There are a few fields and functions that become available only after the routes have been generated from the Route screen (route building display). These are found on the generated routes display of the Route screen.
These other Route screen fields and functions are described below.
Route list
The Route list displays all of the generated routes. The route currently displayed in the map is shown in green. Clicking a different route will load it on the map and update the route legs. Information displayed for each route includes:
SID
departure runway
STAR
arrival runaway
fuel amount to burn*
distance*
flight time*
carbon emissions*
fuel cost*
direct operating cost*
overflight charges.*
Any information with an asterisk beside it means you can sort the routes in ascending or descending order. A black triangle beside the header title shows the direction that the list has been sorted in.
New Button
Clicking the New button launches the route builder in its default state. This is used to create completely new routes from scratch.
Use As Template Button
Clicking the Use As Template button launches the route builder with most of its components populated with the values of the selected route. By creating a new route using another as a template, you can compare changes in fuel, distance, etc. between two similar routes. The Use as Template button is only enabled when a route is selected in the route list.
Edit Button
Clicking the Edit button allows you to make changes to all or part of an existing route. This button is only enabled when a route is first selected then one or more route legs are selected in the route leg list. Refer to the Editing a Route article for further information.
Save Button
Clicking the Save button brings up the Save Route group. This allows you to enter your desired save options.
Apply Button
The Apply button applies the selected route to the Map. The Map updates to display the applied route in red and the GUI reverts to the Plan screen.
Apply and Compute Button
The Apply & Compute button applies the selected route to the Map and begins computing the flight plan. The Map updates to display the applied route in red and the GUI reverts to the Reports screen, where the computed flight plan is displayed.
Delete Button
Clicking the Delete button deletes the selected route in the list.
Route Leg
The route is displayed in individual legs. Each leg shows:
where it originated (From)
the airway used (Airway)
where it terminates (To).
Flight Level and Orbit Time are also part of each leg.
Flight Level
Each leg of the generated flight includes a provision for a flight level to be entered for it. The Flight Level fields are located to the right of the corresponding leg. Clicking in the field enables it for data entry. The flight level that you enter corresponds to the waypoint listed to the left of it in the To column.
In the example below, the flight level for the leg from waypoint HEMIS to waypoint FNT is entered as 380. This means that at waypoint HEMIS, the pilot begins to ascend from Flight Level 320 (the flight level entered for the previous leg) so that the aircraft is at flight level 380 by the time waypoint FNT is reached. In order to specify a flight level, you must enter a minimum and maximum altitude to keep it at that flight level.
Orbit Time
These fields allow you to specify an orbit time (i.e., time in a holding pattern) for any waypoint in the route, in minutes. This can be any positive number up to three digits. If a value is entered for one of these fields, the flight level must also be specified for the associated waypoint.
Profile
The Profile list displays all available cruise profiles for the selected aircraft.
Information Panel
Information on the selected route is displayed on the Information Panel. Selecting the print icon allows you to print this information.
