The FPL Data section comprises one expandable/collapsible areas:

• FPL Data

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Featuring plain text fields as well as dedicated editing components (wizards), the FPL Data area provides a structured and convenient way to enter or check the flight plan information.

• DATE OF FLIGHT: The date of the flight - you may either type in the date, or use the Date Picker: 

  Note: you can achieve the same result by editing the value of the DOF indicator in the OTHER INFORMATION field:

  
  

• AIRCRAFT ID: Aircraft identification. By default, the field is empty.
• FLIGHT RULES: Flight rules.
  In the Flight Assistant mode, a drop-down list allows to select a possible value from:
  

  a) I for IFR.
  b) V for VFR.
  c) Y for IFR changing to VFR.
  d) Z for VFR changing to IFR.
  e) Empty – the default value.

• TYPE OF FLIGHT: Flight type. A drop-down list allows selecting a possible value from:
  

  a) S for scheduled.
  b) N for non-scheduled.
  c) G for general.
  d) M for military.
  e) X for training.
  f) Empty – the default value.

• NUMBER: Number of aircraft, if more than one in case of formation flights. By default, the field is empty.
• AIRCRAFT TYPE: the type of Aircraft. By default, the field is empty.
• WAKE TURBULENCE CAT: Wake turbulence category indicating maximum certified take-off mass of the aircraft.
  A drop-down list allows selecting a possible value from:
  

  a) L for light.
  b) M for medium.
  c) H for heavy.
  d) J for super.
  e) Empty – the default value.

• EQUIPMENT: Comprises of the following two fields:
  

  a) Radio communication, navigation and approach aid equipment.
  b) Surveillance equipment.
  

  By default, both the fields are empty.
  
  A comprehensive wizard facilitates the specification of the equipment and capabilities parameters - see description below.
• ADEP: ICAO code of the aerodrome of departure. By default, the field is empty.
• EOBT: Estimated Off-Block time. By default, the field is empty.
• ROUTE: Brings together the values of the following parameters (by default, the field is empty):
  1. CRUISING SPEED: The true airspeed for the first or the whole cruising portion of the flight.
  2. LEVEL: Requested cruising level.
  3. ROUTE: Flight Plan route.
• ADES: ICAO code of the aerodrome of destination. By default, the field is empty.
• TOTAL EET: Total Estimated Elapsed Time (hhmm). By default, the field is empty.
• ALTN AERODROME: ICAO code of the first alternate aerodrome of destination. By default, the field is empty.
• 2ND ALTN AERODROME: ICAO code of the second alternate aerodrome of destination. By default, the field is empty.
• OTHER INFORMATION:  List of additional indicators, when relevant (as specified by ICAO for Field 18 of the FPL).

Wizards

EQUIPMENT

Click on the highlighted orange arrow to open the EQUIPMENT wizard - note how the DE3FGILORVWY / H values of the text fields are presented in the editor:

Select the desired parameters and click on the OK button to exit the wizard and apply the new values to the text fields - or click on the Cancel button to discard unwanted changes.

OTHER INFORMATION

Click on the highlighted CLICK HERE TO ENTER DATA link to open the OTHER INFORMATION wizard:

The Other Information wizard is structured as follows:

• INDICATOR: a drop-down menu listing all available indicators (STS, PBN, EUR, NAV, COM, ...)
• Parameter(s): numerical of alphanumerical value, text field(s), tables, etc.
• Action Buttons: the standard OK and CANCEL buttons.

Add Indicator

Example (for the NAV indicator):

1 Select the desired INDICATOR:

2 Specify the value(s):

3 Click on the OK button:

4 The newly created NAV indicator now shows in the OTHER INFORMATION field:

Edit Indicator

Simply click on the desired indicator to open the corresponding wizard.

Delete Indicator

Click on the trailing x link to remove the corresponding indicator from the OTHER INFORMATION field: