The National Aeronautical Information Processing System (NAIPS) NAIPS for Windows User Manual Version 3.4.0 November 2006 MAN-226 Issue 3, 27/11/2006 Approved: Ken Morris, Engineering Authority, NAIPS Table of Contents Chapter 1............................................................................................................................1 Setting Up a Dial-Up Connection..................................................................................................1 Chapter 2..........................................................................................................................14 Introduction.................................................................................................................................14 Chapter 3..........................................................................................................................16 NAIPS Internet Service...............................................................................................................16 Chapter 4..........................................................................................................................28 Specific Pre-Flight Information Bulletin (SPFIB).........................................................................28 Chapter 5.........................................................................................................................40 SPFIB Full Text NOTAM.............................................................................................................40 Chapter 6..........................................................................................................................42 Update SPFIB.............................................................................................................................42 Chapter 7..........................................................................................................................45 Update AvFax Briefing................................................................................................................45 Chapter 8..........................................................................................................................47 Location Briefing.........................................................................................................................47 Chapter 9..........................................................................................................................50 Area Briefing...............................................................................................................................50 Chapter 10........................................................................................................................54 General Info / Forecast...............................................................................................................54 Chapter 11........................................................................................................................56 Special MET Briefing ..................................................................................................................56 Chapter 12........................................................................................................................58 First Light / Last Light..................................................................................................................58 Chapter 13........................................................................................................................60 Wind / Temperature Profile.........................................................................................................60 Chapter 14........................................................................................................................64 GPS RAIM ..................................................................................................................................64 Chapter 15........................................................................................................................68 Charts.........................................................................................................................................68 Chapter 16........................................................................................................................70 AvFax Briefing.............................................................................................................................70 Chapter 17........................................................................................................................72 Flight Notification........................................................................................................................72 Domestic and ICAO Flight Notification........................................................................................72 SARTIME Flight Notification........................................................................................................91 Chapter 18......................................................................................................................100 Logging Off from NAIPS ...........................................................................................................100 Appendix A.....................................................................................................................101 Specific Pre-Flight Information Bulletin (SPFIB).......................................................................101 General Information..................................................................................................................101 By Stored Routes......................................................................................................................101 By AD HOC Routes ..................................................................................................................102 Appendix B.....................................................................................................................103 Aircraft Profile ...........................................................................................................................103 MAN-226 Issue 3, 27/11/2006 NAIPS for Windows User Manual Chapter 1 Setting Up a Dial-Up Connection Introduction The following notes are intended to assist pilots in setting up their PC to access NAIPS via a dial-up modem. Access to NAIPS services requires the NAIPS for Windows Software to be installed on the PC and a dial-up connection to NAIPS either via the Pilot Access Service phone number or an Internet Service Provider (ISP) account. The Setting Up a Dial-Up Connection notes assume that the NAIPS for Windows Software has been installed. These notes cover the major Microsoft Windows Operating System releases. Dial-Up A separate Dial-up Network connection must be created for each of the desired Connection access methods if you wish the NAIPS for Windows software to automatically Options dial-up a connection when you log on. Possible access options include: • Pilot Access via direct telephone exchange line • Pilot Access via PABX extension • Internet ISP access via direct telephone exchange line • Internet ISP access via PABX extension Setting Up If you manually dial-up a connection with your ISP before running the NAIPS for Dial-Up Windows software, no other set up is required, and the software is ready to go. Internet Connection For automatic dial-up, the NAIPS for Windows software does not use the Dialing From Location setting to determine if a prefix is necessary (depending on location). If you are using the computer exclusively via a direct exchange line or a PABX extension, only one connection needs to be set up. The requirement to set up any additional connections for Internet ISP access to NAIPS is only necessary if using a mobile PC (e.g. accessing an ISP from both PABX extensions and direct exchange lines). If this is required, configure two new ISP dial-up connections as per your existing ISP connection, but with the telephone numbers amended as required: • Your ISP number if using direct exchange lines. • Your ISP number prefixed by the required digit to access an outside line, if using a PABX extension. Continued on next page MAN-226 Issue 3, 27/11/2006 NAIPS for Windows User Manual Page 1 Setting Up a Dial-Up Connection, Continued Setting Up Instructions for setting up NAIPS for Windows dial-up connections are dependent Pilot Access upon the operating system used by your computer. Dial-Up Connection These instructions are detailed on the following pages. Note: Where option values are not explicitly given in the instructions, assume that the default values are to be accepted. Operating The following table details procedures for setting up your PC. Various operating Systems systems are included. Follow the procedures that pertain to the appropriate operating system. Operating Details System Windows 95 1. Install the TCP/IP Protocol Service. Steps Procedures 1 Determine if the Microsoft TCP/IP network protocol has been installed on your PC. Note: If it has not been installed, the Windows 95 installation media (CD or floppy disk) may be required. 2 Click on Start (cid:198) Settings (cid:198) Control Panel. 3 Double click the Network icon. Note: If TCP/IP appears in the list of installed network components on the Configuration tab page, proceed to the section below on installing the modem. If TCP/IP does not appear in the list of installed network components, proceed to Step 4. 4 Click the Add . . . button. 5 Select Protocol as the type of network component you want to install and click the Add . . . button. 6 Select: (a) Microsoft as the manufacturer. (b) TCP/IP as the Network Protocol. 7 Click OK. Note: You may be prompted to install the Windows 95 distribution media at this point. Continued on next page MAN-226 Issue 3, 27/11/2006 NAIPS for Windows User Manual Page 2 Setting Up a Dial-Up Connection, Continued Operating Systems (continued) Operating Details System Windows 95 1. Install the modem. (continued) Steps Procedures 1 Ensure the modem is connected to the desired serial port (e.g. COM1, COM2) and switched on. 2 Click Start (cid:198) Settings (cid:198) Control Panel. 3 Double click the Modems icon. 4 Examine the Modem Properties dialog. Note: If the modem does not appear in the list of Modems, it must be added. Proceed to Step 5 for instructions. If the modem does appear, proceed to the Set Up the NAIPS for Windows dial-up connection section. 5 Click Add and follow the instructions provided by the Install New Modem dialog. This may require the appropriate device driver (which came with the modem on either a CD-ROM or floppy disk). Note: The Standard Modem driver supplied with Windows is suitable for most modern modems, if you are not able to locate the modem’s driver. The Diagnostics tab page of the Modem Properties dialog box should now display your modem attached to the correct communications port. 2. Set up the NAIPS for Windows dial-up connection. Steps Procedures 1 Click Start (cid:198) Settings (cid:198) Control Panel. 2 Double click the Internet icon. 3 Select the Connection tab on the Internet Properties dialog. 4 Check the Connect to the Internet as needed option. 5 Click Add . . . 6 Type in a meaningful name in the Make New Connection dialog (e.g. Airservices, AirservicesFromOffice) and ensure the correct modem is selected. 7 Click Next. 8 Enter the full telephone number as required. This includes leading digits to dial an outside line if using a PABX extension (e.g. 0198304767). 9 Click Next. 10 Click Finish to save the connection. 11 Click the Properties button on the Internet Properties dialog. Continued on next page MAN-226 Issue 3, 27/11/2006 NAIPS for Windows User Manual Page 3 Setting Up a Dial-Up Connection, Continued Operating Systems (continued) Operating Details System Windows 95 2. Set up the NAIPS for Windows dial-up connection (continued). (continued) Steps Procedures 12 On the General tab page: a. Uncheck Use country code and area code. b. Verify that the number and modem are correct. 13 Accept the defaults on the Server Types tab page. a. The type of dial-up server should be PPP: Windows 95, Windows NT, Internet). b. Ensure TCP/IP is checked as an allowed network protocol. 14 On the Scripting tab page, enter C:\Program Files\NAIPS Pilot Access\Airservices.scp. 15 Click OK. 16 Close the Internet Properties dialog. 3. Test connectivity. Note: The NAIPS for Windows Software requires that an initial connection be established, using the procedures detailed below. This will associate your NAIPS username and password with the connection. Steps Procedures 1 Click Programs (cid:198) Accessories (cid:198) Dial-up Networking. 2 Double click the connection's icon. 3 Check the number and enter your NAIPS username and password. 4 Check Save password in the Connect To dialog. 5 Click the Connect button. The status of the call is displayed in the Connecting to… dialog box. A successful connection will result in a Connection Established dialog. 6 Click Close when the Connection Established dialog is displayed. The following table details the procedures for disconnecting. Steps Procedures 1 Click the connection's icon on the task bar located at the bottom right hand side of the screen, to the left of the time. This will display the Connected to . . . dialog. 