Public Beta Versions

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The Public Betas are Updates. They must be installed over an existing, working version or they will not run.

Version 2.6.4.0 has a new name for the executable: Pilot2ATC_2021.exe.. After installing the update, you may need to change any shortcuts you have to the program in windows.

Pilot2ATC Update 2.6.4.2 Beta 5T2

2.6.4.2 Beta 5T2 03/23/2023

Fixes more issues with how some procedures are displayed.

2.6.4.2 Beta 5T 03/22/2023

Enhances VFR calls to open and close flight plans with FSS.
Fixes some issues with how some procedures are displayed.
Fixes how ATC interprets some phrases.
Fixes some other bugs.

2.6.4.2 Beta 5s4 03/18/2023

Enables more flexibility in VFR request for landing on initial Tower contact.
Fixes an issue with taxi route calculations.

2.6.4.2 Beta 5s2 03/17/2023

Fixes an issue with descent instructions in certain scenarios.
Fixes a bug in the response when initially calling tower on IFR approach.

2.6.4.2 Beta 5s 03/17/2023

Adds takeoff/landing status for X-Plane runways in TaxiMnt
Improves Navigraph Flight Plan imports.
Improves VFR Pattern entry request and response to be more flexible.
Fixes problem with display of some procedures.
Fixes some other bugs.

2.6.4.2 Beta 5r2 03/14/2023

Fixes an issue in display of some procedures.

2.6.4.2 Beta 5r 03/14/2023

Fixes a bug in Runway Import in TaxiMnt.

2.6.4.2 Beta 5q 03/11/2023

Fixes display of message boxes.

2.6.4.2 Beta 5p1 03/08/2023

Fixes a bug in Beta 5p related to SimBrief imports
Fixes IFR SID Clearance when the option to ignore SID Altitude Restrictions is turned on.
Fixes problem of Copilot reporting in as climbing to an altitude not yet assigned.
Changes X-Ray to ex-Ray to get some voices to pronounce it correctly.
Displays VOR and NDB frequencies when Waypoint is part of a Procedure.

2.6.4.2 Beta 5o 03/02/2023

Fixes MSFS Flt Plan Export of SIDs and STARs

2.6.4.2 Beta 5n 03/01/2023

Additional fixes to MSFS Flight Plan Export.
Fixes DirectTo request response.
Other minor bug fixes

2.6.4.2 Beta 5l 02/28/2023

Additional fixes to MSFS Flight Plan Export.
Fixes Taxi request at Destination airport to default to a Gate.
Additional fixes to Visual Straight-In vectors.

2.6.4.2 Beta 5k 02/23/2023

Fixes MSFS Flight Plan Export.
Fixes TOD calculations.
Fixes messages to display on same screen as main program.
Fixes Visual Straight-In vectors.

2.6.4.2 Beta 5j 02/20/2023

Fixes taxi route calculation that was causing the program to hang.

2.6.4.2 Beta 5i 02/19/2023

Fixes MSFS Flt Plan Export so Start location can be set after import to MSFS.

2.6.4.2 Beta 5h 02/14/2023

Adds option for "Copilot Sets Transponder".
Adds option to hide your Pilot Id on the FPImport panel.
Fixes MSFS Flt Plan Export to include waypoint Country Codes.
Fixes other minor bugs.

2.6.4.2 Beta 5g 02/13/2023

Fixes Visual Straight-in vectors.

2.6.4.2 Beta 5f 02/12/2023

Fixes FlightAware text line import.
Fixes Controller frequency tuning.
Fixes Taxi instructions to runways that require backtracking.
Fixes Takeoff clearance when traffic on final or on runway.
Fixes other minor bugs.

2.6.4.2 Beta 5e 02/01/2023

Fixes SayIt Hot Key so it is remembered between sessions.
Fixes Wpt Delete so the highlight falls to next waypoint in Flight Plan after delete.
Fixes other minor bugs.

