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Actualizacin, Instalacin y Puesta en Funcionamiento del Sistema de Vigilancia Aeronutica

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Electronic Flight Strip User Manual (EFS-UM)
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INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.1
2.
ORGANIZATION OF THIS MANUAL ..................................................................................... 1-2

GETTING STARTED ........................................................................................................................1
2.1
SELECTING MENUS, ICONS AND FIELD TEXT ENTERING ..................................................1
2.2
EFS OVERVIEW .........................................................................................................................3
3.
ELECTRONIC FLIGHT STRIPS DESCRIPTION .............................................................................7
3.1
DEPARTURE ELECTRONIC STRIP FIELDS DESCRIPTION...................................................8
3.1.1
ATIS Version Field ..............................................................................................................10
3.1.2
Runway Allocation Field ....................................................................................................10
3.1.3
SID / VFR Field (Standard Departure Procedure Assigned) ...........................................11
3.1.4
Aircraft Type / Wake Turbulence Field and Speed ..........................................................13
3.1.5
Times Field ..........................................................................................................................14
3.1.6
Time Field ............................................................................................................................15
3.1.7
Clearance Field ...................................................................................................................17
3.1.8
Callsign Field ......................................................................................................................18
3.1.9
Taxiway Field ......................................................................................................................19
3.1.10 Gate Field ............................................................................................................................20

3.1.11 Highlight Field .....................................................................................................................21
3.2
ARRIVAL EFS DESCRIPTION .................................................................................................22
3.2.1
ATIS Version Field ..............................................................................................................23
3.2.2
Runway Allocation/ Approach Field .................................................................................24
3.2.3
STAR Field (Standard Arrival Procedure Assigned) .......................................................25
3.2.4
Aircraft Type/Wake Turbulence Field and Speed ............................................................25
3.2.5
Go Around Time Field ........................................................................................................25
3.2.6
ETA / Landing Time Field ...................................................................................................26
3.2.7
Clearance Field ...................................................................................................................27
3.2.8
Callsign Field ......................................................................................................................28
3.2.9
Taxiway Field ......................................................................................................................29
3.2.10 Gate ......................................................................................................................................30
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3.2.11 Highlight Field .....................................................................................................................30

3.3
LOCAL EFS ..............................................................................................................................31
3.4
OBSTRUCTION SYMBOL FIELD DESCRIPTIONS ................................................................32
4.
EFS SCREEN AND WINDOWS DESCRIPTION .............................................................................1
4.1
EFS WINDOWS DESCRIPTION .................................................................................................1
4.1.1
General Working Rules for EFS Windows .........................................................................4
4.1.1.1
Moving EFS .......................................................................................................................4
4.1.1.2
Dragging EFS ....................................................................................................................4
4.1.1.3
Movement of Separation Lines..........................................................................................5
4.1.1.4
Management of Additional Windows .................................................................................5
4.1.1.5
Flight Plan Terminated ......................................................................................................5
4.1.1.6
Enlargement of Windows ..................................................................................................5
4.1.2
EFS Clearance Delivery Window Description ....................................................................7
4.1.3
EFS Ground Window Description .......................................................................................8
4.1.4
EFS Tower Window Description .........................................................................................9
4.1.5
Screens Layout and Roles Assignment ...........................................................................10
4.2
LIST WINDOWS ........................................................................................................................13
4.2.1
Clearance Pending List Window .......................................................................................13
4.2.2
Ground Pending List Window ...........................................................................................14
4.2.3
Tower Pending List Window..............................................................................................15
4.2.4
De-Icing List ........................................................................................................................16
4.2.5
Delivery Temporary List .....................................................................................................17
4.2.6
BIN List ................................................................................................................................18
5.
EFS OPERATION.............................................................................................................................1
5.1
ELECTRONIC FLIGHT STRIPS MANAGEMENT ......................................................................1
5.1.1
Create, Modify and Cancel an Electronic Flight Strip for a Local Flight ........................1
5.1.1.1
5.1.2
5.2
Modifications of Local EFSs ..............................................................................................4
Extended Strips ....................................................................................................................4
EFS CANCELLATION ................................................................................................................5
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5.3
MOVE AN EFS TO DE-ICE .........................................................................................................5
5.4
MOVE AN EFS TO CLEARANCE DELIVERY ...........................................................................6
5.5
MOVE AN EFS TO TOWER........................................................................................................6
5.6
MOVE AN EFS TO PENDING ....................................................................................................6
5.7
QUICK HANDOVER....................................................................................................................7
5.8
OBSTRUCTION SYMBOLS INSERTION ...................................................................................8
5.8.1
5.9
Obstruction Symbols rules..................................................................................................9
RUNWAY MANAGEMENT .......................................................................................................10
5.9.1
Runway closing and reopening ........................................................................................10
5.10 DEPARTURE FLIGHT CONTROL PROCEDURES .................................................................12

5.10.1 Clearance Delivery Procedure ..........................................................................................12
5.10.1.1 Change to Taxi state .......................................................................................................12
5.10.2 Control of Departure Aircraft in Taxi state .......................................................................12
5.10.2.1 Flights requesting De-ice .................................................................................................12
5.10.2.2 Flights requested to take off from an intersection point ..................................................12
5.10.3 Modifications of an Departure EFS for an Ad-hoc Clearance ....................................13
5.10.3.1 Changing SID ..................................................................................................................13
5.10.3.2 Changing Level................................................................................................................14
5.10.3.3 Changing SID and Level .................................................................................................14
5.10.3.4 Changing Heading and Level ..........................................................................................14
5.10.3.5 Changing Runway ...........................................................................................................15
5.10.3.6 Changing Times ..............................................................................................................15
5.10.4 Changing Time ....................................................................................................................16
5.11 TOWER FLIGHTS CONTROL PROCEDURES........................................................................17
5.11.1 Pending EFS State ..............................................................................................................17
5.11.1.1 Cleared to Land State .....................................................................................................17
5.11.2 Landing Aircraft Control ....................................................................................................17
5.11.2.1 Missed Approach: Go Around Command .......................................................................17
5.11.2.2 Arrived State ....................................................................................................................17
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5.11.2.3 Taxi State ........................................................................................................................18

5.11.3 Actual Time of Departure ...................................................................................................18
A.
ABBREVIATIONS AND GLOSSARY OF TERMS ..........................................................................1
B.
CONFIGURATION FILES ................................................................................................................5
A.1
LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS .................................................................................................... 0-1
A.2
GLOSSARY OF TERMS ......................................................................................................... 0-3
B.1
TFDD ....................................................................................................................................... 0-5
B.2
SECTORES ............................................................................................................................. 0-5
B.3
FICH_AIRPORT_DATA .......................................................................................................... 0-6
B.4
FICH_GATEWAY_DATA ........................................................................................................ 0-7
B.5
FICH_LOCAL_DATA .............................................................................................................. 0-8
B.6
FICH_TAXIWAY_DATA ........................................................................................................ 0-10
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Description
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Figure 2-1: Example of Horizontal scrolling ............................................................................................................ 2

Figure 2-2: Diagram for Natural Strips Sequence in EFS positions .......................................................................... 3
Figure 2-3: Example of EFS Working Window (Tower) ............................................................................................ 4
Figure 2-4: Example of EFS list (De-Ice list) ............................................................................................................. 4
Figure 3-1: Departure Flight Strip Fields ................................................................................................................... 8
Figure 3-2: ATIS Version Horizontal Scrolling Menu .............................................................................................. 10
Figure 3-3: Allocation Runway Pull Down Menu ..................................................................................................... 10
Figure 3-4: SID, Level and Heading input ............................................................................................................... 11
Figure 3-5: SID/VFR Pull Down Menu .................................................................................................................... 12
Figure 3-6: VFR routes for Local flight .................................................................................................................... 12
Figure 3-7: Aircraft type/ Wake turb field frame ...................................................................................................... 13
Figure 3-8: Toggle Aircraft type/ Wake turb and Speed .......................................................................................... 13
Figure 3-10: All possible displays at Clearance field .............................................................................................. 17
Figure 3-11: Callsign Field ...................................................................................................................................... 18
Figure 3-12: Extended strip .................................................................................................................................... 18
Figure 3-13: RFL Input ........................................................................................................................................... 18
Figure 3-14: Taxi-To Pull Down Menu .................................................................................................................... 19
Figure 3-15: Taxi-To Free Text input ...................................................................................................................... 19
Figure 3-16: Gate Horizontal Scrollbar Menu ......................................................................................................... 20
Figure 3-17: Gate Free Text Menu ......................................................................................................................... 20
Figure 3-18: Highlighted EFS ................................................................................................................................. 21
Figure 3-19: Arrival Flight Strip Fields .................................................................................................................... 22
Figure 3-20: Approach Flight Strip Fields ............................................................................................................... 24
Figure 3-22: Time Pop-up menu ............................................................................................................................. 26
Figure 3-23: Symbols Displayed in Clearance Field of an Arrival EFS ................................................................... 27
Figure 3-24: Extended strip .................................................................................................................................... 28
Figure 3-25: Taxiway Menu .................................................................................................................................... 29
Figure 3-26: Taxiway Free Text Input ..................................................................................................................... 29
Figure 3-27: Gate Menu ......................................................................................................................................... 30
Figure 3-28: Gate Free Text Input .......................................................................................................................... 30
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Description
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Figure 3-29: Highlight Field .................................................................................................................................... 30

Figure 3-30: Local EFS Template ........................................................................................................................... 31
Figure 3-31: Obstruction Symbol Fields ................................................................................................................. 32
Figure 3-32: Obstruction Symbol Pull Down Menus ............................................................................................... 33
Figure 3-33: Obstruction Symbols Free Text Option .............................................................................................. 34
Figure 3-34: Obstruction Symbols Example ........................................................................................................... 35
Figure 4-1: EFS Window Appearance and Elements (several working zones layout) .............................................. 2
Figure 4-2: Combined Position (Ground and Tower) ................................................................................................ 3
Figure 4-3: Elastic Vector Generated with Dragging Action ...................................................................................... 4
Figure 4-4: Enlarged EFS Window (double) ............................................................................................................. 6
Figure 4-5: Clearance Delivery Position ................................................................................................................... 7
Figure 4-6: Ground Position...................................................................................................................................... 8
Figure 4-7: Tower Position ....................................................................................................................................... 9
Figure 4-8: Clearance Delivery controller default layout ......................................................................................... 10
Figure 4-9: Tower Sector (TWR) controller default layout ...................................................................................... 11
Figure 4-10: Ground Sector (GND) controller default layout ................................................................................... 12
Figure 4-11: Clearance Pending List Window ........................................................................................................ 13
Figure 4-12: Ground Pending List Window ............................................................................................................. 14
Figure 4-13: Tower Pending List Window ............................................................................................................... 15
Figure 4-14: De- Icing List ...................................................................................................................................... 16
Figure 4-15: Delivery Temporary List ..................................................................................................................... 17
Figure 4-16: Bin List ............................................................................................................................................... 18
Figure 5-1: Local EFS icon ....................................................................................................................................... 1
Figure 5-2: Callsign field in Local EFS Template ...................................................................................................... 3
Figure 5-3: VFR ROUTES field in Local EFS Template ........................................................................................... 3
Figure 5-4: Runway field in Local EFS Template...................................................................................................... 3
Figure 5-5: Gate field in Local EFS Template ........................................................................................................... 4
Figure 5-6: Edition of ACID, Type and Wake turb. of Local EFS .............................................................................. 4
Figure 5-7: Extended EFS Departure Strip ............................................................................................................... 5
Figure 5-8: Extended EFS Arrival Strip ..................................................................................................................... 5
Figure 5-9: Cancellation button................................................................................................................................. 5
Figure 5-10: De-Ice button. ....................................................................................................................................... 5
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Figure 5-11: DEL button. .......................................................................................................................................... 6

Figure 5-12: TWR button. ......................................................................................................................................... 6
Figure 5-13: PDG button. ......................................................................................................................................... 6
Figure 5-14: Quick Handover.................................................................................................................................... 7
Figure 5-15: Obstruction Symbols Insertion.............................................................................................................. 8
Figure 5-16: Closing a Runway .............................................................................................................................. 10
Figure 5-17: Taxi-To procedure .............................................................................................................................. 12
Figure 5-18: SID Pull Down Menu .......................................................................................................................... 13
Figure 5-19: SID Pop-up Menu ............................................................................................................................... 14
Figure 5-20: Runway Pop-up Menu ........................................................................................................................ 15
Figure 5-21: Times Modification ............................................................................................................................. 15
Figure 5-22: Times Modification ............................................................................................................................. 16
No se encuentran elementos de tabla de ilustraciones.
TABLES INDEX
Description
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Table 2-1: Mouse Button Logic ................................................................................................................................. 1

Table 3-1: Flight Strip Types..................................................................................................................................... 7
Table 3-2: Departure EFS Fields ........................................................................................................................... 8
Table 3-3: Departure EFS Fields and Mouse interaction ....................................................................................... 9
Table 3-4: Arrival Flight Strip Fields..................................................................................................................... 22
Table 3-5: Arrival EFS Mouse interaction ............................................................................................................ 23
Table 3-6: ETA Colours .......................................................................................................................................... 26
Table 3-7: Local EFS Fields ................................................................................................................................ 31
Table 3-8: Local EFS Mouse interaction .............................................................................................................. 32
Table 3-9: Obstruction Symbols Fields Description ................................................................................................ 33
Table 5-1: Local EFS - Fields Interactivity ................................................................................................................ 2
Table 5-2: Obstruction Symbol Fields ....................................................................................................................... 8
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1. INTRODUCTION
The Electronic Flight Strip (EFS) is a component of the AirCon 2100 System. Its aim is to support a work
environment that allows the controller to observe and manage the Flight Plans involved with the
Aerodrome.
This environment is an electronic recreation of the controller classical desk and paper flight strips.
Besides this, the EFS System is integrated with the subsystems that manage Flight Plans, Gates
Assignments, Radar Data, Aerodrome Status Information, Meteorological Messages so that, all the
information affecting a certain flight is easily reachable by the controller.
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1.1 ORGANIZATION OF THIS MANUAL

The EFS Operational Manual provides instructions on EFS menus and windows operating. The manual
consists of the following chapters:
Chapter 1
Introduction
It provides an overview of the EFS operations, the contents of this manual and the ICW
with its environment.
Chapter 2
Getting Started
It provides a presentation for each EFS software element; with all the descriptions for a
complete starting contact, as well as the concepts for each working zone.
Chapter 3
Electronic Flight Strips Description

It describes the Electronic Flight Strips, their fields and different EFS categories.
Chapter 4
EFS Screen and Windows Description

It describes the EFS Windows, and Flight Plans operation Window. It also addresses how
the position is started up and exited.
Chapter 5
EFS Operation
Describes all the EFS Control operations, such as: the Arrival and Departure Flight
Control Procedures. Electronic Flight Strips and Obstruction Symbols handling. It shows
all the possibilities involving the elements described in former Chapter.
Appendix A
Abbreviations
Defines abbreviations used in this manual.
Appendix B
Glossary of Terms
Includes brief definitions useful to complete understood terminology used in this manual.
Appendix C
Configuration Files
Brief description of EFS configuration files to adjust EFS in each position.
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2. GETTING STARTED
This chapter provides information for new users of the EFS software. It presents every work Window
available in the EFS system with a description of their layout, icons and menus. It also includes remarks
on the EFS initialization and termination, modes of selection and operator inputs.
2.1 SELECTING MENUS, ICONS AND FIELD TEXT ENTERING

The available windows, commands, and options are accessed through menus, menu options, and icons.
These actions cause windows to be displayed in the display where the EFS functions are initiated. The
mouse is the main device for operator inputs although, in specific cases, the operator may use the
keyboard for that end. Mouse Button Logic is described in the following table.
Table 2-1: Mouse Button Logic

Button
LEFT
Functions
All command inputs, pull-down menus, dragging actions and windows management, except for those specified
for RIGHT mouse button.
Dragging an EFS is performed by pressing and hold the LEFT mouse button on the EFS Callsign field
Moving a window is performed by pressing and hold the LEFT button on its title bar.
Cancelling a displayed input value menu is performed by LEFT button on its title bar.
RIGHT
Expanding and un-expanding EFS.

To cancel actions such as De-ice and Taxiway selection and so on.
Go around input in an Arrival Strip.
Pull Down menus: this menu is displayed upon clicking on a field associated to a pull down menu. The
selection is done by pressing, holding and dragging the pointer to the desired item. After selection,
release the button: the menu is closed. To close the pull down menu (with no changes), click on the title
button with the LEFT mouse button.
Pop-up menus: this menu is displayed upon clicking once on the icon. The menu display is kept after
button release, and the selection is performed by pointing and clicking. To close the pop-up menu (with
no changes), click on the title button with the LEFT mouse button.
Keyboard entries: keyboard is the input device in the following situations:
Entering data for Full Flight Plan Management or EFS Flight Plan for local flights.
Entering text, in the extended EFS and in the Obstruction Symbol Fields.
Entering Free Text in the EFS Notes Window what is displayed to that aim.
Entering ATA and ATD, manually.
Entering Obstruction Symbols.
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Horizontal scrolling: it is used to display and select values from a list. The values are displayed by
means of two arrows, right and left, to increase or decrease the default value. An example of this
horizontal scrolling is shown in following figure:
Figure 2-1: Example of Horizontal scrolling
In the EFS horizontal scrolling is used for TIME, Heading, Level and so on.
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2.2 EFS OVERVIEW

Electronic Flight Strip functionality is divided into three roles, assigned from CMD (see CMD User Manual
- Tower Sectorization). These roles are:
Clearance Delivery;
Ground;
Tower.
For Departure Strips, "Clearance Delivery" is the first window where the strip is displayed. The strip is first
displayed in the Pre-Clearance Zone (bottom area) and, when controller issues the ATC flight clearance,
the strip moves to Clearance Zone (upper area) where controller allocates the Start-up time and can also
perform some other actions. The strip remains there until controller manually transfer to next position
(usually to Ground position).
When Departure strip enters Ground position, first appears in Pre-Taxi Zone and afterwards can be
moved to Taxi Zone. There, EFS remains there until manually transferred (usually to Tower role).
The final position for departure strips is Tower role, with three areas: Taxi Zone (where strips appear after
transference from other positions), Runway Zone (where strips remains until airborne action is
performed), and Airborne Zone (strips of aircraft that have taken-off).
For Arrival Strips the order the strips move through the positions and zones is the inverted. Arrival Strips
are only used in Airborne, Runway and Taxi zones.
This is the usual way path for strips, but it is also allowed to transfer them to a different position, move to
De-Ice zones, delete them, ...
Figure 2-2: Diagram for Natural Strips Sequence in EFS positions
There are two basic types of EFS windows: working areas (displaying strips) and EFS lists (e.g.: pending,
deleted, de-ice)
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Figure 2-3: Example of EFS Working Window (Tower)
Figure 2-4: Example of EFS list (De-Ice list)
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Working windows are divided in several zones by separation lines. These zones are named by separation
line that is below them, and each one includes strips with certain characteristics. Strips are manually
moved.
Tower Working Position: divided in the following areas:
Airborne Zone: for arrival strips that are airborne and plan to land in tower aerodrome, and for
departure strips that are airborne.
Runway Zone: for arrival flights still airborne that have received a "Cleared to land" clearance,
and for departure strips near to take off.
Taxi Zone: for strips sent from ground position and arrival strips that have landed, and also for
strips sent from Ground Working Position.
Ground Working Position: divided in the following areas:
Taxi Zone (upper): for strips sent from Tower position or from Pre-Taxi zone.
Pre-Taxi Zone (lower): for strips sent from Ground Pending list or from Taxi Zone.
Clearance Delivery Working Position:
Clearance Zone (upper): for departure flights in notified status that have received the ATC
Clearance message.
Pre-Clearance Zone (lower): for departure flights in notified status that have not received ATC
Clearance message.
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3. ELECTRONIC FLIGHT STRIPS DESCRIPTION

The Electronic Flight Strip comes to substitute the classic Printed Flight Strip typically used at control
centers. However, a backup Paper Flight Data printing capability is provided in case of the EFS
functionality becoming unavailable in the system.
The EFS contains information about a flights progress and current status. The strips are displayed on the
specific working positions to communicate the flight information to the responsible controllers. Each EFS
presents the information in pre-defined fields.
There are three types of EFS as described in the following table:
Table 3-1: Flight Strip Types

Type of Flight Strip
Description
Background Colour
Arrival Strip
Arrival flight strips contains all flight plan data for an individual flight.
Light yellow
Departure Strip
Departure flight strips contains all flight plan data for an individual flight.
Light blue
Local Strip
Local strips contains a reduced FP, and it is locally created at the Tower System
Light pink
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3.1 DEPARTURE ELECTRONIC STRIP FIELDS DESCRIPTION

All the fields defined in the Departure Flight Strip are shown in Figure 3-1. Following items included in this
section, describe all the fields.
Figure 3-1: Departure Flight Strip Fields

Table 3-2: Departure EFS Fields
Field
Description
ATIS version
Displays and allows to change the current version for ATIS Meteo messages.
Runway
Displays and allows to change the assigned runway.
SID/ VFR
Displays and allows to change SID and VFR route. Allows to change Heading and Level.
Aircraft type/ Wake

Turbulence / SPEED
Displays Aircraft Type/ Wake turbulence type, and Speed. Allows to toggle between the values and to
change Speed.
Times field
Displays and assigns values for Clearance, Start time, Push back time, Taxi and Departure time.
Time field
Displays the EOBT or CTOT value.
Clearance field
Manages clearance orders for taking-off.
Callsign field
Displays the following data: Callsign, Departure, RFL, Destination, Status and SSR Code.
De-Ice / Taxiway
Displays and allows to assign the taxiways.
Gate
Displays and allows to assign the aircraft's gate.
Highlight
Highlights (changes to Yellow) Callsign field.
It is possible to display the Extended Strip, that completes the information given by the previously defined
strip with data distributed in two lines:
1. First line: the information displayed in this line is:
Clearance Time - Start-up Time - Push Back/ Taxi Time - ETD - - Go Around Time - ATA - - Transition Point -
2. Second line: Free text. It is possible to insert 45 characters of free text through the keyboard.
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Table 3-3: Departure EFS Fields and Mouse interaction

Field
ATIS version
Left click
Insert last used value
Runway
allocation
Change assigned runway
SID/ VFR
Change current SID
Aircraft type/
Speed
Toggles between Aircraft

type/Wake
turb
and
Speed
Times field
Insert new time (value

and type)
Time field
Confirmation of received
message (e.g. SAM,
DLA, CHG)
Clearance field
Left double click
Line-up and wait
De-Ice / Taxiway
Insert an alternative SID/

Heading/ Level
Manual time value input
Cleared
for
take-off/
Line-up and wait
Back to previous time

type
Blank
Change RFL
Change strip position

Choose the intersection
or de-icing bay
Gate
Choose the gate
Highlight
Highlight the strip
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Right double click
Change current value
Requested Flight
Level
Callsign field
Right click
Open flight plan
Open extended field

Go-back
choice
to
the
first
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3.1.1
ATIS Version Field
It displays the ATIS meteo messages version.

It could take values from A to Z.
A LEFT mouse button click inserts the last set value; a RIGHT mouse button click opens an horizontal
scrolling menu to assign or modify the value.
Figure 3-2: ATIS Version Horizontal Scrolling Menu
3.1.2
Runway Allocation Field
Through LB mouse click, it opens a pull down menu of possible runways (see following figure).
The selected runway determines the SIDs (Standard Instrument Departures) and Holding Points available
through other menus.
Figure 3-3: Allocation Runway Pull Down Menu
In system configuration files, each runway has its associated taxi zones (that can be defined as a normal
taxi zone or a de-ice taxi zone), and its gates.
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SID / VFR Field (Standard Departure Procedure Assigned)
The management of this field is described through the following points:

1. Displays the assigned Standard Departure procedure (SID), or VFR route if the EFS corresponds to a
Local flight.
2. Left button mouse click opens a pull down menu containing the SIDs for the allocated runway and a
VFR option (see Figure 3-5). For Local EFS, the pull down menu displays all the VFR routes
available. Right button mouse click allows to insert an alternative departure instruction.
3. If the flight is VFR, a frame is displayed surrounding the field.
4. Right button mouse click opens a triple pop-up menu of SID, LEVEL and HEADING. A RIGHT mouse
button click opens a pop-up menu to assign or modify the value. The horizontal scrolling is available
for HEADING and LEVEL but it is not available for SID values. Level menu is provided with an scroll
bar. The use of this menu is subjected to the Reclearance restrictions fully discussed in this manual.
Figure 3-4: SID, Level and Heading input
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Figure 3-5: SID/VFR Pull Down Menu
Figure 3-6: VFR routes for Local flight
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Aircraft Type / Wake Turbulence Field and Speed
The management of these fields is described through the following points:

1.
2.
If freetext is input in extended EFS, a frame is displayed in this field.

Speed value can be displayed by LEFT mouse button click.
Figure 3-7: Aircraft type/ Wake turb field frame
Figure 3-8: Toggle Aircraft type/ Wake turb and Speed
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3.1.5
Times Field
Times field has a double functionality:

1. When the strip is in Pre-Clearance Working Area, and a RCD Message is received from Pilot:
Times field is displayed in ORANGE colour. By LB click over the field a pop-up menu is displayed,
allowing to ACCEPT or REJECT it. When Reject option is selected a secondary menu is displayed,
allowing to select the reason for rejection. When Accept option is selected the strip remains until Pilot
accepts it, and acknowledges the purposed values.
When the RCD Message includes Freetext, it is displayed in EFS Freetext field (second line of Extended
EFS).
If Pilot does not answer after a the certain time (timeout), or answered values are not in accordance with
the purposed ones, Times field is displayed in RED colour.
If Pilot answers on time and with according values (CDA Message), the Departure Strip is automatically
moved to the Clearance Working Area and its colour returns to LIGHT BLUE.
This functionality (RCD Message) has the following restrictions:
The EFS cannot be previously managed (moved through working areas, etc.);
An RCD Message cannot be sent in a time after the reception of another RCD Message.
Figure 3-9: RCD Message Management at EFS
2. When a RCD Message is not received from Pilot, it allows the input of time values. The values
changed from this field are:
Clearance time (field background in WHITE colour);
Start-up time (field background in LIGHT GREEN colour);
Push back/ Taxi time (field background in GREEN colour);
Departure time (field background in LIGHT BLUE colour).
The toggle and input of these values is performed by mouse interaction:
LEFT click: New type time, and toggle to next time value (changing field background colour).
RIGHT click: Manual menu to update time, and toggle to next time value (changing field background
colour).
Double RIGHT click: Go back previous time type (changing field background colour).
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Figure 3-10: Times field
3.1.6
Time Field
This field displays the EOBT or CTOT time.

When CTOT value is received, Time field displays it, changing its background colour to YELLOW. It can
be acknowledged by LB click, and its background colour changes, following the rules:
10 min CTOT: RED background colour;
10 min < CTOT 5 min: ORANGE background colour;
CTOT < 5 min: GREY background colour.
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Figure 3-11: Colours in Time Field
Figure 3-12: CTOT in FP Template
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3.1.7
Clearance Field
It is used to manage clearances and orders related to aircraft about to take off. This management is
carried out using the symbols listed:
1.
2.
3.
A double LEFT mouse button click adds a cleared for take off indication inserting a BLUE up
arrow in the field.
A LEFT mouse button click changes the BLUE arrow to a line-up and hold symbol: a BLUE = .
This symbol is also displayed for other reasons detailed in the chapter dedicated to the EFS
operations.
If a runway is closed, and RUNWAY CLOSED icon is selected, then a RED X symbol is displayed
in this field and the Runway line also turns to RED. When the RED X is removed, only previously
presented symbols are displayed again.
The following figure shows all possible symbols. These symbols are displayed under different
circumstances and following certain rules fully described in Chapter 4.
Figure 3-13: All possible displays at Clearance field
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3.1.8
Callsign Field
This field displays the Callsign of the referred flight.

This field can be highlighted by LB or RB click in the Highlight field.
This field also displays the following values:
Departure Aerodrome at the upper left corner;
RFL
Destination Aerodrome at the upper right corner;
Status of the referred flight (STS, defined in flight plan field 18) distinguished with a remarked
background colour, displayed at the lower left corner;
SSR Code at the lower right corner;
To drag the strip, press and hold LB inside callsign field. To switch extended part of the strip, click RB
inside callsign field.
A double LB click opens the FP.
When the SSR Code changes, it is automatically remarked by a different SSR Code background colour,
that is accepted by clicking in it.
RFL allows to manual change its value by RB click on it.
Status data allows up to 10 characters. If several status are included in Field 18, a "+" symbol is included.
Status is highlighted in ORANGE background colour.
Figure 3-14: Callsign Field
Figure 3-15: Extended strip
Figure 3-16: RFL Input
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3.1.9
Taxiway Field
A LEFT mouse button click opens a menu with the Taxiways appropriate to the runway assigned to the
EFS, with the possibility to enter a Free Text input. It is possible to remove or change subsequently the
taxiway markings in this field, if necessary.
Taxi zones can be defined as a normal taxi zone or a de-ice taxi zone.
The De-Ice taxi zones are marked with a * symbol. If a De-Ice point is selected, Taxiway field is displayed
in BLUE background colour.
Figure 3-17: Taxi-To Pull Down Menu
Figure 3-18: Taxi-To Free Text input
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3.1.10 Gate Field

This field displays the aircrafts gate or stand only if it has allocated a Gate. A RIGHT mouse button click
opens a pop-up menu to select the gate; or free option to insert manually the gate value.
Figure 3-19: Gate Horizontal Scrollbar Menu
Figure 3-20: Gate Free Text Menu
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3.1.11 Highlight Field

"Highlight" feature allows to distinguish selected strips by changing background colour of their callsign
field.
The system allows to highlight the strips in two different colours:
BLUE colour: LB click in Highlight field;
YELLOW colour: RB click in Highlight field.
Figure 3-21: Highlighted EFS
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3.2 ARRIVAL EFS DESCRIPTION

All the fields defined in the Arrival Flight Strip are listed below. Some of them provide a pull down menu of
pre-defined options upon LEFT button clicking. Following items included in this section, describe the
fields.
Figure 3-22: Arrival Flight Strip Fields

Table 3-4: Arrival Flight Strip Fields
Field
Description
ATIS version
Runway allocation
STAR/ VFR
Displays and allows to change STAR/ VFR. Allows to change Heading and Level.
Aircraft type/ Wake

Turbulence / Speed
Displays Aircraft Type/ Wake turbulence type, and Speed. Allows to toggle between the values and to
change Speed.
Go around Time
Displays and assigns values for Go Around time.
ETA/ ATA
Displays the ETA or ATA value.
Clearance field
Displays and allows to change issued clearance.
Callsign field
Taxiway
Gate
Highlight
It is possible to display the Extended Strip, that completes the information given by the previously defined
strip with data distributed in two lines:
First line: the information displayed in this lines is:
Clearance Time - Start-up Time - Push Back/ Taxi Time - ETD - - Go Around Time - ATA - - Transition Point -
Second line: Free text. It is possible to insert 45 characters of free text through the keyboard.
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Table 3-5: Arrival EFS Mouse interaction

Field
ATIS version
Runway
allocation
Left click
Left double click
Right click
Insert current value
Change approach type
STAR
Insert an alternative goaround instruction
Aircraft type/
Speed

type/Wake
turb
and
Speed
ETA/ Landing
time
Insert system time
Clearance
Continue approach
Cleared
to
land
Continue approach
Open flight plan
Callsign field
Insert time with the entry

box
Requested Flight
Level
Taxiway
Go-around
Open extended field
Change RFL
Choose the taxiway to

vacate
Gate
Choose the gate
Highlight
Highlight the strip
3.2.1
Right double click
Assign default Taxiway
Highlight the strip with

alternate colour
ATIS Version Field
It displays the ATIS meteo messages version.

It could take values from A to Z.
A LEFT mouse button click inserts the last set value; a RIGHT mouse button click opens an horizontal
scrolling menu to assign or modify the value.
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3.2.2
Runway Allocation/ Approach Field
The objective of this field is described through the following points:

1.
2.
It opens a pull down menu of possible runways, during Local EFS creation.
It displays the assigned landing runway, which can be changed via pull down menu. A change of
landing runway will not modify the assigned STAR.
Standard runways have the same colour in the runway field as the background colour on the strip.
The indication of a non-standard runway appears independently of the default runways set through the
EFS menu or standard runways used in adaptation.
RB click in this field displays the Approach pop-down menu. Selected option is identified in the field as
follows:
DEFAULT and ILS/ DME: no special mark in the field;
VOR/ DME: VD after the runway;
LOCALIZER: L after the runway;
VISUAL: V before the runway.
Figure 3-23: Approach Flight Strip Fields
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STAR Field (Standard Arrival Procedure Assigned)
The objective of this field is described through the following points:

1.
2.
3.
It displays the assigned Standard Arrival procedure or the VFR route in case of Local EFS.
If the flight is VFR, a frame is displayed surrounding the field.
If an approach is turned to GO AROUND, the Heading and Level menus are available from this field
to input both data. This menu is shown in below figure. Missed Approaches are fully discussed in this
manual.
Figure 3-24: Heading and level input
3.2.4
Aircraft Type/Wake Turbulence Field and Speed
A strip can be toggled by LEFT clicks between Aircraft Type/ Wake Turbulence and Speed.
3.2.5
Go Around Time Field
It is displayed with an ORANGE background.
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ETA / Landing Time Field
The purpose of this field is described through the following points:

1.
2.
3.
It displays the Estimated Time of Arrival.

The system automatically inserts the ATA (Actual Time of Arrival) when the aircraft lands.
An actual landing time can be inserted manually by means of a pop-up menu (see following figure).
Figure 3-25: Time Pop-up menu
4. ETA and ATA time are displayed in adaptable colour characters (black by default). Distinction
between ETA and ATA is done by means of adaptable background colours. Default values of the
colours are described in the following table.
Table 3-6: ETA Colours

ETA
ATA
Active EFS (white)
Same as strip background
ATA colour (green)
Local EFS
Same as Local EFS background
ATA colour (green)
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Clearance Field
The purpose of this field is described through the following points:

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
A GREEN down arrow is displayed in this field by double-clicking on the LEFT mouse button when
the aircraft is cleared to land.
Go around instruction: a RIGHT mouse button double-click on this field inserts a BLUE GA,
indicating MISSED APPROACH.
The BLUE GA can be turned to a GREEN down arrow (cleared to land) by LEFT button doubleclicking on it.
Continue approach instruction: a LEFT mouse button click on this field inserts a GREEN CA.
If a runway is closed and the RUNWAY CLOSED icon is selected, then a RED X symbol is
displayed in this field and the Runway line also turns to Red. When the RED X is removed, only the
previously presented symbols are displayed again.
All symbols are shown in the following figure. These symbols are displayed under different circumstances
and following certain rules fully described in this manual.
Figure 3-26: Symbols Displayed in Clearance Field of an Arrival EFS
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Callsign Field
This field displays the Callsign of the referred flight.

This field can be highlighted by LB or RB click in the Highlight field.
This field also displays the following values:
Departure Aerodrome at the upper left corner;
Destination Aerodrome at the upper right corner;
Status of the referred flight (STS, defined in flight plan field 18) distinguished with a remarked
background colour, displayed at the lower left corner;
SSR Code at the lower right corner;
It is used to drag an EFS by placing the LB click on it and to display the Extended strip by RB click on it.
A double LEFT mouse button click opens the FP.
When the SSR Code changes, it is automatically remarked by a different SSR Code background colour,
that is accepted by clicking in it.
Figure 3-27: Extended strip
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Taxiway Field
A LEFT mouse button click opens a menu with taxiways appropriate to the selected runway. De-Ice
points are remarked with * symbol. If a De-Ice point is selected, Taxiway field is displayed on BLUE
background colour.
A Default value for taxiway, previously set, can also be selected. In addition, to change the holding point,
click with the LEFT mouse button on the field to display the pull down menu and select the new value, or
RIGHT mouse button on the field to display a Free Text input field.
Figure 3-28: Taxiway Menu
Figure 3-29: Taxiway Free Text Input
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3.2.10 Gate
This field displays the aircrafts gate or stand only if it has allocated a Gate. A LEFT mouse button click
opens a pop-up menu to select the gate; or free option to insert manually the gate value.
Figure 3-30: Gate Menu
Figure 3-31: Gate Free Text Input
3.2.11 Highlight Field

"Highlight" feature allows to distinguish selected strips by changing background color of their callsign
field.
The system allows to highlight the strips in two different colours:
BLUE colour: LB click in Highlight field;
YELLOW colour: RB click in Highlight field.
Figure 3-32: Highlight Field
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3.3 LOCAL EFS

Local EFS (also called local flight plan) is a reduced FP created at the Tower System. Usually, it is a
departure VFR FP, which normally does not exceed the tower jurisdiction, for instruction, testing or
general purposes. Sometimes, the control of a Local Flight may be performed by ATCC.
Figure 3-33: Local EFS Template
During the Local EFS creation process not every field can be modified.
The Local EFS includes the following fields:
Table 3-7: Local EFS Fields
Field
Description
ATIS version
Runway
Aircraft type/ Wake

Turbulence and Speed
Displays Aircraft Type/ Wake turbulence type, and Speed. Allows to change Speed.
Time field
Displays the EOBT or CTOT value.
Callsign field
Taxi-To
SID
Displays and allows to change SID procedures, as well as VFR route for visual flights.
Times
Displays and assigns values for Clearance time, Start-up time, Push-back/ Taxi time and Departure
time.
Clearance field
Manages clearance orders for taking-off.
Gate
Highlight
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Table 3-8: Local EFS Mouse interaction

Field
ATIS version
Runway
allocation
Left click
Left double click
Right click
Insert current value
Change approach type
STAR
Insert an alternative goaround instruction
Aircraft type/
Speed

type/Wake
turb
and
Speed
ETA/ Landing
time
Insert system time
Clearance
Continue approach
Cleared
to
land
Continue approach
Open flight plan
Callsign field
Insert time with the entry

box
Requested Flight
Level
Taxiway
Right double click
Go-around
Open extended field
Change RFL
Choose the taxiway to

vacate
Gate
Choose the gate
Highlight
Highlight the strip
Assign default Taxiway
Highlight the strip with

alternate colour
Departure and Destination Aerodromes can be changed during the creation of Local EFS, but when they
have been created, strips only allow to change Destination Aerodrome.
3.4 OBSTRUCTION SYMBOL FIELD DESCRIPTIONS

The EFS system supports the Obstruction Symbols displayed on the EFS Windows. The Obstruction
Symbols indicate to the controller of any obstruction that may prevent normal operation between two
points of the aerodrome.
An Obstruction Symbol looks like a standard EFS but it only displays three fields: FROM, SYMBOL
TYPE, TO and HIGHLIGHT (see next figure as an example of the fields).
The Obstruction represents typically fire trucks, tow trucks, etc.
Figure 3-34: Obstruction Symbol Fields
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The Obstruction Symbol may be transferred between the Tower controllers in the same manner as the
flight strips.
Table 3-9: Obstruction Symbols Fields Description

Obst. Place (FROM)
Starting point of the obstruction. A pull-down menu with pre-defined entries is supported. Keyboard input is
also supported (see Figure 3-35 and Figure 3-36).
Obstacle (SYMBOL TYPE)
Callsign of the obstruction. A pull-down menu with pre-defined entries is supported. Keyboard input is also
supported (see Figure 3-35 and Figure 3-36).
Obst. Place (TO)
Destination where the obstruction is going. A pull-down menu with pre-defined entries is supported. Keyboard
input is also supported (see Figure 3-35 and Figure 3-36).
HIGHLIGHT
Once the Obstruction Symbol has been created, by clicking on this field, the Symbol Type field is highlighted.
Figure 3-35: Obstruction Symbol Pull Down Menus
In addition of predefined values for Obstruction fields, free text can be input inside them.
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Figure 3-36: Obstruction Symbols Free Text Option
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Figure 3-37: Obstruction Symbols Example
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4. EFS SCREEN AND WINDOWS DESCRIPTION

