                       ROUTENAV FOR WINDOWS  - ver. 4.2 
                              VFR FLIGHT PLANNER



INTRODUCTION

ROUTENAV For Windows is a very flexible Windows VFR flight planning program for private pilots and computer pilots.
Listed below are only a few of the many features:

NOTE: 	When this manual refers to a navaid, it is referring to an airport,
 	VOR, NDB, or any combination of these.  A waypoint is a navaid that
 	has been selected as part of your route.

* Flight Plans:

You may create flight plans by select starting and ending airports (and an
optional waypoint to overfly), and the computer will select the waypoints
along the way.  The flight planning process is very flexible in that the 
computer displays all of the navaids along the route and selects the 
recommended waypoints. 

If you want to change the route, a navaid may be selected or deselected 
while viewing the route.  Specific information about a navaid (latitude, 
longitude, frequencies, runways, and distances from/to the previous/next 
waypoint,etc.) can also be displayed by selecting the navaid.  Once you are
satisfied with the route, you then enter wind and altitude information for 
the route.  The program uses that information to calculate magnetic heading,
distance, time, fuel, groundspeed, and descent information for the route.  
You may then save the route to be recalled later, print it, and/or save it 
to disk as an ASCII file.

* PREVIOUS ROUTES:

Previously saved routes may be easily recalled, viewed, or deleted.  When a
route is recalled, the actual route is displayed along with the other 
navaids along the route.  You may edit the route by selecting or deselecting
navaids as previously described.

* NAVAID SELECTION:

	Finding the navaid you want is very easy.  If you know the id of the
	navaid, you may enter it directly and the computer will search the 
	database for it.  Selection may also be made by entering the two 
	letter postal code for the state.  In this case, you would select 
	the navaid from a list of all navaids from that state.  Selecting 
	the navaid from a list of the entire database is another option for
	selection.

* NAVAID DATABASE:

	RTNAVWIN allows new navaids to be added, and existing navaids to be
	edited or deleted. 

	The navaid to be edited or deleted can be selected by id, state, or
	from the entire database.  The size of the database (number of 
	navaids) is limited only by the amount of disk space available.

* AIRCRAFT DATABASE:

	Aircraft information used during flight planning may be added or 
	edited in the same manner as the navaids.  Again, with this 
	database, the size (number of aircraft) is limited only by disk 
	space available.

REQUIREMENTS

CPU:       	IBM 386 or better 

Monitor:    	EGA or VGA Monitor with graphics card.

Hard Drive: 	Approximately 1.5 MBs of disk space is required.

Mouse:      	Required.

Memory:     	4 MB

INSTALLATION

	To install RTNVWN42, unzip the RTNVWN42.ZIP file to the directory of
	your choice.

	To run RTNVWN42, select the windows "FILES:RUN" menu item and browse
	for the RTNVWN42.EXE file.

OPERATION

SETUP:

	When the SETUP menu is selected, the SETUP screen is displayed.  
	Press the TAB key to move among the entry items (fields).  The 
	fields may also be selected by moving the mouse cursor to the 
	entry item, and pressing the left mouse button.

	Various Distance and Fuel measurements may be selected from this 
	screen. 

AIRCRAFT DATABASE:

	The aircraft database menu allows you to add, edit, or delete 
	aircraft.  

ADD:   	To add an aircraft to the database, select the ADD from the AIRCRAFT
	Menu item.  You will be presented with the Aircraft Input screen. 

       	Pressing the TAB key will scroll you through the various entry
	fields.

       	To enter the Cruise Indicated Airspeed (IAS) for the aircraft, 
	select the CRUISE INDICATED AIRSPEED button by clicking on it with 
	the mouse.  The Cruise IAS input screen will be shown.  Enter the 
	IAS at different altitudes for the Aircraft.  For example, if the 
	IAS up to 5,000 ft. is 115 Kts., the IAS at 5,000 ft. is 120 Kts., 
	and the IAS at 10,000 ft. is 135 Kts., you would enter 1000 for the
	altitude and 115 for the IAS, 5000 and 120, and 10000 and 135.  
	RTNAVWIN will make the cruise ias 115 KTS/MPH from 1000 to 4000 ft.,
	120 KTS/MPH from 5,000 to 9,000 ft., and 135 KTS/MPH from 10,000
	ft. and above.  Select OK when you are finished.

