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SPX. Improving the safety of high performance single pilot aircraft operations. SPIFR Single Pilot IFR Flying. Is poised to increase Is bringing new travel options to GA Is presenting new challenges to the NAS. Most Common Causes of Single Pilot Accidents in High Performance Aircraft.

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SPX

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  1. SPX Improving the safety of high performance single pilot aircraft operations

  2. SPIFRSingle Pilot IFR Flying • Is poised to increase • Is bringing new travel options to GA • Is presenting new challenges to the NAS

  3. Most Common Causes of Single Pilot Accidents in High Performance Aircraft “Typically, about three quarters of all GA accidents are eventually attributed to pilot-related causes” .. AOPA NALL Report 2003, 2002, 2001 • Falling Behind the Airplane • Saturation • Distraction • Confusion • Aeronautical Decision Making • Exceeding Skills of the Pilot • Exceeding Aircraft Capabilities

  4. Threat and Error findings from Line Operations Safety Audits (LOSA) of 4,800 flights Two-Pilot, Professional Crews Errors and Undesired Aircraft States 75% of flights had 1 or more errors 35% of flights had a mismanaged error 32% of flights had an undesired aircraft state (UAS) % of Errors per Phase of Flight Pre-departure/taxi 26% Take-off 20% Cruise 6% Descent/approach/landing 42% Taxi in 6% Source: Robert L. Helmreich, Ph.D. FRAes The University of Texas Human Factors Research Project

  5. Standard Solutions • Add a professional pilot as SIC • Mentor Pilots • Rigorous, perpetual training • Extremely high experience requirements

  6. SPX Process • Real-time voice/data connection to ground station • SPX performs as “Remote Co-Pilot” in a standardized CRM role • Interacts and monitors during critical phases of flight • Full-time dedicated connection during T/O and landing • Handles flight support tasks (ATIS, Checklists) • Performs pre-flight and enroute flight planning • Assist in the event of en-route emergency

  7. SPX Benefits • Increased Safety for SPIFR Operations • Reduced Stress on NAS • Improved Utility for Owners/Operators • Data source for NGATS

  8. SPX Hardware • Dual Channel Satcom On Aircraft • Voice – intercom communication and monitoring of ATC • Data –real-time transmission of flight data, aircraft configuration, and avionics settings during critical phases of flight • Connected approximately 20 minutes per flight and on-demand enroute ASPX, LLC - Confidential

  9. SPX Personnel • Professional, experienced, trained • Creates a professional, standardized, CRM approach to the flight • Serves in a pilot not flying/copilot role. • Assists in “Pilot Monitoring” role to lighten workload and keep the PIC ahead of the airplane • Assists in flight planning, enroute planning, and exceptional situations

  10. SPX Workstation

  11. SPX Providers • Manufacturers • Recurring revenues, upgrade paths • Operational oversight • FOQA feedback • Training Organizations • Full training loop • Existing staff and facilities • Operators • Enhanced safety and efficiency • Complete operational control • ASPX • Licenses IP to Providers • Monitors Compliance and Standards (Insurability) • R&D, New Technologies, Sets Standards

  12. SPX Future Enhancements • Level 1 • Passive assistance • Use currently approved systems • Level 2 • Active assistance – flight plan uploads • Level 3 • Active control in case of pilot incapacity • Autopilot, FADEC, Parachute, UAV

  13. SPX Improving the safety of high performance single pilot aircraft operations

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