All Activity

Command Additional Parameters Command Examples AM - Altitude Amendment CPDLC fields: /U - Uplink /PD; /IMM; /EXP - pilot’s discretion, immediately, expedite /TFC; /RES; /WX - due to traffic, due to airspace restriction, due to weather NOTE: The altitude field (e.g., ALT 230) can be typed between the CPDLC fields delineated with spaces. Spaces are optional between CPDLC fields. AM 234 ALT 120 /U AM 234/OK ALT 120 /U AM UAL232 /U ALT 230 /PD/WX AM UAL232 /PD/WX ALT 230 /U AM UAL232 /PD /U /WX ALT 230 CO - Suppress Conflic Alert Pair none CO UAL110/UAL312 (/ delimiter) DM - Departure Message Altitude (values = OTP/(d)dd,VFR/(d)dd,ABV/(d)d d, (d)dd/fix/(d)dd), Departure point, for example, /IND, /OK (logic check override) where /OK must be suffixed at the end of flight ID field if used DM AAL320 DM 035 DM AAL320 STL DM AAL320* DM 035* DM AAL230 SFO* DM AAL320 SFO* 1845 230 DM AAL320 SFO*/OK 1845 230 DM 030 150 DM 030 1645 DM 1146 1500 160 DM 351/353 DM 342*/333 DM 312*/234* DM UAL123*/UAL887 ED - CPDLC Terminate Session ED AAL345 ED 456 ED 4456 MW - Manual Swap /OK (logic check override), when swap requests are across more than one list MW UAL123/AAL321 MW 234/345 MW 1450/1543 MW UAL123/AAL321 /OK QA - Select Auto Handoff none QA UAL36 QA /UAL36 QA JFK ABC QA UAL22/UAL212 QA 213/654 QB - Discrete Code Request /OK (logic check override) QB 367 QB /367 QB /OK AAL12 QB 367/234 QB AAL123/UAL345 QF - Flight Plan none QF 123 QF R 123 QF UAL123 QF /123 QF /UAL123 QF 123/456 QF UAL123/AAL456 QF R 123/456 QF D - Flight Plan CPDLC Session Correlation none QF D 123 QF D UAL123 QH - Hold /OK (logic check override), Hold Data (fix/time, for example, COL/2235) /U, Uplink Message QH C /OK UAL212 QH ABC UAL112 QH ABC 123 QH ABC/1450 /123 QH 347 QH C UAL112/AAL234 QH C 123/256 QH ABC UAL123/AAL222 QH ABC 123/299 QH ABC/1450 123/1126 QH 347/123 QH /U SEEDS UAL102 QH /U SEEDS/2030 UAL102 QH /U SEEDS 180/LT/5MIN 870 QH /U SEEDS/2030 180/LT/5MIN 870 QH - Update EFC-Only /U, Uplink Message QH 2045 UAL102 QH /U 2045 UAL102 QN,QZ - Toggle On-Frequency (cannot be combined with a QZ Uplink Command) none QN // AAL1254 QN //AAL1254 QZ // AAL1254 QZ //AAL1254 The space after // is optional QN,QZ - Initiate Handoff (cannot be combined with a QZ Uplink Command) /OK (logic check override) QZ 08 /OK 122 JFK 122 08 /122 QZ L31 /122 21 /OK 123 QZ JFK UAL123 08 UAL365 L31 /UAL365 QZ 08 /UAL365 QZ 08 122/187 QZ JFK UAL123/AAL655 08 122/187 L31 UAL123/UAL887 08 122/234 QN,QZ - Offset Data Block (cannot be combined with a QZ Uplink Command) Direction/Length or /Length where direction = 1-9 and length = 0-3,5 QZ 8 122 8/3 122 8 /122 QZ /3 /122 2/1 123 QZ 3 UAL123 8 UAL365 1 /UAL365 QZ 8 /UAL365 QZ 8 122/187 QZ 8 UAL123/AAL655 8 122/187 1 UAL123/UAL887 8 122/234 QP - Pointout none QP 08 122 QP 08 /122 QP 08 UAL112 QP 31 /UAL123 QP 08 122/187 QP 08 UAL123/AAL655 QP - Request/Suppress Data Block none QP 122 QP /122 QP UAL112 QP /UAL123 QP 122/187 QP UAL123/AAL655 QP A - Acknowledge Point Out none QP A 121 QP A /122 QP A UAL321 QP A /UAL432 QP A 012/123 QP A UAL321/AAL456 QP A 124/UAL789 QP R - Suppress MRP View Entry none QP R UAL110 QP R 312 QP R UAL110/AAL123 QP R 312/122 QP R 213/UAL123 QP J - Halo none QP J 122 QP J /122 QP J UAL112 QP J /UAL123 QP J 122/187 QP J UAL123/AAL655 QQ - Amend interim Altitude /TT or other adapted two characters QQ 130 312 QQ /TT 130 312 QQ 170 /UAL456 QQ 190 2135 QQ R350 514 QQ 130 312/443 QQ 170 UAL456/AAl234 QQ 190 2135/145 QQ R350 514/777 QQ - Amend and Uplink Interim Altitude CPDLC fields: /U - Uplink /PD; /IMM; /EXP - pilot’s discretion, immediately, expedite /TFC; /RES; /WX - due to traffic, due to airspace restriction, due to weather NOTE: The CPDLC fields can be entered in any order between the command field 01 (e.g., QQ) and the FLID. Non-CPDLC fields (e.g., altitude) can be typed between the CPDLC fields delineated with spaces. Spaces are optional between CPDLC fields. QQ 210 /U 334 QQ /U 210 /IMM/WX 334 QQ /PD /U 240 UAL123 QQ 210 /U/EXP/TFC 334 QQ /IMM /U 240 /RES UAL123 QQ /U 270 /WX/PD 133 QQ - Delete Interim Altitude /TT or other adapted two characters QQ /514 QQ 312 QQ UAL888 QQ 312/676 QQ UAL123/UAL998 QQ P - Enter/Update Procedure Altitude /TT or other adapted two characters QQ P 130 312 QQ P 130 /TT 312 QQ P 170 /UAL456 QQ P 190 2135 QQ P 130 312/443 QQ P 170 UAL456/AAL234 QQ P 190 2135/145 QQ - Delete Procedure Altitude /TT or other adapted two characters QQ /514 QQ 312 QQ UAL888 QQ 312/676 QQ UAL123/UAL998 QQ L - Amend Local Interim Altitude /OK (logic check override) — when flight is controlled in local facility, non-controlling sectors require an override QQ L290 QQ L - Amend and Uplink Local Interim Altitude CPDLC fields: /OK (logic check override) — when flight is controlled in local facility, non-controlling sectors require an override /U - Uplink /PD; /IMM; /EXP - pilot’s discretion, immediately, expedite /TFC; /RES; /WX - due to traffic, due to airspace restriction, due to weather NOTE: The CPDLC fields can be entered in any order between the command field 01 (e.g., QQ) and the FLID. Non-CPDLC fields (e.g., altitude) can be typed between the CPDLC fields delineated with spaces. Spaces are optional between CPDLC fields. QQ L130 /U 312 QQ /U L130 UAL456 QQ L130 /PD /U 