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Ä"CLEARANCE(tm)"

(c) COPYRIGHT 1983-1993 by DATA-PLANE INC.  ALL RIGHTS RESERVED


ÄCOPYRIGHT NOTICE

DATA-PLANE INCORPORATED makes this package available for use on a single
computer only. It is unlawful to copy any portion of this software package
onto any medium for any purpose whatsoever other than backup. It is unlawful
to give away or resell copies of any part of this package. Any unauthorized
distribution of this product deprives DATA-PLANE of their deserved royalties.
For use on multiple computers please contact DATA-PLANE INCORPORATED to make
such arrangements.


ÄWARNING

Use of any portion or part thereof of the programs and/or the data-bases
contained herein in any commercial application is strictly prohibited without
the express written consent of Data-Plane Inc.


ÄWARRANTY

DATA-PLANE INCORPORATED makes no warranties expressed or implied as to the
fitness of this  software product  for any particular purpose.  Users are
referred to the manufacturer's and manuals of the aircraft which they intend
to fly  and  to  current  Maps & Charts  to ascertain the correctness and
accuracy of any solution.

DATA-PLANE INC. makes no warranties as to the currency or accuracy of the
Data-Base. However  DATA-PLANE INC will exert its best efforts to maintain
and up-date said Data-Base. User's shall be supplied up-dated Data-Bases
under the terms and conditions of a separate maintenance Agreement.


ÄSUBSCRIPTIONS

In compliance with Data-Plane's liability to keep users current  purchasers
will  automatically  be  put on the sub-scription list  for up-dates of any
module(s) which they have received; and the purchaser hereby agrees to accept
said up-dates.  These Subscriptions are good until cancelled; a courtesy 30
day written notice required.

    ..................................................................
    .    THE NAVIGATIONAL AID  (NAVAID)  DATA HAS  BEEN  PRODUCED    .
    .    BY  THE  NATIONAL  OCEAN  SERVICE  (NOS)   IN  BEHALF OF    .
    .    THE  FEDERAL  AVIATION  ADMINISTRATION (FAA).   THE DATA    .
    .    CONTAINED   HEREWITH  IS  SUBJECT  TO   THE   EXPIRATION    .
    .    EFFECTIVE AND CREATION DATES OF THE NOS CALENDAR.   EACH    .
    .    56 DAY ISSUE SUPERCEDES AND REPLACES THE PREVIOUS 56 DAY    .
    .    ISSUANCE.  USERS ARE URGED  AS COMMON PRACTICE  TO CHECK    .
    .    THE APPROPRIATE NOTICES TO AIRMEN  (NOTAMS) FOR INFORMA-    .
    .    TION CHANGES.  DATA-PLANE INC ASSUMES  NO RESPONSIBILITY    .
    .    FOR MODIFICATION OR APPLICATION OF THE DATA  BY ANY USER.   .
    ..................................................................


Users are urged to contact the FSS to confirm & verify the correctness of the
Flight Plans generated by the CLEARANCE computer programs.


First Printing  January 1986
Second Printing September 1986
Third Printing  July 1987
Fourth Printing October 1987
Fifth Printing January 1988
Sixth Printing May 1988
Seventh Printing July 1988
Eighth Printing September 1988
Nineth Printing July 1989
Tenth Printing October 1989
Eleventh Printing January 1990
Twelveth Printing March 1990
Thirteenth Printing December 1990
Fourteenth Printing February 1991
Fifteenth Printing September 1992
.
Printed in U.S.A. by DATA-PLANE INCORPORATED
330 S.W.43rd Street
Renton   Washington  98055
1-(800)-323-8063 USA / Canada
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ÄFOREWORD

This is a system of programs all interfacing through the  MAIN MENU.

The CLEARANCE Flight Planner is based on a digitized data-base faithful to the
Charts  &  Maps published by  NOS. The design philosophy endeavors to automate
the entire procedure with as little Pilot input as possible. At the foundation
of this approach is an algorithm which periodically fetches  the  Winds  Aloft
from a central Weather Base  via a telephone modem. Such an algorithm has been
perfected using the facilities of ACCU-WEATHER INC and GLOBAL WEATHER DYNAMICS
INC and WORLD WEATHER WATCH OF TORONTO (TABS) and DUAT.

The system is designed to be used with very little instruction. Experience has
shown that after a  short  period  of  experimentation  the average Pilot will
master & enjoy the system. There is a set of DOS command line instructions
which allow the user to combine several flight planning functions into one
powerful easy to understand command. The Clearance flight planning system
will also do everything on schedule while you sleep.

There are six (6) different methods of flight plans    a full Weight & Balance
performance profile    Airport Directory(s)   a  set of  Pooled  stored Flight
Plans  ATC preferred plans  AIRWAY AUTO-ROUTING  GRAPHICS a Professional Pilot
Log Book  Runway graphics  DUAT interface....and graphic screen dumps for hard
copy. Also a system awake feature which causes the system to enter into modem
operations at an appointed moment.

This version allows unlimited total flexibility.  Plans may be composed of any
combination of the the following segment types:

_  DIRECT / AIRWAY / RNAV / DME FIXES / LAT-LON / INTERSECTIONS / AIRPORTS

These types may appear and mix in any order in the flight plan......and may be
freely edited.......with the full screen editing features.

If we don't have an airport or fix....which you need for your flying...let us
know and we'll include it.  We'll  custom design the database(s) to suit your
flying needs.

ÄAIRLINE STANDARDS

Clearance is programmed to Airline standards;  with  an  Airline  technique of
inserting RNAV way-points into any Flight Plan string.

The Clearance Flight Planning system will out-perform anything else  available
.....and we're making it better! It is a very powerful PC based Flight Planner.
The data-bases are incomparable.....and expanding each cycle.

It is said that the system is well worth the price just for the databases  all
of which can be accessed and printed.

Intuition is not required with this system.

ÄDUAT
If you become a DUAT user.....you will soon find out that this Flight Planner
is an excellent and necessary pre-DUAT exercise.

Weather briefings using Data-Plane software are FAA Sanctioned!

ÄMANUAL

* To Print the Addendum......d:\> FBOHELP

ÄMENUS

In the discussions which follow there are several major menus:

_  Menu                 Selection(s)
______________________  __________________________
1) MAIN                 [F1]........[F10]
2) AUDIT                <A>.........<z>
3) FLIGHT PLAN          <A>.........<S>
4) WINDS ALOFT          <A>.........<z>         (Modem download)
5) WINDS ALOFT          <A>.........<z>         (Manual entries)
6) WEATHER BRIEF        <A>.........<z>
7) DUAT                 <A>.........<Z>
8) AIRPORT FACILITIES   State
9) AVAILABLE AIRCRAFT   <Type>

Access to these menus is via the Main Menu....or directly from the DOS
command line....instructions shall be displayed on the screen after each
session.

ÄDEFINITIONS

.        d: = any disc  h: = any hard drive  C: = C drive  E: = E drive..etc.
.       tbd = to be determined.   {..}= Optional Parameter.
.       St: = Start/From          De: = Destination/To
.     xxxxx = Border crossing.    FR  = Fuel Remaining (lbs)
.  {target} = drive to load       VR  = Vertical Rate Required (ft/min)
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ÄSUB-DIRECTORIES

* Two sub-directories are created automatically during the install procedure:
_ TAKE-OFF.DIR & TAKE-OFF.W&B

* SIX Batch files are placed in your root directory:
_ FBOZ/FBO/FBO$/FBO!/FBOHELP/MODEL..these may be moved to any other directory
_ or renamed.

_     e.g.      C:\> COPY FBO*.BAT <sub-directory>

_ Move all....or none & all must reside on the same disc. If you leave them
_ in the root directory as is...they will be accessible from anywhere in
_ your computer.

_ These files may be modified by the astute user. Do not rename unless you
_ know what you are doing.

_ These files may be invoked from anywhere in your computer. For example:

_               h:\anywhere.dir> FBO$

_ Do not copy any other files into sub-directories.
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ÄLOWER / UPPER CASE

* Case is important! Lower case is reserved for unidentified airports and
user-defined intersections.

ÄUSE CAPS

All Navaids and Intersections are encoded in Caps. However a user may self
define an intersection in lower case. Whenever that intersection is inserted
in a plan its case should match. The same holds true if you elect to use a
City name.

To make selections from the Main Menu strike the funtion keys [F1]....[F10]

It is sometimes necessary to strike [Enter] twice. [Enter] = [Return].

A [Blank] entry usually results in a return to the parent menu.

This system is time sensitive.....please set date properly....Each use!!!!

To cancel a flight plan operation in progress......strike [F10].

Your name etc will be burned-in after the first successful flight plan.

ÄRELIEF

Your intuition may tell you differently but there are three keys which usually
will come to your rescue. When in doubt thump on [Esc] / [Enter] / [End].

After a predetermined period the DATA-BASES will AUTOMATICALLY be flagged
as STALE DATA.
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ÄOVERVIEW

The following procedure is generally recommended:

If you have the Weight & Balance program(s):

1) From the Main Menu enter your Name C# & Tail Number.
2) Proceed to W&B [F2].
3) Select a "TYPE"...etc.
4) Execute an "error free" W&B. As this is an exercise the numbers entered
.  are meaningless. Thereafter that TYPE is linked to that Tail Number.
.  The exercise must be "error free"; i.e. YOU MUST DEMONSTRATE TO THE SYSTEM
.  THAT YOU HAVE ADEQUATE KNOWLEDGE OF THAT A/C!
5) Thereafter whenever you enter the system using that Tail Number...the
.  system will use the TYPE files which were involved in the exercise.
6) Do the above for each A/C which you intend to fly.

If you do not have the Weight & Balance program(s):

1) From the Main Menu enter your Name C# & Tail Number.
2) Press [F7] QLOAD and make the proper entries for each entry you intend to
.  fly.
3) Thereafter whenever you enter the system using that Tail Number...the
.  system will use the TYPE files which were involved in the exercise.

See the sections discussing "Fuel Burn".

Do a flight plan first......then if you wish....do a Weight & Balance to
check for loads....fuel burn....legality....etc.

Winds Aloft may be downloaded from:

1) Weather Vendor
2) Entered manually via the Weather Menu [F10] of the Main Menu
3) [F6] of the Flight Plan Menu.

When entering winds....be complete....spaces/blanks do not register. Use 0's
when you mean zero.
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ÄWEIGHT & BALANCE

Weight & Balance and Fuel Burn and Fuel Remaining are totally and completely
integrated.

RECOMMENDED PROCEDURE

See published manual for discussion.

Note:
The system will not allow fuel loads if a "Quick Load" or W & B file does
not exist that corresponds exactly to the Tail Number.

ÄFUEL MANAGEMENT

See published manual for discussion.

ÄFUEL BURN ANALYSIS

See published manual for discussion.

During a flight planning operation Fuel Burn analysis is computed for each
waypoint enroute...and yields the fuel remaining. The algorithm for this
analysis is very thorough and accurate.

Fuel burn analysis will not be computed if a previous Weight & Balance or
Quick Load was not performed....or if Tail numbers do not match. The hard
copy output will show the fuel load. If they are zero....or if TAS=0
no fuel burn was performed. Also it is not possible to modify fuel load
if no W&B nor Quick Load was performed.


ÄFUEL BURNED

Fuel burn rates will be adjusted for temperature at altitude. Your entries
should always be for a std day.

See published manual for discussion.


ÄQUICK LOAD

If you do not have the Weight & Balance program you may still load your
aircraft with fuel....and get a reasonable fuel burn analysis.

See published manual for discussion.

ÄFUEL BURN SUMMARY

.      QUICK LOAD | W & B | TAIL NUMBER | Comment
.    -+-----------+-------+-------------+------------------------------
.     |   N       |   N   |     -       | No fuel burn
.     |   Y       |   N   |   No match  |     "
.     |   N       |   Y   |   No match  |     "
.     |   Y       |   N   |     Match   | Fuel Burn as per QLOAD
.     |   N       |   Y   |     Match   |  "     "  "   "  W&B
.     |   Y       |   Y   |     Match   |  "     "  "   "  W&B
.    -+-----------+-------+-------------+------------------------------

Notes: W&B takes precedence.
.      Quick Load may be used to "touch-up" modify a W&B solution.
.      Selection of A/C "TYPE" can only be done via W&B.

ÄTAIL NUMBER

See published manual for discussion.

Tail Number is controlled/dictated by the entry made from the Main Menu.

Fuel burn analysis will not occur unless the Tail number of the current
aircraft = Tail number of the aircraft loaded via "Quick Load" or W & B.

ÄFUEL BURN / TAIL NUMBER PROCEDURE

See published manual for discussion.

ÄMULTIPLE A/C SAME TYPE

See published manual for discussion.
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ÄMODEL

See published manual for discussion.

