Compete Mode

Challenge yourself against other air traffic controllers. Compete for the top spot on the leaderboard!

What is Compete Mode?

Compete mode:

• Your performance is ranked against other players
• You earn points based on safety and efficiency
• Every airspace has its own rankings

Getting Started

Create your account

1. Click "Register" to create an account
2. Verify your email (check your inbox)
3. Choose your callsign - this is how you'll appear on the leaderboard

Start Competing

1. Click the "Compete" button to start a ranked session
2. Control traffic as usual - either with your code or manually
3. Try to handle as many aircraft as possible while avoiding conflicts
4. When you're done, stop competing

Scoring

How to get points

Handle aircraft - 100 points per aircraft successfully handed off

Be efficient - Bonus points for using fewer commands

Work fast - Bonus points for completing sessions quickly

How to lose points

Avoid conflicts - Each separation violation costs you 500 points

Key to high score: handle lots of aircraft safely and efficiently. Thanks Captain Obvious (pun intended).

Leaderboard

Open the leaderboard to see:

• Top 50 players for each airspace
• Player callsigns and scores
• How many aircraft they handled
• How long their session lasted
• Your own ranking (highlighted in green)

Rank badges

Top performers get special recognition:

• 1st place - gold medal
• 2nd place - silver medal
• 3rd place - bronze medal

Tips for success

Safety first

One conflict can wipe out the points from 5 aircraft. Maintain separation!

Handle more aircraft

More successful handoffs = more points. Don't be afraid of busy airspace.

Plan ahead

Efficient routing means fewer commands and higher efficiency bonuses.

Practice first

Try the airspace in regular mode before competing. Learn the layout and common routes.

Choose your style

Both code mode (automated) and interactive mode (manual) can achieve high scores. Pick what works for you.

Code vs interactive

Code mode

Write a script that automatically controls all aircraft. Great for:

• Consistent, repeatable strategies
• Optimization and fine-tuning
• Handling complex patterns

Interactive mode

Manually issue commands using the interface. Great for:

• Adapting to tricky situations
• Quick reactions
• More direct control

Both modes compete fairly - use whichever you prefer.

Good luck, controller!