Data is continually gathered and analyzed in real time during every flight. Over 80 parameters are monitored, and over 50 FOQA conditions are analyzed.

Upon landing, on-board equipment connects to the Internet, and uploads the datafile and key reports to the secure server.

Av-Mail sends an automatic engine trend analysis and Maintenance Operational Quality Assurance (MOQA) report covering key engine performance parameters, as well as diagnostics gathered during the flight. 

FD-Mail sends an automatic reporting of Exceedances and Flight Operational Quality Assurance (FOQA) events to GA-FDM analysts. 

Trained professionals review each FD-Mail report for key indicators, review the full flight datafile, and may also perform a graphical playback of the flight using GoogleEarth Pro and/or X-plane simulations. 

Based upon this review, GA-FDM will assess next steps, which might include an Event Study (upon customer request), a Training Advisory (de-identified), or other follow-up according to GA-FDM policies and customer preferences.

Click here to download a recent trackfile (you'll need GoogleEarth or GoogleEarth Pro to play it back).

Flight data can then be played back as a simulation using X-Plane on your own PC or Mac.