MODEL is contained on the WEIGHT & BALANCE  floppy disc; i.e.     C:\> MODEL.
If you need and fly an aircraft  which is not in the data-base you may create
your own file by using the MODEL procedures.......and  the  aircraft  manuals.
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ÄFUNCTION KEYS

_tbd = to be determined.

The following apply during:

 menu>---------{main}-----------|-------{airports}-----|--------{w&b}---------
 [F1]    SEARCH = search query  | STATES = state menu. | TYPE  = seclect type.
 [F2]    W&B    = w & b         |   tbd                | RSTRT = restart.
 [F3]    CLRNC  = flight plan.  |   tbd                | MODFY = modify load.
 [F4]    CHART  = graph last    |   tbd                |   tbd
 [F5]    LOCATE = show intrsctn.|   tbd                |   tbd
 [F6]    AIRPRT = afd's.        |  GRAPH = diagram.    |   tbd
 [F7]    QLOAD  = Quick Load    |   tbd                |   tbd
 [F8]    AUDIT  = audit menu.   |  PRINT = prnt screen.| MODEL = create a/c.
 [F9]    WEATHR = enrte weather.|   tbd                | CLRNC = flight plan.
 [F10]   WINDS  = winds aloft.  |  MAIN  = main menu.  | ABORT = main menu.
 [End]                          |                      | Process............
 [Esc]   DOS................... |  Previous Menu...... | Abort..............

The following apply during Flight Planning operations (FLIGHT PLAN MENU):

_       St: = Start/From        De: = Destination/To

 [F1]        tbd
 [F2]        tbd
 [F3]        tbd
 [F4]        tbd
 [F5]        Enable manual WINDS entries. Automatic in the `wind' state.
 [F6]        Reverse the Plan. In the [FLOPPED] state will not save.
 [F7]        Altitude optimization with [F5] = `winds`
 [F8]        Toggle Topographical/TCA-MOA-RESTRICTED simulation on/off.
 [F9]        Toggle Rhombic/Great Circle solution for Option -K-.
 [F10]       Cancel an operation in progress.
 [End]       Depress & hold for quick winds sequence/process/compose plan.
 [Esc]       Previous Menu.
 [***]       Strike [End] or [Enter x 2]....when in doubt.

Chartmaster graphic functions are displayed on graphic help screen.

ÄCONVENTIONS

ÄSYMBOLS
.  `*'        City / Terminal area (Low Enroute)     *WASHINGTON
.  `**'        "         "      "  (Jet   "    )    **WASHINGTON
.  `*!'        "         "      "  (Tower-Tower)    *!WESTCHESTER
.  `*^'        "         "      "  (13000-17000)    *^HAMILTON
.  `**^'       "         "      "  (23000-45000)    **^BALTIMORE
.  `*#'        "         "      "  (non-ATC)        *#PORTLAND ME
.  `**NAnnn'  Common track NAR Routes               **NA123
.  `**NA-nnn' Non-Common track NAR Routes           **NA-TAFFY
.  `%'        Airport                               %DCA   (Option -K-)
.  `V'        Victor airway                         Vnnnd
.  `J'        Jet airway                            Jnnnd
.  `?'        Temporarily remove from string        ?bcde  (Option -K-)
.  `#"        Intersecting radial absent.

ÄRESERVED WORDS

_Reserved words may appear only in Option -K- plans and should not be defined
by the user.

_STAR used for the final segment of an ATC Preferred Rte. It should be defined
as the initial fix of the TERMINAL AREA APPROACH. Enter the first fix of the
procedure.

_SID used for the start of a plan. Enter the first fix of the procedure.

_*ORIG & *DEST  are reserved for the results of Automatic routes and to recall
these as non-descript routes. Otherwise  change these to  *Cities or %Airports.

_RNAV  used to solve for and insert way-points into a flight plan string. Also
if direct leg exceeds 999nm....this word will fill in gap with fixes.  If  the
system can't find 2 or more VORTAC's for fixes....a sugestion will be made  to
remove RNAV from the plan string.
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ÄOUTPUT FORMAT
_The print-out is blocked off according to the following format:
_       HEADER
_       ROUTE
_       COMMENTS
_       PLAN
_       HIGH MEA/MOCA.......etc.
_       SYMBOL LEGEND
_       NAVAID SUMMARY
_       AIRPORT SUMMARY
_       DME FIX SUMMARY

The Comments block:
_   Comments / Function Key settings / Initial winds / KTAS / etc.

The Plan block:
_   Heading/GS as affect by winds at altitude (blank if KTAS = 0).
_   Way-points:
_        VOR / INTERSECTION / AIRPORT
_        Unnamed Intersections: <-dme-> = DME fix / <-way-> = Lat-lon fix
_        Airway change -----{---Vnnnd---}------
_        End of Airway & start of Direct -----{   >-<   }----
_        Frequency change (   .    )
_   Course from way-point (Magnetic or True)
_   Xsctn:
_        Intersecting radial and Vor.
_        # = Intersection is fixed by DME or if Plan is pure direct
_            also  indicates Option -K- line #.
_   TWEB / HIWAS = +
_   Segment length in nautical miles.
_   Distance...to next VOR...from last VOR.
_   Trip Distances....From and Remaining.
_   ETA at each way-point.
_   Cruise altitude.
_   Vertical Rate necessary to make required altitude at next way-point.
.       Where VR = 9999 then VR exceeds 32000 ft/min.
_   Average Groundspeed corrected for winds and climb & descent.
_   Cross radial dme mileage for dme-fix...also `slant range' when airspeed
_    and cruise altitude greater than 0.
_   MEA/MOCA*/MCA+/MAA^/MRA#/Comments/Lat-Lon low alt alert (Topo-TCA{x Alert)

Symbol Legend:
_   +=TWEB/HIWAS    #=DME Xsctn    SEG= nm to next waypoint.
_   MEA/MOCA...= msl x 100' to next waypoint.
_   VR         = Min Vert Rte req x 10 fpm
_   avg        = Average GSPD last leg with climb/descent with windage.
_   `x'        = Required flight path angle exceeds 9.35 deg or 1000 ft/nm
_   `y'        = MEA alert.
_   `xxxx'     = Vertical rate not computed for this waypoint. Usse next wp.

DME fixes are corrected for altitude exactly when TAS and Cruise Altitude > 0.


_THE HIGHEST MEA IS COMPUTED IRREGARDLESS OF DIRECTION. LOWER ALTITUDES MAY
_BE POSSIBLE FOR THE DIRECTION OF FLIGHT.

_ALL USA & CANDIAN ROUTES AND ALL OMNIS ARE CONTAINED IN THE DATA-BASE.

The Navaid Summary:

* Navaid ID's /  frequencies / TWEB / Lat-Lon / City & State /  Winds Aloft
_ for that way-point. If the winds aloft file is empty then 0/0/0 will appear.
_ If a wind direction is given with no speed...then winds are calm.

* Also shown in the Navaid Summary:
  < = Low service (within 7 nm of Airport)    * = Terminal service (at field)
_     Elevation for the overflown Omnis.

* Zero elevation means S.L. or unknown.

* Ideal for Loran users. Key in the Lat-lons where "elevation" is indicated.

The Airport Summary:

* The Airport ID / City & State / Elevation

The DME fix Summary:

* The Fix Name / Radial / VOR / DME / Frequency / Channel

* Lists all fixes defined by DME & Radial only.

* Ideal for pure RNAV users.

ÄERRORS

_Errors are reported on line 1 of the screen. `#' Errors are DOS type.
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ÄDOS COMMAND LINE INTEGRATOR INSTRUCTIONS

It is possible to process  print  graph  &  chart a  plan without
going through a single menu..........

----------------------------------------------------------------------
.          - CLEARANCE DIRECT ACCESS DOS MENU INSTRUCTIONS -
----------------------------------------------------------------------
.             FBOZ  {function}
{function}-----------------------------{function}---------------------
.graph   = (G)raph last plan.      <│   listplan  = List last plan.
.navsum  = Nav Summary last plan.   │   print     = Print last plan. <
.auto    = Automatic routing.      <│   rnav      = RNAV planning.   <
.plan    = Compose mixed plan.      │   airport   = (AFD) & Diagrams.<
.w&b     = Weight & Balance.        │   model     = Build A/C Models.
.main    = MAIN menu/Weather/DUAT.  │   menu      = Flight plan menu.
.manual  = Print manual.            │   help      = Help screen.
.search  = (S)earch by City name.   │   recall    = Recall last plan.<
.navaid  = Look-up (N)avaid.        │intersection = Look-up (I)nterxs.
.reset   = Reset initial parameters │   autoexec  = Reset computer.
.alarm   = Set alarm & vendor.     <│   fuel      = Quick load fuel.
.extend  = E(x)tended functions.   <│   pref      = Preferred menu.  <
--------------------------------{shortcuts}----------------------------
.FBOZ (?) = {function}              │ FBO$     = Main menu
.FBO!     = Flight Planner          │ FBOHELP  = Help
-----------------------------------------------------------------------

. Current drive is default.
- Letters in () may be substituted for the whole word.
_ e.g. FBOZ G = FBOZ GRAPH

------------------------------------------------------------------------
.         - CLEARANCE EXTENDED ACCESS DOS MENU INSTRUCTIONS -
------------------------------------------------------------------------
.         FBOZ  {function}  [C/D/E/F...]  {1} {2} {3}......{9}
.{function}-------------------------------------------------------------
. airport  {ID} {STATE}     = Display airport AFD.
. airport  {ID} {STATE} P   = Prn airport AFD.
. airport  {ID} {STATE} P D = Prn AFD & runway diagram.
. airport  {ID} {STATE} X D = Prn rwy diagram.
. airport  {ID} {STATE} X I = Prn rwy diagram reduced radius.
. graph    {R} {Nav/%Apt}   = Grf route w/map centered on {}.
. {#} {R}  {ID} {STATE} P D = Print Plan-Grf route-Prn AFD.
. {#} {R}                   = Print Plan-Grf route.
. {@} {Start} {Destn}       = Flight Plan-Grf route-Prn AFDs.
. auto {St}{De}{D/V/J}{favor}{V/J}{V/J}; where {V/J} means avoid.
.                           = Auto Plan-Grf route-Prn AFDs.
. alarm {weather vendor #} {lcl time} {pref/auto/rnav/print}...
.                           = Fetch Winds-extended function.
------------------------------------------------------------------------

.  Where  X=Skip process
.  - e.g. FBOZ AIRPORT LAX CA P G / FBOZ AUTO LAX %BOS V 3 V16 V123
.  Where {#} = print / recall
.  - e.g. FBOZ PRINT R STL MO P G / FBOZ RECALL R / FBOZ PRINT X STL MO
.  Where {@} = rnav /  pref....(use `_' w/city names).
.  - e.g. FBOZ RNAV  LAX LAS / FBOZ PREF **BOSTON **WEST_PALM_BEACH
.  - e.g. FBOZ ALARM 2 11:40 PREF *BALTIMORE *O'HARE / FBOZ ALARM 2 07 RECALL R
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Ä-------CLEARANCE FLIGHT PLANNER-------

Option -K- is used for advanced types of plans. Graph your plan....and you
will gain a full understanding of what you have accomplished.

* Plans composed with Option -K- are recalled via Option -J-.
* Option -K- allows mixing with unlimited flexibility.
* Generally the longer the plan the longer it takes to put together. It takes
about 2 minutes on a PC/XT. Intersection & windage operations are longest.
* Navaid  Magnetic  Variation  &  Elevation  will  be displayed in the Navaid
Summary....only for those which are to be overflown....making it easy to spot.
* Use `V / J' for Canadian & Mexican Routes....as if US routes.

* Start & Destination may be  an OMNI  a RADIO  or an INTERSECTION.

* There are an infinite number of ways to go from place to place. This system
allows the user to select his route......and to mix Victor & Jet Airways.

* If allowed the system will select its own  cross-over points from one route
to another. However  some  routes cross more than once  and the system may
select untenable cross-overs;  or  you  may  wish to fly a more selective
route by including an Omni or Xsctn. Complete editing keys are available to
allow the Pilot to customize the Plan.

ÄPARTITION

See published manual for discussion.

* 'TOO LONG / PARTITION' usually may be corrected by supplying as many
airway connections as there is room for. Use the [Ins] key for this purpose.
For example LAX-V16-BOS....may be partitioned into LAX-V16-TUS-V16-BOS.
Also turning off "Low Altitude Alert" [F8] will help.

If that doesn't work....the plan is too big and must be broken up into two
or more segments.
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ÄFlight Plan Restrictions

1)Automatic Airway Linking may occur only at published Navaids & Intersections.
2)Automatic Routing will route only through Navaids. The solution may route
_ through an intersection.
3)For Plans which solve for magnetic course(s)  consecutive Lat-lon; or
_ %Airport lat-lon sequences are not allowed. There are no restrictions for
_ True course(s).
4)RNAV must be preceeded and followed by any:
_       a) Navaid   b) Intersection  c) DME fix  d) %Airport
5)Blank
6)An Airway may be preceeded or followed by another Airway which links at a
_ published Navaid or Intersection only.
7)An Airway may be preceeded or followed by a published Navaid or Intersection
_ which resides on that Airway.

