Sending REA-messages to CFMU
1. Is the EOBT time entered in the message meant to be the original, planned departure time of the flight or a new one estimated by the controller, based on the fact that the plane is ready for departure right away?
2. Is sending REA after the original EOBT complete waste of time, as the system has already given a CTOT based on that time?
3. Which of the following fields are mandatory? I've heard someone saying that for example EOBD is not necessary... True?
TITLE REA
ARCID <callsign>
ADEP <departure airport>
ADES <destination airport>
EOBD <date>
EOBT <time>
MINLINEUP <time>