The following descriptions represent the typical access and privileges afforded to users designated as Dispatch Managers/Supervisors. Users with dispatcher privileges will have limited access to a subset of the screens presented.
This program allows you to control the data file that contains the list of enroute stations keyed to any city-pair so that enroute weather will be displayed for in the flight package.
The modes available are:
- Add / New
- Edit
- Delete
- Video
- Screen
- Hardcopy
- Quit
See Enroute Stations Fields for a description of the fields used.
Edit Mode
In the Edit mode, you can add, delete, or modify any of the enroute stations on the collect list for a given city-pair.
If there are less than twenty-four entries on the list, you may add to the list. To add a station, position the cursor on the field where you wish to add the new entry, and press <Ctrl>-I. This will create a blank field at the cursor position, shifting the entries to the right of the cursor one field further to the right.
To delete a station from the list, position the cursor on it, and press either <Ctrl>-D or <Ctrl>-X. <Ctrl>-D deletes the entry and closes up the list, while <Ctrl>-X deletes the entry and leaves the field open for a new entry. If you press <Enter> on a blank field, the list will be closed up.
Delete Mode
Use this mode only if you want to delete the entire record for a city-pair. If you want to delete only a portion of the city-pair record, use the Edit mode.
Enter the codes for the origin and destination airports for the city-pair. The record will be displayed on the screen, along with the prompt Really Delete?. If this is indeed the record you wish to eliminate, enter <Y>. If not, enter <N>. This blanks the screen and allows you to enter another choice, or you can quit the program by entering <Q>.
Video Mode
Video mode allows you to view one city-pair and all of its associated stations at a time. Use the up and down arrows to step through the database. Press <Enter> or <Q> to quit.
Screen Mode
The input screen for Screen mode allows you to produce an city-pair enroute stations report for a range of city-pairs sorted in alphabetic order by city pair. Enter the range of ICAO code city-pair that you want to include in the report.
The report will display on the screen as defined above.
Hardcopy Mode
This mode functions in the same manner as the Screen mode, except that the report is directed to the system printer.
Quit Mode
Enter <Q> from the command line to exit the program. You will then have the option of entering the next program menu number directly, or defaulting to the last used menu screen.
Enroute Stations Fields
New / Add Mode
Origin: Enter the ICAO, IATA, or FAA code for the origin of the city-pair that you need to create an enroute stations list for. The alternative code and the airport name is displayed.
Destination: Enter the ICAO, IATA, or FAA code for the destination of the city-pair. The alternative code and airport name is displayed.
Airline: Enter the airline code.
Route Number: Enter the city-pair route number.
SRC: Enter your initials to indicate the source of the information.
LAST UPDT: This is a display-only field that will display the date of the last change to the record.
Enroute Stations: Enter the ICAO or IATA code for those stations you wish to have as enroute weather stations for the city-pair. A maximum of 75 stations is allowed. IATA codes will automatically be converted to ICAO codes. To complete your entries, you can either press <Enter> on a blank field, or use <Ctrl>-E. NFP will include the following in your flight package: a) valid METAR, b) valid TAF, c) valid International/Domestic NOTAMs based on flight times. Note: NFP does not include company NOTAM information for en-route alternates.
ETP Stations: Enter the ICAO or IATA code for those stations you wish to have as equal time point stations for the city-pair. A maximum of twelve In stations and twelve Out stations are allowed. IATA codes will automatically be converted to ICAO codes. To complete your entries, you can either press <Enter> on a blank field, or use <Ctrl>-E.
Plcy: Enter a policy per ETP pair.
ETOPS Stations: Enter the ICAO or IATA code for those stations you wish to have as ETOPS stations for the city-pair. A maximum of twelve stations is allowed. IATA codes will automatically be converted to ICAO codes. To complete your entries, you can either press <Enter> on a blank field, or use <Ctrl>-E.
Escape Route Stations: You can save those Escape Route Stations in the Enroute Stations (FOMS 115) menu. As in the Plan screen, up to 12 airports can be defined.
Same as ETP: Indicate whether you want to use ETP stations as EEP/EXP stations, yes <Y> or no <N>.
EEP/EXP Stations: Enter the ICAO or IATA code for those stations you wish to have as EEP/EXP stations for the city-pair. A maximum of 18 stations is allowed. IATA codes will automatically be converted to ICAO codes. To complete your entries, you can either press <Enter> on a blank field, or use <Ctrl>-E.
Reclear: Enter a reclear destination for the city pair.
EU Ops Altn: Enter a Eu Ops Alternate for the city pair.
PSR / PSR Apt: Enter a default point of safe return station. You must have Default PSR set to Yes or ISLD to use a default station.
Pol / PSR Pol: Enter a default point of safe return policy.
Edit Mode
In the Edit mode, you can add, delete, or modify any of the enroute stations on the collect list for a given city-pair.