lpc

[Royan]

Is anybody using the (less paper cockpit),which is to use laptops onboard aircraft to access operational and performance data to all phases of flight.I would like comments on that . how was the transition from hardcopy , what are the policies and procederes required , is it certified for load and trim sheets by regulation ,specification of laptop,power supply difficulties.Thank you

[Cornish Jack]

I believe that the recent U.S. start-up, 'JET BLUE', are 'paperless'. Apparently, all crew get a laptop and these are plugged in and stowed in the side wells. Would have thought that it made good sense as long as the GIGO principle is well understood ! !

[flying-bits´nbytes]

We are using it since March on our Airbus and Fokker Fleet. It works very good. On the Airbusses we use the Airbus software and as Hardware we use Sony VAIO`s PCG 505x. We do, for the time being; only the TO performance (same guys hae been able to proof that tha Hardware (one for each pilot)is costefficient within 1,5 Years (increasing the possible Flex TO´s)). Secondly we´re using it for the communication in the company via a WAVE LAN. So all the updates´s (programm or databases...) are fully automatic.

Hope it was of some help

FBN

[Royan]

Thank you Flying bits, great help,can you explain Wave LAN . What are the negatives in your opinion , do you carry one or two lpc on board ?

[flying-bits´nbytes]

Wave LAN: Is a LAN (Local Area Network)but without wires: you install a card in the PCMCIA Slot with a small Antenna and another Antenna which is connected to you Company LAN and voila here you are, connected with your intranet. For my side i see no disadvantages if you aplly your procedures, i.e. shutdown the laptop when you´re at the holdingpoint to be able to make intersect. TO under short notice.
FBN

[Royan]

Great feedback , We need to use the laptop for load sheets as well do you think it is approved by regulation?Anybody can answer please.

[Checkboard]

Saw an article in an aviation magazine at work about the FAA aproving a "Palmpilot style" computer for the G-V.

The computer clipped to the yoke, and displayed enroute moving map and jeppesen approach charts. It interfaces with the onboard navigation when clipped to the yoke.

At the end of the flight you can unclip it and take it with you for preflight planning and other calculations. True paperless cockpit (no nav bag required) :)

[Royan]

THANK YOU Checkboard ,can you give me refrence to the article.