312 QQ /IMM /U L130 /RES 312 QQ /EXP /U /TFC L130 UAL123 QQ L - Delete Local Interim Altitude /OK (logic check override) — when flight is controlled in local facility, non-controlling sectors require an override QQ L 312 QQ L UAL123 QQ L - Uplink Delete Local Interim Altitude /OK (logic check override) — when flight is controlled in local facility, non-controlling sectors require an override /U - Uplink QQ L /U 312 QQ L /U UAL123 QQ W - Uplink Waiver Altitude CPDLC fields: /OK (logic check override) — when flight is controlled in local facility, non-controlling sectors require an override /U - Uplink /PD; /IMM; /EXP - pilot’s discretion, immediately, expedite /TFC; /RES; /WX - due to traffic, due to airspace restriction, due to weather NOTE: The CPDLC fields can be entered in any order between the command field 01 (e.g., QQ) and the FLID. Non-CPDLC fields (e.g., altitude) can be typed between the CPDLC fields delineated with spaces. Spaces are optional between CPDLC fields. QQ W /U AAL123 QQ /EXP /U 312 QQ /IMM W /U 312 QQ /PD /U W AAL123 QS - 4th Line Speed/Heading/Free Form Text Heading/speed; deletion of 4th line data (*/,/*) QS 330/81 UAL110 QS 330/81 312 QS 330 312 QS /330 312 QS */ 312 QS /* 312 QS 0ABCDEF 312 QS 330/81 UAL110/UAL234 QS 330/81 312/454 QS 330 312/453 QS /330 312/453 QS */ 312/453 QS /* 312/453 QS 0ABCDEF 312/453 QT * - Assume Unconditional Track Control none QT * 312 QU - Route Display none QU QU 312 QU 30 312 QU /312 QU /UAL123 QU AAL123 QU 312/767 QU 30 312/555 QU 30 AAL123/AAL167 QU - Route Amendment CPDLC fields: /OK (logic check override) — when flight is controlled in local facility, non-controlling sectors require an override /U - Uplink /TFC; /RES; /WX - due to traffic, due to airspace restriction, due to weather /FRC - Full Route Clearance Indicator NOTE: The CPDLC fields can be entered in any order between the command field 01 (e.g., QU) and the FLID. Non-CPDLC fields (e.g., fix) can be typed between the CPDLC fields delineated with spaces. Spaces are optional between CPDLC fields. QU TEAKK /U/TFC/FRC 334 QU /FRC TEAKK /U/WX 334 QU /FRC /U MEM120050 GNATT /WX 334 QU NEHOW /U/RES UAL123 QU /U /RES TEAKK UAL123 QU /OK GNATT /U/WX/FRC 334 QX - Drop Track QX 312 QX AAL123 QX FP - Flight Cancellation Update QX FP 312 QX FP AAL123 QX /R - Surrender Control QX /R 312 QX /R AAL123 QZ - Assigned Alt /OK (logic check override), Altitude (values = OTP/ddd,VFR/ddd,ABV/ddd, ddd/fix/ddd /U (uplink) the QZ uplink command may not be combined with the Initiate Handoff, Offset Direction, or the Toggle On-Frequency actions. QZ 130 312 QZ /OK 130 312 QZ 170 /UAL456 QZ 190 2135 QZ 190/ABC/210 556 QZ 350B390 514 QZ OTP/350 455 QZ VFR/100 455 QZ ABV/390 455 QZ 130 312/454 QZ 190 2135/234 QZ 350B390 514/567 QZ OTP/350 455/UAL123 QZ VFR/100 455/450 QZ ABV/390 455/2312 QZ OTP/190 A1/UAL123 QZ 190/ABC/210 556/UAL11 QZ - Assigned Alt with Uplink The QZ uplink command may not be combined with the Initiate Handoff, Offset Direction, or the Toggle On-Frequency actions. /OK (logic check override) — when flight is controlled in local facility, non-controlling sectors require an override. CPDLC fields: /OK (logic check override) — when flight is controlled in local facility, non-controlling sectors require an override /U - Uplink /PD; /IMM; /EXP - pilot’s discretion, immediately, expedite /TFC; /RES; /WX - due to traffic, due to airspace restriction, due to weather NOTE: The CPDLC fields can be entered in any order between the command field 01 (e.g., QZ) and the FLID. Non-CPDLC fields (e.g., altitude) can be typed between the CPDLC fields delineated with spaces. Spaces are optional between CPDLC fields. QZ 310 /U 334 QZ /PD 310 /U 334 QZ /IMM /U /RES 220 UAL123 QZ /OK 310 /U 334 QZ /U /IMM 210 /WX 334 QZ /PD /U 240 UAL123 QZ /EXP/TFC 210 /U 334 QZ /IMM /U /RES 240 UAL123 RE - Release CPDLC Eligibility RE AAL456 RE 345 RE 3445 SD - Initiate CPDLC Session SD AAL123 SD 356 SD 4566 SG - Suppress none SG A NERD2/REF3 SG A 097/352 SG A 4324/2747 (change from existing syntax because the / delimiter replaced the space that was previously used as a delimiter) SQ - Resequence /OK (logic check override), when resequence requests are across more than one list SQ UAL123/AAL321/DAL456 SQ 234/345 SQ 1450/1543 SQ UAL123/AAL321 /OK SX - Steal Eligibility SX AAL123 SX 456 SX 4456 UA - Uplink Altimeter UA AAL456 UA 345 UA 3445 UA CRP AAL456 UA CRP 345 UA CRP 3445 UC - Uplink Crossing UC BRRNS A240 AAL456 UC BRRNS A240 345 UC BRRNS A240 M.75 AAL456 UC CATTT A140 S250 AAL456 UF - Uplink Frequency UF UAL123 UF 118.25 UAL123 UF 26 UAL123 UF ZFW 122.5 UAL123 UF ZFW42 UAL123 UF ZWY ED UAL123 UF ED ZWY UAL123 UF ZWY ED RT UAL123 UF ED RT ZWY UAL123 UF ZWY UAL123 UF ZWY 119.5 ED UAL123 UF ZWY 6608 AAL123 UF AIA UAL123 UF AIA 118.5 UAL123 UF AIA1w UAL123 UG - Uplink Assigned Altitude UG /CAA AAL345 UG /CAA 234 UG /CAA 2334 UH - Release Held TOC UH ZHU/42 124.2 AAL234 UH 98 124.2 AAL234 UH ZHU/42 124.2 AAL234 UH ZHU/42 124.2 AAL234 UH ZWY 6640 AAL234 UM - Advisory Messages /S - Create, Amend, or Save Advisory Message /F - Freetext Message /U - Uplink Advisory Message /D - Delete Advisory Message UM /S CHOP230� SEVERE CHOP REPORTED OVER MARCS AT FL230 UM /F ADVISE WHEN ABLE DIRECT MEM� AAL232 UM /U CHOP230� AAL232 UM /D CHOP230

