How to - Request WX via AOC (METAR/TAF)

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The iniBuilds A340 Airliner FMS features METAR/TAF requests for any airport via the Hoppie Network through the AOC WX REQUEST function.

 
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Setup - Connect to Hoppie Network

The AOC WX Requests are processed through the Hoppie Network so require you to setup your Hoppie Logon Code on the EFB 3rd Party settings page. If you are a new user, you can register for a free Hoppie Logon code here: https://www.hoppie.nl/acars/system/register.html

Once you have your code, you can enter this manually via the On-Screen Keyboard OR by pasting it into the field by clicking on the text field and then pressing Cntrl+V key on your keyboard.

Operation - FMS AOC WX REQUEST

To request weather,

1. Ensure the FMS INIT A page FROM/TO and FLT NBR fields are filled in.
2. Access the AOC WX REQUEST page on the FMS via ATC COMM > AOC MENU > WX
3. Type in the ICAO IDENT for your desired airport
4. Choose <Y> for METAR or TAF as desired by clicking the L2 or L3 LSK respectively.
5. Press *SEND by clicking the R6 LSK
6. The AOC RCVD MSGS page will open automatically. Open the latest <WEATHER message to see your requested information. 
7. To review the message again later, access the AOC RCVD MSGS page on the FMS via ATC COMM > AOC MENU > RCVD MSGS

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Note: The FMS INIT A page FROM/TO field need to be filled, along with your FLT NBR, for the Network to identify which station to send the requested data back to.