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Oct 08 2019

AOG Services and Top-Notch Support

AOG—Aircraft on Ground—services are a crucial part of the airline industry. When planes are unexpectedly delayed due to mechanical or technological issues, AOG services are there to fix things as soon as possible. AOG providers are experts in getting the right parts to the plane and installed as efficiently and effectively as possible.

Using AOG Services

For private pilots, AOG is slightly less crucial because you aren’t transporting hundreds of people, but it is still important. Knowing how to use it and what your options are can help with your peace of mind and expediate fixing your aircraft’s issues when needed.

Don’t Panic

Being grounded due to technical or mechanical problems is a stressful experience. You don’t know how long the repairs will take or how much they will cost. On top of this, your plans for the day are extremely delayed, if not totally thrown out the window. It’s easy to become overwhelmed if or when this happens but remember that there are solutions. AOG services are meant to help pilots get back in the air as soon as possible after being grounded—they will help you.

Know Your Options

Ideally, you hope to never need to use AOG services, but it is important to know what you’ll do just in case. The stakes for private plane owners and pilots are lower because you don’t need to worry about the monetary loss from passengers transferring to a different airline. Still, being unexpectedly grounded complicates plans and runs up a bill. It’s a good idea to know what options are out there, and who you can work with to fix your aircraft with the most efficiency. Time is the most important part of AOG, so it’s good to be aware of the locations of AOG providers near where you normally fly.

Technology

Advanced aircraft health monitoring systems are hugely helpful when you need to use AOG services. These allow problems to be diagnosed in real time, and the information can be easily sent to and accessed by AOG providers. This helps streamline the process, so the AOG provider is ready with the parts you need as soon as you land.

Providing AOG Services

Because AOG services are a vital part of the airline market, providers need to stay on their toes to provide the best services available in the industry. Staying up to date with technological advances and maximizing efficiency with transport are both key parts of keeping a strong presence in the market.

Technological Solutions

The rapidly expanding technology market has helpful applications for AOG providers. Because time is such a priority when providing AOG support, anything you can use to cut down on it is valuable. Some good options to implement here include web-based inventory systems. Through the search and find feature, these cut down on time when you’re looking for a specific part. Web-based inventories can also help you track the location of your parts, so you can know the location of the parts you need at any given time.

Another good resource is route optimization software. While a standard GPS is helpful, route optimization software finds the most efficient routes so you can prioritize speed. It also helps circumvent any roadblocks, like accidents or closures, with more speed and accuracy than that of an everyday GPS.

The piece of technology with the most applications in AOG is 3-D printing. Using 3-D printing, you are able to make some of the parts yourself with a cost-effective material. Due to advancements in the technology used to make 3-D printers, the price tag on them has gone down and they are a fantastic investment. This technology allows parts that traditionally would need multiple molds and then to be fused together to be printed in one solid piece instead. Because of this, 3-D printing can significantly cut down on the time needed to create a part—anywhere from a few hours to over a week. 3-D printers can also use metal alloy-based materials to print, so you don’t need to worry about the quality of the parts. Of course, you can’t 3-D print every part, but for the parts you can print, it is a time- and cost- effective option.

Transit Solutions

Because time is of the essence when providing AOG, transit is one of—if not the—most important areas in which to maximize efficiency. If you’re shipping parts on the continent, you can use a two-person driver team to save on time while still following U.S. driver regulations. This is also more cost-effective than shipping via airplane, so it is worth doing if possible.

However, because most AOG providers also work outside of the continental United States, using only ground shipping isn’t an option. In that case, combined air and ground solutions are a good option. Though these require extensive coordination between drivers, pilots, and aircraft maintenance technicians, it is well worth it for the efficiency. Using a combination of expedited ground shipping and reliable air shipping, you are able to keep the part moving almost constantly, cutting down on wasted transition time and minimizing delays.

Optimizing Foreign Transportation

When you’re shipping parts and materials to different countries, you have another set of obstacles on top of standard shipping timelines: customs. Getting the required parts through customs can be an ordeal, and because time is essential, it is a frustrating added delay. While customs are unavoidable, it’s helpful to know which countries have easier customs processes. If you’re able to use this, you can create a route that stops in these countries over others as often as possible. This way, you’re able to minimize your stopping time en route and get the parts to the aircraft in need as soon as possible.