NOTE: This is a combined list of Radar/Radar associate functions and message composition. Some entries are not available from either the R or RA Position. Track Ball Enter (TBE) may be used interchangeably with FLID for most R Position entries. Purpose Function Key Message Type Command Entered VCI (Voice Communication Indicator) QN/QZ QN // FLID or QZ // FLID (Adds or removed VCI from FDB and EDST) Display Longitudinal Scale LS (Mileage Optional) 1-20 TBE at desired location or TBP and KBE for orientation To delete, re-enter LS Delete Member from Metering List PVD QP M FLID (Up to 5 Aircraft) (TBP not Allowed) Surveillance Sort Cell Readout RSB KA TBE to Indetify Sort Cell LAT/LONG RSB KB TBE to Identify LAT/LONG Range/Bearing Readout RNG BRG LA TBP and TBE (Magnetic Heading) or TBP TBP T KBE (True Heading) Range/Bearing Readout w/Speed RNG BRG LA TBP TBP /Speed (055/999) (Time to Fly from Point A to B at Desired Speed) Range/Bearing/FIX Readout RNG BRG LB FIX TBE on Aircraft Position Symbol FIX/Time Readout RNG BRG LC FIX/Time TBE on Aircraft Position Symbol Route of Flight FIX/Time Readout RNG BRG LD FIX FLID (Displays what Time Aircraft will be at FIX) Route of Flight FIX/Time/Speed Adjustment Readout RNG BRG LE FIX/Time TBE or FLID (Desired Time to Cross FIX) Gives speed adjustment ± knots to increase or reduce ground speed for desired results Send Flight Plan Readout to R CRD From RA Position QF FLID Manually Swap 2 Aircraft in Metering List MW FLID FLID Re-Sequence 2-5 Aircraft in Metering List SQ FLID FLID (Up to 5 Aircraft) (Input FLIDs in Desired Order) Change a Field or Fields on a Flight AM AM Location ID EXX00 Location ID..FIX FLID 06/FIX 07/TIM 10/RTE (11/RMK) Insert or Change a Departure Point AM AM FLID 10/RTE Departure FIX↑ or 06/FIX Departure FIX 10/RTE Departure FIX↑ Insert a Delay at a Fix AM FLID 10/RTE FIX/D0+00 (FIX/Dh+mm) Request Display of Altimeter Settings AR Location ID Location ID (Up to 4 IDs) Enter Altimeter Settings AS Time Location ID 3 Digit Altimeter (992) Suppress or Un-Suppress E−MSAW Alerts Indefinitely CA CO *I (Indefinite) FLID Displays MIFF in Data Block (This Action is a Toggle, to Enable, Re-Enter Command) Suppress or Un-Suppress a Specific E−MSAW Alert CA CO *S (Specific) FLID Displays MOFF in Data Block (This Action is a Toggle, to Enable, Re-Enter Command) Enable a VFR Flight for E-MSAW Processing CA CO *VO FLID (This entry is required for VFR emergency aircraft and VFR aircraft encountering weather difficulty not Squawking 7700) Suppress a VFR Flight from E-MSAW Processing CA CO *VF FLID Suppress/Request Conflict Alert Pair CA CO FLID/FLID Enter Departure Time and Optionally Amended Altitude DM DM FLID (TIM) (ALT) Request the Assignment of a Discrete Code CODE DQ FLID File Proposed Flight Plan Data FP FP 02/FLID 03/TYP 04/BCN 05/SPD 06/FIX 07/TIM 09/RAL 10/RTE (11/RMK) File Active Flight Plan Data FP FP 02/FLID 03/TYP 04/BCN 05/SPD 06/FIX 07/TIM 08/ALT 10/RTE (11/RMK) Request or Print Flight Plan Data FR QF (R Position) R Position QF FLID or RA Position FR FLID (P) (RA Position only if printing) Request or Print ICAO Flight Plan Data FR QF/FR R Position QF I FLID or RA Position FR I FLID (P) (RA Position only if printing) Display all Flight Plans for a Single Call Sign FR QF/FR QF * AID or FR AID * Freeze Track QH F FLID To Unfreeze QT FLID Present Position Hold QH/HM QH P FLID or QH P/1234 (EFC) FLID QH P/1234 NW/LT/20NM (EFC + Holding instructions) FLID Change EFC Time QH/HM QH 1234 FLID Hold at FIX QH/HM QH FIX FLID or QH FIX/1234 (EFC) FLID QH FIX/1234 NW/LT/20NM (EFC + Holding instructions) FLID Cancel Hold QH/HM QH C FLID or HM FLID C Generate/Adjust Instrument Approach Count IC Airport ON, OFF or AUTO or Type+01 (GA+01) (GA = General Aviation / MI = Military / AC = Air Carrier / AT = Air Taxi) Sign In SISO SI User ID Crew Number (Prefset) User Invoke UI User ID (Prefset) Sign Out Multi Func/SISO SO User ID Crew Number Time Update an Active Flight PR FLID FIX/(Time) Request a Map MR Sector Number Map Identification Enter and Print Mission Plan MP dd*d (printer number*number of copies) 02/FLID 03/TYP 05/SPD 06/FIX 07/TIM 08/ALT 10/RTE 11/RMK Terminate Printing Mission Plan MP FLID Request Flight Plan Data Transfer RF RF FLID Location ID Force Route Conversion for a Flight Plan RM FLID Remove Flight Plan and Track from the System RS RS/QX FP FLID Must confirm by entering Y Remove Flight Plan from Local Facility but not Adjacent RX FLID Must confirm by entering Y Suppress a C/A Group CA CO FLID/FLID Add an Existing Suppress Group at a Sector SG SG A Group ID Delete a Suppress Group at a Sector SG SG D Group ID Create Suppression Group SG SG FLID/FLID/FLID (Up to 15) Add Member/s to Suppressed Group SG SG A Group ID FLID/FLID (Up to 15) Delete