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Sector File Release - 2604

30 Apr 13:49

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Sector Release - AIRAC 2604

Fixes:

  • [TOPSKY-MAPS] Reorganised TopSky map structure for better separation between Aerodrome, TMA, and Enroute operations
  • [TOPSKY-DATA] Refined TopSky data files including airspace, areas, STCA, MSAW, SSR code, and CPDLC configuration
  • [PROFILES] Corrected profile references to match the new AIRAC 2604 sector package
  • [PROFILES] Cleaned plugin loading across operational profiles for improved consistency
  • [ASR] Refined ASR screen loading and display references across ACC, APP, TMA, and SMR positions
  • [GRP-MAPS] Improved ground layout handling through Ground Radar Plugin integration (OPKC)
  • [GRP-STANDS] Added structured stand allocation logic for supported major airports
  • [SETTINGS] Updated general, ground, and radar settings to align with the new package structure
  • [TAGS] Refined tag-related configuration and list handling for updated operational use
  • [SYMBOLOGY] Refreshed symbology and display support files for improved readability and compatibility
  • [ATIS] Updated vATIS profiles and presets to match current operational use
  • [MISC] General package cleanup and restructuring for a more modern plugin workflow

Changes:

  • [NAVDATA] Applied AIRAC 2604 across the package
  • [NAVDATA] Updated airport, runway, airway, fix, SID, and STAR data within the sector package
  • [POSITIONS] Updated controller positions and sector ownership definitions in the ESE
  • [POSITIONS] Refreshed domestic and regional position coverage across the Pakistan FIR
  • [TopSky] Updated and drawn ACC, APP, TMA, and local sector definitions for the new build
  • [TopSky] Updated and drawn SID/STAR mappings for major Pakistani airports
  • [TopSky] Runways Drawn on all the major aerodromes across Pakistan FIR
  • [PROFILES] Updated all major .prf operational profiles
  • [ASR] Updated a wide range of ASR displays for SMR, APP, TMA, and ACC use
  • [ASR] Refreshed ACC displays including Karachi ACC, Lahore ACC, and Islamabad ACC views
  • [ASR] Refreshed approach and runway-specific displays for Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad
  • [ASR] Updated SMR layouts for supported airports across Pakistan
  • [TOPSKY-MAPS] Updated TopSky maps for runways, centerlines, boundaries, SIDs, STARs, labels, and sector overlays
  • [TOPSKY-DATA] Updated TopSky views, settings, lists, tags, symbols, and local configuration
  • [PLUGINS] Updated MAESTRO integration
  • [PLUGINS] Updated Virtual Controller Helper / support plugin integration
  • [ALIAS] Updated alias support files
  • [TAGS] Expanded and refreshed tag support files
  • [LISTS] Updated arrival, departure, conflict, flight plan, and piloting lists
  • [SETTINGS] Updated VCCS, screen, sector inbound, and sector exit support files
  • [ATIS] Updated Pakistan vATIS profile support for major airports
  • [MISC] Removed legacy package items no longer used in the current structure

Additions:

  • [PLUGINS] Added full Ground Radar Plugin integration

  • [GRP-MAPS] Added dedicated Ground Radar Plugin map support

  • [GRP-STANDS] Added stand assignment data for:

    • OPKC
    • OPLA
    • OPIS
  • [GRP-STANDS] Added stand usage logic for domestic, international, cargo, heavy, medium, turboprop, and GA operations where applicable

  • [GRP-DATA] Added Ground Radar aircraft, operator, callsign, and cargo callsign reference files

  • [PLUGINS] Added full vSID integration

  • [VSID] Added SID handling support for:

    • OPKC
    • OPLA
    • OPIS
  • [VSID] Added runway/intersection logic and initial climb configuration for major airports

  • [VSID] Added RNAV aircraft support and airport-based SID logic

  • [PLUGINS] Added full VFPC integration

  • [VFPC] Added SID / route validation support for:

    • OPKC
    • OPLA
    • OPIS
  • [VFPC] Added flight plan checking logic based on destination, airway, and route direction

  • [PLUGINS] Added RDF Plugin 1.2.2

  • [PLUGINS] Added VATCAN Bookings plugin support to manage large events

  • [TOPSKY-MAPS] Added dedicated aerodrome-specific TopSky map package

  • [TOPSKY-MAPS] Added dedicated TMA-specific TopSky map package

  • [TOPSKY-MAPS] Added dedicated enroute-specific TopSky map package

  • [TOPSKY-DATA] Added updated CPDLC/PDC/DCL support for selected Pakistan airports

  • [ASR] Added/refined GRPlugin-backed ground layouts for supported airport SMR views

  • [POSITIONS] Added/updated adjacent FIR reference positions for improved coordination awareness

  • [SETTINGS] Added updated sector exit list handling including ACC support files

  • [MISC] Added a more modular package structure for easier future development and maintenance

Removals:

  • [PLUGINS] Removed legacy vSMR plugin folder
  • [PLUGINS] Removed legacy DelHel plugin folder
  • [TOPSKY-MAPS] Removed the old single-folder TopSky package and replaced it with separate Aerodrome / TMA / Enroute configurations
  • [SECTOR] Removed legacy root package files from the previous install structure
  • [MISC] Removed older packaging items no longer required for the current release

Major Highlights:

  • AIRAC 2604 applied
  • New refreshed OPKC Ground layout
  • Ground Radar Plugin integrated
  • Stand assigner support added for OPKC / OPLA / OPIS
  • vSID added
  • VFPC added
  • RDF added
  • VATCAN Bookings added
  • TopSky fully restructured into Aerodrome / TMA / Enroute
  • Profiles, ASRs, tags, lists, and settings refreshed
  • Legacy plugins and older structure cleaned up

What's Changed

New Contributors

Full Changelog: https://github.com/VATSIM-Pakistan/OPXX-Sector-Files/commits/release