Mon, May 09, 2011
Embraer Goes With FX8 Reader For Test And Ferry Flights
Embraer said Thursday it has selected the SOLIDFX FX8 Aviation
Information System for the test and ferry pilots of its Super
Tucano aircraft. The FX8 was selected because of its ability to
easily manage Jeppesen terminal charts and Embraer company
in-flight documents. Its compact size and display readable in any
lighting situation make it an ideal solution for the demanding
in-cockpit environment of this aircraft.
Mozart Marques Louzada, Jr., Embraer's Chief Test Pilot said,
"The FX8 is the best choice for use in our military aircraft. Its
readability is fantastic -- even in the intense sun of the Super
Tucano's bubble canopy. In fact, none of the tablet or pad devices
with an LCD display could come close to the FX8. At night, using a
cockpit reading light, the FX8 is like reading paper. The FX8
provides a much better experience than the bright and distracting
illumination from a backlit EFB display."
Embraer's pilots found the FX8 to be an ideal way to easily
organize their Jeppesen approach plates as well as take notes on
Embraer's own PDF company documents -- like the flight test order
-- thus eliminating almost all paper in the cockpit. "This really
makes the FX8 much more efficient and productive than other
systems," noted Louzada.
"Embraer gave the FX8 a thorough workout," said Jeff McDonald,
SOLIDFX's Chief Technology Officer. "And we are thrilled that the
FX8 passed their tests for use in the Super Tucano."
More News
Inversion to Launch Reentry Vehicle Demonstrator Aboard SpaceX Falcon 9 This fall, the aerospace startup Inversion is set to launch its Ray reentry demonstrator capsule aboard Spac>[...]
"We are excited to accelerate the adoption of electric aviation technology and further our journey towards a sustainable future. The agreement with magniX underscores our commitmen>[...]
"The journey to this achievement started nearly a decade ago when a freshly commissioned Gentry, driven by a fascination with new technologies and a desire to contribute significan>[...]
Aero Linx: OX5 Aviation Pioneers Each year a national reunion of OX5 Aviation Pioneers is hosted by one of the Wings in the organization. The reunions attract much attention as man>[...]
"Our driven and innovative team of military and civilian Airmen delivers combat power daily, ensuring our nation is ready today and tomorrow." Source: General Duke Richardson, AFMC>[...]