Members of Suppressed Group SG SG D Group ID FLID/FLID (Up to 15) Enter Abbreviated Flight Plan SP 02/FLID (03/TYP) (05/SPD) 07/TIM (08/ALT or 09/RAL) 10/RTE- ex:FOX7 (11/RMK) Request Strip SR SR FLID FIX or Strip Number Sector Number or Facility FLID /T Printer Number (Prints Most Relevant Sector Strip) FLID /A(Sector Number) Printer Number (Prints All Sector Strips) Adjust Traffic Count TC GADD+001 to 999 (DD=Domestic Departure) MIDO+001 to 999 (DO= Domestic Over) GA = General Aviation / MI = Military / AC = Air Carrier / AT = Air Taxi) Print Test Strip TD P Request Upper Winds UR (Alt) Location ID or TBE Request Weather Display WR WR Location ID (Up to 3) Displays in Weather View R Location ID Displays in R Position Response Area P Location ID to Print (RA or A Position Only) Enter Weather WX Location ID Time Clear WX symbol (No Space) Wind VIS SKY COND TEMP/DP RMK Emergency Airport Display AI Location ID or TBE from R Position Select/Inhibit Automatic H/O AUTO QA Sector number or facility to inhibit all automated H/O's to that sector or facility or FLID for a single AC Discrete Code Request CODE QB FLID Equipment Qualifier Modification CODE QB Equipment Qualifier (/G) FLID (Use Only with Non - ICAO AC or AC with no SIDS/STARS) Code Insert or Delete CODE QB Desired Code (1200) Modify Altitude Limits CRD QD Desired Altitude Limits (Changes Radar Display Filter Limits) Altimeter Requests CRD QD Location ID (Up to 4) Create CRR LF //FIX (Fix Abbreviation) Add or Delete Aircraft to CRR LF FIX or Fix Abbreviation FLID/FLID (Up to 4) Side Stream Handoff Facility and Sector Number FLID Accept Handoff FLID Initiate Handoff Sector Number/Facility FLID or Facility and Sector Number FLID Data Block Offset Offset Direction FLID (Position 5 is Computer Default Position) Drop Data Block FLID Point Out PVD QP Sector Number FLID or Facility and Sector Number FLID Acknowledge a Point Out PVD QP A FLID Request/Suppress PVD QP FLID Distance Reference Indicator HALO QP J FLID or J 3 FLID for Reduced Separation Reference Indicator Interim Altitude INT QQ Altitude FLID Local Interim Altitude INT QQ L(No space)Altitude FLID To Remove L FLID Procedure Altitude INT QQ P(No space)Altitude FLID (Used to indicate an aircraft has been cleared for a procedure altitude climb or descent) Reported Altitude RPT QR Altitude FLID or FLID only will Report Level at Field 8 Altitude FDB Heading, Speed and Free Form Text 4th Line 4th line QS Heading (ddd), Speed (/ddd) or Free Form Text (Clear WX Symbol used on Free Form Text Only ○NORDO FLID) Delete 4th Line Info 4th Line QS */ FLID deletes heading /* FLID deletes speed * FLID deletes all info FLID only hides info and is indicated by ↓ after speed in data block Track Primary QT P FLID Controller Initiated Coast Track CST QT CT (Speed) (Heading) FLID or P FLID (To Track Primary) Start Track TRK QT (Speed) (Altitude) (Heading) TBP or //FIX (P To Track Primary) (/EXX00 to Assign Beacon Code) FLID Force Pairing QT D TBP FLID (Forces Data Block to Track a Target) Unconditional Track Control QT QT * FLID (Acquire Track Control Regardless of Track Status) Surrender Track Control DROP TRK QX QX R FLID (Used to Drop an FDB but Flight Remains Paired to the Track Leaving a Paired LDB) Convert Point Out Track QT C FLID (This action gives the receiving controller Track Control of PVD data block from another center) Track Reroute RTE QU FIX, Fix Radial Distance or LAT/LONG FLID or TBP TBP FIX (↓ Optional) FLID Route Display Time RTE QU FLID (Default 20 Minutes) or 1 to 99 FLID (Displays Number of Minutes Requested) Quick Vector (Vector lines must be displayed) QV Speed (S01-3700) Heading (2 digits) FLID Drop Track DROP TRK QX FLID Assigned Altitude ALT QZ Altitude FLID Assigned Altitude TRK QT Altitude FLID Altitude Until Future Altitude AM FLID 08/ALT ALT/FIX/ALT (350/MEM/360) Data block will show 350F then at MEM will show climbing to 360 Logic Check Override /OK /OK to Gain Track Control or Amend Data Blocks/ Flight Plans that are not your control (Use with Caution) ex: QT /OK FLID Enter Abbreviated VFR Flight Plan VP VP TYP FIX (..FIX) FLID Sector Airspace Assignment Request RC KBE = FAV for sectors in entire facility or Sector Number = FAV's sector (RA, A and ATWS Only) Save a User Preference Set US Operating Initials Pref Set Name KBE then Password KBE Password Change PW Operating Initials KBE then Current PW/New PW/New PW KBE The following functions are in addition to the methods described above and are accomplished with the ALT Key. Accept Handoff ALT QZ FLID or Altitude FLID Initiate Handoff ALT QZ Sector Number FLID Data Block Offset ALT QZ Offset Direction Assigned Altitude FLID Accept H/O, Assign ALT and/or Offset Data Block ALT QZ Altitude FLID or Offset FLID or Offset Altitude FLID

