How to - Create Simbrief Flightplans on the OIS (FLT OPS PLAN)

We're excited to unveil deeper SimBrief integration in the iniBuilds A350 directly within the OIS (Onboard Information System). Say goodbye to switching between apps and windows — now you can plan your entire flight, from departure to arrival, right from the cockpit using the new FLT OPS PLAN page!

Accessing the Planner
The new planner has its own dedicated page which can be reached via FLT OPS MENU > FLT OPLS PLAN. 

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Note: You must connect to your Navigraph account & enter your Simbrief ID (numbers only) on the third-party options page which can be reached via FLT OPS MENU > OPTIONS > 3RD PARTY. You can connect by

• Scanning the shown QR Code, OR
• Navigating to https://navigraph.com/code and enter the code shown on the OIS.

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After you have completed the authentication steps the OIS will update to show the additional 'UPDATE DATA' and 'RESET NAVIGRAPH' options.

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Creating a SimBrief Flightplan via the Planner

In order to create your flight plan, only the following fields are mandatory

• FROM* - Input your Departure airport's 4-letter ICAO code here (e.g. LPFR)
• TO* - Input your Arrival airport's 4-letter ICAO code here (e.g. EGLL)

Then, press the GENERATE PLAN button to create a SimBrief Flightplan using the default "AUTO" values. 

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 For additional customization, you can also tweak the below fields which are optional

• ALTN - Input your Alternate airport's 4-letter ICAO code here (e.g. EGCC). Default value is AUTO.
• AIRLINE - Input any 3-letter ICAO airline code (e.g. BAW)
• FLT NUM - Input any alpha-numeric flight numer (e.g. 25A)
• FROM RWY - Select your Departure airport's desired runway. Default value is AUTO.
• TO RWY - Select your Arrival airport's desired runway. Default value is AUTO.
• PAX - Input the number of desired passengers. Values exceeding the MAX will use MAX instead. Default value is AUTO.
• FREIGHT - Input the desired weight (KG/LBS) of cargo. Values exceeding the MAX will use MAX instead. Default value is AUTO.
• CRZ FL - Enter your desired Cruise altitude in 3-digit flight levels (e.g. 380 for 38,000ft). Default value is AUTO.
• REG - Enter your desired aircraft registration. Default value is autofilled from the ATC ID field of aircraft.cfg.
• CPT NAME - Input custom Captain's Name on the OFP. Default value is AUTO.
• FO NAME - Input custom First Officer's Name on the OFP. Default value is AUTO.
• PLAN - Choose the desired OFP format from the list that shows on screen. Default value is LIDO.
• FUELING section -  Choose between WEIGHT or MIN units and enter the desired numeric value for that particular fuel section on your OFP. Default value is AUTO. 

To reset the page back to its default state, click the CLEAR button.

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To change the planning units between KG/LBS, change the Aircraft Weight Units from the OIS Settings page.

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Using your New Flightplan - OFP

Once you have successfully generated a flight plan, the OIS will automatically go to the OFP page and give you a 'PLAN GENERATED SUCCESSFULLY' notification at the top of the screen. That's it! Your new flightplan is now active on SimBrief, same as if you had generated via their Dispatcher Tool or Website.

Now you may use this new plan on the FLT OPS STATUS, LOADSHEET, TO PERF or LDG PERF pages of the OIS by Importing or syncing with Simbrief as usual. You may also request your new flightplan on the FMS via the CPNY F-PLN REQUEST button on the INIT Page.

For more information please see the following guides: