

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AIRAC 2311

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Files updated

AIRAC 2310

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AIRAC 2309

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AIRAC 2308

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AIRAC 2307 V3

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AIRAC 2307

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AIRAC 2305

AIRAC changes

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AIRAC 2304

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AIRAC 2302

AIRAC changes

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AIRAC 2301

AIRC changes

Non AIRAC changes

For older changes to the sector file, see this forum thread