1.4.10 Logging In and Out. Reserved. 1.4.11 See All Function. Reserved. 1.4.11.1 See All Command Format. Reserved.

Reserved

Reserved

The Sign-In/Sign-Out (SISO) function allows users to sign in and sign out of positions in the system. These positions include the R-position, RA-position, and A-positions. The commands to sign in (SI command) or sign out (SO command) a user can be entered from either an R-position, RA-position, A-position, or AT Specialist position. A user can be signed in as a controller, handoff controller, or special role user. Special role users include trainee, evaluator, certification, familiarization, and spare. Special role users must be signed in with a controller, and the association between a controller and special role user at a position is called a controller/ special role user pair. A handoff controller is an independent user and is not associated, or paired, with a controller or special role user. A special role user can only be signed into one R- or RA-position at a time, and an R- or RA-position can have only one signed in special role user at a time. A special role user cannot be signed into an A-position. Also a special role user cannot be signed into a position unless a controller is also signed into that position. The symbols used when signing in a special role user are: “.” - evaluator “*” - certification “+” - familiarization “-” - spare When a user is signed into the system: and another user signs in at the same position as the same type (i.e., controller), the original user will be signed out at the position. and the same user signs in at a different position, the user will be signed out at the original position, and re-signed in at the new position. and the same user signs in at the same position but as a different type (i.e., controller versus handoff controller), the user will be signed out at the position, and re-signed in at the same position. and the same user signs in at the same position as the same type but with a different crew number, the user will be signed out at the position, and re-signed in at the same position. Online reports can be requested to report on the various SISO activities (SS command). These reports include a sign in and sign out report formatted for the FSP assigned to the affected position. The SS command (Sector Summary) can be requested from the RA-position, A-position, or AT Specialist Workstation. The format is: QP SS <sector or operating initials> Sector Summary Reports produced include the special roles. 1.4.6.1 SI Command Format Depending on the type of user being signed in, the format of the SI Command changes (see the table below, SI Command Format). Type of User Format Example Controller only SI SI 1.4.6.2 SO Command Format Depending on the type of user being signed out, the format of the SO Command changes (see the table below, SO Command Format). Type of user Format Example Controller only SO SO

Semantic checking determines whether the current state of the system allows the message to be performed. If not, the system generates a semantic error. An example of a semantic error is an attempt to See-All a sector that is also performing a See-All. Semantic error messages are displayed in the Feedback Area. The message in error is not retained in the Preview Area.

A source legality error is generated when the system detects that the controller is not authorized to enter the message. Source legality error messages are displayed in the Feedback Area. The system stops error checking as soon as it detects the first error in a message. The message in error is not retained in the Preview Area.

Syntax checking detects illegal characters. Format checking verifies that the required parameters are present and in the correct sequence. Format checking also verifies that the values entered for a parameter are within the required range. Error messages for syntactic errors in messages appear in the Feedback Area. The system stops error checking as soon as it detects the first error in a message. The message in error is not retained in the Preview area. Press the Recall key to display the message in error in the Preview area in order to correct it and resubmit it.

Messages entered with the TBE button or the keyboard ENTER key are checked for the following errors: Syntax and format Source legality Semantic

The UHD Monitor gives the user the ability to display objects (checklists, views, menus, and tear-offs) in the 5 inch Active Borders around the SD. The display consists of the Situation Display, Active Border, and the AB Border (see the figure below, 43” UHD Monitor Display Components). Situation Display The Situation Display is the area used to display surveillance, map, and data block data. AB Border The AB Border defines the edge of the AB, and is a white line 1–10 pixels wide. Active Border The dark area outside the AB Border is the Active Border. The user can set the state of the Active Border as open or closed. When open, the user can move the cursor anywhere on the display and place or move objects in the Active Border area. If closed, the cursor is retained and wraps in the Situation Display Area only. There are two methods for setting the open/closed state of the Situation Display Border: Master Toolbar button - AB Setting The AB Setting drop-down can be used to set the thickness of the AB Border, or toggle the AB Border state open/closed. This toolbar functionality is explained in Section 3.3, AB SETTING - Active Border Setting. Keyboard Command This command toggles the state of the AB Border open/closed. The format of the command is: AB <enter> This command can be assigned to a function key by adaptation. When the AB Border is open, the trackball cursor can move outside of the Situation Display into the Active Border and any display object that is movable and anchored to display coordinates can be moved into the areas outside of the Situation Display. This includes views, some menus, and some tear-off buttons. Some objects anchored to display coordinates are restricted to be inside the Situation Display, this includes the Range View, the Vector Length Button, the Toolbar Control Menu Display Button, and all of the Toolbar Control submenu buttons. When the AB Border is closed, the trackball cursor stays within the Situation Display and wraps at the edge of the Situation Display. Object positions and settings can be stored in the user preference settings. If an object is moved while the AB Border is open, and the object overlies the AB border, the system will reject any attempt to close the AB Border state until the object is moved to a point that does not overlie the border (see the figure below, AB Border Reject Message). When the AB command is entered while the active border is forced open, the command is rejected with the reject response "REJECT – ACTIVE BORDER FORCED OPEN; CANNOT CLOSE". The active border is forced open when a display object is simultaneously displayed both inside and outside of the Situation Display.

This section describes the R-Position software features. There are two types of monitors available, the legacy 25 inch, and the 43 inch monitors. The R-Position main visual interface shows an example of the R-Position display and toolbars (Figure below, R-Position Interface). The system provides flexibility in setting up the display to support the unique operational requirements ofeach sector, including: Customizable toolbars that contain buttons specified by the controller. Tear-off buttons that allow controller placement of frequently used tools. Tear-off sublists that enable efficient placement of list information elements. For example, altimeter setting information can be positioned to correspond with the geographic location of the reporting station. Interactive views; for example, the Hold View can be used to quickly generate hold messages. The ability to record “macros.” A “macro” records a series of frequently used commands so that with one click all the specified commands are entered. An audible alarm that emits a 700Hz non-repeating tone for .5 seconds to indicate input errors. The 43” UHD Monitor contains a Situation Display (SD) with an Active Border area available to display objects that are not specifically tied to the Situation Display. This functionality is explained in Section 1.4.1, 43” UHD Monitor Display Functionality.