       AIRCRAFT ENTRY FIELDS:

       N Number:	The N Number of the aircraft 

       Description:   	A description (make and model) of the aircraft (20
			characters maximum)

       Climb Rate:  	The takeoff climb rate in FPM

       Descent Rate:  	The rate of descent in FPM 

       KTS/MPH:      	The speed measurement you wish to use 

       Takeoff IAS:  	The takeoff IAS in KTS or MPH (whichever you 
			selected above) 

       Descent IAS:  	The descent IAS (when landing) for the aircraft 

       Cruise IAS:    	The IAS at various altitudes

       Fuel Capacity:	The amount of useable fuel (using the fuel measure 
			you selected from the SETUP screen

       Startup Fuel: 	The amount of fuel burned during startup of the 
			aircraft 

       Takeoff Fuel:  	The amount of fuel burned during takeoff 

       Cruise Fuel:   	The amount of fuel burned (per hour) during normal
			cruise flight 

       Empty Weight:	The empty weight of the aircraft 

       Max Weight:  	The maximum fully loaded weight for the aircraft 

       Aircraft Moment: The moment of the aircraft 

       Forward Limit:	The forward center of gravity (CG) limit (INCH/MM) 
			for the aircraft 

       Aft Limit:    	The aft CG limit for the aircraft 

       INCH/MM:     	Selects whether the Weight and Balance Arms are in 
			inches or millimeters 

       Row 1 Arm:     	The distance aft of the DATUM (INCH/MM) for the 
			first row of seats

       Row 2 Arm:    	The distance aft of the DATUM (INCH/MM) for the 
			second row of seats 

       Row 3 Arm:     	The distance aft of the DATUM (INCH/MM) for the 
			third row of seats

       Row 4 Arm:     	The distance aft of the DATUM (INCH/MM) for the 
			fourth row of seats 

       Forward Arm:  	The distance aft of the DATUM (INCH/MM) for the 
			forward baggage compartment

       Aft Arm:       	The distance aft of the DATUM (INCH/MM) for the 
			aft baggage compartment

       Fuel Arm:      	The distance aft of the DATUM (INCH/MM) for the fuel		

       Required Aircraft Inputs:

       Flight Planning:	N Number and/or Description, all airspeeds, all FPM
			rates,and Fuel inputs (for fuel calculations)

Edit: 	To edit an aircraft record, select EDIT from the aircraft menu.  You
	will be shown a list containing the N-Number and description of each
	aircraft and may then select one to edit by clicking on it, or 
	select "CANCEL" to exit.

       	When in the Aircraft Edit screen, you may change any or all 
	information for the aircraft as you would when entering a new 
	aircraft.

NAVAID DATABASE:

Add:	To add a navaid to the Navaid Database, Select ADD from the Navaid 
	Database menu.

 NOTE: 	The program does not check to see if a duplicate navaid exists, 
	so a suggestion would be to select EDIT, then DATABASE to see a 
	list of all navaids in the database.  You can then search the list 
	for the navaid you want to add.  

       	Select CANCEL from the selection list to return to the NAVAID 
	DATABASE select menu.

       	If you DO add a duplicate navaid, then every time you search for the
	navaid for flight planning or editing, you will have to select the 
	one you wish to use.

       	Once you decide you want to add a navaid to the database, select ADD
	from the Navaid Database menu.  

       	You can select the various entry fields on the screen by pressing 
	the TAB key.

       	NAVAID ENTRY FIELDS (* = required entries) :

     	* ID: 	A three letter/number combination to identify the navaid.

     	* Name:       	The name of the navaid (30 characters max)

     	* State:       	The two letter state postal identifier. 

     	Elevation:     	The elevation (in ft. Mean Sea Level) of the navaid.

     	Mag.  Var.:    	The magnetic variation of the navaid.  If you do not
			enter a magnetic variation, 0E is assumed.  If you 
			are using Flight Simulator (tm) 4.0 or earlier, and
			are not sure of the magnetic variation, then you 
			should use the offset number shown on each chart 
			(the North and East coordinates are canted clockwise
			or counterclockwise to compensate for Orthagonal 
			coordinate grid overlaid on Lambert conformal conic
			projection).  If the number is positive, then the 
			direction is West.  If it is negative then the 
			direction is East. 

           		For example, the offset for the default scenery for
			NY is +13.  This indicates 13W.

     Type:          	The type of navaid.  The program uses the following
			codes for the navaids:

		           	* = VOR and Airport or NDB and Airport
           			V = VOR Only
		           	N = NDB Only
           			A = Airport Only 

     Description:  	The description of the navaid (VOR/Airprt, 
			NDB/Airprt, VOR, NDB, Airport).  You may enter 
			any description you wish (10 characters max). 
 
     Scenery:      	If you intend to use this navaid for Flight 
			Simulator (tm), you may enter the scenery
			description (Disk number, file name, etc.). 

     * Latitude:    	The Latitude in degrees and minutes for the navaid.

     * Longitude:   	The Longitude in degrees and minutes for the navaid.

