CPDLC
This page is selectable from the FANS Main Menu page and allows you to set up a CPDLC message for transmission to the flight crew, and to read messages from the flight crew.
| Downlink window | Displays the message from the flight crew. |
| Uplink window | Displays the message to be sent to the flight crew. Selecting CLEAR removes the message from the window. |
| Message buttons | Allow you to select a message for editing and subsequent transmission.
The buttons initially display the groups of messages available. Selecting a group displays the messages associated with the group against the right–hand set of buttons. Selecting a message displays the associated parameters against the right–hand set of buttons. Selecting a parameter displays the value of the parameter in the Uplink window and you can use the keypad to edit the value. |
| SCROLL UP
SCROLL DOWN |
Allows you to scroll through the message button displays. |
| KEYPAD | Displays the alphanumeric keypad to allow you to edit/create messages. |
| SEND UPLINK | Transmits the message in the Uplink window to the aircraft. |