The following will provide details for each parameter currently residing in the FOMS 170 database. Details include descriptions, available options, defaults, and system behavior once the parameter change has been saved.
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Populate List From / Max Search Radius | Options are M (menu 110 only), R (radius only), or B (both – if menu 110 is unsuitable).
Example: NFP searches for suitable alternates within a 50NM radius around the destination station. NFP does not look at FOMS 110 since R is set. If blank, the same behavior as B occurs. |
Min Number of Choices | Enter a numerical value in this field. When the field is blank, the default number of alternates is 4. NFP provides a specific number of alternate choices based on this setting. These appear in NFP’s plan screen as shown below:
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Default Number of Alt | Enter the number of alternates to show in the Flight Package (up to 9). The additional alternates are selected based on the Alt List Source and Max Search Radius fields in the Alternate Defaults group in the Route Data tab on the Airline Code Parameters WebFOMS screen. Alt List Source is called Populate List From on the FOMS 170 menu.
Note: A format change is required for this functionality, contact support for more information. |
Default Number of Alt | Options are a numerical value (0-4), D (Domestic), I (International), or N (never set).
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Default Take-Off Alt | Options are Y (yes) or N (no).
Keep in mind that the takeoff alternate max distance setting in FOMS 220 may impact NFP’s choice.
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Use Wx Minima | Options are Y (yes) or N (no).
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Burn Alternate | Alternate fuel amount required on the flight plans which is based on the option selected. Options are:
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Restrict Alt Distance | Options are Y (yes)or N (no).
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Alt2 In ATC | Options are Y (yes)or N (no).
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Allow NONE | Options are Y (yes), N (no), D (Domestic), I (International) or A (Auto if no Alts).
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No Alt Time – used with alternate selection = NONE | Entry field is numeric (minutes). NFP calculates an alternate burn based on time value entered at TOD fuel flow. |
No Alt Hold – used with alternate selection = NONE | Options are A, H, or D (A = Alternate / H = Hold / D = Additional).
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Alt Dist Bias | Entry field is numeric (distance in NM). Example: Based on Alt Dist Bias of 25NM. If the alternate route does not use a SID or a STAR, 25NM is added to the total route distance and burns are adjusted accordingly. If neither a SID or STAR are available, an additional 50NM (25 NM for the SID + 25NM for the STAR) is added to the total route distance and burns are adjusted accordingly.
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No Hold in Min Alt | Options are Y (yes) or N (no). Default setting is N.
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Alternate use Awys | This parameter consists of two fields. First field options are Y (yes)or N (no).
Second field options are Y (yes) or N (no).
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Route Cruise Profile (formally Use Main Rte Crz Prof) | This parameter consists of 2 fields. First field options are Y (yes), N (no) or S (specific).
Note: This field cannot be blank. The second field is used to enter a default alternate cruise profile. To use this field:
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Default Pt of Safe Rtn (PSR) | Options are Y (yes) or N (no).
Note: Point of safe return is the furthest waypoint along a route of flight which guarantees a safe return to the PSR station with the minimum landing fuel on board. Also, there is a format change required to show PSR information on your flight plans. |
Default EU Ops ERA | Determines whether to automatically select an EU Ops ERA Airport. Options are Y (yes) or N (no). If you use Airport Suitability settings, you see the airport choices filtered based on airports designated as suitable for Emergency. |
Network settings | The following set of parameters impacts how messages and flight packages are sent and received using NFP. This includes all type B messages (SITA, ARINC, AFTN) as well as ACARS.
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IATA | Enter the 2 letter IATA Code for the airline you want billed for SITA reverse charging. |
SITA/ARINC/AFTN addresses and message priority | Enter the customer’s own SITA, ARINC, and AFTN addresses in the appropriate fields. Addresses entered will show as the originator for all outbound messages. Note: If you do not have your own, enter NAVBLUE’s address(es). Outbound messages will show NAVBLUE as the originators. |
Network Message Priority | Priority of outgoing messages impact the cost of sending. The higher the priority, the faster the delivery.
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ACARS | This parameter consists of 3 fields.
Note: This parameter impacts all flights using the ACARS feature. For aircraft specific settings, go to FOMS 220 and fill in the appropriate fields.
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Combine SITA/ARINC | Options are S(SITA) or A (ARINC).
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FIR Addr Type | Options are A (AFTN) and S (SITA).
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Default Atc Alias | Enter an alias from FOMS 585. It is then added to the default addresses for all ATC outbound messages. |
Default Fp Alias | Enter an alias from FOMS 585 and it is added to the default addresses for flight package transmissions. This impacts all flight package transmissions. |
UI Send Paper Etd Offsets | These fields allow NFP to send by default, messages based on ETD or ETA -/+ times.
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Atc | Entries in this field are based on ETD –XXX where XXX = minutes. Example: Delayed send time of ETD -120 based on an entry of 120.
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Package | There are two entries for this parameter which are based on ETD – XXX where XXX = minutes.
Example: Delayed send time of ETD - 90 for the 1st package and ETD – 45 for the 2nd package.
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ACARS | There are two entries for this parameter which are based on ETD – XXX where XXX = minutes.
Example: Delayed send time of ETD - 90 for the 1st ACARS transmission and ETD – 45 for the 2nd transmission.
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Email Body | Options are T (Text), P (PDF), or B (Both). This setting determines the default format(s) of any component of the flight package that is sent via email using an alias. If the field is blank, behavior is the same as B.
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Auto Profile | Enter the name of the default automation profile. |