4.1 EFS WINDOWS DESCRIPTION
The EFS Windows provide an environment for the EFS creation, cancellation, handling, and other
functions typical in a Tower Control. There are three different types of windows displaying Electronic
Flight Strips: Clearance Delivery Strips Window, Ground Strips Window and Tower Strips Window.
The EFS Windows are opened from the EFS button displayed on the FDD.
Each EFS Window can be divided into several working zones, separated by separation lines.
Each EFS Windows displays a horizontal icon row (up, right under the title bar), which contains the
Command Icons. The performance associated to each icon is fully described in further items of this
section.
Electronic Flight Strip roles can be adjusted in Tower Sectorization option in CMD position, allowing to
group the roles (Clearance Delivery, Ground and Tower) in one or more positions (see CMD User Manual
for details). When several roles are displayed in the same position, it is clearly indicated in position title
area.
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Figure 4-1: EFS Window Appearance and Elements (several working zones layout)
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Figure 4-2: Combined Position (Ground and Tower)
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4.1.1
General Working Rules for EFS Windows
Each operation and control procedure working with the EFS Windows is subject to the following points:
4.1.1.1
Moving EFS
An EFS is displayed in a working zone either manually (manual EFS generation ) or automatically (moved
by the system from an EFS list).
When generated, an EFS is placed at the top of the working zone, above the separation lines. The new
EFS is placed on top of the already existing EFS. Exception is made: when clearing an EFS for takeoff
while another already exists with Line up and Hold status. The new EFS is placed below the existing
one in Line up and Hold.
4.1.1.2
Dragging EFS
Dragging Strips is possible by left button pressing and hold, with the mouses pointer on the Callsign field
of the EFS.
A dragging action creates an elastic vector following the cursor movement while button is pressed.
An EFS may be dragged back over separation line. The displayed symbols and FP information are
updated according to the new EFS location.
Figure 4-3: Elastic Vector Generated with Dragging Action
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4.1.1.3
Movement of Separation Lines
It is possible for the operator to move the separation lines inside the corresponding EFS Window, to
increase or decrease a working zone according to traffic demands. This is performed by clicking on the
diamond symbol displayed on the left side of the separation line and dragging the line until the desired
position. While performing this action, the diamond-symbol colour changes to RED.
The diamond symbol displayed on the left end of the separation as shown in Figure 4-3 is used for this
purpose. When there are more flight strips to be displayed in a working zone than can be displayed, the
top/ bottom half of the symbol on the separation line turns RED. The RED colour indicates that the
working zone above or below the line, respectively, is overflow.
4.1.1.4
Management of Additional Windows
Additional Windows are included in each position. They can be opened and closed from icons situated in
the bottom right hand corner of each position. Additional windows include:
CLD: Clearance pending window;
ARR: Tower pending window;
GND: Ground pending window;
BIN: Deleted strips window;
TMP: Delivery Temporary window;
DE-ICE: De-ice strips window.
4.1.1.5
Flight Plan Terminated
When the flight plan for an EFS is terminated, the EFS remains displayed in its current position, remarked
with the Callsign field in RED colour.
When the EFS is in a Pending/ Bin/ De-Ice/ Temp List, or it is in Pre-Clearance Working Area, it is
automatically removed when the Flight Plan becomes terminated. For EFS in other working areas, the
EFS remains displayed, but not allowing to perform any action/ selection/ change on it, only to move the
strip in the current working area (change position)
4.1.1.6
Enlargement of Windows
It is possible to enlarge (double) a window upon operator clicking on the arrowhead symbol displayed on
the right end of the separation lines. An enlarged EFS Window.
The icon column and row location mentioned above cannot be modified. The icon column stays in the
centreline of the doubled window.
The first working zone occupies the left half of the new window and the second one the right half.
The separation line, where the enlargement action was performed, is located at the top of the right part.
Upon enlargement, the necessary space of the screen is covered.
The System Control Window may be dragged aside if desired.
The return of a window to normal size is achieved by clicking on the same specific symbol used for
enlargement.
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Figure 4-4: Enlarged EFS Window (double)
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4.1.2
EFS Clearance Delivery Window Description
This window includes two areas, separated by the Clearance received separation line.
Lower area (Pre-Clearance Zone) includes the Clearance Delivery strips in notified status that have
received the ATC clearance message, but are still on the DEL frequency.
Upper area (Clearance Zone) includes the Clearance Delivery strips in notified status that have not
received the ATC clearance message yet.
Figure 4-5: Clearance Delivery Position
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EFS Ground Window Description
This window is divided in two areas by the Runway and Taxi separation lines.
Pre-Taxi Zone is the area defined below the Taxi separation line. It contains the strips added from the
pending list.
Taxi Zone is the area defined above the Taxi separation line. It contains the strips sent from the tower
position.
Figure 4-6: Ground Position
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4.1.4
EFS Tower Window Description
This window is divided in three areas by the Taxi line, Runway line and Airborne line separation lines.
Arrivals will appear first in the top area of the list and drop as their status changes.
Departures will first appear in Taxi Zone (the bottom area of the list, above the "Taxi line").
Runway Zone is the area defined between the Runway line and the Taxi line separation lines. It
contains the strips sent from the ground position.
Airborne Zone is the upper area (below the Airborne line separation line) It contains strips that are still
airborne (approaching aircraft and that which received a clear to land clearance).
Figure 4-7: Tower Position
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4.1.5
Screens Layout and Roles Assignment
The Default Windows layout set up in an ICW depends on the role(s) assigned to that position. The
differences between layouts are the working zones available for each controller. The available zones are
limited by separation lines.
Figure 4-8: Clearance Delivery controller default layout
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Figure 4-9: Tower Sector (TWR) controller default layout
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Figure 4-10: Ground Sector (GND) controller default layout
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4.2 LIST WINDOWS

This section describes all windows displaying lists that manage Flight Plans for present or future
processing. The information included in these lists is updated from the FDP and modified according to
controllers operations during control session. In a normal working screen layout, a List Window can be
located between EFS Windows, since List Windows need a smaller space of the screen.
EFS Lists Windows are opened or closed from MENU icon displayed in FDD main menu.
4.2.1
Clearance Pending List Window
Includes the flights that will be under control in ground list. It includes every strip which flight plan has an
SSR code assigned, in pending status, and appears a predefined time before its EOBT. As it becomes
the notified status, it will be moved to EFS clearance window.
Double click in the C/S field displays its flight plan.

A strip can be moved from pending to Clearance list by Notifying it. To Notify one strip, double click in it,
in pending window, and perform a notify action: select Notify bi-state icon and click in OK button.
Figure 4-11: Clearance Pending List Window
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4.2.2
Ground Pending List Window
Includes the flights that will be under control in ground list. It includes every strip sent from the Clearance
list window.
This list includes the essential data in the strips:
Callsign;
Aircraft Type / Wake turbulence;
DEP;
TIME;
STAND;
ACT.
An strip can be moved from pending list to GND list by LB click in the box in ACT field.
Figure 4-12: Ground Pending List Window
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4.2.3
Tower Pending List Window
Includes the flights that will be under control in tower list. It includes every strip sent both from the
Clearance list window and the Ground list window.
This list can include both arrival and departure strips.
This list includes the essential data in the strips:
Callsign;
Aircraft Type / Wake turbulence;
STAR;
ETA;
ACT.
An strip can be moved from pending list to TWR list by LB click in the box in ACT field.
Figure 4-13: Tower Pending List Window
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4.2.4
De-Icing List
Includes the flights in De-Ice status. Flights become in De-Ice status by controller manual action, and will
exit the list when aircraft has de-iced and requests further taxi, being moved above the TAXI line.
De-Icing list includes only departure flights.
This list includes the following fields:
Callsign;
A/C Type;
DEP: departure instruction (SID/ VFR);
Time: EOBT or CTOT of the flight;
Entry: time of entry to de-icing apron;
Apron: apron number where the aircraft is being de-iced.
ACT: restores the strip from De-Ice list to Taxi zone.
Figure 4-14: De- Icing List
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4.2.5
Delivery Temporary List
In the event the Pre-Clearance Working Zone include more strips than controller can display, a temporary
list is provided.
The system allows to move manually strips to this list, where they will remain stored until controller
perform one of the following actions:
Transfer to Ground (LB click in GND strip field): the strip is transferred to Ground Pending List.
Activate (LB click in ACT strip field): the strip is returned to pre-clearance working zone, entering
by its bottom.
Figure 4-15: Delivery Temporary List
This list includes the following fields:

GND: restores the strip to Ground Pending List;
C/S: Callsign;
TYPE/ W: Aircraft Type/ Wake Turbulence;
DEP: departure aerodrome;
Time: EOBT or CTOT of the flight;
Entry: time of entry to deliverty temporary list;
Stand;
Taxi: apron number where the aircraft is being taxiing;
ACT: restores the strip to Pre-Clearance zone.
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4.2.6
BIN List
Includes the deleted strip. Every deleted strips, from any position, is moved to trash bin list.
This list allows to return strips to their original positions.
Strips included in trash bin list are automatically deleted when the flight plan is removed from the system.
They can also be manually deleted:
One by one: clicking in DEL strip field in Bin List;
All strips in Bin List: clicking in CLEAR button in Bin List.
Trash bin list includes the following fields:

ACT: restores the strip from Bin list to previous position.
Callsign;
A/C Type/ Wake turbulence;
ATD: actual time of departure for departure flights (Times field value);
ATA: actual time of arrival for arrival flights (ETA/Landing time field value);
DEP: departure instruction (SID/VFR field value);
DEL: permanent strip deletion.
Figure 4-16: Bin List
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5. EFS OPERATION
In previous chapter, each element of the EFS Software (Windows, Strips, Obstruction Symbols, Menus,
etc.,) has been described in order to provide a complete knowledge of the work environment supported
by the system. Now, this chapter contains a step by step description of the EFS operational procedures
carrying out functions of ordinary tower control. These descriptions mention elements and objects that
have been previously presented in this manual.
The included issues describing the operations for: Flight Plans, Electronic Flight Strips and Obstructions
Symbols Management, different control phases according to the operators role, EFS transference,
Warnings presentations, and Coordination Window usage.
5.1 ELECTRONIC FLIGHT STRIPS MANAGEMENT