Comments:

See published manual for discussion.

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ÄFlight Plan Menu Option -G-

See published manual for discussion.

ÄKTAS

Step 1 in any Fight Planner operation is to select Option -G-  and set your
KTAS and Initial Fix altitude. (With KTAS=0  no windage is computed...and the
process is therefore quicker). KTAS should be set to STD DAY AT SEA LEVEL
for the power setting (%BHP) that you intend to fly...from your manual.

Corrections will be made for temp at alt  climb & descent...depending on the
prevailing weather at time of plan.

ÄMaximum altitude

See published manual for discussion.

No optimization will occur above your maximum + 1000ft.
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ÄAUTOMATIC AIRWAY LINKING

* Airways may only link at Navaids or published Intersections. Where such a
link does not exist a 'No Link' message will be flashed. For example under
Option -K-....way-points:

.       HNK__ |.......
.       J68__ |.......
.       V130_ |.......
.       ORW__ |.......

J68 & V130 cross each other....but not at a Navaid or published Intersection.
To keep track of all criss-crosses would require a data-base way beyond the
capacity of a PC....and since few flight plans require this type of airway
switch we decided it was not worth the space...especially since we have a way
to solve for this point. Visit the Main Menu [F5] and type [zzzzz]......Enter
the following  (zzzzz  is  a  throw  away dummy self defined intersection not
saved):

.       deg frm deg frm dme
.       093|HNK|329|ORW|000|

The system will yield:

.       deg frm deg frm dme
.       093|HNK|329|ORW| 32|

or 32 DME on the 329 degree radial from ORW. The plan should the read:

.       HNK__ | ______ | _______ | _________
.       _____ | ______ | _______ | 032329ORW
.       ORW__ | ______ | _______ | _________

The results in either case are identical. (Lat-lon if you know it is ok).

Note: If the resolution is zero (0) or the Navaid itself...nothing is done.

This is the only instance where the user may have to refer to a chart.
However since the plan is saved  this exercise need not be repeated.
See ATC routes for examples.

User defined intersections may take the form `nnnnn' to comply with NOAA.
Such an intersection may have the name.....`12345'. Usually this is the
tag given to a lat-lon intersection of two airways....or a Turning Point.
Suit yourself...this planner will handle it.

The exact position of the intersection of two airways may be impossible to
solve for. Only a database of these intersections will work....but it is not
feasible to maintain such a database in a PC. There isn't enough room....and
the need for same is rare. (If they cross more than once...which one is the
correct one?....etc)

* If allowed the system will select its own  cross-over points from one route
to another.

* Some Airways are in bits and pieces scattered throughout the USA...and some
of these  criss-cross  each other several times. The program does its best to
make some sense out of this scheme but sometimes the job is overwhelming  and
a `No link' message may be flashed...where some link does exist. Try flipping
the airway sequence...or include feasible connections.

* If the routes cross only once.......cross-overs do not have to be specified
....linking is completely automatic & sufficient.
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ÄCITY-to-CITY

See published manual for discussion.

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ÄMIXED PLANS

ÄFlight Plan Menu Option -K-

ÄWAY-POINT SCRATCH-PAD
_This scratch-pad is block off into three (3) fields:
_WAYS (14 alpha-numeric) / LAT-LON (13 numbers) /DME FIX (9 alpha-numeric)

_WAYS    = City (14) / Airway (5) / Airport (5) / Intersection (5) / VOR (3)
_LAT-LON = Latitude / Longitude
_DME FIX = Dme distance (.01-999) / Radial from (OOO-360) / VOR

ÄEnter only one type of WAY per line.

_Each line contains one type descriptor only: either or....not both or more.
.      e.g.   %ABC  is sufficient to describe an airport etc.
_Write City names thru & into N.Lat field  preceeded by an `*'
_Enter Way-points in the proper columns (Fields).
_Some presentations are redundant to allow for future development.
_Include zero's for fields which are numeric.

To create your own Terminal-to-Terminal Way-point Plans
* From the CLEARANCE MENU select Option -K-:
_    Name of originating Terminal...... 1.-*LOS ANGELES____|_______| _________
_    START (airport)................... 2.-%LAX      ______|_______| _________
_    Direct segment (intersection)..... 3.-SAUGS     ______|_______| _________
_    Victor Airway..................... 4.-V165      ______|_______| _________
_    Crossover......................... 5.-EHF       ______|_______| _________
_    Connecting Airway................. 6.-V23       ______|_______| _________
_    Final fix on Airway............... 7.-CZQ       ______|_______| _________
_    Lat-Lon position fix.............. 8.-_____     361234|1191234| _________
_    DME fix........................... 9.-_____     ______|_______| 045011CZQ
_    Reserved word.....................10.-FRA__     STAR__|_______| _________
_    END   (airport)...................10.-%FAT      ______|_______| _________
_    Name of destination Terminal......11.-*FRESNO   ______|_______| _________
_    Press [End]

* To recall the plan....from the CLEARANCE MENU select Option -J-:
_       Name of originating Terminal......*LOS ANGELES
_       Name of destination Terminal......*FRESNO
_       Press [End]

* The first blank line or the second *CITY terminates input. City names should
appear only as the first and / or last entry.

* To tempoarily remove an element from Way-point plans insert "?" as follows:
...?165 (removes V165 from the plan. SAUGS-EHF becomes direct).   A Plan which
contains a "?".....WILL NOT be saved.

* If an Airway segment is included.........Airports and Lat-Lon fixes must not
follow each other in any combination of sequences.   This restriction does not
apply if an Airway segment is not included or the course is TRUE.

* If an Airway segment is included.......the Fixes before and after the Airway
sequence must lie on the Airway. However  no  Fix  is required between Airways.
Linking of Airways is automatic.

* Strike [Esc] to return to FLIGHT PLAN MENU...then Option -K- to re-iterate.

* Multiple routes for the same Cities can be entered  e.g. *LA#1 / *LA#2.....

* Inorder to differentiate both  Victor & Jet Preferred Routes  for Option -K-
for the same Cities use `**' for Jet Routes e.g.:
_        *PORTLAND...............for an ATC Victor Route
_        **PORTLAND..............for an ATC Jet Route
_ This convention has been adopted by DATA-PLANE  but is strictly arbitrary to
accomodate the above differentiation.  Option -K- is flexible in this respect.
Inorder to protect a Route from being overwritten by the  ATC  Preferred discs
the user may wish to adopt another convention  e.g.:
_        *#PORTLAND........etc.  thus enabling several CITY-to-CITY Option -K-
Routes to exist at the same time.  Another convention that is popular is
lower case letters e.g.:
_        *Portland........etc.
_
_               "PORTLAND" does not equal "Portland".

* Any Stored Route may be modified by simply re-doing.

ÄMIXING ROUTE TYPES

See published manual for discussion.

* Option -K- allows unlimited mixing of route types.

* To create a plan which solves for way-points in a Direct segment insert
the reserved word `RNAV' between any two way-points. This is an Airline
application.
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ÄPREFERRED

See published manual for discussion.

ÄATC PREFERRED CITY-to-CITY

ÄFlight Plan Menu Option -J-

See published manual for discussion.

ÄFlight Plan Menu Option -P-

* After graphing...or any operation...the last plan saved may be pulled down.

ÄEXTENDING ATC PREFERRED ROUTINGS

See published manual for discussion.


ÄPARTIAL ROUTES

* After composing a flight plan   you may wish to  create a plan which is only
a part of the total plan.    Because  Option -K- terminates on the first empty
line (or second *City)    simply  move the cursor    to the line following the
way-point you wish to make the final fix.........and strike [Ins]...then [End].
The plan will be composed up to the blank line just created....without erasing
the original long plan.

ÄNORTH AMERICAN COMMON/NON-COMMON ROUTES

See published manual for discussion.

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ÄWINDAGE

The system will compute windage anytime KTAS > 0. It will perform windage
calculations with or without a download winds aloft file...and is very
flexible in this respect.

If the system finds a winds aloft file it will use the contents of the file
to compute windage. If it finds the winds aloft file empty it will compute
windage based on manual inputs & the state of various toggles.

In short if winds aloft have been downloaded or entered manually off-line
via [F6].....KTAS > 0....and [F5] is in the `winds` state...windage is
accurate and current.

..[F5]..|..winds aloft..|..dir/spd/temp..|..altitude..|..windage.....
`winds` |  downloaded   |  current       |  profiled  |  accurate
`winds` |  empty        |  enter off-line|  profiled  |  yes
`winds` |  empty        |  empty         |  profiled  |  no
`WINDS` |  downloaded   |  current       |  user      |  accurate
`WINDS` |  empty        |  enter on-line |  user      |  yes
`WINDS` |  empty        |  empty         |  user      |  no

Altitude `profiled` = above MEA's...& terrain clearance with [F8] = `Alert`
              or best winds above MEA's with [F7] = `optimiz`

ÄWINDS ALOFT

ÄFlight Plan Menu [F5]

Toggled with [F5].  In the disabled state `winds`  will compute windage but
will not stop for winds up-dates & will automatically create flight profile
complete with cruise altitudes. Convienent for repetitive plans.

If the flight plan begins at a location which does not report...then Initial
winds should be set in the 'WINDS' state.....enter the winds at the field...
then toggle [f5] to the 'winds' state.....for automatic winds aloft fetching
thereafter. The reason for this is that the weather at some locations cannot
be determined with any accuracy.....we have have therefore left them for the
user to enter.

The following sequence is recommended:
.       From the Main Menu...........[F10]  Download winds via modem.
.       From the Flight Plan Menu....Run a flight plan Option w/KTAS > 1kts
.                                    and [F5] in the `winds` state.
.       Escape to the Main Menu
.       Select Weather [F9]

ÄTEMPERATURE

Temperature corrections at altitude will be made following the first non-blank
temperature field. This method allows the user who has not downloaded winds to
run a flight plan against winds only...as when only the initial winds are set.
Otherwise the user would be required to enter temperature for every  way-point
when his purpose may be to run the plan for effect only. Otherwise the planner
would interpret blank fields as 0 degrees Celsius.....or carry spurrious temps
to altitude.  Therefore  blanking  the temperature field of the `initial wind`
set will allow a reasonable plan to be composed with winds.

This concept is very interesting and very instructive for those who wish to
see the effect of temperature on performance.

Of course downloaded winds aloft will be composed with all variables and temp.

ÄOPTIMIZATION OF ALTITUDE

ÄFlight Plan Menu [F7]

The optimization algorithm is based on a cruise constant power (%BHP) concept.
Select a KTAS based upon a %BHP which you know that you can maintain at
altitude. Most aircraft can maintain between 65 - 75% BHP to their service
ceiling. You may be assigned an altitude at which you cannot maintain 80%.
Errors induced by this condition are usually negligible (2%). However it bears
watching if you intend to fly at the edge of your fuel capacity.

With this switch set to the `optimz` state  the system will attempt to climb
or descend in accordance with the best prevailing winds.....according to the
following rules:

1) [F5] must be in the `winds` state.
2) Cruise altitude must be greater than 4000 ft and less than your Maximum
.  altitude.
3) A winds aloft download must be current. WILL NOT OPTIMIZE at locations
.  where it finds empty winds aloft items...as just after "Wind Scrub".
.  Further it WILL NOT OPTIMIZE at locations where either Dir/kts/Deg C are
.  blank. (A zero is a non-blank). Tis better not to guess. Especially
.  where specific fuel consumption is concerned. Therefore....when manually
.  entering winds....give all three parameters if you want them to register
.  for optimization.
4) Altitude will be changed where there is at least a 5 kts gain in GS.
5) There must be at least 100nm remaining in the trip for the altitude to
.  be optimized upwards.

If the resulting plan is too much like a roller coaster...set [F7] to the
`NOPTMZ` state....and with [F5] in the `wind` state....the resulting profile
will climb above the MEA's and stay there. In some cases optimizing results
in slower ground speed  due to the loss incurred during frequent climbs. This
may occur when the plan attempts to descend to lower altitudes...only to find
that downstream the MEA's require a climb back to higher altitudes.

You may also toggle [F7] in real-time.....and thereby get a portion of the
plan optimized.

You may notice in actual flight that your KIAS is higher or lower than the
KTAS which you entered for the plan. This is normal as it is rare that Std
day conditions are encountered  and the plan has adjusted ground speed for
expected temperature at altitude.

ÄENTER WINDS MANUALLY OFF-LINE

ÄFlight Plan Menu Option -F-

See published manual for discussion.

When manually entering winds....give all three parameters if you want them
to register. Do not leave a field blank. (Zero is non-blank).

This option provides a quick reference when you only have the Navaid ID.
Location and other information is convienently displayed.

