Maverick Lint 1456501 Posted February 29, 2020 at 02:33 AM Posted February 29, 2020 at 02:33 AM Hello! I need some help figuring out my Equipment Code (I am using XSquawkBox): CIV-A INS VOR NAV no ILS unless necessary IF YOU ARE LOOKING UP WHAT A CIV-A IS DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS ONLY IF YOU HAVE USED CIVA AND NEVER HAVE ISSUES WITH CONTROLLERS WITH CERTAIN CODE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Geckler Posted February 29, 2020 at 04:04 AM Posted February 29, 2020 at 04:04 AM Hello! I need some help figuring out my Equipment Code (I am using XSquawkBox): CIV-A INS VOR NAV no ILS unless necessary IF YOU ARE LOOKING UP WHAT A CIV-A IS DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS ONLY IF YOU HAVE USED CIVA AND NEVER HAVE ISSUES WITH CONTROLLERS WITH CERTAIN CODE I was going to help you, but I was going to have to look up CIV-A so now I'm not. Ryan Geckler - GK | Former VATUSA3 - Division Training Manager VATSIM Minneapolis ARTCC | FAA Miami ARTCC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andreas Fuchs Posted February 29, 2020 at 12:24 PM Posted February 29, 2020 at 12:24 PM Since we cannot look up what an "INS" is (of course we do know this!), I can only tell you as friendly as you did: https://lmgtfy.com/?q=faa+flight+plan+equipment+codes Cheers, Andreas Member of VATSIM GermanyMy real flying on InstagramMy Twitch streams of VATSIM flights and ATC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Shearman Jr Posted February 29, 2020 at 02:10 PM Posted February 29, 2020 at 02:10 PM On VATSIM you're almost always one of these: /L = RNAV and RVSM (capable of FL290 or higher) /G = RNAV, no RVSM (ceiling of FL289 or lower) /W = non-RNAV with DME, RVSM /A = non-RNAV with DME, non-RVSM /U = non-RNAV without DME There's also /I which is basic RNAV without procedure-loading, which a CIVA sort of is -- but /I indicates no RVSM. So most VATSIM pilots flying vintage airliners equipped with the CIVA will file it /W with a remark indicating they can go direct to a lat/lon if needed. And I didn't have to Google any of that, so, ppbbbbbbbtttttttttttt! Cheers, -R. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Lint 1456501 Posted February 29, 2020 at 08:49 PM Author Posted February 29, 2020 at 08:49 PM Since we cannot look up what an "INS" is (of course we do know this!), I can only tell you as friendly as you did: https://lmgtfy.com/?q=faa+flight+plan+equipment+codes Don't mean it to be rude, just ive gotten plenty of answers leading me to having issues during departure and arrival. On VATSIM you're almost always one of these: /L = RNAV and RVSM (capable of FL290 or higher) /G = RNAV, no RVSM (ceiling of FL289 or lower) /W = non-RNAV with DME, RVSM /A = non-RNAV with DME, non-RVSM /U = non-RNAV without DME There's also /I which is basic RNAV without procedure-loading, which a CIVA sort of is -- but /I indicates no RVSM. So most VATSIM pilots flying vintage airliners equipped with the CIVA will file it /W with a remark indicating they can go direct to a lat/lon if needed. And I didn't have to Google any of that, so, ppbbbbbbbtttttttttttt! Awesome, I've heard a wide varity outside of /W but that sounds about right to what I plan on and need, Thanks alot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andreas Fuchs Posted February 29, 2020 at 09:03 PM Posted February 29, 2020 at 09:03 PM Don't mean it to be rude, just ive gotten plenty of answers leading me to having issues during departure and arrival. Awesome, I've heard a wide varity outside of /W but that sounds about right to what I plan on and need, Thanks alot!Don't rely on the majority of ATCOs to a) read the equipment code and b) expect ATC to believe what's filled in there. When you fly to or from major airports we [Mod - Happy Thoughts]ume that you have "the full stuff" available. If you get a clearance that you cannot follow just politely advise that you are unable due to navigation equipment. ATC will accommodate you. And even these days B727s would have to be retro-fitted with modern NAV-stuff to legally fly to the big places. Cheers, Andreas Member of VATSIM GermanyMy real flying on InstagramMy Twitch streams of VATSIM flights and ATC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Shearman Jr Posted March 1, 2020 at 06:42 PM Posted March 1, 2020 at 06:42 PM [And even these days B727s would have to be retro-fitted with modern NAV-stuff to legally fly to the big places. You're ruining my nostalgia-buzz, dude. Cheers, -R. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andreas Fuchs Posted March 1, 2020 at 07:52 PM Posted March 1, 2020 at 07:52 PM And I always enjoy it Cheers, Andreas Member of VATSIM GermanyMy real flying on InstagramMy Twitch streams of VATSIM flights and ATC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Christie Posted March 7, 2020 at 08:54 AM Posted March 7, 2020 at 08:54 AM If only there was a place, like a resource center or something similar that would have all this information. Oh wait, there is... https://www.vatsim.net/pilot-resource-centre/general-lessons/choosing-equipment-code Kirk Christie - VATPAC C3 VATPAC Undercover ATC Agent Worldflight Perth 737-800 Crew Member Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Shearman Jr Posted March 7, 2020 at 11:23 AM Posted March 7, 2020 at 11:23 AM If only there was a place, like a resource center or something similar that would have all this information. Oh wait, there is... https://www.vatsim.net/pilot-resource-centre/general-lessons/choosing-equipment-code Normally I'm on board with a bit of snark and a "RTFM" post, Kirk, but the OP here was asking specifically how the CIVA fits into that scheme, which the linked article doesn't clearly address. Cheers, -R. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dhruv Kalra Posted March 9, 2020 at 10:49 PM Posted March 9, 2020 at 10:49 PM At risk of repeating myself, I feel like I've already answered this question once: https://forums.vatsim.net/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=80760 Dhruv Kalra VATUSA ZMP ATM | Instructor | VATSIM Network Supervisor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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