2.6.4.2 Beta 5d2 01/28/2023

Fixes display of some procedures.
Fixes SID climb restriction logic.
Tweaks ATC Center assignments.

2.6.4.2 Beta 5c 01/21/2023

Adds Twr_Dep dual controller type.
Fixes ATC interaction with IFR approach to non-towered airports.

2.6.4.2 Beta 5b 01/21/2023

Fixes issue of not getting clearance for approach in some situations.
Fixes some other bugs.

2.6.4.2 Beta 5a 01/20/2023

Fixes issue of phonetic letters being recognized as proper names.

2.6.4.2 Beta 5 01/16/2023

Fixes spoken approach names to include all suffixes.
Fixes response to altitude change requests.
Fixes other minor bugs.

2.6.4.2 Beta 4d 01/14/2023

Fixes FltPlan Validation target altitude issue.
Fixes premature climb instruction in SID with altitude restrictions.
Fixes other minor bugs.

2.6.4.2 Beta 4c 01/13/2023

Improves load time for non-AIRAC airports after an initial load.
Tweaks vector start for some scenarios.
Fixes several bugs.

2.6.4.2 Beta 4b 01/09/2023

Fixes display/vocalization of REX Weather wind.

2.6.4.2 Beta 4a 01/09/2023

Fixes Com Frequency Display issue.

2.6.4.2 Beta 4 01/08/2023

Fixes start of Descent when expecting vectors to final.
Fixes issue with Waypoint target speeds being set too low.
Fixes error when loading flight plan.

2.6.4.2 Beta 3 01/06/2023

Improves target altitudes in Flight Plan.

2.6.4.2 Beta 2 01/05/2023

Fixes a minor bug.

2.6.4.2 Beta 1 01/03/2023

Adds ability to randomize Chatter File play.
Enhances drawing of some procedures.
Improves clarity of VFR Sectional map at higher zoom levels.
Makes some changes to climb and descent calculations.
Makes some changes to calculating Next Wpt.
Fixes some issues with multiple controllers sharing the same frequency.
Fixes several issues with MakeRunway Runway/Taxiway Import.
Fixes several issues with displaying some procedure types.
Fixes issue of not getting descents in certain scenarios.

2.6.4.1 12/10/2022

Fixes several issues related to arrivals and vectors.

2.6.4.0 12/08/2022

Thanks to everyone who used and provided feedback on the Public Beta versions of 2.6.3.2. This update provides all the enhancements and fixes provided in the new stable release version 2.6.4.0 which were tested in the Public Betas.

Summary of Enhancements in Version 2.6.4.0

Adds support for X-Plane 12
Improves Arrival and Approach handling
Improves Vectoring for Approaches and some Departures
Adds Import of Flight Plans direct from SimBrief web site
Improves MSFS and some other Flight Plan Imports and Exports
Adds Play Chatter Button/Indicator on main screen
Improves Volume controls
Adds Favorite Phrases to SayIt Plus
Enhances Airline Maintenance in TaxiMnt
Improves display of many SID, STAR and Approach procedures
Improves specificity of Approach Assignments to include name suffixes
Enhanced Runway Selection logic
Improves Taxi Instructions
Adds "Only Use AIRAC Airports" option to speed program loading
Adds Option to Ignore SID Altitude Restrictions
Many more enhancements and bug fixes

Public Beta Fixes and Enhancements Detail

2.6.3.2 Public Beta 9 12/01/2022

Fixes issue of getting clearance for takeoff with traffic on final
Improves approach transition selection in some situations
Adds vectors to some SIDs that previously were not getting them
Fixes vector start issue when flying with plan that doesn't include the approach
Allows more time to decrease speed before subsequent warning
Fixes some other bugs

2.6.3.2 Public Beta 8S9 11/28/2022

Fixes problem with vectors not being given after told to expect them
Fixes Approach names to include suffix
Fixes SIM Wx to correctly find XP12 METAR file
Fixes handling of variable wind direction
Fixes some other bugs

