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FLIGHT MANUAL TRANSFORMATION PROGRAM (FMTP)

This is unclassified. Air Force Materiel Command. FLIGHT MANUAL TRANSFORMATION PROGRAM (FMTP). Developing, Fielding, and Sustaining America’s Aerospace Force. Lt Tameka Austin AFCV Flight Manuals Program Manager MSG/MMF, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio DSN: 674-0793 / (937) 904-0793

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FLIGHT MANUAL TRANSFORMATION PROGRAM (FMTP)

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  1. This is unclassified Air Force Materiel Command FLIGHT MANUALTRANSFORMATION PROGRAM (FMTP) Developing, Fielding, and Sustaining America’s Aerospace Force Lt Tameka Austin AFCV Flight Manuals Program Manager MSG/MMF, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio DSN: 674-0793 / (937) 904-0793 Tameka.Austin@wpafb.af.mil AUTHORIZED FOR FOREIGN RELEASE THIS BRIEFING/PRESENTATION/DOCUMENT IS FOR INFORMATION ONLY. NO U.S. GOVERNMENT COMMITMENT TO SELL, LOAN, LEASE, CO-DEVELOP OR CO-PRODUCE DEFENSE ARTICLES OR PROVIDE DEFENSE SERVICES IS IMPLIED OR INTENDED. 12 February 2004 I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e

  2. Overview • Classes of Digitization • TO Transformation • Flight Manual Transformation Program • Electronic Checklist (ECL) Development • Electronic Flight Manual (EFM) Development • Aircraft Performance Software (APS) Development • Issues • Summary I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e

  3. Classes of Digitization Type I Type II 5 Integrated with maintenance, parts, training and operations database (operates from and shares a common database). 4 Hierarchically structured, or object orientated, interactive database. Limited (non- mil spec) paper output. Future 3 Linearly structured through an SGML, non- page orientated document file. Can produce a mil spec paper product. Current 2 E-Scroll Document 1 Indexed PDF O PDF/Paper Source: DoD Classes of Electronic Technical Manuals, Apr 94 I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e

  4. TOTransformation • At the direction of the AF/IL (in Feb 2000), AFMC/EN (lead) and all MAJCOMs began defining the future TO system which resulted in two key documents: • The AF TO CONOPS (completed Dec 2000) and the Architecture/ Transition Roadmap (completed Aug 2002) • In Jan/Feb, capabilities and functionalities were finalized to move our paper based TO system to a digital environment I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e

  5. Flight ManualTransformation • A Flight Manual Conference was hosted at Wright-Patterson AFB in December of 2001 for the purpose of outlining digital flight manual operations • FMTP Transition Roadmap document was delivered (revision 4.1, dated 30 Dec 02 is current) • Approved by AFMC/CV in July 2002 and all MAJCOMs in October 2002 I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e

  6. FMTP Transition Roadmap • It is divided into phases defining capabilities for: • Hardware/Software, Aircraft Performance/Weight & Balance, ECL and offers Hardware Deployment Considerations • In order to validate the theory of an EFM/ECL, must convert flight manual legacy data to SGML for proof of concept • Single/dual seat (fighters): A-10 • Multi-place (heavies): B-2 • Proof of concept effort is based on operators defining capabilities and applying sound human systems/software engineering practices across the program • Will present a program management review (PMR) of the A-10 & B-2 EFM/ECL initiative to HQ ACC for a program milestone decision in February 2004 I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e

  7. ECL Development Current Future I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e

  8. ECL Testing • Conducted initial testing (A-10 EFM & ECL) in Oct 02 at the 355 FW using V1.1 • Tested 33 pilots which resulted in V1.2.1 requirements • Conducted testing of A-10 ECL V1.2.1 in Nov 03 • 22 touch navigation interviews & test sessions • 20 speech navigation interviews & test sessions • 10 simulator emergency procedure scenarios – 1+ hour each session • Results indicates 30% - 60% increase in CL access time over paper • Formal Human Factors report • Initial B-2 user and simulator testing was conducted on 2 – 6 Feb 04 at the 509th BW • Will link from the ECL directly into section 3 of the B-2A-1 I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e

  9. APS Development Current Future I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e

  10. APS Development • Aircraft performance data is the long pole in the tent! • There are a number of programs (e.g., PFPS, KC-10, etc.) which generate performance calculations, but they are not intended to replace a paper performance manual • Challenge is standardizing the functionality which we input, compute and display APS in both fighter and heavy aircraft • Performance source data is the existing weapon system flight performance models (FPMs) • Issue: APS will only display data which has been converted into the respective FPM • In order to eliminate paper performance manuals, must convert all charts into the FPM I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e

  11. EFM Development Current Future I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e

  12. EFM Development • Program focus to date has been on ECLs • Conducted limited EFM usability/functionality testing with B-2 crews (2-6 Feb 04) • There are challenges with displaying some types of aircraft limitation charts/graphs • Do not foresee certifying EFMs for inflight use without additional developmental testing and funding to support required modifications I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e

  13. Issues • An e-kneeboard is themissing link for connecting EFMs to the pilot/crew • Infrastructure must be in place at the unit level to support electronic/digital operations • In conjunction with using commands, must review and identify policy issues which may impact technology transfer and deployment to the field I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e

  14. Summary • This initiative will fundamentally change the process and product which provides flight manual data to our Air Force • Current media (paper) has not changed for 100 years! • Greatest challenge will be in the presentation and standardization of aircraft graphs/charts (i.e., performance data, weight & balance, operating limitations, etc) • Identify/resolve human-computer interface issues of using EFMs/ECLs in various mission and weapon system environments (i.e., AFSOC, AMC, ACC, etc.) • Program success is based on developing a digital information management system which is significantly better than paper • Key is intelligent linking of critical flight manual data to increase SA and aircrew efficiency Ensure ECLs enhance SA and does not hinder pilot (or crew) performance! I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e

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