Do not confuse this with the Manual entry option availble with the
'Winds Aloft Weather Menu'.....which is the comprehensive method of
manual winds entry. These winds will not be geographically disbursed.

ÄENTER WINDS MANUALLY ON-LINE

See published manual for discussion.

* Winds aloft are available  for altitudes up to 53000 ft. If the Winds Aloft
file has not been refreshed/scrubbed...random special characters will appear.
* ONLY....IF KTAS > 0....Will Winds Aloft procedures will be active.

Ä`winds` state.

No choices. All windage is computed automatically.

Ä`WINDS` state.

* This state allows you to override the winds aloft file...or to enter winds
manually on-line  if you have not downloaded the  winds aloft  via modem.  In
this  state  the  climb / descent will not automatically change.  You control
everything in this state.

* As each way-point is encountered the Plan will stop and request Winds. What
you enter  will affect the heading at that point.  As  each  Intersection  is
encountered  winds for the nearest Navaid will be requested. In the event the
Navaid is too far and does not apply  enter  the  winds  for the Intersection
irregardless of the Navaid being suggested. Usually the Navaid is appropriate.
(`#' refers to an internal ID  of an intersection or way-point for Option -K-).

* Enter WIND DIR (true)/KTS/TEMP/...change Altitude if desired. The Winds
Aloft file WILL NOT BE UP-DATED....BUT WHAT YOU ENTER WILL AFFECT THE PLAN.

* Any unchanged field will be passed to the next way-pont.  If you  desire no
changes after a given point....simply press and hold the [End] key.

* If any field is blank...the last reported DIR/KTS/TEMP/ALT  will be assumed
for that segment of the Plan.
* Winds for the destination terminal are redundant.
* The WINDS ALOFT file is purged & refreshed every 6 hours.
* Enter Wind direction TRUE....temperature as degrees CELSIUS.

* The  Heading  &  Wind  direction on the printed output  will  correspond to
the type of flight plan developed.  For  example  if  the Course is  TRUE the
Heading  &  Wind direction will be TRUE;  as is the case for Direct plans. If
the  Course is Magnetic the Heading & Wind direction will be Magnetic;  as is
the case for a  Victor flight plan.  This  will  facilitate establishing crab
angles in flight.

ÄCONSTANT WINDS

* If the winds are constant throughout the route...enter winds at the `initial
winds insert`....and press and hold the [End] key....or set [F5] to the `wind'
state....then strike [End].

ÄINITIAL WINDS

See published manual for discussion.
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ÄCLIMB / DESENT

The system will attempt to establish a profile based on the following rules:

_1)Airports set the altitude if they are the start or end.
_2)The first fix will set the altitude if it is off an airway. If it is on an
airway....altitude will be set to 3000'+ for a Victor airway; and 19000'+ for
a Jet airway. Airway altitudes will override the first fix altitude request.
For example  if your first fix is on a Victor airway and you are traveling
west.....the altitude will be set to 4000'....unless there is an altitude
restriction at that point...in which case the atltitude will be set higher to
comply with the restriction.
_3)With [F5] set in the `winds' state....the profile is set automatically.
_4)With [F5] set in the `WINDS' state....the user sets all altitudes.
_5)A topographical obstacle will drive the altitude upwards +1000'.
_6)Airway ceilings will not be penetrated.

ÄCRUISE  ALTITUDE

If  the Cruise Altitude  is less than any MEA the  MEA will become the Cruise
Altitude for the trip from that point onward....if in the automatic [F5] mode;
and  a message will be flashed (CRUISE<MEA)...and a `y' will be inserted into
the Cruise column of  the hard copy.....as a warning of possible MEA conflict
(Low Altitude Alert) for the previous leg.  The  Highest Cruise Altitude  will
be passed to W & B thru the XTALK file.

When  the system detects an %Airport as the start or end  it automatically
lowers the altitude to the airport elevation.

ÄCHANGING CRUISE ALTITUDE

* You may change the cruise altitude in real time by toggling [F5]. At any
point toggle [F5] to the `WINDS` state and the plan will stop. Enter the
altitude you desire. To return to the real-time mode...set [F5] to the 'wind'
state....strike [End].

ÄINITIAL FIX  ALTITUDE

* This is a very tenuous place at best.  You should know about where you
expect to be and about how far the initial fix is...beyond that  the flight
planner takes over...and has a tendency to go up. [F5] of the Flight Plan
Menu gives you further control over this section of the profile. Also  ATC
may not clear you exactly as planned...so be ready. If it becomes untenable
to establish this fix...simply insert your desired cruise altitude. This is
a very helpful tool if your first fix is off an airway. Also if you set this
value to cruise...the planner will ignore an MEA profile and get you up there
in a hurry.

* This parameter allows you to select a first fix and altitude you expect to
achieve at that fix. Otherwise the plan might optimize to an altitude which
cannot be achieved by your aircraft. Low altitude alert will not be computed
for the first fix. Otherwise airports in the vicinity of a high mountain may
plan out as untenable climb profiles. It is assumed that you know the area.
Think of it as the starting altitude after which all kinds of things start
happening. In short you can place yourself at a known point in space exactly
before winds take effect.

* Enter the altitude you wish to achieve at the first fix.  This height  will
continue to appear with the first fix  and is convienent for repetitive plans
which depart to the same fix. It is remembered from session to session. If the
initial fix altitude is greater than the MEA at any point  it will effectively
become the cruise altitude...when [F5] is in the `winds`state. Most users set
initial fix altitude to cruise....as the system makes adjustments for climb
in the given weather conditions anyway...and errors have been negligible.
In practice the process makes more sense...and is automatic.

* If you elect to fly to an initial fix keep it within the vicinity of the
airport. In other words  don't set your initial fix altitude to 1500ft and
attempt to fly to a fix which is 60 miles away. Define a fix from the Main
Menu [F5]  which is reasonably close to the airport.

* The above procedure  along with other variations and Options spoken of
elsewhere  allow the pilot user to repetively fly the same route at different
altitudes....against the same weather system.....and judge the differences.

ÄENROUTE with Laptop.

See published manual for discussion.

* If you are enroute and have a laptop in the cockpit....simple reset the
'initial fix altitude' to your current altitude....when you want to get a
plan composed enroute...as when you receive an amended clearance.
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ÄMAGNETIC COURSE

See published manual for discussion.

ÄTRUE COURSE

See published manual for discussion.

Please note that Chartmaker graphics will convert all TRUE course to magnetic.

ÄLOW ALTITUDE ALERT (TOPO)

ÄFlight Plan Menu [F8]

See published manual for discussion.

* This feature is in addition to the MEA Alert.......and is engaged only when
Function key  [F8]  of the  CLEARANCE FLIGHT PLANNER  is in the [ALERT] state.


ÄTCA / MOA / RESTRICTED AIRSPACE ALERT

ÄFlight Plan Menu [F8]

See published manual for discussion.

* This feature follows the same rules as the Topographical relief data-base.


ÄVERTICAL RATE

* Whenever the system detects a change of altitude....a minimum vertical rate
feet/min is computed.....along with an approximation of the flight path angle
required to make the next altitude over the distance of that leg  taking into
account the wind conditions at that waypoint.

* If the Angle exceeds 9.35 degrees....or 1000 ft per nm...an `x' is inserted
into the Average Groundspeed column of the hard copy. This constant is convie-
nt as it lends itself to easy mental calculation;  e.g. @ 120 kts groundspeed
you need at least 2000 fpm vertical rate....for every mile. It is the pilot's
responsibility to determine if the flight  path  angle is  obtainable for his
flight.

ÄAIRSPEED

See published manual for discussion.

* If KTAS=0 then no windage will be computed. KTAS is remembered from the last
session until changed. It is convienent to enter your own aircraft KTAS.

ÄHDG/GS

* Heading & Ground Speed are a function of windage....and indicate the speeds
expected at the fix.

ÄAVG/GS

See published manual for discussion.

* The average groundspeed expected over the previous leg.

ÄLET-DOWN POINT

See published manual for discussion.

* Due to the possiblity of terrain conflict  surrounding  the  target airport
the let-down point is not computed.  It  is  the  pilot's  responsibility  to
familiarize himself  with the destination airport  and  its  unique  approach
procedures.  However   an abundance of flight data is provided  to assist the
user in planning his approach.

ÄFLIP-FLOP

ÄFlight Plan Menu [F6]

Plans composed with Option -K- may be flipped. With [F6] in the `FLOP` state
plans will not be saved.

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ÄRNAV

There are three (3) ways to solve for RNAV.

ÄRNAV (pure 22 way-points)

ÄFlight Plan Menu option -M-

* Must Start & End at a  Navaid  Xsctn Dme Fix or %Airport.
* Lat-Lon's and undefined Xsctns  etc. are not permitted.
* This type plan draws a  GREAT CIRCLE line from the Start to the Destination
then selects  VOR'S  in-between  which would make tenable  DME fixes. This is
automatic.
* VOR'S are selected which are no more than 75 nm off-course  and which offer
a DME Channel. All others are rejected. Waypoints are selected by  the  Great
Circle solution  but point to point steering is Rhombic.
* Rhombic magnetic course and distance are indicated. This is the most practi-
cal method for hands-on-flying. More sophisticated avionics for  Great Circle
navigation are accomodated by LAT-LON and DME fixes available  with hard copy.
( [F9] not available with this selection).

* Even though the  course appears to change due to magnetic variation enroute
the course flown is mostly straight-line. Before assuming that the course has
changed....check the Magnetic Variation. However because this system attempts
to locate  Way-points based  on  integers  so that exact  DME readings can be
obtained  some  minor  course  variations  will occur  due  to rounding.  The
course is then re-computed to account for this  rounding;  and  therefore the
way-point lat-lon is exact.  These  variations may be as much as 3/4 mile off
course from a perfect straight line.
* Because  of this  effect  some  stair-casing  and swinging  may occur where
the legs are shortest.........this effect has been noticed to occur mostly on
routes which are due East-West. If the route produced is not desirable switch
to Direct and select your own Way-points.
* Only VOR's with DME channels are selected for waypoint fixes.  If the route
gaps....or if the waypoints are too far apart.....break the Route up into two
or more parts....and instead of 16 waypoints  obtain 32 waypoints.........etc.
* Occassionally a way-point will be selected which is less than 1 nm from the
target. This way-point is superfluous and should be ignored.

* Do not fly the course....fly to the fix. The course is a guide to the fix.
On many RNAV segments  due to distance etc. your only reference to the course
is your compass....which fluxuates with magnetic declination(s).
* It is not necessary to use all fixes. The program is designed to yield more
fixes than required to fly the great circle. Chartmaker graphics will help in
the selection process. Using all fixes is ok....but adds to the workload.

ÄRNAV (Reserved word in route string)

To include an RNAV segment in a plan which has other type segments:

_    Name of originating Terminal...... 1.-*LOS ANGELES CA_|_______| _________
_    START (airport)................... 2.-%LAX      ______|_______| _________
_    Direct segment (intersection)..... 3.-SAUGS     ______|_______| _________
_    Victor Airway..................... 4.-V165      ______|_______| _________
_    Crossover......................... 5.-EHF       ______|_______| _________
_    Reserved word..................... 6.-RNAV      ______|_______| _________
_    END   (Navaid).................... 7.-SEA       ______|_______| _________
_    Name of destination Terminal...... 8.-*SEATTLE WA_____|_______| _________
_    Press [End]

To fly an RNAV plan which includes a specific Navaid enroute:

_    Name of originating Terminal...... 1.-*LOS ANGELES CA_|_______| _________
_    START (airport)................... 2.-%LAX      ______|_______| _________
_    Direct segment (intersection)..... 3.-SAUGS     ______|_______| _________
_    Victor Airway..................... 4.-V165      ______|_______| _________
_    Crossover......................... 5.-EHF       ______|_______| _________
_    Reserved word..................... 6.-RNAV      ______|_______| _________
_    Included Navaid................... 7.-RDM       ______|_______| _________
_    Reserved word..................... 8.-RNAV      ______|_______| _________
_    END   (Navaid).................... 9.-SEA       ______|_______| _________
_    Name of destination Terminal......10.-*SEATTLE WA_____|_______| _________
_    Press [End]

NOTE - RNAV will not work if the `Start` or `Destination` is undefined. For
example  where %Airport is the `Destination` and the Airport Facilities
Directory is not installed.

RNAV is also an alterative with the Automatic Option -L-  i.e. DIRECT.
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ÄMAGNETIC VARIATION

See published manual for discussion.

* There is no mathematical formula for  Magnetic Variation.  DME fixes borrow
their variation from the intersecting Navaid.

ÄWAYPOINTS

See published manual for discussion.

* Please keep your entries inside the boundaries as indicated.
* Include zeros instead of  spaces where appropriate.


* To establish the LAT-LON of an intersection  select  Option -K- and insert
the name of the intersection twice. Other  interesting  combinations  can  be
tried with good results.