2.6.3.2 Public Beta 8S5 11/23/2022

Fixes Reconciliation of Multiple Controllers on Same Frequency
Fixes some other bugs

2.6.3.2 Public Beta 8S4 11/20/2022

Fixes X-Plane Weather Retrieval to handle new METAR file names
Enhances Runway selection during Arrival to better align with winds
Fixes some other bugs

2.6.3.2 Public Beta 8R4 11/17/2022

Fixes Vector Issues
Adds ability to overwrite the Conversation Text file on startup
Adds option to ignore SID Altitude Restrictions
Fixes some other bugs in Beta 8Q

2.6.3.2 Public Beta 8Q 11/09/2022

Fixes Vector logic to avoid losing ATC during Vectoring
Fixes issues with getting Vectors on request during a VFR flight
Fixes TaxiwayMnt Airline maintenance Filtering and Favorites
Fixes Frequency assignment issues at certain airports
Fixes SID display issues for some SIDs
Fixes SimBrief Web Import issues
Fixes a few other bugs

2.6.3.2 Public Beta 8P2 10/30/2022

Fixes a bug in AutoPlan that could cause a STAR to not be added
Fixes a bug in AutoLoad of flight plans for P3D/FSX

2.6.3.2 Public Beta 8P 10/30/2022

Fixes VFR Auto Plan and File
Fixes Vectors for requested approaches on VFR Flights
Fixes erroneous off course call on some direct flight plans
Enhances Auto Load to check for runway mismatches between STAR and Approach on IFR Flight Plans

2.6.3.2 Public Beta 8L 10/28/2022

Option to "Only Use Airports in AIRAC Data" on FltPln tab, speeds data loading for most users
If that option not checked:
- All those back-country and closed airports will be loaded as before
- Data Loading will seem to hang at 25% for 1+ full minutes as more data cleanup is being done
- Duplicate airports at the same location will be eliminated
Fixes problem with ATC Controllers not displaying properly

2.6.3.2 Public Beta 8K 10/20/2022

Fixes Pattern Direction bug in VFR patterns
Cleans up a few minor bugs

2.6.3.2 Public Beta 8J 10/18/2022

Fixes bug in Vectoring

2.6.3.2 Public Beta 8H 10/18/2022

Fixes Procedure Display issue

2.6.3.2 Public Beta 8G 10/18/2022

Fixes Freq selection issue for some scenarios
Fixes procedure display

2.6.3.2 Public Beta 8F 10/17/2022

Fixes ARTCC Boundary Detection
Fixes other minor bugs in 8E

2.6.3.2 Public Beta 8E 10/15/2022

Fixes SID departure vectors
Fixes IFR Arrival where no arrival procedures were specified in flight plan

2.6.3.2 Public Beta 8D 10/14/2022

Fixes bug that could cause SIMBrief Web Import to fail

2.6.3.2 Public Beta 8C 10/14/2022

Fixes Vector problem found in Beta 8B
Fixes SIMBrief and Navigraph Text Line Import to enable importing of procedures
Fixes Export panel to ensure bottom area with buttons is visible
Fixes manual termination to vectors in SIDs
Fixes display of some procedures

2.6.3.2 Public Beta 8B 10/07/2022

Enables import of X-Plane 12 Taxiways and Gates in TaxiMnt
Removes the option to Randomize Vectored Approaches in line with the new Arrival procedures
Fixes display of some procedures

2.6.3.2 Public Beta 8A 10/04/2022

Fixes bug that could cause program to crash or freeze

2.6.3.2 Public Beta 8 10/04/2022

Tweaks the new arrival and approach logic
Improves weather loading
Fixes display of some procedures on the map
SimBrief website import enhancements
Adds support for Operations controller in Speech Assistant
Other enhancements and bug fixes

2.6.3.2 Public Beta 7B 09/17/2022

Fixes bug in display of Vectors to Visual Straight-In
Fixes a couple of other minor bugs

2.6.3.2 Public Beta 7A 09/16/2022

Fixes bug in SIM Wx for X-Plane
SIM Wx now works with XP11 or XP12

2.6.3.2 Public Beta 7 09/16/2022

In addition to some new features and many bug fixes, this update has a totally reworked logic for ATC interactions during arrivals. This should result in better timing of clearances and more realistic clearances and vectors. Please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you encounter any "crazy" arrival and approach situations.

