These preinstalled applications are not deleted if the pocket pc loses power. Nearly one year ago, delta air lines announced plans to equip pilots with microsoft surface tablets to serve as electronic flight bags efb, replacing heavy paperbased flight kits containing navigational charts and aircraft reference materials. Ipaq lcd, ipaq batteries, touch screen, stylus and motherboards can be shipped worldwide with best prices from hong kong. Foreflight delivers everything a pilot needs for planning, briefing, filing, and logging flights all in an elegantly designed app that syncs from the web to mobile. Chartcase efb software is rated toppick by aviation consumer. The company also produces faa forms and tsa nofly list software. For part 91 operators other than 91k, the use of an efb in lieu of paper is the decision of the aircraft operator andor the pilot in command. Chartbook is easy to use and easy to learn, if you are using golden eagle software you already know how to plan a flight using chartbook. Avionics suppliers, app developers, and standards organizations are working together to ensure efb apps are integrated properly with aircraft systems so pilots can fly smarter, leading to new levels of airline performance.
A variety of software for airline use is available from a wide range of vendors, including the manufacturers of aircraft, efb hardware suppliers and thirdparty software vendors. Have every document organized, and readytoaccess instantly. In addition to its software on the class 3 b777 efb. Microsoft announces surface pro 3 qualification for faaeasa.
Functionality level 4 a functionality level 4 efb, as a class 2 device, requires an airworthiness approval. Electronic flight bags aircraft electronics association. High quality electronic flight bag efb for pcbased flight simulation. Hpcompaq ipaq, certain electronic flight bags efbs, and. Electronic flight bag efb skybrary aviation safety. Thales pad, connected electronic flight bag efb tablet for. The installed efb platform must obtain airworthiness approval, since it is considered an aircraft part. They could own the android market if they could get some more features added to the software.
Integrating the best of consumer touchscreen tablets, it provides the greatest avionics functionalities. Electronic flight bag devices can display a variety of aviation data such as moving maps, airport diagrams, and datalink weather or perform basic calculations such as performance data and fuel calculations. Aivlasoft high quality software for pcbased flight. Airline software consulting and brokering services. Home ulm the easa approves jeppesen flitedeck pro for ipad as electronic flight bag posted on 29112012 15102015 by steven leave a comment the ipad has not only had a major impact on enterprises and consumers, it is now also changing the way of working for pilots. Class 3 efb, running do178b, level c, or higher software and using an fms. Our software always supports the latest version of ios as of release day. The product you have ipaq is a discontinued model and hp has not tested any software or data transfers on its new windows 10 pcs. Aviation softwares airline efb acft link acft perfo. Class 2 efb fsb report federal aviation administration. Dec 02, 2014 flyq efb aviations only 5 out of 5 star app december 2, 2014 december 2, 2014 steve podradchik most of you have real lives that involve things beyond ipad aviation apps. The proliferation of mobile technology has prompted the use of tablet devices in the cockpit and during ground operations in general aviation. They are trying to restructure to make it through and i certainly hope that they do. Please have a visit at to see what our software will include.
A pilot tests your chartbook to ensure you can take it out of the box and start using it right away. The world of aviation electronic flight bag apps has become one of more features instead of new software. While other providers sell only software, we offer a full support to our customer, making the. Efb provider now displays adsb data business aviation news. Efb devices can store and display a variety of aviation. This software is provided as is and any express or implied warranties, including, but not. The top 20 apps for pilots 2020 edition ipad pilot news. Hp ipaq pocket pc h2200 series software overview hp. Airgator, a provider of corporate and general aviation electronic flight bag efb products, and navworx, a designer.
Beyond typical efb features, stratus insight also provides atc radio transcription and playback, vertical weather profile, radar forecast, and smart flight plan. This list isnt necessarily our 20 favorite apps, but rather the ones we see in use most often. Appareo created software to enhance the capabilities of the stratus line of automatic. The term electronic flight bag covers any portable electronic display hardware intended primarily for flight deck or cabin use. Regardless of how many aircraft you fly, or what type, aviation docs will sync them all in one operation while providing an irrefutable paperless compliance audit report you can show your poi. Our software takes flexibility to new heights, offering a robust central control and viewing experience, with complete freedom in the choice of modules. Some national aviation authorities naas now simplify their definition of electronic flight bag efb as any device, or combination of devices, actively displaying efb applications. A continual stream of product enhancements means foreflight is the gift that keeps giving throughout the year. Choosing an efb for your bizjet avionics aviation today. This project attempts to address the noncompatibility of bluetooth headsets with the ipaq 4150 series specifically the 4155 model. This article is meant to assist the reader with selection criteria in purchasing an electronic flight bag to replace paper charts in the cockpit for class 1 efb used in part 91 operations. Windows efb aviation docs for windows the perfect solution for pilots and groundcrew who need instant updates of aviation documents on their desktops and tablets. May 20, 2016 the number of aviation apps continues to grow daily, with hundreds of options for flight training, weather briefings, games and so much more. The hp ipaq pocket pc already includes all the software needed, and more, to fully operate the device.