2 Click Disconnect. Continued on next page MAN-226 Issue 3, 27/11/2006 NAIPS for Windows User Manual Page 4 Setting Up a Dial-Up Connection, Continued Operating Systems (continued) Operating Details System Windows 98 1. Install the modem. Steps Procedures 1 Ensure the modem is connected to the desired serial port (e.g. COM1, COM2) and switched on. 2 Click Start (cid:198) Settings (cid:198) Control Panel. 3 Double click the Modems icon. 4 Examine the Modem Properties dialog. Note: If the modem does not appear in the list of Modems, it must be added. Proceed to Step 5 for instructions. If the modem does appear, proceed to the Set up NAIPS for Windows dial-up connection section. 5 Click Add and follow the instructions provided by the Install New Modem dialog. This may require the appropriate device driver (which came with the modem on either a CD-ROM or floppy disk). Note: The Standard Modem / Standard 33600 bps Modem drivers supplied with Windows are both suitable for most modern modems. The Diagnostics tab page of the Modem Properties dialog box should now display your modem attached to the correct port. 2. Set up the NAIPS for Windows dial-up connection. Steps Procedures 1 Click Start (cid:198) Settings (cid:198) Control Panel. 2 Double click the Internet Options icon. 3 Select the Connection tab on the Internet Properties dialog. 4 Click the Setup . . . button. 5 Check I want to set up my Internet connection manually option on the Welcome to the Internet Connection Wizard. 6 Click Next. 7 Check I connect through a phone line and a modem option. 8 Click Next. 9 Select the desired modem. 10 Click Next. 11 Enter the desired telephone number (e.g. 0198304767). 12 Uncheck Dial using area code and country code. 13 Click the Advanced button. Continued on next page MAN-226 Issue 3, 27/11/2006 NAIPS for Windows User Manual Page 5 Setting Up a Dial-Up Connection, Continued Operating Systems (continued) Operating Details System Windows 98 2. Set up the NAIPS for Windows dial-up connection (continued). (continued) Steps Procedures 14 Ensure PPP is selected as the protocol on the Connection tab page of the Advanced Connection Properties dialog. 15 Check Use logon script. 16 Enter C:\Program Files\NAIPS Pilot Access\Airservices.scp. 17 Click OK to close the dialog and advance to the next page. 18 Enter your NAIPS username and password. 19 Click Next. 20 Enter the desired connection name (e.g. Airservices, AirservicesFromHome). 21 Click Next. 22 Check No to avoid setting up an Internet mail account. 23 Click Next. 24 Uncheck the Connect to Internet immediately box. 25 Click Finish to close the Wizard. Windows NT 1. Install the modem. Steps Procedures 1 Ensure the modem is connected to the desired serial port (e.g. COM1, COM2) and switched on. 2 Click Start (cid:198) Settings (cid:198) Control Panel. 3 Double click the Modems icon. 4 Examine the Modem Properties dialog. Note: If the modem does not appear in the list of Modems, it must be added. Proceed to Step 5 for instructions. If the modem does appear, proceed to the Set up NAIPS for Windows dial-up connection section. 5 Click Add and follow the instructions provided by the Install New Modem dialog. This may require the appropriate device driver (which came with the modem on either a CD-ROM or floppy disk). Note: The Standard 33600 bps Modem driver supplied with Windows is suitable for most modern modems, if you are not able to locate the modem’s specific driver. The Modem Properties dialog box should now display your modem attached to the correct communications port. Continued on next page MAN-226 Issue 3, 27/11/2006 NAIPS for Windows User Manual Page 6 Setting Up a Dial-Up Connection, Continued Operating Systems (continued) Operating Details System Windows NT 2. Set up the NAIPS for Windows dial-up connection. (continued) Steps Procedures 1 Click Start (cid:198) Settings (cid:198) Control Panel. 2 Double click the Internet Options icon. 3 Select the Connection tab. 4 Check the Connect to the Internet using a modem option. 5 Click Settings. 6 Click Add in the Dial-Up Settings dialog. 7 On the Basis tab page: a. Enter the desired connection name (e.g. Airservices, AirservicesFromOffice) as the Entry name. b. Enter the desired Phone Number (e.g. 0198304767). c. Uncheck the Use Telephony dialing properties. d. Select the desired modem in the Dial using: field. 8 On the Script tab page: a. Check Run this script. b. Enter C:\Program Files\NAIPS Pilot Access\Airservices.scp. 9 On the Server tab page, the default values displayed should be: a. Dial-up server type: PPP: Windows NT, Windows 95 Plus, Internet. b. A tick next to the TCP/IP Network protocol. 10 Click OK to return to the Dial-Up Settings dialog. 11 Enter your NAIPS username and password in the appropriate fields. 12 Click OK. 13 Close the Internet Properties dialog by clicking OK. A new connection has now been created. Continued on next page MAN-226 Issue 3, 27/11/2006 NAIPS for Windows User Manual Page 7 Setting Up a Dial-Up Connection, Continued Operating Systems (continued) Operating Details System Windows 2000 1. Install the modem. Steps Procedures 1 Ensure the modem is connected to the desired serial port (e.g. COM1, COM2) and switched on. 2 Click Start (cid:198) Settings (cid:198) Control Panel. 3 Double click the Phone and Modem Options icon. 4 Select the Modems tab. Note: If the modem type does not appear in the list of Modems, it must be added. Proceed to Step 5 for instructions. If the modem does appear, proceed to the Set up NAIPS for Windows dial-up connection section. 5 Click Add and follow the instructions provided by the Add/Remove Hardware Wizard. This may require the appropriate device driver (which came with your modem on either a CD-ROM or floppy disk). Note: The Standard 33600 bps Modem driver supplied with Windows is suitable for most modern modems, if you are not able to locate the modem’s specific driver. The Phone and Modem Options dialog box should now display your modem attached to the correct communications port. 2. Set up the NAIPS for Windows dial-up connection. Steps Procedures 1 Click Start (cid:198) Settings (cid:198) Control Panel. 2 Double click the Internet Options icon. 3 Select the Connections tab. 4 In the Dial-up Settings area, click Add . . . 5 Accept the default options displayed by the Network Connection Wizard. 6 Enter the desired telephone number (e.g. 0198304767) as Phone Number to Dial. 7 Enter the desired name for this connection (e.g. Airservices, AirservicesFromHome). 8 Click Finish to save the connection in the Network Connections folder. Continued on next page MAN-226 Issue 3, 27/11/2006 NAIPS for Windows User Manual Page 8