Command | Returns |
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.alias | Opens ZHU Alias Reference website. |
.rvm | Opens ZHU Radar Vector Map website. |
.h .who .ltx .lasttx | Issues the CRC built-in last transmission command. |
Updated: October 26, 2024
New: Pilot Help Message revamp
Command | Returns |
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.alias | Opens ZHU Alias Reference website. |
.rvm | Opens ZHU Radar Vector Map website. |
.h .who .ltx .lasttx | Issues the CRC built-in last transmission command. |
Syntax: Type callsign and press aircraft select (default in CRC is Numpad Add). Type the alias command (not case-sensitive) and press Enter. All pilot help commands send a private message to the pilot.
WALLOPs | |
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.WALLPC | Wallop indicating the pilot is unable to maintain control or command of aircraft |
.WALLCH | Wallop indicating the pilot is unable to follow charted procedures as directed/planned |
.WALLHM | Wallop indicating the pilot has a stuck mic and isn't responding |
.WALLNORDO #### | Wallop for NORDO aircraft, first contact-me sent at ####Z |
.WALLNORDOX #### | Wallop for NORDO aircraft, first contact-me sent at ####Z, will be conflict soon |
.WALLCACA | Wallop for NORDO aircraft, is immediate conflict |
Flight Plan Missing | |
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.PLAN | No flight plan with connected callsign. |
.PLANC | Similar, but not same callsign on submitted flight plan |
Bad Flight Plan Information | |
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.BADCALL ### | Chosen callsign is not the same as real-world airline (###) |
.BADREG | Chosen registration does not comply with U.S.-registrered aircraft standards |
.BADEQ | Invalid or incorrect ICAO equipment suffix |
.BADTYPE | Invalid or incorrect aircraft type |
.BADTYPE2 #### | Invalid or incorrect aircraft type, the correct type is #### |
.BADPROC | Missing SID/STAR in flight plan. Links to IFR Route analyzer |
Bad Spawn | |
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.BADRWY | Spawned on runway |
.BADTWY | Spawned on taxiway |
Unauthorized Movements | |
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.BADPUSH | Pushed without permission |
.BADTAXI | Taxi without permission |
.BADTWR | Takeoff without permission |
.BADAIR | In controlled airspace |
.BADMODEC | Informs pilot that Mode C is required at the airport |
Bad Pilot Phraseology | |
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.BADFL | Pilot incorrectly used "flight level" when referencing altitude |
.BADALC | Requests the pilot includes altitude or flight level on initial contact |
.BADVFR | Informs pilot VFR flight information is not visible to ATC in the U.S. and requests they include more information on intial contact |
.BADRC | Radio checks are not needed |
Bad Procedure Compliance | |
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.BADALT | Pilot did not comply with altitude of procedure |
.BADDOF | Pilot did not comply with altitude for direction of flight |
.BADLAT | Pilot did not comply with lateral course of procedure |
.BADVEC | Pilot did not comply with vector segment of procedure |
.BADSPD | Pilot did not comply with published speed restriction |
.BADTURN | Pilot did not comply with direction of IAH departure turn |
Pilot Resources | |
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.PILOT | Sends link to VATSIM Pilot Resource Center |
.CHARTD | Sends link to charts for departure airport |
.CHARTA | Sends link to charts for arrival airport |
.CHARTS K### | Sends link to charts for specified airport (K###) |
.CHARTDD | Sends link to airport diagram for departure airport |
.CHARTAD | Sends link to airport diagram to arrival airport |
.CHARTSD K### | Sends link to airport diagram for specified airport (K###) |
.AIP K### | Sends link to VATSIM AIP for specified airport (K###) |
Command | Example | Function |
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.autotrack ICAO .autotrack -ICAO | .autotrack KIAH .autotrack -KIAH | Add a single airport to the autotrack list. Removes a single airport from the autotrack list. |
.zhutrackday .zhutrackmid | Adds autotrack of all ZHU controlled airports. Adds autotrack of 24/7 towered airports. Used for late night (0300Z+) center operations. | |
.i90track .austrack .sattrack .mobtrack .gpttrack .btrtrack .lfttrack .lchtrack .vlytrack .nqitrack .dlftrack .msytrack .poetrack | Adds autotrack of specified TRACON airports. Use notrack after TRACON to remove those airports from the autotrack list: .I90notrack |
Results are printed in the CRC chat window.
Note: Leading K required. Only airport pairs with specific ZHU preferred routes are included.
.K[DEP]K[ARR]
Entering | Returns |
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.KSATKDFW | ROUTE_SYSTEM [RNAV Jet DFWN] ALAMO3 GOBBY ... |
.KIAHKDFW | ROUTE_SYSTEM [RNAV] BLTWY7 CRIED REEKO3 ... |
Some results are printed in the CRC chat window while others may open ZHU website resources.
.[ZHU SPECIALTY]S[DESTINATION SPECIALTY]S or [ARTCC]
Entering | Returns |
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.NEWSLFKS | From NEW Specialty to LFK Specialty |
.AUSSZFW | From AUS Specialty to ZFW |
.[ZHU SPECIALTY]S[TRACON]T
Entering | Returns |
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.AUSSAUST | AUS Specialty to AUS TRACON |
.LFKSI90T | LFK Specialty to I90 TRACON |
.CRPSI90C | CRP Specialty to I90 College Station area* |
LOA Recall Parameters
Specialty | Code | ARTCC | Code | *I90 Type | *Code |
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Austin | AUSS | Fort Worth | ZFW | Quick Reference Cards | I90T |
Corpus | CRPS | Atlanta | ZTL | I90 College Station area arrivals | I90C |
Lake Charles | LCHS | Jacksonville | ZJX | I90 Industry area arrivals | I90I |
Lufkin | LFKS | Monterrey | MTY | I90 Beaumont area arrivals | I90B |
New Orleans | NEWS | Merida | MID | I90 Overflights | I90O |
Ocean | OCNS | Havana | HAV | ||
Rocksprings | RSGS |
Some results are printed in the CRC chat window while others may open ZHU website resources.
Note: Leading K not used..[AIRPORT]INFO
Entering | Returns |
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.IAHINFO | VATSIM ZHU specific KIAH information |
.NEWINFO | VATSIM ZHU specific KNEW information |
All chart recall commands open the selected FAA chart in your computer's default browser.
Single digit runways include a leading 0 UNLESS an approach variation AND/OR sidedness designator is used.
If a double-digit runway includes approach variation AND/OR sidedness, the leading digit is omitted.
Do not forget the C following all chart recall aliases.
.[AIRPORT][APPROACH CODE]([VARIATION Z/Y/X])[RUNWAY]([L/C/R])C
Approach Type | Code | Approach Type | Code |
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ILS | I | LOC/DME | K |
RNAV (GPS/RNP) | R | VOR/DME | F |
Visual | V | LOC | L |
VOR | O | LDA | D |
NDB | N | TACAN | T |
Example | Opens |
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.IAHI8LC | Houston Intercon ILS 8L |
.IAHI09C | Houston Intercon ILS 9 |
.IAHI27C | Houston Intercon ILS 27 |
.IAHRZ7C | Houston Intercon RNAV-Z 27 |
.GPTOY4C | Gulfport VOR-Y 14 |
.GPTTZ4C | Gulfport TACAN Z 14 |
.CRPRZ1C | Corpus Christi RNAV-Z 31 |
.DLFF1CC | Laughlin VOR/DME 31C |
All chart recall commands open the selected FAA chart in your computer's default browser.
Note: do not use revision numbers. Digits in alias are only for procedure page numbers (if applicable).
Do not forget the C following all chart recall aliases.
.[AIRPORT][PROCEDURE NAME]([PAGE])C
Example | Opens |
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.SATBOWIEC | San Antonio BOWIE SID |
.SATBOWIE2C | San Antonio BOWIE SID page 2 |
.HOUWAPPL3C | Hobby WAPPL STAR page 3 |
.MSYMNSTRC | New Orleans MNSTR STAR |
All chart recall commands open the selected FAA chart in your computer's default browser.