Viasat efb is a modular solution, which can integrate easily and efficiently with any other element of your it structure. Ron zasadzinskis information about wireless aviation applications for palm os. The lack luster economy, overall not just in aviation, has taken a toll at control vision. Frequently asked questions electronic flight bags efb civil. The software applications shall be validated by an authorised person.
Its not necessarily a question of accuracy, but of reliability. Viasat efb is classified as a portable efb, suitable for type a and type b applications. Gday everyone, we love skyvector having been users for years. Dec 26, 2019 but while the onboard gps does work with all popular aviation apps, it was really designed for ground use and its not always as reliable in the air. There are thousands of apps that are useful for pilots, from flight training and weather briefings to calculators and games. Gps moving map with highly customizable overlays tfrs, moas, sigmets, etc. We build the best systems, upgraded with the most demanded options. Here well take a look at the top 10 non efb aviation apps we see pilots using most often. An efb is certainly a great improvement over a flight bag weighing 30 to 40. Hewlettpackard manufactures pdas that are highly functional for many different uses. Flight planning, aviation weather, maps and charts. Wed just like to share our upcoming software for the iphone avcaddy efb. Due to the increase in affordable and reliable hardware i. A usability study for electronic flight bag efb flight.
The first generation of efb hardwaresoftware systems was defined by reference to three levels of functional sophistication starting with class 1. Pcavionics mountainscope software turns a pda or tablet pc with gps. Efbs also may not be as reliable as dedicated aviation gps navigators. As this link may be via wifi, system security must be assessed to identify any risks associated with the data link. Flyq efb aviations only 5 out of 5 star app flying with. Since that time, incorporation of tablet devices as efbs has accelerated within the aviation industry largely due to portability and. Top 10 apps for pilots, nonefb edition ipad pilot news. Avplan efb is the premier flight planning and electronic flight bag efb for. Info 11011 the apple ipad and other suitable tablet computing. Moving map, flight planning, sid, star, approach procedures and much more. Fsims document viewer federal aviation administration. But i believe it should still be able to detect the device on the windows 10 pc and you should be able to convert the calendar files to. Hpcompaq ipaq, certain electronic flight bags efb s, and most laptops.
Our focus is on mobile apps for aviation flight progress efb. Not so with an efb, where youre running a generalpurpose computer operating system, which hosts your aviation software on a generalpurpose computer. Ac 9178 and ac 12076a contain guidance on replacing paper products, including aeronautical charts, with an efb. Website, your online portal for accessing utilities, updates, and information regarding aerodata software. We aim for the ideal solution, and create realistic products. With that in mind, compiling a list of the top apps may seem foolish, but once again were going to tryafter all, a brand new ipad pilot needs to start somewhere. Jeppesen software approved for efb application avionics. The company has been established in 2011 to provide an online database of software and it solutions for airlines. The personal digital assistant pda revolutionized the mobile industry near the end of the 20th century with software that made it possible to do office work on the go. Cavu companies aircraft performance software for turbine. A we work closely with the entire aviation industry, from private pilots, to business jet operators, military operations and airlines to deliver solutions that help streamline access to information, lessen. At this time, xm nexrad maps can be displayed on a variety of handheld devices including pdas running windows software e. The federal aviation administration faa set forth a streamlined. Cavu companies is a provider of turbine aircraft performance software for ipad, iphone and windows.
Blue chap group develops mobile solutions for pilots and airlines throughout the world. The result is a complete efb solution with moving map, aviation weather and georeferenced instrument approach plates. The same bugs that bedevil desktop computer users also can impact your efb, and some vendors of efb software recommend that you run only their software, with no other applications. Stratus insight is an electronic flight bag efb suite that includes vfr sectional maps, ifr lowhigh charts, georeferenced approach plates, taws, and ahrs with synthetic vision. Electronic flight bag efb an electronic display system intended primarily for cockpitflightdeck or cabin use. Foreflight is an integrated flight app on ipad, iphone, and the web. It has a tendency to drop offline occasionally, especially when switching between apps or when the ipad goes to sleep.
Efbs also offer a more flexible choice of aviation software. The jeppesen military electronic flight bag efb the jeppesen military efb provides modular and bundled software application and information management solutions, enabling information management for transport, tanker, maritime patrol, vip, special mission, and other aircraft to operate smoothly in todays networked operations environment. We continuously expand our cooperation with flight plan providers and actors in the global aviation. Thales pad, connected electronic flight bag efb tablet for your aircraft cockpit thales pad is a rugged efb tablet specifically designed for cockpit use. More information more detailed information on the ipaq process and the research methods used in the development of ipaq instruments is available at.
An electronic flight bag has become indispensable in many cockpits. An invaluable help to provide all relevant information timely and handy. Mar 24, 2008 jeppesen software approved for efb application. Implementation will be through means of a software gateway rerouting the audio to and from the pocketpc and a headset. Aivlasoft efb high quality software for pcbased flight. Airgator also offers higherend efb solutions for the business aviation market and software for pilots who already own a tablet pc or pda. Software may need to be partitioned so that noncertified applications do not interfere with certified avionics applications.
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