This program allows the user to view and/or print the file of approaches.
The modes available are:
Field | Description |
AIRAC Cycle | Choose the AIRAC Cycle to use. See AIRAC Cycle article for more information. |
ICAO/IATA/Name | Enter either the ICAO or IATA code of the Origin airport. The alternative code will display, along with the name of the airport. |
Valid From/To | Valid From and Valid To dates and times in the format DDMMYY, HHMM. If left blank, the Route Analysis program assumes that the route is always valid. |
Runway | Runway ID for which approach will be used. |
Type | Enter the Approach Type (i.e. ILS, VOR, NDB, GNSS, etc). |
Suffix | Identifies same type approaches to the same runway. |
Disabled | Is the approach disabled? Options are Y and N. |
Date/Time fields | Allows the user to restrict approaches on certain days and times. |
Usage | If set to “A” (ATC only), the approach will not be available for flight planning and awaiting flight check. |
Domestic | This field allows approach routes to be identified as domestic. Routes identified as domestic can only be used by certain ALCs and can include domestic data waypoints. |
Jet/Prop | This is optional aircraft usage. The options are: <J> Jet <P> Prop <H> Helicopter only.
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Available For | This restricts or allows a STAR route to a particular aircraft and engine. The Available For field is used to allow or restrict the aircraft and engine. Up to 12 aircraft and engine series can be added. Options are Y, N, and blank. If set to Y, available only for the aircraft types entered. If set to N, not available for the aircraft types entered. If blank, available for all types.
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Type | Enter the aircraft type (e.g., DC10). |
Series | Enter the series designation of the aircraft (e.g., 30). |
Video Mode
This mode allows you to view Approach Records. Enter the ICAO code of the airport along with the Runway and Type. You can use ? to search for Runway and Type. The program responds with a Record Not Found - Press <Enter> for NEXT AVAILABLE prompt, and you can use the up and down arrow keys to cycle through the available options on file.
To clear the screen in preparation for another entry, press <Enter> rather than the up or down arrows. To return to the Command Line prompt, enter <Q>.
Screen Mode
This mode permits you to review several records at once. When this mode is selected from the Command Line, the screen changes to a Report Selector. Enter the ICAO codes for the range of stations that you wish to review approaches. Enter the ICAO code twice if you wish to have the approaches for just one Airport reported.
Field | Description |
AIRAC Cycle | Enter the AIRAC Cycle. |
Shared | Enter the Shard. |
Airport Range - From | Enter an ICAO code to define the start of the list displayed. |
To | Enter an ICAO code to define the end of the list displayed. |
Type | Enter whether you want to include RNAV <R>, FMS <F>, ATC <A>, Normal <N> or All (blank) types of STARs in the report.
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Runway | Enter a specific runway. This field is optional. |
Type | Enter an approach type or use <?> to search. This field is optional. |
Usage | Enter a usage type either <N> normal or <A> ATC only. This field is optional. |
Hardcopy Mode
Hardcopy mode functions in the same manner as Screen mode. The exception is that the report is sent to the printer so you do not have the ability to terminate the report in mid-stream.
Quit Mode
Entering <Q> from the Command Line returns the Next PROGRAM-NUMBER prompt. You have the option of going directly to your next program if you know the menu number or of returning to the previous menu if you press <Enter>.
Note: 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.
