As the operational use of data link communications continues to evolve, it is essential that pilots keep pace with changing procedures. Aircraft with Universal Avionics UniLink® UL-800/801 Communication Management Units (CMU) that are Future Air Navigation System (FANS) 1/A+ equipped can use Controller-Pilot Data Link Communications Departure Clearances (CPDLC-DCL). CPDLC-DCL allows pilots to request and receive initial and revised Air Traffic Control (ATC) Clearances digitally using CPDLC over VHF Data Link (VDL) Mode 0/A and Mode 2 data link.

An article in the January 2016 issue of our Universal Flyer magazine discussed the Flight Management Systems' (FMS) ability to do a cold temperature altitude correction for all segments of an approach - transition, intermediate, final, and missed - at defined Cold Temperature Restricted Airports in the U.S., as well as other airports around the world where regulations require temperature compensation.

Universal Avionics Flight Management Systems’ (FMS) Flight Plan (FPL) Menu Page 2 has an option to insert forecast flight plan winds adjacent to appropriate waypoints in the flight plan. This enhances overall time enroute and fuel consumption calculations, especially when the length of the leg being flown is near normal aircraft maximum range.

The Flight Management System Trainer (FMST) Desktop Software Program provides interactive and user-friendly familiarization and training for the Universal Avionics FMS. Driven by FMS software, the FMST uses the same navigation database as your aircraft. There are two ways to obtain your navigation database; either from your Authorized Dealer/ Integrator or the UniNet Customer Portal.

The UniLink UL-800/801 customer database and message set can be customized by our Database Engineering Department to match your operational requirements. Your Universal Avionics Regional Sales Manager can be reached for a custom quote and estimated development time.