Union’s ERIDS Proposal

The FAA is modernizing and moving into the future with new equipment, consequently, it is imperative that the Flight Data Units also moves into the future with the new systems being employed.

We have stated previously, NAGE local R3-10 has submitted a proposal for all of the Flight Data Units to perform dissemination duties utilizing the En Route Information Display System (ERIDS). The discussions are very preliminary; nevertheless, the Union’s proposal has generated an enormous amount of interests in the FAA.

On behalf of the Union, our subject matter expert David J. Peters (a.k.a. Dj), Executive Secretary, NAGE Local R3-10 invented/formulated a technique to append NOTAM information onto the ERIDS approach plates. This technique would make it possible for the air traffic controller workforce to view and retrieve pertinent NOTAM information in a safe and expeditious manner.

Dj created a PDF file to demonstrate the Union’s proposal. To view the Union’s proposal in the proper content/format, the PDF file must be saved onto your hard drive, and then reopen from the hard drive. Instructions are as follow:

1). Memorize or print a copy of these instructions.

2). Righ-click here to download erids_scenario.pdf, and then left-click "Open in New Window".

3). Left-click “File” in the upper right-hand corner

4). Left-click “Save” or "Save As" and then save file either on the “C” drive or in a specific folder.

5). Locate saved erids_secanrio.pdf file, and double-click to open.