* To establish the DME fix of an Interesection given the Lat-Lon select Option
-K- and insert the Navaid on line 1. & the Lat-Lon on line 2. The solution
will be TRUE. adjust for mag var....or insert a dummy DME fix  to cause a MAG
solution as follows:
_       1.-VOR
_       2.-_____   ______|_______ | 000000VOR   (dummy fix for mag var)
_       3.-_____   123456|1234560 | _________

* Consecutive Lat-Lon fixes shud not occur in Plans which are magnetic course.

Ä* Assume nothing! Check everything!
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ÄINTERSECTIONS

ÄMain Menu [F5]

* Intersections may be modified and/or defined with  [F5]  of the  MAIN
MENU. Once entered via this method....further definition will not be required
during a Way-point operation. (Airports abide by the same rules...but must be
preceeded by an `%').   This type of entry is not protected during an Install.
This assures re-evaluation of the fix each up-date. If you have fix which you
must redefine each install...let us know and we we'll place it in the database
permanently.

* Any point in space may be defined with  [F5].  Simply  enter any five
character unique name and define it. The system will remember it when it sees
it in a Flight Plan:
_                   e.g.  Z1234

* DME fix of:        Rad   Dme
_                    rrrVORddd    where ddd >= .10 nm

_ Use the shortest DME possible. 1/2 degree error/100 nm will miss by a mile.

* By striking [F1] the format may be changed to Lat-Lon. Enter west longitudes
and north latitudes.

* Intersection Cross Radials are always  Magnetic  FROM  the  VOR / NDB.
This varies from the Course rule...which is always from or to according to the
OBS setting for that portion of the leg.

ÄINTERSECTING RADIALS

* From the Main Menu strike [F5]. Choose a name for this point in space which
will be unique e.g. `abcde`....[Enter]. Then type in the intersecting radials:
.               DEG~FRM DEG~FRM DME
.               096 VNY 076 LAX 000.....The DME field should be zero or blank.
In the example above  the solution will be the DME fix from LAX  on  the  076
radial:
.               096 VNY 076 LAX 044

Reverse the navaids...and the result will be:
.               076 LAX 096 VNY 051

Whenever the Flight Planner sees `abcde` it will know it as the DME fix from
LAX on the 076 radial. Re-enter each up-date to insure currency in case the
Navaid has been moved or re-surveyed.

* No solution will occur if:
.       1) The DME field is greater than 0.
.       2) The DME exceeds 999 nm.
.       3) A Navaid is unknown to the system.
.       4) The radials do not intersect.
.       5) The resulting DME is less than 0.1 nm


ÄOFFSHORE INTERSECTIONS

* A data-base of Intersections is now available for routings in the
Atlantic  Pacific  Gulf  and  Caribbean  areas.
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ÄNAVAIDS

All US & Canadian VOR's appear in the flight planning data-base.

ÄNDB

Not all NDB's are available as part of the flight planning data-base. They are
too low powered for cross-country navigation.  NDB's which have DME facilities
are included. All NDB's associated with an airport appear with Runway diagrams.

ÄAPPROACHES  LOM/LMM

NDB's  normally  associated with approaches are included with the intersection
data-base; and appear as their five (5) letter designation. Strike [F1] change
format to view the lat-lon.
* This type of radio when included in a flight plan  should be designated as a
5 letter intersection. It will mostly be used as an approach fix. Flight plans
may be composed right to the LOM/LMM....or to some fix on the approach.

ÄAPPROACHES  INITIAL FIX (IAF)

The intersection data-base  is currently being expanded  to include approach
fixes recommended  by ATC.  The approach fix  dme is given in tenths of a mile
whenever the fix is closer than 10 nm...for high accuracy. RNAV approach fixes
are also included. Plans may be composed directly to the IAF.
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ÄAIRPORTS

See published manual for discussion.

* The Airport Master diskette is required. It makes all  9000+  airports
_ addressable as waypoints. Each cycle the old AFD information is purged.

* The AFD's are optional.  They  contain  airport data + runway diagrams.

* Airports should be entered as the 4 letter identifier.....preceeded by `%':
_        e.g.  %BFI   or   %3CUA

* The  fix  for  an  airport  may be entered with  [F5] of the MAIN MENU.
Military users will find this helpful. See Intersections for further details.

* Especially for Helicopters and others who prefer to file Airport to Airport
to Airport....and want Mag Vars.......the following procedure is suggested:
_       Enter Airports as DME fixes   e.g.  %BFI  or  %3CUA....and define.

ÄAIRPORT PICTORIALS

Pictures of airports which have published approaches divided into 15 volumes
as per NOAA.....plus all Airports for Canada (10 volumes). A great complement
to the Runway diagrams.

Up-dated semi-annually.
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ÄSEARCH

See published manual for discussion.

1.- Type in City name (NO *'s or %'s)....
2.- Use [Pg-Up] [Pg-Dn] for scrolling.
3.- Use [cursor] to select Routings.
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ÄCANADA

All Canadian navaids & airports are included in the Canadian-Alaskan AFD.

ÄFAA form 7233-1

See published manual for discussion.

ÄCHARTS & MAPS

See published manual for discussion.
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ÄGETTING STARTED

* The following is a first exercise....not a procedure. Modify according to
ability and experience....and software installed. It is assumed that the
Tail Numbers were typed by Weight & Balance exercises or QLOADS.

* See OVERVIEW / FUEL BURN / QLOAD sections in this manual.

* Turn computer on. Wait for `C:\>` prompt to appear.

.       [Blank] = [Enter] no response.

* Flight Plan Menu Options may be selected by striking a letter <A....S>:

.    COMPUTER PROMPT | PRESS or TYPE....then [Enter] | RESULT
_____________________|_______________________________|_______________________
.1) C:\>             | FBO$                          | MAIN MENU
.   Main Menu        | [F10]                         | Weather Menu
.   Weather Menu     | *                             | Set com: port
.   Weather Menu     | P / T                         | Set dial type
.   Weather Menu     | A                             | Set Area Forecasts
.   Weather Menu     | S  Not required if downloading| Scrub Winds
.   Weather Menu     | U                             | Set Log-on & Password
.   Weather Menu     | 1 or 2 or ....                | Download Winds Aloft
.   Weather Menu     | w                             | Print Winds Aloft
.   Weather Menu     | [Esc]                         | Return to Main Menu
.2) Scrolling screen | [F3]                          | Request for ID/Tail #
.3)                  | [/]                           | Flight Plan Menu
.   Option -B- flash | Select Option -G-             | Enter KTAS...etc.
.4) Option -B- flash | Select Option -L-             | Request for Start
.5) St:              | MXE [Enter]                   | Request for Destination
.6) De:              | DCA [End]                     | Search & standby
.7) Auto Selection   | V                             | Restrictions
.8) Include          | [Blank]                       |      "
.9) Include          | [Blank]                       |      "
10) Avoid VOR        | [Blank]                       |      "

11) Avoid VOR        | [Blank]                       |      "
12) Avoid V / J      | [Blank]                       |      "
13) Avoid V / J      | [Blank]                       | Condition
14) Favor shift N/S  | [Blank]                       | Start Auto Solution
15) Scratch-pad      | [End]                         | Start Plan solution
16) Cursor blinking  | [Esc]                         | Flight Plan Menu
17) Option -B- flash | [Enter]                       | Flight Plan Display
18) Strike <any>     | [Any Key]                     | Flight Plan Menu
19) Option -B- flash | Select Option -C-             | Navaid Display
20) Strike <any>     | [Any Key]                     | Flight Plan Menu

21) Option -B- flash | Select Option -D-             | Print Plan
22) Option -B- flash | Select Option -E-             | GRAPHICS
23) 2 BD set-up?     | Y or N (Usually No)           | Selection
24) Graphics Menu    | Make selection (experiment)   | Start graphics
25) Route graphed    | [Esc]                         | Exit Menu
26) Exit Menu        | [C]                           | Flight Plan menu
27) Option -B- flash | Select Option -J-             | Request for Start
28) St:              | MXE                           | Request for Destination
29) De:              | DCA                           | Pooled plan recalled
30) Cursor Blinking  | [Insert]                      | Blank line 1

31) Cursor Blinking  | *MODENA                       | Waiting
32) Cursor Blinking  | Move Cursor to line 9         | Waiting
33) Cursor Blinking  | *WASHINGTON                   | Waiting
34) Cursor Blinking  | [End]                         | *MODENA-*WASHINGTON PLAN
35) Cursor Blinking  | [Esc]                         | Flight Plan Menu
.   Option -B- flash | Select Option -S-             | Request for W&B
.   W & B            | Load A/C and return to Main   | Main Menu
36) Main Menu        | [F9]                          | Weather Menu
37) Weather Menu     | 1 or 2 or ...                 | Weather Briefing
38) Weather Menu     | W                             | Print Weather Brief
39) Weather Menu     | [Esc]                         | Return to Main Menu

40) Main Menu        | [F9]                          | Weather Menu
41) Weather Menu     | 9                             | Duat Menu
42) Duat Menu        | <F>                           | File......
43) Duat Menu        | <P>                           | Print FAA form
44) Duat Menu        | <M>                           | Main Menu
45) Have a good trip.|                               |

Note: Your Name etc. will not be burned-in until you type in same...create
and solve a valid flight plan...and return directly to MAIN Menu without
deviation to any other module. Thereafter  your name will reappear and be
repeated with the [/] at the Pilot Name request.
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ÄRADAR MAP TEST

See published manual for discussion.

Purpose:

    1) To demo the ability to download Weather RADAR maps and display
       these on the monitor.
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ÄAUTO ROUTING

See published manual for discussion.

* Automatically  constructs  a  Flight  Plan  generally adhering to the Great
Circle Line.

* Selectable as Option -L- of the Flight Plan Menu. Given a  Start  and  End
point this feature will attempt to find the shortest paths  between  the  two.
The algorithm threads its way until it has made contact  with  the  target.

* There are several sub-options:
_       <D> = Direct / RNAV
_       <V> = Victor airway paths
_       <J> = Jet airway paths
_       <A> = Additional Routings (for variety and alternate paths)

* The following sub-options allow the user to influence the path:
_       <Include> = Include two (2) optional VOR's in Plan if feasible.
_       <Avoid  > = Avoid / exclude two (2) optional VOR's from Plan.
_       <Avoid  > = Avoid / exclude two (2) optional Airways from Plan.
_       <Favor  > = Influence the path more northerly / southerly.

* Routing precedence is Great Circle....then Included VORs.

ÄFAVOR / SHIFT

See published manual for discussion.

* It is possible to cause the routing to shift North or South various degrees
by entering +3..2..1.._..-1..-2..-3; with (+3) favoring most northerly & (-3)
most southerly. This feature will shift only where feasible...does not affect
solutions whereby the path is basically North/South anyway;  e.g.  Chicago to
New Orleans.

ÄADDITIONAL AUTO ROUTING

See published manual for discussion.

* This feature  is  included  to demonstrate system versatility and may be an
aid and of interest to some pilots. See (Processing of Additional Routes).

ÄPROCESS ADDITIONAL ROUTES

See published manual for discussion.

* Before selecting this option  do an Automatic Routing pass.

ÄREPEAT LAST AUTOMATIC

See published manual for discussion.

* This option allows for fast re-iterations of previous automatic operations.
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ÄGRAPHICS

ÄCHARTMAKER

See published manual for discussion.

* After processing a flight plan it is possible to quickly graph and inspect
the finished plan. Chartmaker will display in addition to the route the foll-
owing:

.1.-Navaid  NDB  names.
.2.-Intersection names & DME FIX locators.
.3.-V/J airway designators.
.4.-Segment lengths.
.5.-MEA / MOCA / MCA / MAA
.6.-Airport ID.
.7.-Borders and Scales.
.8.-Lat-Lon fixes & frequency changeover points.
.9.-Trip distance to any point.
10.-Eta at any point enroute.
11.-All airway connections to any point(s) on the route.
12.-All Navaids & all Airports in your system.
13.-Any Radial & Distance between two points.
14.-Winds Aloft at any altitude up to 53000 ft msl.

11.-A map of the entire North American continent  Central America and as far
_   north as Greenland...including all of Canada & Alaska. State & Provincial
_   borders are also drawn in. The map size and lat-lon position may be
_   manipulated for better perspectives.....with the routes overgraphed upon
_   the map...in any perspective.
12.-Off-route Navaids and their intersecting radials are also drawn in
_   providing the user with an unprecendented view of his plan.
13.-Additional off-route Navaids & Airports may be selected to be displayed
_   with the route for better perspective...or if something does not screen
_   use this option [Ins].
14.-TCA's & ARSA's.....& RESTRICTED AIRSPACES.
15.-The screen with all route graphics may be printed.

