Discord Live Flights

Overview

The /live command allows you to track real-time flights from your virtual airline's pilots directly in Discord. This feature provides live flight information, pilot status, and flight tracking for your community.

Prerequisites

Discord Bot Integration Required

Before using live flight tracking, you must first set up the Discord bot integration:

1. Set up the Discord bot by following our Discord Bot guide
2. Configure it in Altitude by going to /admin/settings?page=discord
3. Verify the bot is online in your Discord server

Infinite Flight API Key Required

To use the /live command, you must also obtain and configure an Infinite Flight API key:

1. Get your API key by following our Infinite Flight API guide
2. Configure it in Altitude by going to /admin/settings?page=api

Live Flight Filter Settings

After setting up your API key, you need to configure how Altitude filters live flights to show only your airline's pilots:

Access Settings

1. Go to your Crew Center's admin panel
2. Navigate to /admin/settings
3. Look for the Live Flight Filter Settings section

Filter Options

You have two filtering methods to choose from:

Option 1: Virtual Organization

How it works:

• Filters flights based on the Virtual Organization (VO) set by pilots on the IFC
• Pilots must set your airline's VO code in their IFC settings (this can be found on https://community.infiniteflight.com/u/[your-username]/preferences/profile)

Setup:

• Select "Virtual Organization" as the filter type
• Enter your airline's full name, as it appears on the IFC

Option 2: Callsign Suffix

How it works:

• Filters flights based on callsign patterns
• Shows all pilots flying with callsigns ending in your specified suffix
• Useful if your airline uses consistent callsign patterns

Setup:

• Select "Callsign Suffix" as the filter type
• Enter your suffix (e.g., "AK", "TP", "", etc.)

Example:

• If your suffix is "AK", it will show flights like "127AK", "258AK", etc.

Using the /live Command

Once configured, your community can use this Discord command:

/live                    # Shows all active flights

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

"No flights found"

• Check that pilots have set their Virtual Organization in IFC
• Verify your API key is correctly configured
• Ensure pilots are flying on the Expert Server

"API key not configured"

• Return to /admin/settings?page=api and verify your Infinite Flight API key
• Make sure the key is valid and active

"Filter settings not configured"

• Go to /admin/settings and set up your Live Flight Filter Settings
• Choose either Virtual Organization or Callsign Suffix

Support

Need help setting up live flight tracking? Join our Discord community for assistance.