     Comments:   	Here you may add any comments you wish about the 
			navaid.  

     Frequencies:  	Select the FREQUENCIES button to enter the 
			frequencies for the navaid.  A suggested ILS 
			frequency sequence is Runway Number/Runway Direction
			/Frequency (ex.  24/243/109.2).  

     Runways:    	Select RUNWAYS to enter the runway numbers for the 
			navaid.  A suggested sequence is Runway Number/
			Runway Length (Ex. 10L-28R/9500 X 150).  
 

     OK:            	Select OK to save the navaid information and exit.

     EXIT:          	Selecting EXIT will abort the procedure and exit 
			without saving.

FLIGHT PLANNING

The flight planner is the heart of RTNAVWIN.  As you will see, it is 
extremely versatile and informative.

The first step to creating a flight plan is to select the aircraft you will
be flying.  When you select New Route from the Main Screen, you will be 
asked to choose the aircraft.  If no aircraft exist (or the program cannot 
find any) then either there are no aircraft entered in the Aircraft 
Database, or the directory defined on the SETUP screen is not where the 
"AIRCRAFT.DAT" file is located.  You are given a list of the aircraft from 
which to choose.

The Flight Planning process allows you to select the starting airport, 
ending airport, and an optional waypoint (Airport, VOR, or NDB) to fly over.
Once you have selected these two (or three), then the computer will find ALL
of the navaids along your route.  It will also select waypoints from these 
navaids for you to fly over.

If you select the VOR Only check box, the program will only select the VORs
along your route.

Once you have selected an aircraft, you will be asked to select the 
waypoints for your route.  There are three ways to select the waypoints:

ID:  		If you select ID, you are asked for the 3-characters of the
		ID.  The characters can be letters, numbers, or a 
		combination.  When you select OK, the computer will search 
		for the ID.  If more than one is found, you will be given a
		list from which to choose.  Selecting CANCEL will return you
		to the Main Menu.

STATE:    	Selecting STATE allows you to search the database for all 
		navaids found within a certain state.   When you select 
		STATE, you are asked to enter the 2-letter postal code for 
		the state.  If you select CANCEL, you will return to the 
		Main Screen.  If you enter the 2 letter code, the program 
		will search the database for all navaids in the state you 
		selected.  You will be given a list from which to select the
		navaid.  To select the navaid, move the cursor to the navaid
		on the list and press the left mouse button.  Select OK once
		you have selected the navaid.  If you decide not to select 
		one of the navaids, selecting CANCEL will cancel the 
		operation and return you to the Navaid Selection screen.  

DATABASE: 	The DATABASE selection will give a list (after the program 
		generates the list) of all navaids in the database.  The 
		list will not display all of the navaids at once, so the 
		first fifteen or so will be displayed.  Along the side of 
		the list is a scroll bar.  Selecting the UP or DOWN arrow on
		the bar will scroll the list up or down.  You can manually 
		(and quickly) move through the list by selecting and holding
		the small box between the arrows, and moving it (using the 
		mouse) up or down.  When you release the box, the list will
		display the navaids for that section of the list.  To select
		the navaid, move the cursor to the navaid on the list and 
		press the left mouse button and select OK.  If you decide 
		not to select one of the navaids, selecting CANCEL will 
		cancel the operation and return you to the Navaid Selection
		Screen.

Once you are finished selecting the navaids, select OK from the menu to 
continue with the flight planning.

PREVIOUS: 	The PREVIOUS option allows you to work with previously saved
		routes. 
    
		A list of previously saved routes will be displayed in a 
		selection box.  Selecting one of the routes will show the 
		route in the View selection box.  You may then select the 
		route by pressing the OK button.  You may also delete the 
		route by pressing the Delete button.  Selecting Cancel will
		cancel the operation and return you to the Main Menu.

Once you have selected the navaids from the New Route menu or have selected
a previous route, the navaid search screen is displayed.  Select OK to begin
the search or cancel to cancel the operation.

When all of the navaids have been found, the screen will display the Route 
Selection Screen.  This screen shows all of the navaids that were found 
along your route.  The waypoints for the route will be automatically 
selected.  If you have recalled a previously saved route, the selected 
waypoints will be those that were selected when the route was saved.

The colors of the navaids will tell you what type of navaid it is.   Blue is
a Navaid (VOR or NDB) with an Airport, Green is a VOR only, Red is an 
Airport only, and Purple is an NDB only.

The three character ID of the navaid is also shown.

SELECTING A NAVAID FOR THE ROUTE:

If a navaid is not selected as part of the route, you may include it in the
route by moving the cursor to it and pressing the left mouse button.  If you
press the left button again, the navaid will be deselected. 