Do not forget the C following all chart recall aliases.
.[AIRPORT][CODE]C
Chart Type | Code |
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Airport Diagram | APD |
LAHSO | LAHSO |
Takeoff Minimums | TM |
Hot Spots | HS |
Radar Minimums | RM |
ODP | ODP |
Example | Opens |
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.AUSAPDC | Austin Airport Diagram |
.IAHLAHSOC | Houston Intercon LAHSO |
Results are printed in the CRC chat window.
.NAV + three letter identifier --or--
.NAV + full Navaid name without spaces.
Entering | Returns |
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.NAVADK | ZHU_ISR *** ADK 530 MOUNT MOFFETT NDB/DME |
.NAVMOUNTMOFFETT | ZHU_ISR *** ADK 530 MOUNT MOFFETT NDB/DME |
.NAVCWK | ZHU_ISR *** CWK 112.80 CENTEX VORTAC |
.NAVCENTEX | ZHU_ISR *** CWK 112.80 CENTEX VORTAC |
Route points are highlighted on the scope. ERAM only.
.[AIRWAY]F
Entering | Returns |
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.V222F | .FF ELP GIFEN RIOWE SFL HOBAN FST ... |
.J2F | .FF MZB GWIRE IPL HEEDS BZA HOGGZ MOHAK ... |
Results are printed in the CRC chat window.
.APT + 3 or 4 letter identifier.
Entering | Returns |
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.APTIAH | ZHU_ISR *** FAA-IAH : ICAO-KIAH - GEORGE BUSH INTCNTL/HOUSTON AIRPORT - 96'MSL - Towered - ZHU |
.APTKIAH | ZHU_ISR *** FAA-IAH : ICAO-KIAH - GEORGE BUSH INTCNTL/HOUSTON AIRPORT - 96'MSL - Towered - ZHU |
Results are printed in the CRC chat window.
.id + 3 letter company callsign.
Entering | Returns |
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.idDAL | FAA_ISR *** 3LD: DAL - TELEPHONY: DELTA |
.idAAY | FAA_ISR *** 3LD: AAY - TELEPHONY: ALLEGIANT |
Syntax: Type callsign and press aircraft select (default in CRC is Numpad Add). Type alias command with any needed variables and press Enter. Alias commands are not case-sensitive.
Command | Example | Returns |
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.clr $1 | .clr 6 | "Clearance on request number 6.” |
.clravail | "Clearance available, advise when ready to copy.” | |
.amend | "I have an amendment to your flight plan, advise ready to copy.” | |
.fullam | "I have a full re-route clearance for your flight plan, advise ready to copy.” | |
.faroute | Opens Flight Aware IFR route analyzer with selected aircraft’s origin and destination prefilled. | |
.ifrv DEPID | .ifrv 1W | Sends full IFR clearance to the selected aircraft: climb via SID and departure frequency. |
.ifrvx $1 DEPID | .ifrvx 4000 1W | Sends full IFR clearance to the selected aircraft: climb via SID except maintain and departure frequency. |
.ifr $1 DEPID | .ifr 4000 1W | Sends full IFR clearance to the selected aircraft: altitude to maintain and departure frequency. |
.ifrvu | Sends full IFR clearance to the selected aircraft: climb via SID and departure OFFLINE. | |
.ifrvxu $1 | .ifrvxu 4000 | Sends full IFR clearance to the selected aircraft: climb via SID except maintain and departure OFFLINE. |
.ifru $1 | .ifru 4000 | Sends full IFR clearance to the selected aircraft: altitude to maintain and departure OFFLINE. |
.rcor NEXTID | .rcor 1D | "Readback correct, push and start at pilot's discretion, contact 1D freq for taxi.” |
.rcorg $1 | .rcorg 15L | "Readback correct, push and start at pilot's discretion, call ready for taxi, expect runway 15L for departure.” |
.h4rel | "Readback correct, hold for release. Advise this frequency when number 1 for the runway. Frequency change approved.” | |
.faroute | With an aircraft selected, opens FlightAware IFR route analyzer with the aircraft's departure and destination pre-filled. |
Syntax: Type callsign and press aircraft select (default in CRC is Numpad Add). Type alias command with any needed variables and press Enter. Alias commands are not case-sensitive.
