GA-FDM provides an automated flight data monitoring (FDM) system for general aviation aircraft. The system monitors engine and flight parameters in real-time, analyzes the data, and emails summaries and reports to users. Analysts review the data and provide detailed reports. The system also offers airborne video, satellite communication for flight following, and integration with safety management systems.
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Overview of GA-FDM
1. Automated FOQA, MOQA
and ETM Systems for GA
GA-FDMs affordable systems analyze Engine and Flight operational trends in real-time, then
email what you need to know. Analysts review MOQA and FOQA files and send you detailed,
easy-to-read summaries from our secure relational database. Now available with AHRS and
air data for older aircraft, SatCom for Flight Following, and megapixel airborne network video.
What is GA-FDM?
Real-time monitoring of engine (MOQA) health, and
flight operational exceedances (FOQA or FDM) events
Automatic FAA-approved CFR Part 135 Engine Trend
Monitoring System, approved for Air Taxi use
≒ ETOPS-like focus on single-engine health & safety
3G Broadband or WiFi from aircraft to Internet to you
Auto-links to relational database with automatic post-flight
upload, analysis and comprehensive reports
Comprehensive, 80 to 175 parameter recording. Data is
web-accessible; over 15,000 hours stored on-board.
Self-contained AHRS for non-glass-cockpit aircraft
Optional cockpit audio, digital video, and air data computer
Optional SatCom for Flight Following and FDM event tags
Primary Benefits Why should I consider GA-FDM?
Reduced maintenance, operations and insurance costs Enhanced safety, cost savings, and professional FDM
Enhanced safety (FDM looks at key operational issues such ≒ FDM proven operationally to reduce accidents
as unstable approaches, rotor speeds, torque, engine wear,
rotor vortex, hard landings, bank angle, oil usage, and more) ≒ MOQA provides confidence in single engine ops
Enriched training experience Proven, mature FDM system, now enhanced with
Flight Following, voice and megapixel digital video options
Embedded Engine Trend Monitoring for MOQA reports
Significant enhancements for GA operations and safety
Improved fuel economy (fixed wing)
Early awareness of issues before they occur
Airframe resale reports (higher resale value)
Reduced diagnostic time and cost for engine problems
Reduced aircraft down-time / increased availability
Forms the foundation of an effective AC 120-92 SMS
Automated Reports and Reminders
AvmailTM and FDmailTM, sent to your PDA or desktop
e-reminders and logbook summary of flight time, time
before service, oil consumption, warranty reminders
Replay any flight to enhance training, provide debriefs,
and provide pilot mentoring
≒ Auto-generated X-PlaneTM (or user-specified)
playback files and GoogleEarthTM trackfiles
Comprehensive, affordable, web-accessible FDM, with
Regular monthly QA reports (operations, exceedances, reports via WiFi, Broadband and/or Satcom links
fuel economy, maintenance, and more
FAA certified and installed under STC; check our website,
Asset tracking or call to discuss your requirements
You just enjoy flying the airplane.
O-O-O-I emails
Fuel economy How can I get more information?
Data to support Visit http://www.GA-FDM.com
warranty claims Call or email us (contact information on reverse)
Our system sends you what you need to know.
Owner peace-of-mind Find a dealer at http://www.GA-FDM.com
www.GA-FDM.com (774) 248-4964 www.GA-FDM.com
2. GA-FDMs Robust FDMProgram
Implements the Five Rs of FDM
GA-FDM provides a complete, low-cost
end-to-end proven FDM solution
Its not just a black box, its
an integrated FDM program
Affordable, embedded smart
recorder turns mountains of
data into useable intelligence
≒ Pre-programmed with over
200 FOQA and MOQA events
to detect and report occurrences
during each flight
≒ Tailorable to your event sets
Automated data retrieval, for
hands-free simplicity
≒ Reports emailed right to your smart
phone, and uploaded to our servers
Flight reviews, recommendations and
assessments by FDM professionals
≒ Executive Summaries, reports,
event studies, replays, trackfiles
≒ Cost-effective 3rd party FDM by
professionals, for smaller fleets
≒ Or, we export data to your FDM
departments favorite tools
Web-accessible tools and reports, 24/7
Designed to fully integrate with your
Safety Management System, to repeat
key learnings and help you close the
FDM Continuous Improvement Loop
Who we are:
GA-FDM is a team of avionics, maintenance and
flight safety professionals dedicated to serving
OEMs, pilots, owners, and operators
Providing web-centric engine and flight analysis,
plus expert pilot mentoring Contact Information
Experienced, proven FDM programs GA-FDM
22 Piazza Lane Hopkinton, MA 01748
Iridium-based SatCom for Flight Following
Phone: (774) 248-4964 Fax: (508) 435-3329
Airborne digital video and cockpit audio for e-mail: sales@ga-fdm.com www.GA-FDM.com
training and homeland security applications
GA-FDM helps owners and operators: Ordering Information
Monitor and decrease the cost of flying Digital Flight Data System (DFDS) P/N 500160
Improve operational safety Wireless Unit (specify Sprint, Verizon,
AT&T or preferred carrier, or 802.11 WiFi) P/N 500175
Meet CFR Part 135 requirements
Crash-hardened Robust Memory Unit P/N 500171
Conduct Flight Following including real-time FDM
Airborne Digital Video subsystem P/N 500220
Predict and avoid maintenance issues
Iridium-based SATCOM/Flight Following P/N 500235
Monitor and track airframe stress
GA-FDM Analysis service; available with monthly or quarterly reports
Implement Safety Management Systems
Afford to have all the benefits of a professional Air data interfaces and Cockpit Audio - contact us
FDM department without all the overhead costs
GA-FDM: The blueprint for successful FDM programsTM
For more details, or to request a quote, please
contact us at www.ga-fdm.com/contact.php DFDS (500160) Wireless Iridium SatCom Airborne digital
with built-in AHRS (in AS350) RMU (500171) AFF (500235) video (500220)
(500175)
www.GA-FDM.com (774) 248-4964 息2011 GA-FDM FDM05 2/11