Getting information about any navaid on the screen is quite easy.  You 
simply move the cursor to the navaid and press the RIGHT mouse button. 

The information you are given depends on the type of navaid it is.  If the 
navaid contains an airport, you will be shown information (ID, Name, State,
Elevation, Latitude, Longitude, etc.) about the airport.  If you select the
FREQUENCIES button, you will be shown the frequency information about the 
airport.  Select the  RUNWAYS button to see the runways for the airport.

If the Navaid is a VOR or NDB only, you will be shown only the navaid 
information (ID, Name, State, Elevation, Latitude, Longitude, etc.) and the
frequency.

Additionally, if the navaid you have selected is a waypoint (part of the 
route), you will be shown the distance and true course to/from the 
next/previous waypoint.

To return to the Route Selection Screen, select the OK button.  When you are
satisfied with the route, select the CONTINUE menu option to continue the 
flight planning process.  If you want to abort the flight plan and return to
the Main Screen, select EXIT.

The next step for flight planning is entering the altitude and wind 
information: 

VFR Flight:	If you are flying a VFR Flight, the altitude you fly is 
		determined by the direction you are flying.  If your 
		direction is between 000 and 179 degrees, you must fly an 
		ODD altitude + 500 ft.   If the direction is between 180 and
		359 degrees, the altitude must be an EVEN altitude + 500 ft.
		If you select this item, then the computer will 
		automatically change the altitude if you change directions.
		For example: Your true course is 200 degrees, and you select
		an altitude of 4,500 degrees.  Along the route, your true 
		course becomes 165 degrees.  The computer will change your 
		altitude to 5,500 ft.  If your course then changes to 195 
		degrees, the computer will change the altitude back to 4,500
		ft. 

ALTITUDE:	This is where you enter the altitude you wish to fly. 

     NOTE: 	If you select VFR Flight, the computer will NOT check to 
		ensure you enter a proper altitude. 

         	Select MANUAL to enter the altitude you wish to fly for each
		leg of the flight.  If you do not select MANUAL, the 
		altitude is selected from the altitude you enter in the 
		AUTOMATIC position.  

WIND:          	Enter the Wind Direction and speed for all waypoints along 
		your route.  The computer will calculate the wind correction
		angle for each leg of the flight.  The winds aloft 
		information can be entered for each leg by selecting the 
		WINDS ALOFT button.  

DESCENT:  	If you wish to descend to a particular altitude, enter it 
		here. If you select the Pattern Altitude check box, the 
		program calculate the descent to 800 ft AGL of the 
		destination airport.  

OK:            	Select OK to display the Flight Plan Menu.  

CANCEL:     	Select Cancel to abort the flight plan and return to the 
		Route Selection Screen.

The Flight Plan Menu allows you to save the route to be recalled later, 
print the route, and/or save the route to your hard drive as an ascii file.

NOTE:     	The file name for the saved route will be the ID of the starting  airport, 2, the ID of the destination airport, and a number 1 through 9 depending if there are already routes saved with the same starting and destination airports.  For example, a flight from JFK to ORD would be saved as "JFK2ORD1.RTE".

ADD_NAV ROUTENAV Airport Database Update Utility

	Description: 	Add_Nav will allow you to update you existing 
			ROUTENAV Airport Database without losing any of the
			navaids you have already entered.

* WARNING*  	Make sure the database you are using to update your database
		is in a different directory than your existing database.

		Make a backup copy of your database by copying  the *.IDX 
		files to a different directory.   Once you have updated your
		database and are satisfied that it was updated correctly, 
		you can delete the *.idx files you copied.

Operation:	1.    	Select ADD NAV from the Utilities Menu
             	2.    	Enter the directory of your existing database.             
            	3.    	Enter the directory of the new database you would 
			like to scan.

	    	4.    	Select OK to compare your existing database with the
			new database, or select CANCEL to return to the 
			ROUTENAV main screen.

             	ADD_NAV will compare the new *.idx file with the old *.IDX 
		file.  If it finds an airport that has changed, you will be
		prompted whether the aiport should be updated, added, or 
		skipped (you will also be shown the airport data in order 
		for you to compare for yourself).  If the program finds that
		an airport doesn't exist, it will prompt you for permission
		to add the airport to your database.

DISCLAIMER

The author is not liable for any damage or injury resulting from the use of
this product

You, as pilot, should always double check the resultant flight plan against
your charts for accuracy.  RTNAVWIN will not account for minimum heights 
along your route.

CREDITS: Flight Simulator (tm) is a product of Microsoft Corporation.

Help or Information: 	To get help or information on any question 
			concerning RTNAVWIN, please call me at 
			(716) 594-5898.