Electronic Flight Strips appearance and fields were introduced in this manual. Besides this, in former
sections were mentioned some operations not detailed yet and involving Flight Strips: Local Flight Strip
and Strips Extension. Those operations are now described in present section.
5.1.1
Create, Modify and Cancel an Electronic Flight Strip for a Local Flight
The controller can create a Local Strip from EFS Windows by clicking on the Local EFS icon located on
the upper icons row, as shown in next figure:
Figure 5-1: Local EFS icon
The template has a format similar to an empty extended EFS but the Local EFS displays, by default,
some fields (runway, time and departure/destination) and includes a couple of new icons:
Insert: Inserts the new Local EFS;
Cancel: Cancels the operation
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Table 5-1: Local EFS - Fields Interactivity

INTERACTIVITY
FIELD
ATIS VERSION
When clicking on this field, a horizontal scrollbar menu is displayed with selectable values for
ATIS meteorological data version.
CALLSIGN
When clicking on this field, a pull down menu of pre-defined Callsigns is displayed.
When choosing a pre-defined Callsign, the associated AC Type and Wake Turbulence are
automatically inserted in those fields.
It is also possible to enter Callsign using the keyboard. By selecting -free- from the pull down
menu, a window with three fields (Callsign, Aircraft Type and Wake Turbulence) is displayed to
enter the values from the keyboard.
The Runway, SID and Gate values on this field can be also modified by clicking with the LEFT
mouse button on it.
AIRCRAFT TYPE / WAKE TURBULENCE
If not defined yet by associated data to a pre-defined Callsign, it is also possible to enter them
through the keyboard (see Callsign field above).
If a free text enter is carried out in the extended Local EFS, a frame is displayed surrounding
the field.
DEICE/TAXIWAY
Clicking with the LEFT mouse button, a pull down menu is displayed to allow the controller to
enter or remove the de-ice mark and the holding points valid for the selected runway. This
action can be performed only when the Local EFS has been created.
DEPARTURE/DESTINATION
It is possible to fill the Destination Aerodrome field for Departure flights, and the Departure
Aerodrome for Arrival flights using the keyboard but only while the Local EFS is being created.
It is performed by clicking on the field with the RIGHT mouse button, displaying a window to
enter the value.
SID / STAR
For Local EFS, the SID field contains an identifier of a local VFR route.
Clicking with the LEFT mouse button opens a pull down menu of VFR routes.
As all local flights are VFR, a frame is displayed surrounding the field.
RUNWAY
It opens a pull down menu of possible runways.

By default, the runway field is the default take off runway.
TIME
Possible displays of this field:

Estimated Off-Block Time (EOBT).
After changing the time, the colour also changes. This is not applicable when the Local EFS is
being created.
By default, the time is set to the current time of the ICW.
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SSR Code
Upon Local EFS creation, the FDP assigns a local SSR code to that flight. It is displayed on the
extended EFS when inserted.
By pressing on the INSERT icon, the data entered by the operator are sent for validation. Completed
the validation, an Extended EFS is created on the EFS Clearance Delivery Window.
The Local EFS are distinguishable from the normal Full FP EFSs through colour attributes, since they are
displayed in light LIGHT PINK.
Figure 5-2: Callsign field in Local EFS Template
Figure 5-3: VFR ROUTES field in Local EFS Template
Figure 5-4: Runway field in Local EFS Template
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Figure 5-5: Gate field in Local EFS Template
5.1.1.1 Modifications of Local EFSs

Once a local FP (Local EFS) is created, it can be modified by changing the fields of the Local EFS, but
not using the FP Operations window. Some of the fields of the Local EFS are changed using a method
different from that of a full FP, and some are the same.
The interaction with Local Strip fields is previously defined in this user manual in Strips definition.
A menu is displayed from Aircraft Type/ Wake turbulence field to modify Callsign, Aircraft type and Wake
turbulence values.
Local Strips can also be cancelled by dragging the local EFS to the BIN icon defined in the EFS
Windows.
Figure 5-6: Edition of ACID, Type and Wake turb. of Local EFS
5.1.2
Extended Strips
The EFS expansion is performed according to these rules:

1. An extended strip is opened by RB click on the Callsign field of the normal.
2. New displayed space of the EFS is composed of two lines with the following information:
First Line: Clearance Time - Start-up time Push back/ Taxi time ETD - - Go around time
ATA - - Transition point
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Second Line: Free text
3. If a second line is used for free text, a RED frame is displayed surrounding the AIRCRAFT TYPE field.
This frame is removed when Free Text is deleted.
4. Closing the extended area of the EFS can be done by RB clicking again on the Callsign field.
Figure 5-7: Extended EFS Departure Strip
Figure 5-8: Extended EFS Arrival Strip
5.2 EFS CANCELLATION

The EFS Windows provide a button [BIN] that includes the EFS in Bin List. Bin List provides permanent
cancellation of the strip.
This action is performed by dragging the strip (clicking in Callsign field) and dropping it in the [BIN] button.
Figure 5-9: Cancellation button.
5.3 MOVE AN EFS TO DE-ICE

The EFS Windows provide the [D-I] button, that allows to move an EFS to De-Ice list.
This action is performed by dragging the strip (clicking in Callsign field) and dropping it in the [D-I] button.
Figure 5-10: De-Ice button.
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5.4 MOVE AN EFS TO CLEARANCE DELIVERY

The EFS Windows provide the [DEL] button, that allows to move an EFS from Ground or Tower to
Clearance position.
This action is performed by dragging the strip (clicking in Callsign field) and dropping it in the [DEL]
button.
Figure 5-11: DEL button.
5.5 MOVE AN EFS TO TOWER

The EFS Windows provide the [TWR] button, that allows to move an EFS to Tower Position. This button
is available in Ground and Delivery positions.
When Ground and Tower roles are displayed together in the same position, moving a strip to TWR from
Delivery position will send the strip to Ground Pending list. When the roles are displayed separately,
moving a strip to TWR from Delivery position will send the strip to Tower Taxi zone.
This action is performed by dragging the strip (clicking in Callsign field) and dropping it in the [TWR]
button.
Figure 5-12: TWR button.
5.6 MOVE AN EFS TO PENDING

The EFS Windows provide the [PDG] button, that allows to move an EFS to Pending list. This button is
available in Ground and Tower positions.
This action is performed by dragging the strip (clicking in Callsign field) and dropping it in the [PDG]
button.
Figure 5-13: PDG button.
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5.7 QUICK HANDOVER

The Quick Handover procedure does not require coordination between the giving and receiving controller.
In this case, no action is required nor allowed by the receiving controller to accept or reject the handover.
The Obstruction Symbols can be transferred between the controllers in the same manner.
For this procedure, the giving controller has to drag the EFS to the icon associated with the desired
receiving controller. No acceptance from receiving controller needs to be given. The handed over EFS is
deleted from the giving controller screen, and displayed at the receiving controller.
When EFS roles (GND, DEL, TWR) are combined, from DELIVERY position, Quick Handover cannot be
performed directly to TOWER position. When the EFS is moved to TWR Icon, it is automatically moved to
Ground Pending Window.
Figure 5-14: Quick Handover
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5.8 OBSTRUCTION SYMBOLS INSERTION

Obstruction Symbols, fields and purpose were previously described in this manual. Shown below are the
creation steps, the operative rules and the effects of an Obstruction Symbols insertion.
To create an Obstruction Symbol, press the Obstruction Symbol icon (Obst. Symb.), located at the top of
the EFS Windows to start creation.
Figure 5-15: Obstruction Symbols Insertion
The Obstacle creation template is displayed with three blank fields: Obst.Place (from), Obstacle and
Obst.Place (To). Select an entry for each field.
The information within these fields is:
Table 5-2: Obstruction Symbol Fields
FIELD
DESCRIPTION
Obst. Place
Starting point of the obstruction. Pull down pre-defined entries.
Obstacle
Callsign of the obstruction. Pull down pre-defined entries.
Obst. Place
Point to where the obstruction is moving. Pull down pre-defined entries.
NOTE: Free Text input is also supported for each field.

Click on INSERT icon to insert this Obstruction Symbol, or on CANCEL icon to reject this Obstruction
Symbol creation.
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5.8.1
Obstruction Symbols rules
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Upon creation, the Obstruction Symbol is included in the working zone of the EFS Window.
Obstruction Symbols have the same capabilities as a standard EFS except take off and landing.
An Obstruction Symbol is not included in any EFS lists.
The Obstruction Symbols can be transferred between Tower controllers as any other EFS.
It is possible to modify an Obstruction Symbol if the actual obstruction changes. The new locations can
be entered through the mentioned pull down menus, directly by clicking on the FROM and TO fields of
the displayed Obstruction Symbol.
6. An Obstruction Symbol can be cancelled simply by dragging it to the BIN icon existing on the EFS
Windows.
7. Just after the start up and reconfiguration of the EFS system, each non-cancelled Obstruction Symbol
created in former session is displayed and taken again into account.
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5.9 RUNWAY MANAGEMENT

5.9.1
Runway closing and reopening
Click on the affected Runway icon (located at the top of the EFS Windows). It changes from open status
(green colourer) to closed, and the icon turns to RED. The same colour change is carried out in the
associated runway lines.
Figure 5-16: Closing a Runway
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The runway status change, closing and reopening, are subjected to these rules:
1. The icons and lines colour changes are carried out at the ICW controlling the corresponding runway.
2. Each departure EFS allocated for taking off on the closed runway is displayed with a large RED X in
the Clearance Field. The RED X is displayed and combined with other symbols previously presented.
3. Each arrival EFS allocated to that runway also has the RED X in the Clearance Field.
4. It is possible to move departure EFS across the RUNWAY LINE although the runway is closed. In this
case, the RED X is not deleted from the Clearance Field until the runway is opened again.
5. It is possible to open or close a runway from any ICW.
6. A second click on the Runway Icon opens the runway again. The icon and runway lines turn GREEN
again, and the RED X symbol is deleted from each EFS, reappearing any symbol existing right
before runway closing.
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5.10
DEPARTURE FLIGHT CONTROL PROCEDURES
5.10.1 Clearance Delivery Procedure