* The Graphic presentation may be manipulated for better viewing with the
following functions (quasi-radar):
1.-Screen East/West 1/2 degree longitude.
2.-Screen North/South 1/2 degree latitude.
3.-Zoom in / Zoom out.
4.-Magnify & display FROM-TO.
5.-Center the screen on Navaid/Airport or Lat-Lon.

* Data-Plane software supports Hercules CGA EGA VGA MCGA...including enhanced
SVGA 30 line multisync monitors. IBM AT&T Olivetti Everex....and many more.

* Select [F10] for help. All commands are on-screen.

ÄUPPER-LEFT CORNER CUE

* When magnification has reached a certain point where text etc.  will
probably start to appear  a box will appear in the upper left-hand corner
of the picture.  This will help you gauge when to start a process. This
cue changes depending on the magnification level.

ÄNAVAIDS

* Press <N> and all navaids in your system which can fit on the screen will
be displayed. Press <any> when you've had enough.


ÄWINDS ALOFT

* Download Winds Aloft from a Weather vendor via modem. Compose a plan.
Graph the plan. Select <W>inds. Winds aloft will be over-graphed onto the
route. Calm winds or stations not reporting will show up as dots.

ÄAIRPORTS

* Press <A> and all airports in your system which can fit on the screen will
be displayed. This is great for people who like clutter........and those who
simply want to see which airports lie along their route of flight. Continued
magnification will reveal their identifiers.  Press  <any>  when  you've had
enough.

* This process can be  delimited by runway lengths.  Enter the minimum length
runways which you want to see. The length will be truncated to  1000' increm-
ents. Therefore 9999 = 9000 ft & [9] will be displayed in the upper left hand
corner. Enter a zero to see all airports. 9999 is the greatest length allowed.

ÄRHOMBIC

See published manual for discussion.

* Press </> and enter a FROM point...and TO point. Chartmaker will draw a
radial and display the distance between these two points. The screen will
center on the TO point. You can practically flight plan on the screen.
Intersections may be used only when they appear as part of the plan.


ÄPATHS

See published manual for discussion.

At least one of the relevant navaids must be on screen for the following:

* Select <V/J>:
_   Airway paths will be drawn  emmanating out from the route line.

* Select <v/j>:
_   Airway paths will be drawn  emmanating out from the navaid. This
_   process may be used to see where you can go if you left the route
_   at a specific point. Paths are developed to the side of the off-course
_   navaid....and perpendicular to the route if the navaid is present on
_   the route. A good way to see where you can go....from anywhere in the
_   ATC system. These functions can be combined with direct and RNAV routings
_   with dramatic effect.


Note: Doglegs are not indicated.

ÄCENTER

* The screen will center on the selected navaid/airport or...lat-lon. The
lat-lon process is the moving map application. It is sufficient to enter
only degrees...e.g. 39 123.

* The system will accept an intersection to center on if it is part of the
plan.

* If the item is already centered the system will balk. Move the picture.

ÄINSERT

* Press [Ins] if you want to see a navaid or airport appear continuously.
Route waypoints will be ignored if requested. They always show.

ÄEXERCISE -I-

Try the following exercise irregardless of route (printer on please):

_ Press <key> | Enter | Result
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
1)  <+>       |  STL  | The position of the St.Louis VOR will be centered.
2)  <v>       |  STL  | Navaids having victor paths to STL will be shown.
3)  <any>     |   -   | Screen flashing.
4)  <Pg Dn>   |   -   | Continue to magnify until Cue appears in Upper Left.
5)  <v>       |  STL  | Connections will be made showing paths.
6)  <Pg Dn>   |   -   | Continue to magnify until Cue changes in Upper Left.
7)  <v>       |  STL  | Paths and Designators will appear.
8)  <P>       |   -   | When you've seen enough...print it.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------

ÄEXERCISE -II-

Execute an automatic routing (Option -L-) from "BUM" to "LAA"...Select
Option -E- (Chartmaker) graphics. Magnify the route until the navaids appear
as circles. The problem is to determine if a detour can be made to "HYS"
and how far out of the way will it take you.

_ Press <key> | Enter | Result
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
1)  <v>       |  HYS  | Paths will appear emmanating from HYS.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
If you want to stay on airways....you'll have to go to "TOP" from "BUM".
Magnify further....and the airway designators will appear. Return to the
Flight Planner....press Option -P-...and modify the plan.

ÄEXERCISE -III-

You're unfamiliar with an airport....and want to see what if any navaids
are in the neighborhood.

_ Press <key> | Enter | Result
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
1)  <+>       | %aaa  | The Airport will appear centered on the screen.
2)  <N>       |   -   | Navaids will appear. Magnify for a better view.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------

ÄEXERCISE -IV-

You want to see how much ground is saved by going Great Circle. First
do an Option -M- Rnav plan between LAX & BOS...then go to Chartmaker.
The Great Circle line will clearly show.

_ Press <key> | Enter | Result
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
1)  </>       |  LAX  | The FROM point.
2)   -        |  BOS  | The  TO  point.
2)   -        |   -   | The Rhombic line between LAX to BOS will appear.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------

ÄRUNWAY DIAGRAMS

See published manual for discussion.

* Runway diagrams have an option which allows the user to select an airport
in any state or province....once selected the user may view vectors to the
runway(s)....and pop over to the Chartmaker Route Graphics to see where
he/she is at.

ÄETA's & TRIP DISTANCE

* Eta's & Trip Distances overlap the same screen location(s) as the waypoint
name. To display Eta's for Navaids....select [f1]...then [f9].

* To display Trip Distance for Navaids....select [f1]....then [f5].

* Eta's & Trip Distance can likewise be displayed for any & all waypoints.

ÄTCA's  ARSA's  RESTRICTED AIRPACES

See published manual for discussion.

* Mapping of TCA's & ARSA's may be toggled on and off. The areas are shadded
to distinguish them from other symbols.

ÄMAPPING

See published manual for discussion.

ÄCOMPASS ROSES

Compass roses will begin to appear when the longitude is less than 3 degrees.
Off-course navaid compass roses appear when it is less than 2 degrees.

ÄOVERVIEW

The overview lets the user see where he/she is in relationship to the western
hemisphere. Strike <any key> to return to previous screen.

ÄPRINT SCREEN

See published manual for discussion.

* To print the screen strike [P]. <Any Key>...will abort the printing.

ÄRESET GRAPHICS & PRINTER DPI

* From the CHARTMAKER program strike [esc] to get to Menu. Strike <R> and
make changes. If you have made the right selection the system won't ask
you again. <+> selects the highest resolution for your graphics. This
approach gives unlimited flexibilty. You may run graphics in more than
one mode...with varying color schemes and printer dpi's.

ÄMAGNIFICATION

See published manual for discussion.


ÄERRORS

See published manual for discussion.

* Please do not graph plans which have zero segment lengths....


ÄINTERSECTIONS

* Inersections may be substituted for Navaids / Airports only if that
Intersection is part of the plan.
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ÄDUAT

.      "Interactive" is defined as user manual entries.

The following functions are available with this module:

.       File  /  Cancel  /  Amend  /  Weather Brief
.       Print FAA form.
.       Print Log of Duat activites.

ÄFILE

Automatically files a flight plan composed by the Clearance Flight Planner
via Duat. This is an automatic process.

ÄCANCEL  /  AMEND

Allows the user to cancel or amend a previously filed plan. This is an
interactive process.

ÄFAA FORM

Prints the FAA filing form.

ÄDUAT WEATHER BRIEF

Automatically fetches a complete route weather briefing via Duat.
This is an automatic process.

ÄDUAT WINDS ALOFT

Winds aloft are obtained from all DUAT vendors. Only CONTEL winds are in a
suitable form for integration into the Data-Plane system. These are in the
NWS format. Enter winds manually otherwise.

ÄLOG

Prints a log of all Duat activites. Retains information for 6 hours.

ÄROUTE

At this time the Clearance Flight Planner is far more precise and comprehen-
sive than is required by Duat. The power generated by the Clearance Flight
Planner sometimes creates some minor inconsistencies with Duat; which are
easily corrected.

Because the Clearance Flight Planner was in operation long before the advent
of Duat.....some of the Route descriptions do not comply with the Duat format.
For example  the descriptor 'RNAV' is not acceptable to Duat...etc. When Duat
encounters invalid descriptors it will stop and ask for a correction. Manually
enter a correction. For example....enter 'DIRECT' as a correction for 'RNAV'.
The Clearance system will shift back into the automatic mode as soon as the
correction is accepted.

The following are additional instructions for Duat in case the route elements
are not accepted:

Enter your Route of Flight.  Do not repeat your Departure or Destination
Airports.  DUAT system will automatically incorporate them into your Flight
Plan and your Route Briefings.  You may use SIDS  STARS  JET and VICTOR
Airways.  If you use a SID  it must be the first element of your Route.  It
must be a valid SID for your Departure Airport  and you must specify your Exit
or Transition Fix.  If you use a STAR  it must be the last element of your
Route.  It must be a valid STAR for your Arrival Airport  and you must specify
the Entrance or Transition Fix.  Enter the Junction Fix between Airways  if
known.  If you wish to use Latitude/Longitude  specify both degrees and minutes
(i.e.  4000N/07500W  or 3930N/10122W).  If you wish to use Fix-Radial-Distances
 enter the radial as three digits (001-360 degrees) and the distance as three
digits (001-999 Nautical Miles).  Example:  ACY028050  for Radial 28 from
Atlantic City Vortac to a distance of 50 Nm.

ÄDUAT NOTES:

1) Your first Duat activity should start with an Access Code = "?". The
.  Duat vendor will assign you an access code for all future activity.
.  You must have an active license & medical. This process is interactive.
.  This activity may abort once the Access Code & Password are issued.
2) Enter the Access Code & Password. It will be remembered from session to
.  session.
3) Duat will not accept a 10 airway flight plan.
4) Departure time....and Fuel on board must be entered each session inorder
.  to insure accuracy and pilot awareness. Other items are saved and need
.  be entered once...and only once. A very convienent feature.
5) During an automatic process  a Duat invalid entry may appear. Duat will
.  stop and request a correction. Intercede and make the correction manually.
.  Duat will return to the automatic mode. You have two (2) minutes to enter
.  the correct data.
6) Duat is very restrictive with regard to some item formats. For example
.  Type Aircraft cannot be a P-210....it must be C210.

7) All items may be modified or changed to comply with the users objective(s)
.  and/or Duat format(s).
8) Because and/or if you do not have the latest version of Weight & Balance
.  several items will appear as "????...."  These are items which would be
.  contributed by the Weight & Balance module...automatically. You may enter
.  the data. These will not be remembered...as this would violate the rules
.  of contribution and integration driving the Weight & Balance module.
9) Keep the printer turned on. If you request a print operation....the system
.  will hang waiting for the printer to come on-line.  It will wait up to 4
.  minutes before timing out.
0) If an item is not recognized by DUAT....it sometimes may skip over the
.  entry and thereby put the system out of sycn. The system will appear to
.  hang. Resume the 'manual' mode....and as soon as the system detects that
.  it is back in sync it will resume the 'Automatic' mode.
1) DUAT requires operator intervention due to the need to enter hours:minutes
.  of Fuel on Board.

For those who have DUAT translators..."\take-off.dir\*.LLL" is the
log/file of all previous duat activity.
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ÄADDITIONAL NOTES

ÄTCA-MOA-RESTRICTED AIRSPACE

* TCA-MOA-RESTRICTED AIRSPACE violations will be flagged in the comments field
of the hard-copy print out as follows:
_       {T = TCA / {M = MOA / {A = ARSA / {R = Restricted
_ The above violations are possibles...if your route of flight overflies or is
within 4nm of the Airspace border.

See published manual for discussion.
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ÄWEATHER STATION

Please note that from time to time purveyors of weather/duat make changes
in their sequence et al....and do not inform users. These changes require
modifications to the command file(s). Data-Plane provides these revisions
with subscription service. However if these changes occur mid cycle your
weather/duat station will not stay in sync...until the next update.
Data-Plane will not be held responsible for these lapses. Please inform
us of any changes which you detect. Thank you


During modem communication do not interfere or strike any key or respond to
any on-screen prompts. The system does not like to be distracted...unless
it appears to be permanently hung up waiting for input. 99% of the time
<Enter> will restart the process....


Make sure that you call the weather vendor and get a valid log-on Id and
password before attempting to communicate. To enter the ID and password
strike [F10 / F9] from the Main Menu and request an [U]p-date...and store
the up-date to the disc. Make sure that your Log On ID is 9 digits. Type
in only the last 6. The program will insert a 'DPI' preface.

If you have the modem software and the system hangs-up.......etc. try the
following to recover:
.       [Esc]............[Enter]

Occassionally  transmission over the modem may become garbled.  During  the
transformation process of Weather to Data-Plane format......the system will
start beeping....whenever it finds garbage. The system normally will squawk
once or twice....more than that should alert the user to possible bad data.
Print the winds aloft...and inspect it. If it looks bad...re-try the modem.
Noisy data is rejected by the sysem.

