General Flashcards
What is a SMM?
When is it sent?
What does it do?
Slot missed message
Sent by AO or FMP on behalf of AO when:
- the CTOT cannot be made, and
- the new EOBT is not known
This suspends the flight, an FLS is shown in the OP Log and is also sent to the tower. They should make sure the flight does not depart.
SPA
Slot proposal acceptance
SRJ
Slot rejection message
RFI
Ready for improvement
Is the default status of a flight. It tell ETFMS it can accept an improved slot time.
SWM
SIP Wanted Message
When a flight isn’t ready to receive an improved slot time.
REA
Ready message
Flight is completely ready to depart
When may an FCM be sent?
Flight confirmation message
Needs to be sent by the AO (or FMP) in 2 cases:
- When an RVR is required, as it was not in the FPL; or
- To confirm a regulation
RJT
Rerouting rejection message
How is RFI indicated in a flight list?
An I in the S column
How long is a SIP valid for?
15 minutes
What 2 messages does ETFMS need in reply to a SIP?
- Acceptance via SPA
- Rejection via SRJ
What does sending an SRJ do?
- Rejects the slot proposal
- Keeps the original CTOT
- No further messages will be sent
RRP?
How long is it valid for?
Reroute Proposal
Valid for 30 minutes
What are the correct responses to a RRP?
Either:
- accept the proposed improvement via a CHG; or
- reject the proposal via a RJT
When can an REA message be sent?
From:
EOBT minus 15 minutes until up to the CTOT
How is REA indicated in the flight list?
An R in the S column
But ONLY when it has been accepted by ETFMS
How can an REA effect delay?
By moving the EOBT backwards in time, if the slot does not improve then delay figure will increase.
What are the 9 reasons a flight can get FLS?
- SMM
- FAM
- Unavailability of aerodrome/airspace/point
- Regulation with FCM yes
- No RVR provided
- Flightplan revalidation
- Cancel DPI (C-DPI)
- Manual Suspension
- Regulation with delay threshold value
How often is a flightplan checked by ETFMS?
On entry into the system, then every 30 minutes from 12 hours to 1 hour before EOBT. If an error is found due to an environment change then the flight is suspended.
What two messages from ETFMS de-suspend a flight?
- SAM … If the flight is still regulated
- DES …de-suspension message
When is a SIP sent?
What are the correct responses?
Flight status is SWM
An improvement of >15minutes is found
A response of SPA or SRJ is expected within 15 minutes
When might an RRP be sent?
- a new route with an improved slot time or no delay has been found; or
- a rerouting or level-capping is suggested
What are the FAM timings for flights “departing from, within or with an elapse time of less than 3 hours to, a CPR-covered FAM enabled area?
Flights will be “shifted” up to 3 time by 5 minutes, then a further 2 minutes before being FLS. For a total of 17 minutes.
What are the FAM timings for flights “departing from non-CPR covered areas with an elapse time of more than 3 hours to a CPD-covered FAM enabled area?
Flights will be “shifted” up to 23 times for 5 minutes each time, and then suspended after another 5 minutes. For a total of 120 minutes.
How does an AO handle being FLS due to FAM?
A DLA must be sent with the new EOBT. A SAM or DES will be sent in reply.
If the flight will not operate a CNL must be sent.
On what flights is FAM applied?
FAM is applied on all flights, whether regulated or not, departing from, landing at or crossing areas where CPRs are received by the NM and FAM is activated.
Fam status - N
not under FAM
Fam status - F
Subject to FAM … currently subject to FAM, if no data is received, flight will be shifted soon
Fam status - f
Was subject to FAM … was subject to FAM but airborne data received before first shift
How long before EOBT should a flight plan be filed?
At least 3 hours before EOBT
At what point should an AO notify of delay? e.g. change to EOBT of X minutes…
Changes to to the EOBT of more than 15 minutes for any IFR flight
At what time is a SAM sent?
2 hours prior to EOBT
6 people how many ways?
2
9 People how many ways?
3
11 people how many ways?
4
14 people how many ways?
5
6 types of DPI message (PETTAC)
Predicted DPI
Early DPI
Target DPI target
Target DPI sequenced
ATC DPI
Cancel DPI
French ACC CODES
LFRR - BREST
LFFF - PARIS
LFBB - BORDEAUX
LFMM - MARSEILLE
LFEE - REIMS
REG CODE - R
Brest
REG CODE - M
Marseille
REG CODE - F
Paris
REG CODE - E
Reims
REG CODE - B
Bordeaux
EDYY
MUAC
MUAC ACC CODE
EDYY
REG CODE - Y
Maastricht
REG CODE - YB
Brussels
REG CODE YH
Hannover
REG CODE K
Karlsrhue
REG CODE YD
DELTA Sectors
EDUU
Karlsrhue
Karlsrhue
EDUU
What is an MV?
An hourly count, offering a guide that if reached in normal conditions, would trigger investigation and potential intervention to prevent excessive workload.
What is the best way to initiate Shannon reroutes?
Check sent emails for a similar request, use this as a pro forma.
What oceanic exit point may trigger a reroute from STUP to LAKES
DOGAL and north of
Describe a reroute for eastbound oceanics via shannon
Identify flights
Create email (look in sent folder)
Print out 2 x copies
Update TLPD
Take 1 copy to relevant GS
Take 1 copy to Flight plans
EGKB ILS limitations?
There is no ILS when on easterlies
Bigger spacing required
Seasonal STAM months?
MAY-OCT inclusive
Seasonal STAM times?
0540 - 0700
Seasonal STAM airports?
BB NX GD
Seasonal STAM spacing?
GD / BB … 15 miles in trail
NX … 1/4 MDI
Level capping by MUAC?
REDFA/SOMVA level cap
Remove flights from Sector 5 count?
Look for transatlantics that can reach 340 in LUS
What is traffic demand?
The counts for a defined airspace based on FPL data, updates CHG,DLA,CNL and E-DPI/T-DPI-t updates
What is traffic load?
The counts for a defined airspace, based on the most up-to-date data available for the flights. FSA, CPR, Slot times, FPL etc.
What is regulated demand?
Traffic demand, then adjusted for slot times. Regulated demand will not change after ATC updates begin.