Command | Example | Returns |
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.td $1 $2... | .td 18L G2 G B | Departure taxi: "Runway 18L, taxi via G2 G B” |
.ta $1 $2... | .ta L A H G3 | Arrival taxi: "Taxi to the ramp via L A H G3” |
.tapd | "Taxi to the ramp at pilot's discretion, cross all runways.” | |
.hs $1 | .hs H | "Hold short H.” |
.hp | "Hold position.” | |
.ct | "Continue taxi.” | |
.gwt $1... | .gwt the A320 on G .gwt the Cessna crossing right to left | "Give way to the A320 on G” "Give way to the Cessna crossing left to right” |
.crs $1... | .crs 15L | "Cross runway 15L” |
Syntax: Type callsign and press aircraft select (default in CRC is Numpad Add). Type alias command with any needed variables and press Enter. Alias commands are not case-sensitive.
Command | Example | Returns |
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.ctl $1 | .ctl 26R | "Runway 26R, cleared to land. Wind current wind.” |
.cto $1 | .cto 22 | "Runway 22, cleared for takeoff. Wind current wind.” |
.ctorh $1 | .ctorh 4 | "Fly runway heading, runway 4, cleared for takeoff. Wind current wind.” |
.ctohdg $1 $2 | .ctohdg 36R 030 | "Fly heading 030, runway 36R, cleared for takeoff. Wind current wind.” |
.ctotl $1 $2 | .ctotl 18L 150 | "Turn left heading 150, runway 18R, cleared for takeoff. Wind current wind.” |
.ctotr $1 $2 | .ctotr 15R 300 | "Turn right heading 300, runway 15R, cleared for takeoff. Wind current wind.” |
.ctor $1 $2 | .ctor 15L SCAMM | "RNAV to SCAMM, runway 15L, cleared for takeoff. Wind current wind.” |
.ctomrt $1 | .ctomrt 11 | "Make right traffic, runway 11, cleared for takeoff. Wind current wind.” |
.ctomlt $1 | .ctolt 29 | "Make left traffic, runway 29, cleared for takeoff. Wind current wind.” |
.ctoc | "Cancel takeoff clearance.” | |
.gafpm | "Go around, fly the published missed approach.” | |
.gavec $1 $2 NEXTID | .gavec 180 3000 1W | "Go around. Fly heading 180, maintain 3000, contact 1W freq.” |
.luaw $1 | .luaw 13R | "Runway 13R, line up and wait.” |
.wel $1 $2 | .wel Austin L .wel AUS right | "Welcome to Austin, exit L when able.” "Welcome to AUS, exit right when able.” |
.xrhs $1 $2 $3 | .xrhs 8R NA ground | "Cross runway 8R, hold short NA, contact ground on the other side.” |
.xr $1 $2 | .xr 26L ramp | "Cross runway 26L, contact ramp on the other side.” |
.elb $1 | .elb 18L | "Enter left base runway 18L.” |
.erb $1 | .erb 18R | "Enter right base runway 18R.” |
.erd $1 | .erd 22 | "Enter right downwind runway 22.” |
.eld $1 | .eld 4 | "Enter left downwind runway 4.” |
Syntax: Type callsign and press aircraft select (default in CRC is Numpad Add). Type alias command with any needed variables and press Enter. Alias commands are not case-sensitive.
