New for David Baty is Dispatch Planner 1.0 USA, a utility that produces a single sheet "dispatch" based on route parameters entered. Paramenters include departure and destination airports along with the flight number and results include fuel figure, maximum aircraft weight, etc. For full details, click on Read More.
Dispatch Planner 1.0 USA is a 'dispatch' program (Microsoft Excel 2000 or later required) which produces a single sheet 'dispatch' based on route parameters entered. These parameters are entered including departure and destination airports, along with the flight number which you wish to fly. Referring to a large database, the program then creates a realistic single page 'dispatch' sheet containing all the information needed. This includes fuel figures, maximum aircraft weights etc. Data is read from the specific add-on (if selected) in order for the parameters to be correct specifically for your aircraft.
This sheet can then be printed easily.
Currently, these are:
- American
- Continental
- Delta
- United
- Southwest
Features of Dispatch Planner 1.0USA:
- Creation of 'Dispatch' style, printable sheet containing much information (single page)
- Automatic retrieval of airfield elevations
- Relevant constant weights for the airframe (eg. Maximum TakeOff Weight)
- Fuel Planner with figures for Trip, Contingency, Alternate, Hold, Final Reserve etc.
- Optional retrieval of current METARs for departure and destination airfields
- Option to select unit of mass, between kg's and lb's
For supported add-on users, all the above and:
- Automatic retrieval of ZFW (Zero Fuel Weight)
- Automatic retrieval of payload
- Current add-ons supported for this version include: PMDG 737, PIC 737, PSS Airbus, PSS 777, LevelD 767 and PMDG 747
For Template users:
- A handy, realistic 'dispatch' sheet to enter figures for your flight and print. Can be used for any airline with any aircraft on any route.
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