Hi, hoping for features to help my (and potentially others) workflow...

Obviously, as most do, I use Simbrief and when using INS navigation it is perfect for inputting the coordinates as it uses the same format as the INS requires, so:

Q1: Would it be possible to have an option to change the coordinates format in the INFO box? I usually use P2ATC to pick the best waypoints to use when inputting, but keep having to go back to Simbrief OFP to get the coordinates.

Q2: I have always used the "ATC assign SID STAR etc, as I assumed this would be more realistic?" But, if the SIDS and STARs differ to the original OFP, how to do insert the procedures into P2ATC flightplan without affecting the "FILED" status e.t.c. I have had the trouble mostly when being assigned a different STAR and Runway and if I insert these into the P2ATC flightplan the FP loses its FILED status. If I re-FILE, I end up getting a different SQUAWK. Unless I am doing something wrong? If I apply the assign STAR and approach, do I need to FILE again?

Also... if getting a new STAR e.t.c from the original OFP the coordinates format change mentioned in Q1 would help "programming" the INS computer as it's not easy trying to find a useable coordinate format... i had been known to quickly EDIT my simbrief with the new STAR, and re-generate it which gives me the waypoint coordinates I need haha.

I am probably using the worst workflow ever!

Thanks for your time

There are many formats for Lat/Lon.  What format do you need?  Degrees and decimal minutes, Degrees, minutes , seconds, etc.

You shouldn't File the plan until it is complete and ready to go.

As you are creating the plan in SimBrief, I would uncheck all the ATC Assigns boxes, check the Force Pilot Runway Selection box, and  then:

1) Copy the plan text line form SimBrief

2) Paste it into the FPImport window, select SimBrief as  the source, Import the plan

3) Review the results and make any changes to the procedures I want to make.

4) File the plan

There should then be no changes after the filing.

Dave

On 4/14/2022 at 2:00 PM, Dave-Pilot2ATC said:

There are many formats for Lat/Lon.  What format do you need?  Degrees and decimal minutes, Degrees, minutes , seconds, etc.

You shouldn't File the plan until it is complete and ready to go.

As you are creating the plan in SimBrief, I would uncheck all the ATC Assigns boxes, check the Force Pilot Runway Selection box, and  then:

1) Copy the plan text line form SimBrief

2) Paste it into the FPImport window, select SimBrief as  the source, Import the plan

3) Review the results and make any changes to the procedures I want to make.

4) File the plan

There should then be no changes after the filing.

Dave

 

It's fine. If I turn off the option for SIDs and STARs, I don't need the coordinates. Thanks 🙂