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Can flying be automated?
NASA expert expects human pilot’s role to change, not disappear. After decades of improvement, the state of the aviation automation art now includes computers that can out-fly humans in simulated dogfights and land general aviation aircraft on their own in a pinch.
What are the different types of EFB?
Old EFB classifications
- Class 1. Standard commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) equipment such as laptops or handheld electronic devices.
- Class 2. Also Portable Electronic Devices, and range from modified COTS equipment to purpose-built devices.
- Class 3.
- Type A.
- Type C.
- Portable.
- Installed.
- Learn more.
What is aircraft EFB?
The electronic flight bag (EFB) is an electronic storage and display system designed to replace traditional paper products in the cockpit. If you hold an aircraft operator certificate, you must read and comply with the civil aviation orders.
Will drone pilots be automated?
Drone pilots will still be needed – even with automation But in an automated, autonomous future using docks, they’ll likely be tucked in a building somewhere – perhaps even across the country, simply monitoring software. The flights and data acquisition will take place automatically.
What is a Class 2 EFB?
Class 2 – Portable Electronic Devices, and range from modified COTS equipment to purpose-built devices. Mounting, power (ship’s power as primary) or data connectivity of an EFB typically requires the application of an STC, Type Certificate or Amended Type Certificate.
What do you need to know about EFBs?
Paper Data Removal. At least two operational EFBs are required to remove paper products that contain aeronautical charts, checklists, or other data required by the operating rules. The design of the EFB function requires that no single failure or common mode error may cause the loss of required aeronautical information.
Do you need a paper chart for an EFB?
See iPad Legal Briefing for Pilots. Typically pilots using EFBs (which need to be approved by the FAA if being used for Part 121 or 135 flights) do not need to carry paper charts if, as Steve points out, you have at least two of them.
Do you need EFBs to fly Part 91?
Advisory Circular 120-76B is in reference to part 91F (Large and Turbine-Powered Multiengine Airplanes). AC 91-78 is aimed at Part 91 operators, VFR or IFR and states that EFBs can be used in all phases of flight in lieu of paper. A backup data source is suggested, but is not required.
What happens in the event of an EFB failure?
A typical EFB program will have contingency procedures to use in the event of a failure or problem with one or more of the EFBs, and usually says that if one fails (and it can not be replaced or repaired) that you may not depart unless you have paper backups.