Flight Details
The ATL Dashboard allows users to generate and manage a new Aircraft Technical Log (ATL). It includes various subsections for comprehensive data entry for each flight. The first subsection is Flight Detail, which captures crucial flight information.
1. Flight Detail
The Flight Detail subsection is where users input essential information about the flight's departure, arrival, and other critical metrics. This data is vital for tracking the flight's performance and ensuring compliance with aviation standards.
Fields in Flight Detail
Flight Number
Description: The unique identifier for the flight.
Input Type: Text
Example: "AA1234"
Departure Airport
Description: The ICAO/IATA code of the airport from which the flight departs.
Input Type: Text
Example: "JFK" or "EDDR"
Arrival Airport
Description: The ICAO/IATA code of the airport where the flight arrives.
Input Type: Text
Example: "LAX" or "LMML"
Scheduled Departure Date
Description: The planned departure time of the flight.
Input Type: Date
Example: "2024-06-01"
Scheduled Arrival Date
Description: The planned arrival time of the flight.
Input Type: Date
Example: "2024-06-01"
Block Off Time
Description: The actual time when the aircraft starts to move from the gate.
Input Type: Time
Example: Automatically set by clicking the "Block Off" button or inserti it manually.
Takeoff Time
Description: The actual time when the aircraft takes off from the runway.
Input Type: Datetime
Example: Automatically set by clicking the "Take Off" button or inserti it manually.
Landing Time
Description: The actual time when the aircraft lands on the runway.
Input Type: Datetime
Example: Automatically set by clicking the "Landed" button or inserti it manually.
Block On Time
Description: The actual time when the aircraft stops at the gate after arrival.
Input Type: Datetime
Example: Automatically set by clicking the "Time Block On" button or inserti it manually.
Flight Delay
Description: The duration of any delay experienced by the flight.
Input Type: Text or Duration in minutes
Example: "15 minutes"
Approach Type
Description: The type of approach used during landing (e.g., ILS, visual).
Input Type: Dropdown Selection
Options: "ILS", "Visual", "RNAV", "RNP", "NPA"
Example: "ILS"
Automatic Time-Setting Buttons
The ATL Dashboard includes automatic time-setting buttons to streamline data entry:
Block Off: Automatically sets the Actual Block Off Time based on the current time when clicked.
Take Off: Automatically sets the Actual Takeoff Time based on the current time when clicked.
Landed: Automatically sets the Actual Landing Time based on the current time when clicked.
Time Block On: Automatically sets the Actual Block On Time based on the current time when clicked.
User Interface
The Flight Detail subsection's user interface is designed for efficiency and accuracy. Users can manually enter data where necessary and utilize the automatic time-setting buttons to streamline the process. Mandatory fields ensure that all essential information is captured for each flight.
Validation
Mandatory Fields: Fields such as Flight Number, Departure and Arrival Airports, and Scheduled Departure and Arrival Times, Block Off, Take Off, landed and block on are mandatory.
Automatic Time-Setting: Validation ensures that the automatically set times are correctly captured based on the user's actions.
Error Handling: Informative messages guide users in case of input errors or missing data.
Summary
The Flight Detail subsection within the ATL Dashboard provides a comprehensive platform for recording crucial flight information. By combining manual input with automatic time-setting capabilities, the system ensures accurate and efficient data management, supporting operational transparency and compliance.
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