New arrival and approach logic
APPR button previews when Approach Clearance or vectors will start
Heading instructions given in 5 degree increments
Radar contact only verbalized on initial contact after takeoff
SimBrief website import enhancements
SayIt+ window remembers size and location
SayIt+ Favorites function improved
Recognizes Holding Pattern as part of approach where applicable
Adds check for occupied gates to Arrival Gate assignments
Other minor enhancements and bug fixes

Pilot2ATC™ Update 2.6.3.2 PublicBeta 6

2.6.3.2 Public Beta 6 07/18/2022

Fixes problem with Joystick visibility
Fixes issue of unnecessary vectors after last STAR waypoint
Fixes some other bugs

p> 2.6.3.2 Public Beta 5 07/13/2022

Adds error trapping and messages to SimBrief web imports
Fixes SimBrief web import runway selection to use SimBrief runway if "Force Pilot Runway Selection" option is checked in Config
Fixes descent altitude calculations
Fixes X-Plane 11 fms flight plan export format
Fixes Display of some IFR procedures
Fixes some other bugs

2.6.3.2 Public Beta 4 06/26/2022

Adds import of Cruise Altitude and TAS (as Planned GS) when doing the new SimBrief Flight Plan Import
Adds import of Departure and Arrival runways to the new SimBrief Flight Plan Import
Adds option to Import SimBrief Call Sign with the new SimBrief Flight Plan Import
Fixes issue with setting desired arrival gate in P2A prior to landing using the Info Window
Fixes Departure runway change request
Fixes waypoint target speed calculations
Fixes some other bugs

2.6.3.2 Public Beta 3 06/18/2022

Adds ability to import
Fixes issues importing FlightAware Flight Plans
Fixes issue with importing Cruise Altitude from .PLN files
Fixes a problem with Charts loading into the TERPs window from the FAA site
Improves STAR/APPR selection logic to favor procedures in filed flight plan
Improves runway assignment logic to favor wind speed and direction more
Fixes some issues related to AutoPlan of procedures

2.6.3.2 Public Beta 2 06/06/2022

Fixes problem entering certain waypoints into flight plan in a specific order

2.6.3.2 Public Beta 1 05/30/2022

Fixes program freeze that occurs in some flights at arrival setup or vector start time
Adds vectors for Approach Transitions with manual terminations
Fixes descent instructions for vectored approaches in some scenarios
Fixes display of RNAV approach name at bottom of Flt Plan window

2.6.3.1 Update Release 05/22/2022

Fixes vectors for Visual Straight-Ins
Fixes descent instructions without STAR
Fixes a problem with active Runways in some scenarios
Fixes a problem with waypoint deletion in Flight Plans

2.6.3.1 Public Beta 2 05/17/2022

Fixes a problem with TOD Descents
Fixes a problem with importing and filing some flight plans
Fixes a problem with taxi instructions in some scenarios

2.6.3.1 Public Beta 1 05/15/2022

Fixes a problem with descent instructions in certain scenarios
Improves vectoring logic for certain scenarios

2.6.3.0 Public Beta 3 05/11/2022

Fixes descent instruction and timing with vectors
Fixes descent when no STAR
Fixes VFR Flt Plan Imports
Fixes Hidden Message Box Issues
Fixes issue of still being assigned to a controller after cancel IFR or Flight Following
Fixes other reported bugs

2.6.3.0 Public Beta 2q 04/28/2022

Adds Apron and Stand to gate names for certain locales
Adds ability to request taxi to a Stand instead of a Gate
Fixes arrival logic when procedures not AutoLoaded into plan
Fixes bug in Chatter logic that could result in a Region not being selected
Fixes vector logic to handle curved final approaches
Fixes altitude assignments during vectors
Fixes other reported bugs

