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Equipment Suffix
Posted: Thu Jan 05, 2017 3:56 pm
by Marcus Becker
Since opening the expansion, it has been quite common for pilots to file an invalid equipment suffix. Most commonly, the incorrect suffix has been /Q. From the AIM: Tbl 5-1-3
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The other frequent flight planning issue I am seeing is the usage of DCT between waypoints or navaids. This should be used in international flight plans and not domestic. A simple space or period indicates the same thing.
Re: Equipment Suffix
Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2017 10:19 am
by Acroshaw
Thanks Marcus, yet another subtle thing to learn ! I have started a one note notebook on mistakes I've made, it's quite large. I will add this now
anthony
Re: Equipment Suffix
Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2017 2:37 pm
by Shawn Goldsworthy
One of the problems is the FSX/P3D client. I've tested this and confirmed it myself. If you select L - RNAV/RVSM as your equipment type, it still appears at /Q in the controller client.
Re: Equipment Suffix
Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2017 3:07 pm
by Jim Parish
Shawn Goldsworthy wrote:One of the problems is the FSX/P3D client. I've tested this and confirmed it myself. If you select L - RNAV/RVSM as your equipment type, it still appears at /Q in the controller client.
I noticed that for the first time yesterday (probably after many a flight as 'Q'.
Re: Equipment Suffix
Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2017 9:35 am
by sidfadc
Yes I noticed this as well in FSX. Select /L but in the greyed out box at the top its still /Q?
Re: Equipment Suffix
Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2017 12:37 pm
by Keith Smith
Known issue, I'll be reviewing it as I turn my attention to the FSX/P3D client upgrades.