Thu, May 21, 2009
Aero-Terms!
Aero-Terms are designed to be a daily reminder of the terms,
names, acronyms and explanations of the unique language that
populates the aviation world. Aerospace, sport aviation, fixed
wing, helo, you name it... it's all fair game.
Aero-Terms should serve as a quick but intriguing reminder of
the terms you may use every day, or an introduction to an aspects
of the Aero-World you may not yet be familiar with. ANN also
encourages readers to go beyond the FMI link, and further research
any intriguing terms.
Suggestions for future Aero-Terms are ALWAYS
welcome, as are additions or discussion of the
explanations given for each Aero-Term.
Electronic Flight Bag
(EFB)
The EFB is an electronic information management device that
helps flight crews perform flight management tasks more easily and
efficiently with less paper. It is a general purpose computing
platform intended to reduce, or replace, paper-based reference
material often found in the Pilot's carry-on Flight Bag, including
the Aircraft Operating Manual, Aircrew Operating Manual, and
Navigational Charts (including moving map for air and ground
operations). In addition, the EFB can host purpose-built software
applications to automate other functions normally conducted by
hand, such as performance take-off calculations.
According to the FAA's Advisory Circular (AC No. 120-76A), an
Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) is an electronic display system
intended primarily for cockpit/flightdeck or cabin use.
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