This is the basic operation assigned to the CLD position.
The Clearance Delivery operation follows these steps:
1. The Flight Plan data are displayed at the CLD Pending List a certain VSP time before EOBT or CTOT,
if the EOBT/CTOT exist.
2. At designated time before EOBT/CTOT, or after manual notification action, strip is placed in CLD
position, below Clearance line. When controller issues the clearance, the strip should be dragged
above Clearance line in CLD position.
Then the strip can be passed to GND controller. GND position is designated to support ground
manoeuvres (such as push-back, taxi, de-icing). When aircraft is ready to move, GND controller
enables the strip with ACT field of GND Pending list.
5.10.1.1
Change to Taxi state
It can be done by dragging the EFS across the TAXI line, or manually clicking in TIMES field.
5.10.2 Control of Departure Aircraft in Taxi state

5.10.2.1
Flights requesting De-ice
The EFS can be marked as De-ice during the Taxi phase or in the previous phase. The De-ice marking
is performed by dragging the strip and dropping in [D-I] button. The strip is moved to De-Ice list.
5.10.2.2
Flights requested to take off from an intersection point
The same operation as described in the above figure. The intersection point is chosen from the pull down
menu from the Taxiway field.
Default point can be selected; as well as a manually selected point through a text field, selecting -freeoption.
NOTE: Predefined points marked with * are De-Ice points. If a De-Ice point is selected, field is remarked
with BLUE background colour.
Figure 5-17: Taxi-To procedure
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5.10.3 Modifications of an Departure EFS for an Ad-hoc Clearance

Controllers are allowed to propose changes in a Departure EFS relative to:
SID
Level
SID and Level
Heading and Level
Runway
Time
The above mentioned changes can be performed as described in the following items.
Changes are subject to these rules:
1. The controller is allowed to change the Level without changing the Heading but a change in Heading
must be accompanied with a change in the Level. This action is functionally carried out by pull down
menus.
2. A change in Heading and Level replaces the existing SID.
5.10.3.1
Changing SID
Clicking on the SID field of the Departure EFS, a pull down menu is displayed listing all the available SIDs
for allocated runway. This is shown in below figure:
Figure 5-18: SID Pull Down Menu
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5.10.3.2
Changing Level
The controller is allowed to specify a non-standard climb out through the pop-up menu available by
clicking on the SID field. This menu is shown in following figure:
Figure 5-19: SID Pop-up Menu
This menu is divided into three different submenus: SID, HEADING, and LEVEL.
To close this menu without selecting a value, click on the title bar of any of the different submenus SID,
HEADING or LEVEL.
5.10.3.3
Changing SID and Level
If a change in both values is desired, click on the SID field and choose both of them from the pop-up
menu shown in former figure.
5.10.3.4
Changing Heading and Level
It can be performed from the same pop-up menu as the former operation. The new heading is displayed
on the SID field (instead of the SID previously displayed), and the new level is displayed on the Gate field.
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5.10.3.5
Changing Runway
It can be performed by clicking on the Runway field and select a new runway from the pull down menu.
Changing the Runway causes an automatic change of the SID.
Figure 5-20: Runway Pop-up Menu
5.10.3.6
Changing Times
This change can be manually performed, to enter different time values for first fields in extended strip first
line. Each time is entered once, by LB clicking in TIMES field; after each acceptance, its background
changes. Next LB click in TIMES field will be for setting the next time value.
The Times to be set in this field, in the correct order:
Clearance Time (background in WHITE);
Start-up Time (background in LIGHT GREEN);
Push-back/ Taxi Time (background in GREEN);
Departure Time (background in LIGHT BLUE).
Figure 5-21: Times Modification
To close the Time pop-up menu without entering new time, click with the LEFT mouse button on the title
bar.
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Figure 5-22: Times Modification
5.10.4 Changing Time

See "Time Field" chapter.
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5.11
TOWER FLIGHTS CONTROL PROCEDURES
5.11.1 Pending EFS State

The EFS is displayed in the Tower pending list:
1. Flights will automatically be displayed a VSP time before the Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA).
2. A flight may be manually moved from Tower Pending List to Radio Contact Zone by clicking with the
LEFT mouse button on the ACT field.
5.11.1.1
Cleared to Land State
The zone under the RUNWAY is named in this manual as Clear to Land working zone. When giving
Clear to Land to the aircraft, the Tower controller can move the EFS to enter the Clear to Land state by
dragging the EFS across RUNWAY LINE.
Any of the former commands causes the EFS to be displayed below the RUNWAY LINE and a GREEN
down arrow is displayed on the Clearance field.
5.11.2 Landing Aircraft Control
This includes all control procedures from clearance to land until the flight is terminated at gate.
During this phase, the following commands are available: Go Around, Manual ATA. General control
commands are however available for this phase: Dragging EFSs, C/S Highlighting.
5.11.2.1
Missed Approach: Go Around Command
If an arrival flight is executing a Missed Approach, this is processed by pressing the RIGHT mouse button
on the Clearance field.
See "Clearance Field" chapter.
5.11.2.2
Arrived State
When ATA is automatically displayed in the Time field based on Radar detection, the flight is changed to
Arrived state. The ATA is displayed in GREEN background colour and the previous GREEN down arrow
is cleared from the Clearance field.
It is also possible to enter the ATA manually through the pop-up menu available by clicking on the Time
field.
It is possible for the controller to indicate the exit of the arrived flight through any exit way. This action is
performed by choosing one of the available intersection points of the pull down menu associated to the
Taxiway field.
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5.11.2.3
Taxi State
When the EFS is moved downwards, across the TAXI LINE, it is entering the Taxi state.
5.11.3 Actual Time of Departure

When a departure strip is moved upwards, above the AIRBORNE LINE, it is entering Airborne state, and
its flight plan status becomes ACTIVE (ATD Action).
This action can be cancelled, moving the strip below the AIRBORNE LINE.
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A.
ABBREVIATIONS AND GLOSSARY OF TERMS
A.1
LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS
ACID
AirCraft IDentification
ADEP
Aerodrome of DEParture
ATA
Actual Time of Arrival
ATCC
Air Traffic Control Center
ATD
Actual Time of Departure
ATIS
Airport Terminal Information Service
CFL
Cleared Flight Level
CL
CLearance
CMD
Control & Monitoring Display
CNL
CaNceL
CTOT
Calculated Take-Off Time
DCT
DireCT
DEST
DESTination Aerodrome
DME
Distance Measurement Equipment
DRF
Data Recording Facility
EFS
Electronic Flight Strip
EOBT
Estimated Off-Block Time
ETA
Estimated Time of Arrival
FDPS
Flight Data Processing System
FP
Flight Plan
FPL
Flight PLan
GND
GrouND
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ICW
Integrated Controller Workstation
IFR
Instrument Flight Rules
ILS
Instrumental Landing System
LLZ
LocaLiZer
MET
METeorological
MIS
MISsing
NAVAID
NAVigation AID
OS
Obstruction Symbol
RDPS
Radar Data Processing System
RFL
Requested Flight Level
RWY
RunWaY
SDD
Situation Data Display
SID
Standard Instrument Departures
SMC
System Monitoring & Control
SMGCS
Surface Movement Guidance and Control System
SSRC
Secondary Surveillance Radar Code
STAR
Standard Terminal Arrival Route
SU
SUpervisor
TAF
Aerodrome Forecast
TIS
Traffic Information System
TMA
Terminal Manouvering Area
TWR
ToWeR
UPS
Uninterruptible Power Supply
VFR
Visual Flight Rules
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VOR
VHF Omnidirectional Range
VSP
Variable System Parameter
Wake Turbulence
A.2
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Arrival Flight
Flight due to land at Tower.
Electronic Flight Strip (EFS)
Device that contains information on a flights progress and current status. These are displayed on the
specific working positions to communicate the flight information to the controller in charge.
Extended EFS
EFS with an extra information area displayed for insertion of additional information regarding a flight.
Full Flight Plan
Complete flight plan, normally associated to a commercial airline, with slight differences up to the actual
airplane performing service. Typically issued by an information system. So named, to distinguish it from a
Local Flight Plan.
Go Around
Command performed to indicate the event of a missed approach. Its symbol is "GA".
Handoff Procedure
Process of transferring a flight controlled from ATCC controllers to Tower controllers, when the aircraft
leaves or enters the aerodrome controlled airspace.
Handover Procedure
Process of transferring flights between controllers.
Local EFS
Flight Strip created for Local flights, normally VFR under tower jurisdiction, although ATCC could take
control of it.
Logical Screen
Set of Windows supported by the system and displayed on the two monitors installed in the Workstation.
Obstruction Symbol
Symbol inserted to indicate the event of an obstacle making impossible normal operation between two
points of the aerodrome.
Physical Screen
The physical monitor used by the system to interact with controller, where every Window is displayed.
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Pop-up Menu
Menu displayed upon clicking once on the icon. Menu display is kept after button release and selection is
performed pointing and clicking.
Pull Down Menu
Menu which display is kept while pressing mouse button (normally LEFT button). Desired option is
selected by dragging pointer to the option while pressing. Upon button release, the menu is removed.
Reconfiguration
A change in the roles assigned to each Workstation to set a different number of controllers, different
distribution...
Restriction in Departure Sequence
Minimum time to be waited between departures from a runway.
Role
Any category of controller working in the Visual Control Room and classified by the controlled aerodrome
zone. Typical roles are Tower, Ground and Clearance.
Runway Line
Line displayed on the EFS Windows, with the aim of separating the flights already using a runway from
those requesting permission to land or take off.
Screen Layout
Windows distribution and appearance when displayed on the Integrated WorkStation. It is different
according to the roles assigned to each ICW.
Symbol Type
Field defined in the obstruction symbol, in order to indicate the obstruction nature.
Taxi Line
Line displayed on the EFS Windows, with the aim of separating the flights already taxiing from those
requesting taxi permission.
Variable System Parameter
It's a certain value entered in the system in order to regulate processes such as timing for FP insertion in
Pending Lists, waiting for terminating a flight after arrival to gate, and so on.
Working Zones
EFS Windows divisions defined by the separation lines display. They are Active, Taxi and Take off zones
for departure flights; and Radio Contact, Clear to Land and Taxi zones for arrival flights.
Work Window
General designation for the EFS Windows provided by the system: EFS Windows.
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B.
B.1
CONFIGURATION FILES
TFDD
"TFDD" file is allocated in /local/<proj_id>/pos/exec path.

