SayIntentions.AI | TaxiTuner v3 Tutorial | Complete Guide, Tips, and Best Practices

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SayIntentions.AI | TaxiTuner v3 Tutorial | Complete Guide, Tips, and Best Practices

Hey everyone, it's Ryan! I made this video to give you an extensive tutorial on TaxiTuner now that it’s in version 3. For those who have been asking for a comprehensive guide on all the features, this is for you.

What is TaxiTuner?

TaxiTuner is a web application designed to allow users to modify taxi routes for airports, set parking information for various gates and ramps, and establish points of interest around an airport. This tool runs directly in your browser and is not specific to any flight simulator, making it versatile for use with any simulator you prefer.

How to Use TaxiTuner

  1. Accessing TaxiTuner:

    • Navigate to the TaxiTuner link in the portal
    • This will bring you to the main interface

  2. Working with Airports:

    • Start by selecting an airport (e.g., McCullum airport - KRY).
    • Clone the airport for your use. Cloning creates a copy that you can modify without altering the original data.
    • There are five main modes in TaxiTuner: View, Select, Move, Create, and Points or Parking.

  3. Cloning Airports:

    • Cloning makes an editable copy of an airport, containing taxiway info, points of interest (POIs), and parking information. Runway data, however, is shared across all clones.
    • Misconceptions: Clones do not modify airspace data, and updates to a cloned airport are not pushed back to subsequent clones made thereafter.
    • Cloning is not supported for untowered airports as they don't require taxi instruction edits.

  4. Modes in TaxiTuner:

    • View Mode: This is the default mode for viewing airport data. You can adjust visual settings using sliders and place start/end points to see computed paths.
    • Select Mode (S key): Lets you select taxiway elements to edit or delete by clicking and dragging. Use shift to add to a selection, ctrl/command to remove from a selection, and alt to pan the map.
    • Move Mode: Allows you to move taxiways by dragging points. Alt disables snapping to other points, giving you free movement.
    • Create Mode (C key): Used to create or extend taxiways. Click to start new paths or to subdivide existing ones holding shift.
    • Parking Mode (P key): Useful for editing or adding parking spots, modifying types, terminals, and points of interest like FBO locations or visual reporting points.

  5. Editing Parking Information:

    • You can add and edit parking spots using bulk actions or individual adjustments.
    • Points of interest can be inserted and managed similarly, specifying names and types (ground or sky reporting points).

  6. Debugging Flights:

    • TaxiTuner allows debugging of flights by entering the flight ID to visualize the taxi path taken during specific calls for landing or takeoff. This is useful to understand and resolve taxi instruction issues.

Conclusion

I covered various aspects to help you navigate and utilize TaxiTuner effectively. If you have further questions or need clarification, feel free to reach out on our Discord. I hope this guide helps you get the most out of TaxiTuner. Have a great day, everyone!

Keyword

  • TaxiTuner
  • Clone
  • View Mode
  • Select Mode
  • Move Mode
  • Create Mode
  • Parking Mode
  • Points of Interest
  • Debug Flights

FAQ

Q1: What is TaxiTuner? A: TaxiTuner is a web application for modifying airport taxi routes, setting parking data, and establishing points of interest, compatible with any flight simulator.

Q2: How do I clone an airport? A: Navigate to the portal and select an airport. Click clone and provide a name for your cloned airport to make it editable.

Q3: What modes does TaxiTuner offer? A: TaxiTuner has five modes: View, Select, Move, Create, and Points or Parking.

Q4: Can I edit runway data in a cloned airport? A: No, runway data is shared across all clones and cannot be modified per clone.

Q5: How do I add parking spots? A: Use the Parking Mode to add or edit parking spots, and can bulk edit multiple spots for common attributes like terminal and airline type.

Q6: Can I debug flight taxi paths using TaxiTuner? A: Yes, by entering the flight ID, TaxiTuner can visualize and debug the taxi paths used during your flight.