Command | Example | Returns |
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.rel4dep $1 $2 | .rel4dep 0 10 | "Released for departure at time + 0 mins, clearance void if not off by time + 10 mins, time now time. Frequency change approved.” |
.rc | "Radar contact.” | |
.rcsalt | "Radar contact, say altitude leaving.” | |
.rcv $1 | .rcv CWK | "Radar contact distance and bearing of CWK, altitude altitude.” |
.rcl | "Radar contact lost.” | |
.cils $1 $2 $3 $4 | .cils RRTOO 220 2500 18L | Standard ILS PTAC clearance: "Distance from RRTOO, fly heading 220, maintain 2500 until established, cleared ILS runway 18L approach.” |
.rnvptac $1 $2 $3 $4 | .rnvptac RRTOO 2500 RNAVZ 18L | Standard RNAV PTAC clearance: "Cleared direct RRTOO, cross RRTOO at or above 2500, cleared RNAV-Z runway 18L approach.” |
.apat | "Arrival airport is at clock position and distance, report in sight.” | |
.cvis $1 | .cvis 22 | "Cleared visual approach runway 22.” |
.notwrifr | "No visible traffic between you and the field, report IFR cancellation in the air or on the ground this frequency. Frequency change approved.” | |
.dept $1 $2 | .dept BEESO 270 | "Depart BEESO heading 270.” |
.vr $1 | .vr sequence .vr spacing | "Vectors for sequence.” "Vectors for spacing.” |
.xapp $1 $2 | .xapp ILS 18L | "Expect ILS runway 18L, arrival altimeter altimeter.” |
.xils $1 | .xils 11 | "Expect ILS runway 11.” |
.xvis $1 | .xvis 29 | "Expect visual approach runway 29.” |
.tra $1 $2 $3 ... | .tra 3 2 turn right | "Traffic alert, 3 o'clock 2 miles, advise you turn right immediately.” |
.laa $1 | .laa 1500 | "Low altitude alert. Check your altitude immediately. The MVA in your area is 1500.” |
.veratis $1 | .veratis K | "Verify you have information K.” |
.tr $1 | .tr 350 | "Turn right heading 350.” |
.tl $1 | .tl 140 | "Turn left heading 140.” |
.prd $1 | .prd MPORT | "Proceed direct MPORT.” |
.cd $1 | .cd CWK | "Cleared direct CWK.” |
.fh $1 | .fh 180 | "Fly heading 180.” |
.fhjr $1 $2 $3 $4 | .fhjr 270 IDU 259 outbound | "Fly heading 270, join the IDU 259 radial outbound.” |
.cm $1 | .cm 4000 .cm 15000 | "Climb and maintain 4000." "Climb and maintain 15000." |
.cma $1 | .cma 4 .cma 11 | "Climb and maintain 4,000.” "Climb and maintain 11,000.” |
.dm $1 | .dm 4 .dm 11 | "Descend and maintain 4000.” "Descend and maintain 11,000." |
.dma $1 | .dma 4 .dma 11 | "Descend and maintain 4,000.” "Descend and maintain 11,000.” |
.dmpd $1 | .dmpf 4 | "Descend at pilot's discretion, maintain 4000.” |
.vfrcan | "Radar service terminated, squawk and maintain VFR, frequency change approved.” | |
.tll $1 $2 | .tll 200 18L | "Turn left heading 200, intercept Runway 18L localizer.” |
.trl $1 $2 | .trl 160 18R | "Turn right heading 160, intercept Runway 18R localizer.” |
.fhl $1 $2 | .fhl 010 4 | "Fly heading 010, intercept Runway 4 localizer.” |
Syntax: Type callsign and press aircraft select (default in CRC is Numpad Add). Type alias command with any needed variables and press Enter. Alias commands are not case-sensitive.
