EFB's in Lears

[sydeseet]

Thanks fellas!

We are working with FDR and should demo some units soon. I like the size of the 770's but the 800 is a considerably more capable unit. We're leaning towards one of each but the demo may change that. We intend to install an outlet on the back of the console and get the units/installation approved by our FSDO for the occasional 135 flying we do.

Has anyone had any issues with leaving the units in a hot or cold airplane (Phoenix in July or Minneapolis in January for example) overnight?

I hear Jeppesen is as excited as anyone with the technology, can't say I blame them!!!!!

 

[mike1mc]

I am currently working on getting 135 approval for EFB in our Challenger 604. We just ordered a Fujitsu FG-4000 unit. Here is what I've been told (seems to differ by FSDO like everything else):

Part 91: Requires an LOA. Need to operate for 6 months with paper charts onboard, then full approval will be granted.

Part 135: Same as Part 91 requirements, but two units are required and Ops Spec A025 will be issued instead of the LOA

By "paper charts onboard" all that you are required to have are charts from the departure, destination, and alternate airports. This means that with the JeppView charts, you can print paper charts (a few pages) and be on your way. It doesn't mean you need a set of NOS or Jepps onboard. I think for 135 they want some sort of printer. We are using the fax machine onboard (which has a serial port) as a printer for the unit. Haven't gotten any true operational experience with the unit yet, still writing procedures and getting approvals.

We are also testing the waters with getting approval for paperless cockpit using an Avidyne EX00 MFD in our King Air. I've talked them into it, but need to have a laptop onboard with all the charts loaded as well. We'll see how it goes. Anyone have any 135 experience with these units that can answer some questions??

 

[smokinhole]

While we are on the EFB topic.

Does anyone have an aircraft printer that they can recommend for an EFB. Small, portable, relialble, color..........

At the previous operator I worked for I purchased a HP rechargeable portable printer. It worked great when the need arose to print a chart or two. Take a look at the HP website and you'll find them. I belive there are two models. One wired and one with a nicad battery. If I remember correctly it was around $250.00.

Regards,
S.H.