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The Keyboard Selection Device (KSD) is referred to as the keypad. It is used to change the Situation Display range, velocity vector settings, and a subset of the display filter settings. The KSD: Has nine filter buttons labeled K1 – K9 on the front of the keycaps. Has four vector and range increase and decrease buttons. Operates independently from the trackball. Has filter buttons that enable immediate action commands which toggle a subset of the Situation Display filters on and off. Can change the Situation Display range, velocity vector settings, and a subset of the display filter settings. Can temporarily override the data displayed in the 4th line of the FDBs. Is mounted on the RA-console but logically connected to the R-position so it can toggle display filters on the R-console. Supports incrementing and decrementing the Situation Display range and velocity vector length for all FDBs. (These keys are not adaptable.) NOTE: The keypad and the keyboard are logically different input devices. The KSD has no keys that automatically repeat and does not require multiple keys to be pressed at the same time. 1.3.4.1 KSD Controls. Each of the nine filter buttons on the keypad is associated with one of the Situation Display filter buttons through adaptation. If the controller: Selects a filter key, the button to which it is assigned toggles between on and off. Selects a filter key that is unassigned to a Situation Display filter button, the key selection is ignored; no tone will sound. Attempts to increment the range or velocity vector when the function is at its highest setting or to decrement it when at its lowest setting; no tone will sound. Tries to increment or decrement the velocity vector when the distance vectors are enabled; no tone will sound. 1.3.4.2 POSCON KSD Mapping. ERAM Message Abbreviated Echoed in Preview Area ERAM R-Position Buttons & Keys Function Key Shortcuts/Mapped PC buttons & keys Result K1 <ALT> + <NUM PAD 1> Assigned by facility K2 <ALT> + <NUM PAD 2> Assigned by facility K3 <ALT> + <NUM PAD 3> Assigned by facility K4 <ALT> + <NUM PAD 4> Assigned by facility K5 <ALT> + <NUM PAD 5> Assigned by facility K6 <ALT> + <NUM PAD 6> Assigned by facility K7 <ALT> + <NUM PAD 7> Assigned by facility K8 <ALT> + <NUM PAD 8> Assigned by facility K9 <ALT> + <NUM PAD 9> Assigned by facility RNG UP <HOME> Increases the range of the scope. RNG DOWN <END> Decreases the range of the scope. VECT UP <PAGE UP> Increases the vector length on all data blocks. VECT DOWN <PAGE DOWN> Decreases the vector length on all data blocks.

The figure below, R-Position Keyboard, displays two sets of keys to enter computer messages: Category keys and Function keys. There are 24 hard-labeled function keys and a set of category keys used to enter system messages. Some of the keycap identification features include: PVD: Raised keycap, orange HOLD: Orange TRK: Orange RECALL: Orange MAN MAP: A black dot centered on the slope of the key PSET MAP: A black dot centered on the slope of the key SISO: A black dot centered on the slope of the key MULTI FUNC: Dark gray with a black dot centered on the slope. With this key, the user can switch between Channel A and Channel B by holding down the Multi-Func key and then pressing the A/B key. A/B: Dark gray and a black dot centered on the slope B: A black dot centered on the slope of the key 1.3.3.1 Facility Adapted Keys 1.3.3.2 Hard-Labeled Function Keys. The most commonly used messages are input using labeled function keys. The two types of hard-labeled function keys are: Immediate action (Table 1–1, Immediate Action Hard Function Keys) and Non-Immediate action. Immediate Action keys invoke the associated action when pressed. Actions mapped to them do not have a typed equivalent; therefore, a message abbreviation is not echoed in the Preview area. Actions associated with these keys can be invoked while another message is being composed. 1.3.3.3 Category Keys 1.3.3.4 POSCON Keyboard Mapping. Rows with a gray background color indicate functionality not yet implemented. Message Buttons & Keys Mapped To Results & Notes <CAPS LOCK> Numbers can be accessed without using <ALT> CLEAR <ESC> Clears the content of the Message Composition Area (MCA) ⭘ <`> NOTE: This is known as the "Clear Weather" symbol 0-9 <NUM PAD 0-9> This is the primary method for entering numbers <ALT>+<0-9> This is the alternate method for entering numbers <0-9> NOTE: Only can be used by themselves if CAPS LOCK is on ⨁ <1> NOTE: This is known as the "Obscure Weather" symbol NOTE: Use <ALT>+1 if CAPS LOCK is on ↑ <2> NOTE: This symbol is used to change a departure airport in command syntax NOTE: Use <ALT>+<2> if CAPS LOCK is on ↓ <3> NOTE: This symbol is used to change a destination airport in command syntax NOTE: Use <ALT>+<3> if CAPS LOCK is on RECALL <4> Recalls previous messages entered into the system to be redisplayed in the Preview area NOTE: Use <ALT>+<4> if CAPS LOCK is on HOME <5> Key that positions the trackball cursor on a pick area or to an adapted home position NOTE: Use <ALT>+<5> if CAPS LOCK is on MAN MAP <LEFT SHIFT>+<6> Repositions the Situation Display viewpoint to the center of the cursor (i.e. used to pan) PSET MAP <LEFT SHIFT>+<7> Repositions the Situation Display viewpoint to an adapted geographic center point QA AUTO <8> Auto handoff inhibit NOTE: Use <ALT>+<8> if CAPS LOCK is on SI SISO <9> Used to Sign-In to ERAM/EDST and either assume control of an active session from another POSCON ATC or create a new active session (see Section 1.4.6) NOTE: Use <ALT>+<9> if CAPS LOCK is on SO SISO <LEFT SHIFT>+<9> Used to Sign-Out of ERAM/EDST and either relinquish control of an active session to another POSCON ATC or return the session to an inactivate state (see Section 1.4.6) NOTE: Use <LEFT SHIFT>+<ALT>+<9> if CAPS LOCK is on * <0> NOTE: Use <ALT>+<0> if CAPS LOCK is on CPDLC ENTER <PAUSE BREAK> Appends "/U" to any syntax in the MCA and automatically executes KBE - <-> _ <RIGHT SHIFT>+<-> = <=> + <RIGHT SHIFT>+<=> <NUM PAD +> BACK SPACE <BACKSPACE> NEXT LINE <\> TAB <TAB> A-Z <A-Z> Arrows <ARROWS> INSRT <INSERT> DEL CHAR <DELETE> MULTI-FUNC <LEFT SHIFT> <LEFT SHIFT>+<2> Increments chime or alarm volume at RA- and A-positions NOTE: Use <LEFT SHIFT>+<ALT>+<2> if CAPS LOCK on <LEFT SHIFT>+<3> Decrements chime or alarm volume at RA NOTE: <LEFT SHIFT>+<ALT>+<3> if CAPS LOCK on <LEFT SHIFT>+<B> Key combination to set brightness settings to the initial preset values <LEFT SHIFT>+<T> Key combination to display a test alignment pattern <LEFT SHIFT>+<K> Key combination to display the Input Device Test pattern <RIGHT SHIFT>+<-> ; <;> : <RIGHT SHIFT>+<:> A/B <LEFT SHIFT>+<'> Key combination to switch channels ENTER <ENTER> NOTE: This is also known as Keyboard Enter (KBE) throughout the documentation <NUM PAD ENTER> MSK ACK <LEFT CTRL> Acknowledges queued messages in the Update Area (UA) View at the Radar Associate RA-Position and clears the Response Area (RA) at the R-Position , <,> . <.> <NUM PAD .> / </> SHIFT <RIGHT SHIFT> SPACE <SPACE> RNG BRG <ALT>+<F1> Brings up RNG BRG menu above MCA LA <ALT>+<F1> then <F1> Range/Bearing LB <ALT>+<F1> then <F3> Range/Bearing/ Fix LC <ALT>+<F1> then <F5> Fix/Time LD <ALT>+<F1> then <F7> RTE Fix/TME RO LE <ALT>+<F1> then <F9> RTE Speed Adj LF <ALT>+<F1> then <F10> Continuous Range Readout MW <ALT>+<F1> then <F11> Manual Swap SQ <ALT>+<F1> then <F8> Sequence RSB <ALT>+<F2> Brings up RSB menu above the MCA KA <ALT>+<F2> then <F1> RSB Readout KB <ALT>+<F2> then <F3> TB Coordinates SIM <ALT>+<F3> QQ INT <F1> Interim Altitude <NUM PAD /> QP PVD <F2> PVD <NUM PAD *> QZ ALT <F3> Assigned Altitude <NUM PAD -> QX FP RS <F4> Remove Strip CST <ALT>+<F4> QD CRD <ALT>+<F5> QX DROP TRK <F5> QB CODE <F6> CO CA <ALT>+<F6> AM VP <F7> QH HOLD <ALT>+<F7> SG SG <ALT>+<F8> QR RPT <ALT>+<F9> QT TRK <F8> QP J HALO <F9> QL LOOK <F10> QU RTE <F11> QF FR <F12>

