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1 Introduction to GA-FDM 2009 GA-FDM. All rights reserved. 1

2 Affordable Flight Data Monitoring for GA Comprehensive ( parameter) recorder Embedded real-time analysis Web-centric analysis and reporting FDM relational database and MOQA / FOQA analysis tools Flight playback and training, GoogleEarth track reviews Automated Engine Trend Monitoring ETMS approved (and in use) for FAR Part 135 (Air Taxi) regulations Locate engine faults before they occur Embedded FOQA/MOQA analysis Timely data, to support an effective SMS Reports received seconds after landing from STC d 3G Mobile Broadband unit 2

3 An enhanced understanding of how flights are really being conducted Data to support existing procedures Development of tools to enhance safety Information to address operational concerns What are the benefits of an FDM or FOQA program? Improvements in operational behavior Potential to significantly reduce operational costs Source; ERAU/CAPACG FDM Workshop -- Bob Brown --UPS 3

4 GA-FDM Analysis and Reports Mobile (3G) Broadband Pilot s Personal iphone or PC GA-FDM Servers Satcom Flight Tracking (optional) Operator/Owner/Pilot Desktop or Laptop GoogleEarth Trackfiles 2009 Alakai Technologies. All rights reserved. Pilot s Personal iphone or web-enabled PDA GA-FDM Analysts Play back any flight

5 Comparing Alakai s Smart Box vs Traditional DFDRs Data logs Automated retrieval Timely data access 10,000+ hours onboard storage Predictive warnings Engine graphs Embedded FOQA and MOQA Trend analysis Exceedance reports FDmail - immediate FOQA Avmail - immediate ETMS and MOQA Reports ed seconds after landing Fuel usage summaries Logbook summaries Supports monthly roll-ups by tail or fleet Survivable Human-readable data Accessible via the web No expensive ground station required Enabling tool for SMS Data logs Manual retrieval Limited storage Data latency (can be days between flight and analysis) Traditional Flight Data Recorder very long latency Survivable Mini QAR Electronic debrief tool Flight playback Improves, validates training Support for increased TBOs Automatic fuel economy reports Fleet services and reports Insurance incentives Warranty validation Resale pedigree Predictive maintenance 2009 GA-FDM. All rights reserved. True web appliance Built-in web and mail servers GoogleEarth trackfiles created during every flight Automatic upload to servers All data available seconds after landing FOQA, MOQA, and aircraft resale reports Real-time FOQA snippets and Flight tracking (option) Auto-link to electronic logbooks N/A This is not your father s Flight Data Recorder. very long latency N/A Costly Ground Analysis Station 5

6 GA-FDM Process Model (option) 2009 GA-FDM. All rights reserved. 6

7 AVMail - MOQA/ETMS Sent directly to desktop or smart phone from DFDS Linked into database Actively reviewed by analyst Limits are monitored FDMail - FOQA/FDM Sent directly to desktop or smart phone from DFDS Linked into database Database reviewed by analyst 7

8 Reporting cycle based on subscription - typically monthly Tailorable to customer goals and objectives Database reports include: Executive Summary FOQA Report (Customer) Fleets and individuals Top 10 events Risk Analysis / Risk Assessment MOQA Report (OEM and/or Customer) Exceedances Warranty Issues Engine Trend Monitoring Fuel Economy review 2009 GA-FDM. All rights reserved. 8

9 Web-based graphs enable quick-look reviews 2009 GA-FDM. 9

10 Affordable Flight Playback on any laptop PC or Mac No expensive ground station or special software required. 10

11 Downloadable GoogleEarth Track Files, ready to play back or view any flight 11

12 FOQA Event Study 2009 GA-FDM. All rights reserved.

13 Flight Data Monitoring (FDM / FOQA) Identifies normal operations Highlights abnormal operations Detects adverse trends in normal operations Assists training and playback Helps modify behaviors Improves operational safety Engine Trend Monitoring and MOQA Improve confidence in single-engine ops Predict and avoid maintenance issues Monitor and reduce operational expense FDM: Pro-actively Using Today s Data to Make Tomorrow s Flights Safer 13 13

14 You re already a good pilot FDM can help you fly safer. Flight Data Monitoring, from GA-FDM 2009 GA-FDM. All rights reserved. 14