ÄPARTIAL DOWNLOADS

You may truncate the download by  striking...[Esc]...........; as when you
only need winds for Canada and don't want the additional information which
otherwise would be downloaded.

Only a complete winds aloft download from a non-DUAT weather vendor will
shut off the "Refresh winds" signal.....

ÄWEATHER STATION CAUTIONS

It is not a good idea to use "spaces" in a Log-on Id or Password. Some
vendors ignore same.

Winds aloft are connected to Navaids. If you run a plan that does not pass
a navaid....no winds will be reported. Pure lat-lon and airport-to-airport
plans will suffer from lack of windage. However this type plan is rare and
the weather enroute briefing [F9] will be complete and accurate.

From time to time the FAA & NOAA change the names of navaids. Flight plans
composed using `stale` data-bases will recieve no data for the new navaids
and will see `no data found` for the old navaid name. Keep your data-bases
current!

Make sure that the winds aloft download was complete. Otherwise you may be
composing a flight plan with null winds in several locations. It is good
practice to print the `Winds Aloft` to confirm that you have it all.

Specific winds  will be rejected if the station report is not complete and
perfect.

It is a good practice to standby during modem operations. Some vendors may
not disconnect if their system loses sync or gets hung-up.  You  won't  be
happy with your phone bill in that case. Strike [Esc]...........and start
over if you suspect trouble. Also apply for a credit with the vendor. The
system is designed about 10 minutes for a prompt...which it may never see.

If the system halts with an `Error` message....sync has been lost. Strike
[Esc]..............and try again....or settle for the data captured up to
that point.

Make sure you have selected an active COM PORT. From the Wind / Weather
Menu strike `*'.....select COM ports 1 - 2.

We have run the programs on routes with 90 enroute reporting stations at
1200 and 2400 baud. Beyond that we do not guarantee results.

ÄWEATHER STATION NOTES

If you have questions regarding the weather call the vendor for interpret-
ation and answers. If there is an item which you would like to see in the
program  call Data-Plane and we'll see what can be done.

ÄWIND SCRUB (time dependent)

Wind scrub will clear out all winds previously entered. This feature will
engage automatically at the following times: 00:00z/ 06:00z/ 12:00z/ 18:00z
Also if the winds are over 6 hrs old a message will be flashed to refresh
the winds.

ÄWIND SCRUB [F9/10]..of Main Menu

Wind scrub will clear out all winds previously entered unconditionally by
selecting `S` from the `WINDS ALOFT` Menu if not previously done this session.
To force a wind scrub escape to DOS...then return to the Weather Menu. This
is done to protect you from inadvertently scrubbing good winds.

ÄWEATHER

After a final flight plan is composed  the user may request the weather
conditions at all the enroute navaids including airports. This requires
the modem feature. Notams will be included if the vendor has them. If not
error messages may appear....ignore them.

ÄMODEMS

Modems should be Hayes compatible. Currently only the COM1-2 ports will be
serviced.

Both TONE & PULSE telephone systems are supported.

Experience to date indicates that a complete download of winds cost abt
$2.50 @ 2400 baud.  An infinite number of flight plans may be run against
this download. Weather enroute reports cost more.

ÄTRANSMISSION ERRORS

Errors in transmission of data from the weather vendor may occur from time
to time. These will be characterized by a lot of noise...or a hang-up with a
non-descript error message. Re-do the download...call the vendor and ask for
credit.

The Winds/Weather Menu is set to std protocols. Sometimes these will not
work in the area from which you are dialing. Call the vendor for alternate
settings.

ÄWINDS ALOFT / WEATHER MENU(s)

If you have the weather modem feature  the system will fetch  current winds
aloft from all reporting stations. Thereafter all flight plans will include
automatic  windage  computation  if [F5] of the Flight Plan Menu  is in the
`winds` state.

Downloaded winds & those entered manually via this menu will be geographically
disbursed....if they are at an NWS 'Reporting Station'...otherwise  they are
assumed to be unreliable for geographic distribution.

The following selections are available:

ESC to Exit             Exit / Abort any procedure.
Enter # to Dial         Currently only selections `1 - 9` are active.
U Update Entry                          "
A Area Forecast                         "
C Change Colors         Affects color(s) of Menu only.
S Wind Scrub            Scrub winds if not previously done this session.
P/T Pulse/Tone          Select phone type.
*............           Change active COM port (1 or 2 only).
M Manual                Manually enter winds.
V View Winds Aloft
W Weather log Print
w Winds Aloft Print     Prints downloaded winds aloft image.

ÄU Update Entry Sub-Menu

The following selections are available and preset by  Data-Plane. The user
may set the following to the specifications of his/her modem.  For example
the Baud rate is preset to 2400.  This may be too fast for your modem. Set
the Baud rate to one which is compatible with your modem....etc.

As other vendors are added to the list the vendors will supply you with the
proper settings.

Number to Up-date       Only for active vendors.
Name                    Change if not correct for your system.
Phone #                         "
Baud Rate                       "
Parity                          "
Data Bits                       "
Stop Bits                       "
Echo On                         "

LogOn ID                User must obtain his Log On ID & Password from
.                       weather vendor (e.g.  Accu-Weather Inc.)
.                       Log On ID MUST BE 9 digits with the first 3 characters
.                       `DPI`....(type in only the last 6 digits).
.                       Password MUST BE 7 digits.
Save to Disk            Only changes saved to disk will apply.

Note: If vendor does not accept 9 or 7 digits; fill with trailing spaces.
.                  e.g. XXX   ,ZZZZZZZ

ÄWINDS ALOFT DOWNLOADED IMAGE

All modem operations are logged....and may be printed. The image is basically
exactly like the data downloaded from a weather vendor. The image/log file
is reset before a modem and/or manual operation in preparation for new data.

ÄDOWNLOAD TRUNCATION

If you determine that you do not want the entire download from a weather
vendor...when you see that you have all the winds that you need...e.g. if
you do not need Mexican or Canadian winds....strike <esc>.....  This will
save you $$$$.

ÄENTER WINDS MANUALLY

This is the preferred comprehensive method of entering winds manually.
You may enter winds reported at a Weather Reporting Station....or at any
valid Navaid in the data-base. If the entry is a Reporting Station...the
winds will be disbursed geographically.

This method is effectively an emulation of a download via modem. The effect
is the same. It is most useful as a supplement to the Winds Aloft Download.
The user may enter winds at selective Navaids not reported elsewhere.

The Winds Aloft downloaded image will be not be reset during this operation.
Previously dowloaded images will be retained.

ÄPHONE NUMBERS

Phone numbers are limited to 11 digits (f-aaa-ppp-nnnn)....where f = 1/8/9.
Use an 8 or a 9 if you are dialing thru a PBX....such as are found at large
companies and motels...eg. 9 - aaa - ppp - nnnn. The system will add a 1 in
the proper place. Also 2 Hayes pauses (2 commas) will be added to wait  for
the second dial tone. Factory settings are expected ( 1.5 sec / comma)  for
a total pause of 3 seconds. If the local dialout protocol is 9 - ppp - nnnn
then no "1" will be inserted.  The only problems that may occur  have to do
with numbers of 11 digits. Call Data-Plane Inc. for custom mods if the sys-
tem does work through your PBX.

ÄWARNING

DO NOT PRESS OR HIT ANY KEY(S) WHILE A MODEM TRANSFER IS IN PROGRESS!!!!!!!!!
PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE....REWARDS COME TO THOSE WHO WAIT FOR THE OTHER COMPUTER
TO ANSWER THE PHONE.

ÄAREA FORECASTS
Need only be set once. For example  if you fly in the New England area  you
probably will want the `BOS` area forecast with each briefing. Once set the
BOS area forecast will be downloaded with each Weather Enroute report.  May
be reset at any time. Set separately for each vendor.

World Weather Watch (TABS) automatically dowloads the appropriate Forecaste(s).

Mention Data-Plane Inc....you will get some free indoctrination time.

ÄALARM / AWAKE

See published manual for discussion.

If you like to sleep in...this function is for you.

SET THE ALARM

Turn on the computer...the printer....and the modem. Then for example type:

_       FBOZ ALARM  2 06:15 PREF *O'HARE *WEST_PALM_BEACH

_       FBOZ ALARM  2 06:15.............will only download the winds.
_       FBOZ ALARM  2 06:15 RECALL R....will do last plan w/new winds.

Rules for the Alarm

See published manual for discussion.
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ÄSOURCE MATERIAL
Ä* NOAA Charts & Maps.
* NOAA NAVAID floppy diskettes......collated against current data-base.
* DIGITAL SUPPLEMENTS.
* FEDERAL REGISTER AMENDMENTS & DELETIONS.
* DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY MINES & RESOURCES  GOV'T OF CANADA
* GREEN RIVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE  DEPT OF AVIATION  AUBURN WASHINGTON
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. 10.- Professional Pilot's Log Book (200 yrs)                       59.95
. 11.- Dynamic Graphics w/mapping (works on 95% of graphic cards)    49.95
. 12.- Off-Shore Intersections (Atlantic  Pacific & Gulf)            incl.
. 13.- TCA ARSA & Restricted Airspace Alert w/graphing               49.95
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. 15.- tbd
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. 17.- Weather Station (modem software included for Tone/Pulse/PBX)  49.95
. 18.- DUAT interface included with Weather Station                  incl.
. 19.- Airport Pictorials 15 volumes per NOAA plates (3.5inch only)  49.95 ea
. 20.- Canadia Pictorials 10 volumes                 (3.5inch only)  49.95 ea
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SPECIAL PACKAGE -1-               $224.95

Includes:

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Low Altitude Alert   Airport Master and Weather / Duat Station(s).

SPECIAL PACKAGE -2-               $174.95

Includes:

Clearance  Automatic  Airport Master.... and Weather / Duat Station(s).

ÄSUBSCRIPTIONS

Basic Flight Planner ....$31.97
Other programs/db's......$31.97
Additional copies .......$23.97  (For multiple computers)
Airport Master...........$31.97
AFD's & Diagrams.........$31.97  (Airport Master required)
Program Enhancements.....$ 0.00  (With Subscription 'Free of Charge')

ÄSUBSCRIPTIONS ON HD.....$31.97  w/o Airports & ATC Routes extra.
ÄSUBSCRIPTIONS ON HD.....$85.00  w/  Airports.  ATC Routes extra.

The subscription for each module coincides with the  FAA's 56 day up-date
cycle...and are non-refundable.

Includes:

All program improvements and enhancements  all approach fixes  all off-shore
fixes and weather station.

.      There is a necessity for keeping abreast of changes....and keeping
.      up-to-date. Data-Plane provides these changes automatically  every
.      56 days  for its subscribers.

ÄANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS

Significant savings can be realized when sub-scriptions are purchased on an
annual basis. The annual fee includes S&H.

Complete set  $ 295.00 + 26.50 s&h

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Mastercard & Visa welcome..........also Corporate & Company billing accounts.
Washington residents add %8.1 state sales tax.
There is a $1.00 non-refundable handling charge per 3 1/2" diskette.

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Notebook  with  17 software modules  and  DOS 4.01............. $call

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Laptop w/17 software modules  and  DOS 4.01.................... $call

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(3.5" inches thick) with  17 software modules and DOS 4.01..... $call

KODAK Diconix printer for laptops (retail $500+)............... $call

Subscribers receive rebate equal to one cycle payment.
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ÄGEnie

* If you are a member of the  GEnie Network   you  may  download copies of any
programs  or their corresponding  up-dates  and  your  account will be charged
automatically. This is the fastest method of delivery. The Data-Plane programs
are available in the AVIATION RT <lib 16 & 17>.

* Also  the AVIATION Bulletin Board has two(2) categories 21 & 22  dedicated
exclusively to Data-Plane Inc. These Bulletin Boards will allow you to comm-
unicate with other pilot-users....and with Data-Plane directly. If you are a
member of GEnie call Data-Plane Inc. and let us know your E-MAIL or UP-LOADER
address.  (We don't want your Password).  It will be entered into a `private
file` for use of Category 22...and give you access to lib <17>.

* To be successfully invited you must visit Category 21 at least once every
30 days.

ÄEDI NETWORK  1-800-776-6076

EDI is on the Minitel Net  Info-Look in (Boston and New York)  Community
Link (Omoha NB)  Bell Atlantic (Washington DC area)  & Bell South (Atlanta).
EDI will be on-line with BT TYMNET accessable in 20 countries and 850 cities
by calling the TYMNET local number and typing "software" from the logon
prompt.

Type `GO AVIATOR` for the Data-Plane Forum.

