Transcript CAPACG.ppt
Introduction to GA-FDM © 2009 GA-FDM. All rights reserved. 1 Introduction to GA-FDM Affordable Flight Data Monitoring for GA Comprehensive (86–150+ parameter) recorder Embedded real-time analysis Pro-active analysis to avoid accidents 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 © 2009 Alakai Technologies. All rights reserved. 2 Pro-active analysis identifies Precursors, and has been proven to avoid accidents Source: Flight Safety Foundation, Matthews 3 What are the benefits of a pro-active FDM program for GA? An enhanced understanding of how flights are really being conducted If we could detect dangerous low-altitude behaviors… Data to improve procedures Development of tools to enhance safety Information to address and correct operational concerns Improvements in operational We could prevent and reduce GA accidents. behavior and accident reduction Potential to significantly reduce operational costs Source (in part); ERAU/CAPACG FDM Workshop -- Bob Brown --UPS 4 5 GA-FDM’s 3G Broadband Architecture GA-FDM Analysis and Reports Pilot’s Personal iPhone or PC Mobile (3G) Broadband GA-FDM Servers Satcom Flight Tracking (optional) Operator/Owner/Pilot Desktop or Laptop GoogleEarth Trackfiles Pilot’s Personal iPhone or web-enabled PDA © 2009 Alakai Technologies. All rights reserved. GA-FDM Analysts Play back any flight 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 emailed 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) • very long latency Mini QAR • Survivable Traditional Flight Data Recorder • 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 • very long latency Costly Ground Analysis Station • N/A • N/A This is not your father’s Flight Data Recorder. 7 GA-FDM Process Model (option) © 2009 GA-FDM. All rights reserved. 8 E-mail Alerts 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 9 Customer-Tailored Reporting 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. 10 Web-based graphs enable quick-look reviews © 2009 GA-FDM. 11 Affordable Flight Playback on any laptop PC or Mac No expensive ground station or special software required. 12 Downloadable GoogleEarth Track Files, ready to play back or view any flight 13 FOQA Event Example © 2009 GA-FDM. All rights reserved. Making GA Flights Safer 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 15 15 You’re already a good pilot… FDM can help you fly safer. Flight Data Monitoring, from GA-FDM © 2009 GA-FDM. All rights reserved. 16