It includes several configuration parameters that must not be changed.
It is relevant to know about two parameters, that can be changed to enable/ disable EFS as well as to set
the airport in tower FDD position. These parameters are:
efs.enable (True/ False): enable or disable EFS in tower FDD position;
efs.airport : set airport to tower FDD position.
B.2
SECTORES
"sectores" file is allocated in /local/<proj_id>/pos/exec/adap path.

It includes initial tower sectorization.
First entry in file is the number that identifies the ICW position.
The fields included in this file are:
CL: position for delivery strips;
GN, GE and GW: position for ground strips;
TE and TW: position for tower strips.
Possible entries are 1, 2 or 3, that are the ICW number that identifies it among available EFS towers.
This configuration only applies until first CMD tower sectorization, and is used afterwards only if CMD
does not include Tower Sectorization option.
Example of sectores file content:

2
CL
GN
GE
GW
TE
TW
2
2
2
2
2
2
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B.3
FICH_AIRPORT_DATA
"FICH_AIRPORT_DATA" file is allocated in /local/<proj_id>/pos/exec/adap path.

It is used to define available runways and assign SID/ STAR procedures to the runways.
Electronic Flight Strip will only display as available the SID/ STAR procedures assigned to each runway.
This file includes a table that allows data for different aerodromes, being only used data that corresponds
with aerodrome included as own in TFDD file. The separator character can be both an space or a TAB.
The file contents a table with the following fields:
Airport (4 alphanumeric characters). The file accepts up to 40 airports.
Group number (box where runway is allocated) (possible values: 1, 2, 3). Each box accept two
runways.
Runway identifier.
Runway Use (departure [D] or arrival [A]) (3 characters).
SID/ STAR Procedure (up to 7 alphanumeric characters). The file accepts up to 40 SID/ STAR
entries for each runway.
Each SID and STAR must be defined in an unique line, and they must be previously defined in DBM
position (see DBM User Manual).
Example for FICH_AIRPORT DATA file content:
EPBY
EPBY
EPGD
EPGD
EPGD
EPGD
EPGD
EPGD
EPGD
EPGD
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OL1ARR
OL1DEP
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KMI1A
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LODNI1A
LODNI1N
VAPOS1A
VAPOS1N
VAPOS2D
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FICH_GATEWAY_DATA
"FICH_GATEWAY_DATA" file is allocated in /local/<proj_id>/pos/exec/adap path.

It is used to define available gateways for EFS and local EFS.
with aerodrome included as own in TFDD file. The separator character can be both an space or a TAB.
First line for each aerodrome must be composed of key code (GATE) followed by aerodrome identifier. A
data block must be used for each gateway.
A gateway identifier can include up to 5 alphanumeric characters, and up to 45 gateways can be defined
by each airport.
Example for FICH_GATEWAY_DATA file content:

GATE EPWA
ABC DEF GHI
123 456 789
XYZ
999
AW 3
GATE EPKK
RRR AA 1
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B.5
FICH_LOCAL_DATA
"FICH_LOCAL_DATA" file is allocated in /local/<proj_id>/pos/exec/adap path.

It is used to define obstacles and local EFS.
with aerodrome defined as own in TFDD file.
The file will contain four data blocks, for fields relative to Callsign, VFR, obstacle symbol and obstacle
place. The separator character can be both an space or a TAB.
First line for each aerodrome must be composed of key code, followed by aerodrome identifier and the
number of registers that are included for the aerodrome. A line must be used for each register, including
the following data:
For Callsign:
o Callsign (up to 7 alphanumeric characters),
o Aircraft Type (4 alphanumeric characters),
o Wake Turbulence (1 character, that can be J, H, M, L).
For VFR: routes (up to 7 characters).
For Obstacle Symbol: obstacle identifier (up to 8 alphanumeric characters).
For Obstacle Place: obstacle place identifier (up to 8 alphanumeric characters).
Key field is C/S for Callsign, VFR for VFR, OSYMB for obstacle identifier, and OPLACE for obstacle
place.
Up to 50 data blocks can be defined for each element (C/S, VFR, OSYMB, OPLACE).
Up to 20 elements can be included in each C/S and VFR data block, and 25 elements in each OSYMB
and OPLACE data block.
Example for FICH_LOCAL_DATA file content:

C/S EPWA 4
IBE0023 DC10
TWA0293 B747
DLH8812 A343
LOT334 B735
VFR EPWA 5
T-R-W
A-R-W
B-A-R-W
G-K-N-O
Z-N-O-E
OSYMB EPWA 5
RWY11
HOLD33
TWYA0
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TWAY9
TRUCK
OPLACE EPWA 4
RWY11
RWY33
RWY15
TWAY6
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B.6
FICH_TAXIWAY_DATA
"FICH_TAXIWAY_DATA" file is allocated in /local/<proj_id>/pos/exec/adap path.

It is used to define the taxiways related with each runway, that are located in EFS in field TAXI TO.
with aerodrome defined as own in TFDD file.
First line for each aerodrome must be composed of key code (TWY) followed by aerodrome identifier and
the number of registers that are included for the aerodrome. A line must be used for each register, and
each register is composed of a runway identification and its related taxiways (each taxiway with 2
alphanumeric characters).
Two special codes must be included in each register:
#DEFA: previous taxiway is used as default taxiway for arrival flights.
#DEFD: previous taxiway is used as default taxiway for departure flights.
#DEFB: previous taxiway is used as default taxiway for both arrival and departure flights.
These two codes can be replaced for an unique code: #DEFB that defines previous taxiway is used as
default taxiway both for arrival and departure flights.
In each runway, up to 45 taxiways can be defined
Example for FICH_TAXIWAY_DATA file content:
TWY EPWA
15 A0 A1 A3 A4 A5 A6 B8 D1 D2#DEFD D3 H1#DEFA H2 *06 J K L *10 M1
33 A0 A1 A6 D3 H1 H2#DEFD J K L *71 M1 M2 O1 O2 R1 R2 S#DEFA T U1 U2
11 C1#DEFD D3 D4 E1 E2 E3 F J K M2 M3#DEFA N T *71
29 E3#DEFD D3#DEFA *06
TWY EPGD
29 ZZ#DEF
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Actualizacin, Instalacin y Puesta en Funcionamiento del Sistema de Vigilancia Aeronutica

Electronic Flight Strip User Manual (EFS-UM)

Project: Actualizacin, Instalacin y Puesta en Funcionamiento del Sistema de

Jorge J. Custodio Cabello

Joaqun C. Navarro Vidal

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INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................... 1-1

ORGANIZATION OF THIS MANUAL ..................................................................................... 1-2

SELECTING MENUS, ICONS AND FIELD TEXT ENTERING ..................................................1

EFS OVERVIEW .........................................................................................................................3

ELECTRONIC FLIGHT STRIPS DESCRIPTION .............................................................................7

DEPARTURE ELECTRONIC STRIP FIELDS DESCRIPTION...................................................8

ATIS Version Field ..............................................................................................................10

Runway Allocation Field ....................................................................................................10

SID / VFR Field (Standard Departure Procedure Assigned) ...........................................11

Aircraft Type / Wake Turbulence Field and Speed ..........................................................13

Times Field ..........................................................................................................................14

Time Field ............................................................................................................................15

Clearance Field ...................................................................................................................17

Callsign Field ......................................................................................................................18

Taxiway Field ......................................................................................................................19

3.1.10 Gate Field ............................................................................................................................20

ARRIVAL EFS DESCRIPTION .................................................................................................22

ATIS Version Field ..............................................................................................................23

Runway Allocation/ Approach Field .................................................................................24

STAR Field (Standard Arrival Procedure Assigned) .......................................................25

Aircraft Type/Wake Turbulence Field and Speed ............................................................25

Go Around Time Field ........................................................................................................25

ETA / Landing Time Field ...................................................................................................26

Clearance Field ...................................................................................................................27

Callsign Field ......................................................................................................................28

Taxiway Field ......................................................................................................................29

3.2.10 Gate ......................................................................................................................................30

3.2.11 Highlight Field .....................................................................................................................30

LOCAL EFS ..............................................................................................................................31

OBSTRUCTION SYMBOL FIELD DESCRIPTIONS ................................................................32

EFS SCREEN AND WINDOWS DESCRIPTION .............................................................................1

EFS WINDOWS DESCRIPTION .................................................................................................1

General Working Rules for EFS Windows .........................................................................4

Moving EFS .......................................................................................................................4

Dragging EFS ....................................................................................................................4

Movement of Separation Lines..........................................................................................5

Management of Additional Windows .................................................................................5

Flight Plan Terminated ......................................................................................................5

Enlargement of Windows ..................................................................................................5

EFS Clearance Delivery Window Description ....................................................................7

EFS Ground Window Description .......................................................................................8

EFS Tower Window Description .........................................................................................9

Screens Layout and Roles Assignment ...........................................................................10

LIST WINDOWS ........................................................................................................................13

Clearance Pending List Window .......................................................................................13

Ground Pending List Window ...........................................................................................14

Tower Pending List Window..............................................................................................15

De-Icing List ........................................................................................................................16

Delivery Temporary List .....................................................................................................17

BIN List ................................................................................................................................18

ELECTRONIC FLIGHT STRIPS MANAGEMENT ......................................................................1

Modifications of Local EFSs ..............................................................................................4

Extended Strips ....................................................................................................................4