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ÄDISKETTE SERIAL NUMBERS

Serial numbers should not be relied upon. Insert the diskette into either
floppy drive....and type:

_       TYPE IDENTIFY [Enter]

This will reveal which is the latest diskette.
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ÄPILOT LOG BOOK

* Hard-copy reports may be used for Insurance qualification...and TAXES.
* The Pilot Log book is a spread sheet type program which allows 20 different
sub-field entries......covering all the known hourly break-downs; in addition
to 6 descriptive fields....and will maintain 200 yearly totals.
* Three (3) additional sub-fields are present for keeping expense records i.e.
FUEL $  MISC $  & MAINTENANCE $ / RENTAL $. These costs are maintained in (+)
or (-) form(s) so that the user may apply refunds or fees  to his bookkeeping.
These 3 fields are summed on the hard copy so that the user is supplied with
1) Total cost per trip  2) Year-to-date cost(s)  &  3) Cost per hour.
* All sub-field titles are user defined.
* 20 sub-totals are computed...including a grand total of "Total Time".
* Reports may be generated & collated on Make & Model and/or Tail No.
* It is possible to create 2 to the 20th power (alot) sub-totals and reports
times the number of sub-type A/C for which you keep records.
* It is extremely easy to use....and the legend of active keys are constantly
displayed on the screen. All editing functions are present...including Insert
a line  or delete a line  and many more.
* Hard copy print-outs are included.
* The log book will hold a life-time of flight time  delineated into years.

* A new Log Book allows variable length fields of 1 - 4 columns for any
given year...and is compatible with prior versions. Customize your Log.

* This module may be installed with the CLEARANCE system or operated separate-
ly as a single floppy system.

* The built in flexibility allows the log book to used by a pilot; and also to
be applied an aircraft log. Handy for keeping track of costs per a/c.
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ÄTROUBLE?

*.-Modules not installed will fail to execute if requested by user.
1.-Check your hard-disc for available memory and error conditions (CHKDSK).
Fix your hard-disc before attempting to load this software.
2.-Check your DOS set-up. Many DOS systems are not properly set-up. Check the
following DOS procedures especially:
_       VER / PATH / see DOS discussion below.
3.-Do not attempt to modify or interfere with the Install procedures. The
system is self loading and self starting and will set up its own directories.
4.-Data-Plane Inc. has gone to great lengths to reduce the dependency on a
hard copy manual. The system is user ready. However because of the scope
size and flexibility of this system  users sometimes experience difficulty
attempting to go beyond their current knowledge of navigation. It is
recommended that you stay within your limits  until such time as you feel
comfortable with the system. You will eventually learn more about navigation
from this program  than any other source  and you will enjoy the process more
if you don't rush. Bear in mind that this system serves the purposes of
airline operators....as well as students.

5.-Printer should be in EPSOM compatible pure text mode....Check dip switches!
_  The Epson (fx) character set & control codes are employed for printing.
_  e.g. (Dot Matrix) EPSOM/ IBM/ CITIZEN/ PANASONIC/ BLUE CHIP/ TOSHIBA/ NEC.

*  LAZER etc. printers require an EPSOM emulator. We recommend `LazerControl'
_  by Insight Developments of San Francisco...1-800-825-4115. Daisy wheel
_  printers like DIABLO & QUME may also be operated by `LazerControl`.
_  Mention Data-Plane and you will receive a discount.

*  Graphic screen print-outs require a graphics printer.

*  24pin printers (LQ) work only in the 60 dpi mode.

6.-An illegal function call may occur if your graphics set-up is switched to a
_  non-standard mode. Check for switches. Also  if other devices are connected
_  to graphics card....they invariably must be on-line & in `ready state'.
7.-Adjust the brightness & contrast if the cursor is not visible.
8.-Enter way-points in CAPS.....only some Canadian & private airports require
_  small letters.
9.-Attempting to call a procedure or module not installed will invariably
_  result in a default to the MAIN Menu.

10.-Erasing a file may cause a system crash or other problem. Data-Plane
_   assumes no liability if files are erased. Otherwise the system is
_   `crash-proof` and the user should not be timid.
11.-CHECK [Num-Lock] for CORRECT POS.
12.-WEATHER STATION software has been run  w/DOS 3.1 & better.  Please report
_   problems to Data-Plane immediately. Currently the Weather station requires
_   an operational `SHELL` statement....which is resident in your DOS command
_   file. Your system may hang if you attempt to access a COM PORT which does
_   not exist in your system. Reset your computer and modem. Also try another
_   BAUD rate....or switch to Pulse dialing if you experience trouble.
_   Also your modem cannot share a line with any other user  e.g. a FAX which
_   might try to dial out in the middle of a comm.
13.-The basic Flight Planner requires 3.5 megs of available hard disc space.
14.-A complete system requires about 8.5 megs of available space on the hard
_   disc. And the system grows with use. One pilot-user has reported a system
_   of 12 megs. Make sure you have enough room before proceeding to install.
_   Frequently visit the Audit section via [F8] of the Main Menu to clean out
_   unnecessary routes.
15.-Some versions of DOS will not inform the user that there is not sufficient
_   room available on the hard disc for a load. Be alert to this possibility.
_   It may cause a 'null' file to be created.

16.-Those alleged $20 `surge` protectors will not cut it. A surge in the line
_   has been known to pick off a bit or a byte. Get a good one.
17.-`No link` and `Unable to locate` messages may appear when the station ID
_   has been changed.....or an Airway has been shut down. The AUTOMATIC will
_   suggest routes through areas which the FAA has temporarily shut down.
_   Check with your local FSS and edit the plan. This same condition occurs
_   when an Airport ID has been changed. Plans which may have run OK before
_   may start to fail when the FAA  NOAA  or the Canadians make changes.
_   Check your data-bases...it's easy...that is what they are there for.
18.-Another common problem occurs when the user attempts to install a new
_   module....run with an old version of the flight planner. Make sure your
_   programs are up-to-date.
19.-Runways become outdated with each new issue of a corresponding AFD. You
_   must up-date the runways to keep them compatible with the AFD(s).
20.-Each time you install the Clearance Flight Planner diskette  the system
_   will attempt to print the Copyright Notice via  the  DOS PRINT  module.
_   If you do not allow the printing to occur the system will overload the
_   DOS PRINT buffer. Type PRINT /T.....to clear this buffer.

21.-Respond to prompts in kind as to upper/lower case. Users have reported
_   hung systems when in fact the system is waiting for the proper lower /
_   upper case response.
22.-Some users have thought the system was hung when in fact all was running.
_   The Main Menu has a clock in the upper right hand corner which will
_   confirm life.
23.-Graphic selections are dubious at best. Continue to experiment until you
_   identify the one which works best with your system. Chartmaker graphics
_   tests your graphics set-up...and does away with the need to repeat the
_   selection.
24.-To test if specific data-bases have been loaded correctly....from the
_   Main Menu select:
_   [F4] for Navaids  [F5] for Intersections  [F6] for Airports.
_   If you get spurrious results then the data-base is not loaded. There are
_   many diskettes and users sometimes forget to install all.
25.-It is a good idea to print the `Winds Aloft` file from the Weather Menu
_   to ascertain that a complete download occurred  i.e. one that was not
_   aborted  etc. Specific winds will be rejected if they are not perfect.
26.-The Weight & Balance program should be operated with the printer on.

27.-Try as we might...sometimes the Canadians or Mexicans or NOS slip us a
_   duplicate intersection name. For example `WHITE` appeared in both Canada
_   and the US at the same time....2000 nm apart. The system registers the
_   first one it encounters...which may be the wrong one. Always check the
_   lat-lon of all fixes to see if they have resolved to the intended place.
_   It is easy to spot the spurrious ones. To fix  select [F5] from the Main
_   Menu...and correct. It's rare...but it does happen....and its obvious
_   when it does. Be sure to let us know.
28.-Airways only link at Navaids or published Intersections.
29.-If the system is requesting a DME Fix for an element that it does not
_   recognize....Press <enter> if you want to abort.
30.-Occassionally a message e.g. `SBN missing` may appear....although SBN
_   is not in the plan. This occurs when an intersection off of SBN is used
_   and SBN does not exist any more. This is a mistake in the database. SBN
_   should have been changed to GIJ. Please call Data-Plane and let us know.
_   To fix: return to Main Menu and select [F5]. Type the name of the
_   intersection. E.g. `PLAIN`. Correct and return to Flight Planning.

31.-City to City Routes which are not part of the database at any given
_   moment will not play....Audit & Search reveal the presense of a Route.
32.-Magnetic courses over long segments are unreliable. Fly TO the 'Fix'
_   or navaid.
33.-Any error will kill automatic batch processing in progress and revert
_   to manual mode.
34.-You must have the latest programs for DOS INTEGRATORS to work.
35.-Tail Numbers must match exactly where applicable.
36.-Batch mode processing (DOS Integrators) will switch to manual if an error
_   is detected. However  printing operations will wait for a return to DOS.

37.-The accuracy of the graphed charts  depends to a large extent on the data
    supplied by  NOAA & DEM&R. We have found large errors in surveyed magnetic
    variations surveyed radials & dme distances. Therefore sometimes a lat-lon
    is resolved to a position not agreeing with the book. This is also caused
    by great distances used in the fix....which nullifies the radial after a
    point. Users are cautioned not to fly legs over 99 miles without a fix.

38.-Fuel burn analysis will not occur unless the Tail number of the current
    aircraft=Tail number of the aircraft loaded via "quick load" or W&B.
    Likewise...Option -G- will not prompt for fuel load if the Tail numbers
    do not match.

39.-Airports defined in lower case do not transfer/id very well as DOS
    converts these to upper case. The airport is there but the id is not
    properly transferred. However  Chartmaker does understand the difference
    between cases and will respond correctly.

40.-"Illegal function....." may result in some graphic mode selections. This
    is most likely caused by a lack of space in your computer. Select another
    mode.

41.-The path via AFD's to Clearance is unreliable....but correct. It may
    select random planner options or graph a random airport when charting.
    Neither aberration is fatal. This path often returns directly to DOS.

42.-Canadian Intersections may have two nearby positions (lat-lon) depending
    on what kind of an airway they are on (Victor/Jet or NDB). Please check.

43.-'TOO LONG / PARTITION' usually may be corrected by supplying as many
    airway connections as there is room for. Use the [Ins] key for this
    purpose.

44.-If you attempt to chart a route which has a segment length of zero...
    it will fail. It is not fatal.

Users should obtain the pertinent LOW or HIGH ENROUTE IFR Charts before
attempting to use this system. Knowledge of the ATC system is very helpful.
If you have difficulties understanding the out-put it is helpful to take it
to your instructor  who will go over it with you.

ÄQUESTIONS????.........

DATA-PLANE INC HOT LINE: (206) 838 - 4181.

The hot line is a call interrupt system. If busy it switches to voice mail.
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ÄDOS

* COMMAND.COM AUTOEXEC.BAT & CONFIG.SYS must be in the root directory.
* If you experience difficulties.....check CONFIG.SYS file of DOS. Hard disc
systems should have at least  BUFFERS = 24  &  FILES = 24.   Many systems as
delivered do not have a BUFFERS command and the default is 10.
* To accommodate systems which have defective CONFIG.SYS files all Clearance
programs attempt to set BUFFERS = 28 & FILES = 24.  Many users will notice a
marked improvement in the performance of  their systems.  Others may want to
reduce or increase the above. Use the DOS SET command.
* Also  DEVICE = ANSI.SYS & LASTDRIVE = F should be part of CONFIG.SYS file.
* Check if your system requires the FCBS command.
* PATH=C:\DOS;C:\    (or a facsimile should be in your AUTOEXEC.BAT file)
* If you have reason to change CONFIG.SYS and/or AUTOEXEC.BAT turn your
computer off.........then on. All of your software will run faster.

* If you have 3.5 inch disk drives the following command should appear in
your CONFIG.SYS file for each 3.5 inch (720k) drive:

_       DRIVPARM = /D:d    where d = 0 for drive A & d = 1 for drive B

* Make sure that your DOS has all its programs loaded....and that there is a
PATH to the DOS. Especially look for PRINT & SORT. If they are not present
certain important performances will be passed over....causing the user to
think that the software is in error....when in fact it has called for a DOS
module which did not exist in your set-up during the install. Therefore a
`Clearance` module may not load...and when called for by program interaction
will fault. DOS does not give clear indications of problems in many cases.
There are usually two (2) disks for a DOS version....load both.

* Users of DOS 3.20 may need  a  STACKS command.  There is a bug in DOS 3.20
(eliminated in 3.21 ob) that involves what are known as stack pointers.  The
bug may produce a system crash.  Happily simply adding the line STACKS=64128
to your CONFIG.SYS file will swat that worrisome bug.   Don't forget to shut
off your computer once a change has been made to the CONFIG.SYS file.

* Modem operations may fail when the vendor changes his menu & command file.
Please let Data-Plane know about this. They are reviewed every 56 days. Also
each vendor has quirks. Learn them...and try to avoid pitfalls. Some quirks
are easily fixed by manual intervention....with the system kicking back into
the automatic mode. However Alarm functions may fail due to these quirks and
changes.
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