Command | Example | Returns |
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.zhufix | Displays selected list of ZHU fixes in ERAM scope. (ERAM ONLY) | |
.ocnfix | Displays selected list of Oceanic fixes in ERAM scope. (ERAM ONLY) | |
.i90 | Displays selected list of I90 fixes in ERAM scope. (ERAM ONLY) | |
.x $1 $2 ... | .x CVE FL180 | "Cross CVE at and maintain FL180.” |
.xaoa $1 $2 ... | .xaoa CEW FL190 | "Cross CEW at or above FL190.” |
.xspd $1 $2 $3 | .xspd AEX FL200 280 | "Cross AEX at and maintain FL200 at 280 KTS.” |
.xdme $1 $2 $3 | .xdme 10 AEX FL300 | "Cross 10 DME of AEX at FL300.” |
.dvia $1 | .dvia DOOOBI2 | "Descend via the DOOBI2 arrival.” |
.dviax $1 $2 | .dviax DOOBI2 maintain FL240 and 250kts | "Descend via the DOOBI2 arrival except maintain FL240 and 250kts.” |
.cmf $1 | .cmf 340 | "Climb and maintain FL340.” |
.dmf $1 | .dmf 180 | "Descend and maintain FL180.” |
.dvia $1 | .dvia DOOBI2 | "Descend via the DOOBI2 arrival, |
.homex $1 $2 | .homex Z01 HRL | Sends handoff message to specified controller with range and bearing from specified fix with current altitude. |
.ocnhomex $1 $2 $3 | .ocnhomex Z01 DUTNA 1325Z | Sends handoff message to specified controller with time over specified fix and current altitude. |
.holdap $1 $2 $3 | .holdap JERNY north 2130 | "Cleared to JERNY, hold north of JERNY as published. Expect further clearance at 2130Z.” |
Syntax: Type callsign and press aircraft select (default in CRC is Numpad Add). Type alias command with any needed variables and press Enter. Alias commands are not case-sensitive.
Command | Example | Returns |
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.ho NEXTID | .ho 81 | "Contact HOU_81_CTR on 134.425, have a good flight!" |
.hodep DEPID | .hodep 1D | "Contact Departure 120.05. Cya!” |
.depoff | No departure control available, monitor unicom 122.8, Thanks for flying! | |
.rts | Reset transponder, assigned beacon." | |
.lmas | Leaving my airspace, no further ATC available, radar service terminated, frequency change approved, thanks for flying! | |
.ecb | You're exiting Class B airspace, radar service is terminated, squawk VFR, frequency change approved, thanks for flying! | |
.ecc | You're exiting Class C airspace, radar service is terminated, squawk VFR, frequency change approved, thanks for flying! | |
.close $1 | .close 15 | "**NOTAM** Will be closing in 15 minutes.” |
.closing $1 | .closing 0300Z | "**NOTAM** Closing at 0300Z.” |
.closed | "**NOTAM** Closed. Have a good day.” | |
.shift | "**NOTAM** Shift change in progress. All aircraft please stand by.” | |
.rst | "Radar service is terminated, squawk VFR, frequency change approved.” | |
.spa | "Say position and altitude.” | |
.sas | "Say indicated air speed.” | |
.sms | "Say mach.” | |
.spo | "Say position.” | |
.smc | "Squawk mode C.” | |
.ss | "Squawk standby.” | |
.si | "Squawk ident.” | |
.sqi | "Squawk assigned beacon and Ident.” | |
.sq | "Squawk assigned beacon.” | |
.rtc | "Reset transponder, squawk assigned beacon.” | |
.rpt $1 | .rpt CWK | "Report over CWK.” |
.rptabm $1 | .rptabm 18L | "Report abeam 18L.” |
.ifrcangnd | "IFR cancellation received, thanks for flying.” | |
.icanair | "IFR cancellation received. Radar service terminated, squawk and maintain VFR, frequency change approved, good day.” | |
.dist $1 | .dist AEX | "You are distancenm from AEX.” |
.bear $1 | .bear KAUS | "You are bearing from KAUS.” |
.clock $1 | .oclock KIAH | "KIAH is at your clock position.” |
.route | Prints selected aircraft route. | |
.newatis | "ATIS information letter is current. Wind wind, altimeter.” | |
.ratis $1 | .ratis K | "Report receiving ATIS K.” |
.rmatis | "Report receiving ATIS letter.” | |
.cyrv | "Can you receive voice?” |
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