Data Options

Data Options.

This panel sets preferences regarding the source and handling of Notam data.

Fetch London FIR by default

If this box is ticked the program will fetch the Notam data for the London Flight Information Region unless it is de-selected in the download dialogue.

Fetch Scottish FIR by default

If this box is ticked the program will fetch the Notam data for the Scottish Flight Information Region unless it is de-selected in the download dialogue.

EAD Basic settings

Username

This specifies the username that is used to gain access to the EAD Basic website, from where the data is obtained. You must register with EAD Basic at http://www.ead.eurocontrol.int/eadcms/eadsite/index.php.html to be able to use this program.

Password

This specifies the password that is used to gain access to the EAD Basic website. For security, the password is not shown in the box. Both the username and password are stored so that login is automatic.

Proxy Settings

Proxy Enable

If this box is ticked, the program can be configured to use a proxy. This is most likely the case if you are running on a corporate network. The IP address and port number of the proxy should be entered in the adjacent boxes. If you are not using a proxy the boxes should be left with their default setting.

Host

Enter the name of the proxy on your network. This box is only enabled is 'Proxy Enable' is ticked.

Port

Enter the port of the proxy on your network. The default is 8080 however your proxy may be different. This box is only enabled if 'Proxy Enable' is ticked.

Authenticate

Tick this box if your proxy requires a username and password. It will enable the adjacent boxes. Note that only basic authentication is supported. This box is only enabled if 'Proxy Enable' is ticked.

Username

This specifies the username that is used to gain access to the internet via the proxy. This box is only enabled if 'Authenticate' is ticked.

Password

This specifies the password that is used to gain access to the internet via the proxy. the password is not shown on the screen. This box is only enabled if 'Authenticate' is ticked.

Save Notams to

This is the filename used to save the processed notam data for upload into a flight planning program. The save format is Tim Newport-Peace format and should be compatile with tools that use this format - in particular Strepla. The processed data may be saved to a file using the Save Processed Data option in the File menu. The raw Notam data is saved to a filename that is not user selectable.

Autosave src data

If this box is ticked (default), the program will save the last fetched notam data to a file. This file is then read when the program starts and displayed. This means that the pilot can check notams again later without having to reconnect to the Internet. The age of the notam (time since it was created) is displayed on the title bar.

Check for Program Updates

If this box is ticked (default), the program will check with te Notamview website for updates and will inform the user if a more recent one exists