2.6.3.0 Public Beta 2p 04/05/2022

Adds Min Runway Length for runway selection (P2A Setup tab of Config) (
Enhances runway selection logic
Prevents changes to arrival procedures if arrival runway doesn't change
Adds X, Y or Z suffix to Approaches if applicable
Enhances MSFS Flt Plan Import to include SID, STAR and Approach
Fixes a few bugs in new vectoring logic
Fixes other reported bugs

2.6.3.0 Public Beta 2n 03/18/2022

Improves AI Traffic location logic at airports
Improves Cross Runway and Takeoff calls
Improves Arrival Runway request and allows it after you have been given the arrival information
Improves runway selection logic to not change arrival runway if windspeed is below 5 kts
Uses Max Cross/Tailwind components from Config for selection of Preferred Runway
Tweaks Descent Altitude Calculations
Filing a Flight Plan will not make changes to it. Plan must be Validated before it can be Filed.
Vector logic enhanced and early vectoring should be minimized.
Approach Vectors can be displayed on map while planning by pressing the APPR button to the right of the map.
Vector target altitudes displayed on map when you press APPR button.

2.6.3.0 Public Beta 2m 02/14/2022

Fixes Grammar Helper Phrases that were not being decoded correctly

2.6.3.0 Public Beta 2l 02/13/2022

Fixes bug introduced in beta 2k

2.6.3.0 Public Beta 2k 02/12/2022 PULLED - Working on bug

Fixes pronunciation of some controller names
Fixes taxi hold instructions at some airports where Runways in Taxi data are missing

2.6.3.0 Public Beta 2j 02/09/2022

Fixes Chart Map Mode to display US VFR Sectional Chart
Fixes Taxi Instructions at airports with ILS Hold Short without regular Hold Short taxi Points
Fixes SimBrief Import with SID and/or STAR included

2.6.3.0 Public Beta 2i 02/04/2022

Fixes a problem where ATC would stop after takeoff on some short IFR flights

2.6.3.0 Public Beta 2h 02/03/2022

Fixes a bug with importing MSFS .pln Flight Plan files

2.6.3.0 Public Beta 2g2 01/31/2022

Adds line in Conversation Text for Assigned Controller and Frequency, even if copilot is not enabled

2.6.3.0 Public Beta 2f 01/28/2022

Updates METAR anytime source changes
Reads from latest file on all Wx accesses for local weather sources

2.6.3.0 Public Beta 2e

Fixes Waypoint selection bug introduced in PB 2d
Fixes ASN Weather error message issue
Fixes non-vectored Approach descent instructions

2.6.3.0 Public Beta 2d

Fixes VOR Waypoint selection problem
Fixes NOAA Weather reporting problem
Fixes Bearing from Airport reporting problem

2.6.3.0 Public Beta 2c

Fixes VFR Flight Plan Filing Issue
Fixes some other minor bugs

2.6.3.0 Public Beta 2b

Fixes Copilot Volume bug in Beta 2a
Fixes some potential issues with SimBrief Imports

2.6.3.0 Public Beta 2a

Adds OnTop button for TaxiMnt Window
Adds additional controllers that can handle Missed Approach
Fixes Copilot Volume Setting
Enhances SimBrief FP Import to include Runways, SID and STAR, if present in string

2.6.3.0 Public Beta 1h

Adds the option to only display airports from AIRAC (FltPln tab-Misc Options)
TaxiMnt Window modified to allow Windows Alt-Tab to swap to it
Fixes TaxiMnt button Highlighting issue
Fixes a problem whereby the overall volume of P2A could be changed by setting the volume of the PTT or Speech Recognized tones
Note: Public Beta 1g was rolled into Public Beta 1h

2.6.3.0 Public Beta 1f

Adds the option to have winds spelled as whinds to help voices pronounce it correctly
Tweaks the vectored approach clearance

2.6.3.0 Public Beta 1e

Fixes an issue with exporting VFR Flight Plans to MSFS
Fixes another issue with ASN weather display

2.6.3.0 Public Beta 1d

Fixes an issue with Flight Plan Export to MSFS

2.6.3.0 Public Beta 1c

Fixes the problem with the TaxiMnt button
Fixes a problem with ASN weather display
Fixes a couple of other 1b issues

2.6.3.0 Public Beta 1b

Set Chatter Volume Default to 100%
Fixes TaxiMnt Window so it will open
Fixes Tones so they output to the Speech Output device

2.6.3.0 Public Beta 1a

Adds Volume Setting for Chatter on Sounds Tab.
Adds Random Voice Master Volume to change all Random voice volume settings at once
Adds Volume Level bar on Com Control Panel
Adds Favorite Phrases to SayIt Plus Window
Enhances the Airlines Mnt Function in TaxiMnt, including ability to add and delete airlines
Fixes a bug in Approaches with transitions
Fixes a problem with Auto Planner in Beta 2F
Fixes a bug in the Weather Display
Fixes a few other bugs introduced in Beta 2f

Public Beta 2f

Adds ability to control all volume using the Com Panel Volume Controls. You may need to turn this volume up the first time you use this release.
Fixes a problem with display of Open Street Map in Taxi Mnt
Fixes a problem that occasionally could give strange altitude assignments along with descent instructions at TOD
Fixes issue of Chatter files playing from first in folder each time
Fixes VFR Flight Plan filing problem
Fixes a few bugs introduced in Beta 2e

Public Beta 2e

Adjusts Approach Selection to avoid Circling approaches when others are availabe
Adjusts OnRunway logic to reduce chance of invalid Go-Around, however invalid Go-Arounds may still be caused by a mismatch of SIM, Real World and P2A Runway locations
Fixes export issues for some MSFS flight plans
Fixes a problem with setting Arrival runway at airports without any arrival procedures
Enables setting of runway at airports without any procedures or weather
Fixes a bug in the beta that caused the flight plan window to go blank

Public Beta 2d

Combines China Country Codes to "Z" when using Country or Airport Folders for Chatter
Fixes display of Recommended Approach Button
Fixes import of MSFS plans with missing Runway Information in STAR

Public Beta 2c

Fixes a problem causing the program to not open on Windows 7
Fixes display of additional procedures

Public Beta 2b

Fixes a problem Copilot not doing readbacks or changing frequencies
Fixes an issue with SayIt not displaying readbacks correctly

Public Beta 2a

Fixes the reduced sound volume problem when using the Speech Recognized Tone
Enables the use of words like "LINK", "INNER", "OUTER" in taxiway names

Public Beta 1b

Fixes a problem with the drawing of some approaches

Public Beta 1a

Fixes taxi instructions at some airports
Fixes issue with MakeRunways Import of New Airports
Fixes an issue with bogus altitude assignments on some descents

Public Beta 1

Adds Accessibility Names to Buttons
Organizes Main Window for easier Accessibility
Adds Help Tips to many Buttons
Adds PTT Pressed Tone that sounds when PTT button is pressed
Fixes a bug in Taxi Mnt related to deleting Taxi Points
Fixed Taxiway Import timeout error
Fixes some problems with Procedure display
Fixes some issues with vectors to approach
Enables use of either style of Airline Call Sign (1415 as either fourteen fifteen, or one four one five)
Fixes issue of Radar Control/Director being skipped at some airports
Fixes P3D Flt Plan import of VFR plan with an airport as a waypoint
Fixes issue of Approach being assigned for departure when Radar Dir is available
Adds pause after ATC or pilot speaks before resuming chatter - half the Min Pause time
Adds PlayChatter indicator/Button on Main Window
Fixes issue with P2A not always fully shutting down with X-Plane
Fixes issue with FSX Root Folder option for Importing Taxiways
Fixes issue with Com1/Com2 swap not working in MSFS
Fixes problems with importing of MSFS Flight Plans