This manual closely follows information contained within the real-world ERAM manual and was set up to follow the basic toolbar structure found in the software. Specifically, the Menus and Views are listed in the order they appear in the toolbars and form a major portion of the document with individual chapters dedicated to the more involved functions. The purpose of this document is to provide a reference manual to POSCON Air Traffic Control (ATC) Users on how to use the interface features of the POSCON ERAM system. The intended audience for this manual is the R-Position Air Traffic Controller. For information about the RA-Position, please see the EDST Manual. Some sections were left blank with the word "reserved" which means that they likely didn't have any applicability to online flight simulation.

This section describes the following ERAM capabilities in the R-Position: Flight Planning Area of Interest (AOI) Conflict Alert Processing Visual Flight Rule Conflicts Aircraft Alert Volumes Mode C Intruder Alerts Radar Coverage Tracking and Pairing Predeparture Flight Plan Amendment

Positive Control set out with the goal of designing the most realistic air traffic control simulation available. In keeping with that goal, we began by rethinking how our software would interact with our server software. In the real-world, the processing power for these systems typically comes from a central mainframe computer located at each air traffic control facility. Radar workstations used by air traffic controllers consist of human controllable interfaces that allow users to send commands and receive responses from the mainframe computer system. We have moved most of this processing power from the radar software to the server. This serves two key advantages: It allows us to more closely emulate the real-world air traffic control systems. It allows future developers to tap into robust APIs to quickly create new user-interfaces for different air traffic control software.

ERAM hardware for the R-Position includes a flat panel screen, which is the main visual interface with the system. Two types of monitors are available for use in the facilities: Square Monitor - conventional size monitor that fits within the console. The square monitors used are the legacy BARCO monitor or the Esterline 2K X 2K Monitor. 2. EIZO 43” Ultra High Definition (UHD) Monitor - high definition wide screen monitor. NOTE: On the EIZO UHD Monitor, in order to mitigate off-angle washout issues, some yellow color values have been slightly altered from the legacy values. 1.3.1.1 R-Position Test Patterns. Reserved. 1.3.1.2 POSCON ERAM Monitor Emulation. Both the Square Monitor (2K X 2K) and 43" UHD Monitor described above provide similar Situation Display real-estate, the difference is that the 43" UHD Monitor provides screen space for additional functionality outside of the active workspace (see Section 1.4.1). In an attempt to simulate the real-world hardware, while also acknowledging that every user's monitor is a difference size, POSCON hardcoded the Situation Display to a width of 3072 pixels with no height limitation.

In the following section we will describe what hardware the real-world controllers actually use to interact with and mange information. While users of POSCON's ERAM software will undoubtedly have different hardware setups, POSCON has tried to simulate the real-world hardware as closely as possible (e.g. reassigning keyboard keys, simulating the real-world monitor resolution, etc.). In some cases, this may be burdensome for the user. Our recommendation is to buy hardware that closely mimics the real-world (e.g. mechanical keyboard, three-button trackball, etc.). The controller utilizes using the following hardware on the R-position: Monitor Trackball Device Keyboard Keypad Selection Device (KSD)

In the real-world, ERAM or En Route Automation Modernization is the interface used to control en route air traffic in the United States of America. POSCON's ERAM software is designed to emulate the real-world system as accurately as possible. Our emulation can be described as "study-level," meaning it is accurate enough to use as an alternative means of real-world training. We have tried to simulate every detail of a FAA air traffic controller's experience working at an ARTCC (Air Route Traffic Control Center) including, but not limited to: The ability to choose a position and "sit down" at that sector workstation based a generic facility floor plan. The ability to work either the R-Position or the RA-Position for any given sector. Real-time UI state updating which allows air traffic controllers to realistically relieve an active air traffic controller or observe an active session. The ability to replay past controlling sessions. The ability to save and recall multiple Preference Sets (PrefSets).

