Connor Denman 1005768 Posted January 7, 2010 at 01:37 AM Posted January 7, 2010 at 01:37 AM Hello, I have been curious as to how I can retrieve VATSIM events data (RSS feed/XML), and to be able to POST a flight plan to the VATSIM servers via my own script. I know that VATUSA has a code library that allows the retrieval of an XML file that has the events calendar, but I have not been able to find anything similar for the global VATSIM events. The filing of a flight plan is not as practical for my use, but I am curious if this is possible. I appreciate any help. Connor vZAB ARTCC Deputy Air Traffic Manager Instructor 1 http://zabartcc.org Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Klain 874106 Posted January 7, 2010 at 02:31 AM Posted January 7, 2010 at 02:31 AM There is a new website coming online which supports RSS feeds. As far as posting to our site, we don't do that because that would require a person to give you their VATSIM p[Mod - Happy Thoughts]word (since our system requires the VATSIM p[Mod - Happy Thoughts]word to process the flight plan). Since someone giving you their VATSIM p[Mod - Happy Thoughts]word would be a violation of our Code of Conduct (specifically CoC A.3), we don't accept this. Your VA should also NEVER be asking people for their VATSIM p[Mod - Happy Thoughts]words (not saying you do, but just as a matter of policy wanted to make sure this was clear). all the best, Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connor Denman 1005768 Posted January 8, 2010 at 12:34 AM Author Posted January 8, 2010 at 12:34 AM Dave, Thank you for the reply. I am actually not part of any VA, but I am the developer for the vZAB website (obviously we have not or will not violate the CoC). I am asking these questions because I am currently pondering the idea of an iPhone/iPod Touch app that would have different VATSIM-related functionalities such as a Live Map, listings, cid/pilot/controller/position tracking, etc.). When I was asking the question about filing flight plans, I had for some reason not been thinking of the fact that it would require the input of member IDs/p[Mod - Happy Thoughts]words ( ), so just disregard that. About this RSS feeds website, what is or will be the URL? When is it expected to come online? Connor vZAB ARTCC Deputy Air Traffic Manager Instructor 1 http://zabartcc.org Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Klain 874106 Posted January 8, 2010 at 01:12 AM Posted January 8, 2010 at 01:12 AM Not sure what the address will be (Florian Harms is doing the CMS work). We are hoping to bring it online within the month... Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connor Denman 1005768 Posted January 15, 2010 at 04:53 AM Author Posted January 15, 2010 at 04:53 AM Thanks for the info, could you please keep me posted on that? Thanks Connor vZAB ARTCC Deputy Air Traffic Manager Instructor 1 http://zabartcc.org Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Klain 874106 Posted January 15, 2010 at 09:46 PM Posted January 15, 2010 at 09:46 PM Target release date for new website is 1 Feb. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connor Denman 1005768 Posted January 19, 2010 at 03:32 AM Author Posted January 19, 2010 at 03:32 AM I was also wondering about an easy way to determine with a given latitude/longitude (decimal degrees) the region, country, or continent a controller or pilot is. I am able to p[Mod - Happy Thoughts] the vatsim stats file and get all of the data, but I now want to easily determine at very least the continent in which they are currently located. Basically I want a way to find their location without 'hard coding' all of the different if statements into my code. Will this RSS feed website provide any data or web service that would allow me to determine this? Connor vZAB ARTCC Deputy Air Traffic Manager Instructor 1 http://zabartcc.org Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Kolin Posted January 19, 2010 at 03:48 AM Posted January 19, 2010 at 03:48 AM I was also wondering about an easy way to determine with a given latitude/longitude (decimal degrees) the region, country, or continent a controller or pilot is. I am able to p[Mod - Happy Thoughts] the vatsim stats file and get all of the data, but I now want to easily determine at very least the continent in which they are currently located. You should be able to do that based on the lat/lon coordinates of the controller or pilot, and a set of shape files for the ARTCCs or geographic areas you are looking to break things down into. You may want to google for ARTCC polygons or KML to get you started. Cheers! Luke ... I spawn hundreds of children a day. They are daemons because they are easier to kill. The first four remain stubbornly alive despite my (and their) best efforts. ... Normal in my household makes you a member of a visible minority. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connor Denman 1005768 Posted January 19, 2010 at 09:22 PM Author Posted January 19, 2010 at 09:22 PM I have the lat/LNG data, but my problem is actually determining the continenet location. vZAB ARTCC Deputy Air Traffic Manager Instructor 1 http://zabartcc.org Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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