maybe an idea for EFPS is that when the a/c signs in and is ready but has a big slot delay, the GMP can activate the squawk in NAS, even though it will not be airborne for some time?
or if CCDS is running out of squawks, then it could delay the issue of one until the a/c is within 15 mins of its slot time, or the controller requests a squawk with a DQ message or some equivalent, whichever is the sooner.
(I want recognition if either of these ideas are taken on!)
Its probably a case of "computer says no", which in my language translates into "we didnt write the software so we dont know if its possible"
