GFR 3.0

Todays market-leading EFB software offers a much richer feature set than was available even two years ago. One of the driving factors is improved, faster hardware from the usual suspects in smartphones and tablets-Moores Law in action. Another is ADS-B INs free traffic and weather data, which has helped drive the EFB-app market. A third is increased availability and use of electronic attitude and heading reference systems (AHRS), which leverage the miniaturization and proliferation of related sensors developed for the commercial semi-conductor market. These are the same sensors that have revolutionized the drone or unmanned aerial vehicle market, a whole nuther topic. And developers keep coming up with innovative software.

Key Takeaways:

• Modern EFB software is rapidly advancing due to faster hardware, free ADS-B IN traffic/weather data, and improved AHRS sensors leveraging commercial semiconductor technology.
• Innovative EFB capabilities now include "virtual co-pilot" features, like Xavion, designed to automate the GA cockpit by providing engine-out glide guidance to the nearest suitable runway.
• Apps such as Xavion can run thousands of simulations instantly and, when coupled with an autopilot, have demonstrated the ability to guide an aircraft safely in simulated engine-out emergencies.

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