Chapters Sections Chapter 1: Introduction Overview of Manual, Systems and Conventions, ERAM Capabilities, R-Position Hardware and R-Position Software 1.1: About POSCON ERAM 1.1.1: Software Design Philosophy 1.1.3: About This User Manual 1.2: Introduction to Basic ERAM Capabilities 1.2.1: Flight Planning Area of Interest (AOI) 1.2.2: Conflict Alert Processing 1.2.3: Visual Flight Rule Conflicts 1.2.4: Aircraft Alert Volumes 1.2.5: Mode C Intruder Alerts 1.2.6: Radar Coverage 1.2.7: Tracking and Pairing 1.2.8: Predeparture Flight Plan Amendment 1.3: R-Position Hardware 1.3.1: Monitor 1.3.1.1:R-Position Test Patters 1.4: R-Position Software Chapter 2: Radar Position Interface Overview of R-Position Computer Human Interface (CHI) Including Buttons, Toolbars, Tear-Offs, Radar Displays, and Macros 2.1: Overview of Toolbars, Menus, and Views 2.2: Buttons 2.3: Toolbars 2.4: Moveable Menus 2.5: Tear-Offs 2.6: Managing the Map Display 2.7: Surveillance Sort Cell Readout Display 2.8: Aircraft Display 2.9: Reduced Separation Functionality 2.10: Flight Plan Readout 2.11: Route Display 2.12: Emergency Airports 2.13: Non-ADS-B Indicator 2.14: SatComm Indicator 2.15: Multiple Commands 2.16: Macros 3: Managing Master Toolbar Menu Master Toolbar Buttons with Displays and Menus 4: Managing Views Views and View Menus 5: Data Blocks Data Block Types, Functions, Indicators, and Menus 6: Controller Pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC) Controller Pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC) Management and Eligibility 7: Transfer of Communication (TOC) Transfer Of Communication (TOC) Functions, Indicators, and Menus 8: Altitude Functionality Altitude Functions, Commands, Indicators, and Menus 9: Altimeter Uplink Functionality Altimeter Functions, Indicators, and Menus 10: Route Functionality Route Functions, Commands, Indicators, Displays, and Menus 11: Speed Control Speed Functions, Commands, Indicators, Displays, and Menus 12: Crossing Restrictions Crossing Restriction Functions, Commands, Indicators, Displays, and Menus 13: Holding Functionality Hold Functions, Commands, Indicators, Displays, and Menus 14: Pilot Initiated Downlink (PID) Pilot Initiated Downlink (PID) Functions, Eligibility, and Menus. 15: Initial Contact (IC) & Confirm Assigned Altitude Functionality Initial Contact (IC) and Confirm Assigned Altitude (CAA) Functions, Indicators, and Menus 16: Miscellaneous Functionality Heading, Speed, Free Form Text Functions, Longitudinal Scale Message, Displays, and Menus Appendix A: Saved Settings Appendix B: Eligible Aircraft Commands Appendix C: Viewing Electronic Technical Manuals Appendix System Messages Associated With User Input Actions

The figure below shows the R-Position trackball used to select items from displays and menus to initiate actions. The R-Position Trackball device contains the following buttons and controls: Trackball Pick (TBP) Button / left mouse click Trackball Enter (TBE) Button / middle mouse click Trackball Home (TBH) Button / right mouse click Trackball When the TBP button is pressed, depending on where the controller places it, the trackball cursor can: Select an object and echo feedback in the Preview area. Execute an immediate action but feedback does not echo in the Preview area. Select points and objects without entering a message. Decrement settings on the display. When the TBE button is pressed, depending on where the controller places it, the trackball cursor can: Select an object. Echo feedback in the Preview area and close the message with the contents entered into the system. Remove intermediate feedback associated with the message under composition. Equate the functions of a TBP followed by pressing the keyboard ENTER key to execute an immediate action (feedback is not echoed in the Preview area nor entered into the system). Increment settings on the display. When the controller presses the TBH button, it can: Moves the trackball cursor in the Vector pick area. If held down, move the trackball cursor to a trackball cursor location with each successive TBE in the following sequence: Range pick area Adapted trackball Home position Velocity Vector pick area The Trackball device moves the trackball cursor on the R-Position display. The trackball wraps on the display screen in both horizontal and vertical planes. Trackball travel speed and font size are specified by the controller.

ERAM provides a predeparture FP amendment capability to accept reroutes for proposed FPs and to accept deletion of the protected segment for a proposed or active FP. This aids in reducing departure delays in that a Traffic Management Coordinator (TMC) from the Traffic Management Unit (TMU) in a local ERAM ARTCC can enter Traffic Flow Management (TFM) reroutes into the TFM System for predeparture flights to follow a new traffic flow. These reroutes get forwarded to ERAM and a confirmation of whether the ERAM reroute was implemented is returned to TFM. For example, in the figure below, Predeparture Reroute of a Flight, depicts large storm areas in the southwest which are expected to affect flights headed to the southeast. The TMC can enter reroutes for predeparture west-to-east transcontinental flights around the storm areas into their TFM System, which will get sent directly to ERAM. The TFM reroute contains a Protected Area where a TMC may elect to override the automated preferential route application in ERAM. The protected portion of the TFM reroute is indicated when the route is displayed or when strips are printed. When a flight is activated, if there is an existing protected reroute area, the protection stays in effect. Route changes and the Protected Area on a route may coincide, but generally do not. Routes used for TFM reroutes are selected from pre-coordinated routes, like Playbook routes or Coded Departure Routes. These route changes are often complete route replacements or nearly so. The Protected Area of the route is the flight segment that is required by the TFM situation and is determined on a case by case basis by a TFM specialist.