Tracon!2012:SE

Tracon!2012:SE is an air traffic control simulator in which you guide aircraft to and from airports across your sectors. You manage approach and departure traffic, keep aircraft safely separated, sequence arriving flights for landing and hand them off to the Control Center after guiding departing planes onto their routes. The simulator includes flight strips and air radar screens with weather radar.

Sectors and traffic

The game includes three sectors: Los Angeles, Las Vegas and Miami. Aircraft vary in size and capability, and pilots controlled by advanced AI follow complex commands as they fly their SID and STAR tracks. Aircraft follow detailed instructions, and the simulation includes realistic aircraft performance, distance measurement that calculates the closest point between moving targets, and in-flight emergencies.

Control and simulation

A complex command structure models the duties of an air traffic controller. The simulation includes many recently issued FAA commands, including “Climb via the SID” and “Descend via the STAR,” as well as visual approach clearance. Dynamic weather affects operations, and Microsoft Speech SDK voice recognition enables full voice control.

Customization and multiplayer

Editors used by the development team let you create TRACONs, schedules and aircraft. The game is compatible with Tower! 2011, and the multiplayer edition also includes the single-player version. Tracon!2012:SE is based on Tracon!2012, with updates to run better on current computers and changes to the radar screen’s colors.