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Wireless GPS and Satellite Weather Now Available for EFBs

Flight Deck Resources has released their new SkyFi 2000 wireless serial adapter for Electronic Flight Bags (EFB). The SkyFi 2000 is a serial (RS-422,232,485) to wireless (802.11) adapter that enables a wireless connection between a GPS receiver and/or satellite weather receiver and any EFB equipped with 802.11 wireless connectivity. This wireless GPS connection enables pilots to show own ship position on airport maps within their chosen charting application. The wireless data feed provided by the SkyFi 2000 can also be used to provide moving maps and satellite weather displays.

This new, significant breakthrough in EFB technology will assist pilots in their takeoffs and landings; reducing errors associated with taxi procedures; help pilots and crews gain familiarity with airports; provide overall increased situational awareness and much more. Previously, multiple external devices would have to be connected to an EFB via cables in order to achieve this functionality. Now with the SkyFi 2000, pilots can gain the benefits of this new technology on a completely portable and wireless Class 1 EFB.

“The SkyFi 2000™ will be a great asset to corporate pilots looking to gain better situational awareness and more efficient route planning,” said Corey Miller – Vice President of Engineering and Chief Technology Officer for FDR. “Pilots will be able to realize all the benefits of FMS data and own ship positioning in conjunction with GPS and satellite weather data capability on their EFBs wirelessly.”

The SkyFi 2000 is available now. Flight Deck Resources is a leading single-source/turnkey Electronic Flight Bag solution provider. The solutions provided encompass hardware, software, certification, system integration, training, documentation and operational approval for air transport, fleet operators, and corporate aviation.

FMI: www.flightdeck.aero 

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