AOG services are a necessary part of the airline community. For pilots who use AOG services and providers alike, maximizing communication and solutions are vital. If you have any questions about AOG services, you can check out our maintenance page or contact us. We look forward to helping you optimize your flight experience.

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Written by jaair · Categorized: Avionics News, News

Apr 12 2019

Top-Rated Aviation Courses in Chicagoland

Do you constantly imagine flying a plane, hearing “wheels up” echo through your dreams? Whether your aviation interests lie as a hobby or a professional career, flight school would be a great next step in pursuing your dreams. With the anticipated pilot shortage, now is the best time to consider becoming a pilot and begin searching for a top-rated aviation school in the Chicagoland area.

In the content below, we discuss the time, budget, and program options for Chicagoland aviation schools.

Determine Why You Fly

Are you ready to make the career change? Perhaps you have no interest in replacing your current career, but simply enjoy flying as a weekend activity. Regardless, it is imperative that your take the necessary time to reflect on your flying and aviation goals at this point in your life. 

If you feel that your current career is lacking in one area or another, but you love to fly, there is no better time than right now to consider switching careers and learning a new trade. Airlines are anticipating an exponential shortage of pilots over the next 20 years—estimating the open piloting positions at 790,000, according to Boeing.

Additionally, if you are considering flying for a career, explore career opportunities with an association or partnership with regional airlines. Doing so can help jumpstart your career upon graduation and could even offer tuition reimbursement.

Consider Your Aviation School Budget

As with anything else you buy, the accompanying price tag can be a key deciding factor. Unfortunately, the cost of tuition drastically varies from one school to another. Therefore, prepare ahead by reviewing other important factors to narrow down your list of aviation schools such as:

  • Aviation school location
  • Student to instructor ratio
  • Type and age of aircrafts and simulators you will train on
  • Financial assistance and loan programs
  • Housing or commuter options

By assessing each aviation school according to the above considerations, you can better determine which aviation school best adheres to your list of preferences.

Research the Types of Aviation Schools

As you continue to evaluate the top-rated aviation courses in Chicagoland to see which is the best fit for you, make sure to answer the following questions:

  • Do you have the time to commit to it?
  • Do you want a Part 61 or Part 141 training school?

Additionally, consult with current pilots about their aviation school recommendations, take a tour of the schools that interest you, and look at the school’s safety record.

Review Top-Rated Aviation Schools in Chicagoland

For those who have already earned a bachelor’s degree or equivalent that applies to a career in aviation, your next step is to pursue an aviation school to complete flight instruction and log flight hours! Some of the top-rated aviation courses in Chicagoland include:

  • J.A. Air Center’s Career Pilot Programs or Flight Instruction, located at Aurora Municipal Airport (KARR), 43W730 US Highway 30, Sugar Grove, IL 6055
  • FSX Chicago, 1227 Harlem Ave C, D, E, Berwyn, IL 60402
  • Aviation Professionals, 6321 S Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
  • ATP Flight School, 31W775 E North Ave, Suite 116, West Chicago, IL 60185
  • Chicago Executive Flight School, 1005 South Wolf Road, Suite #202, Wheeling, Illinois 60090

Explore Collegiate Programs with Aviation!

If you have yet to earn a collegiate degree, you can also pursue a bachelor of science degree on-line through Liberty University while completing all the FAA flight trainings through JA Flight Training, located at Aurora Airport. This year-round program can be completed in as little as 30 months. Perfect for high school graduates looking for all the financial benefits from other college programs, this program also offers scholarships, grants, financial aid, low-interest student loans, and parent plus loans. 

Explore Veteran Aviation Schools!

Are you a military veteran interested in taking to the skies with aviation training? There are a few veteran-approved options for flight training available to you in the Chicagoland area!

J.A. Air: Chicagoland’s Top-Rated Aviation School

Sign up for Chicagoland’s top-rated aviation courses at J.A. Air Center. We offer an exclusive, 12-month, accelerated flight training program at Aurora Airport with a follow-up interview with Mesa airlines and internship with Southern Airways. This is perfect for career changers, veterans, and young students who want to accelerate their paths to the airlines.

Because of J.A.’s ownership in Southern Airways and their agreement with Mesa Airlines, this program is a one-of-a-kind opportunity. Contact J.A. Air today for more information!

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Written by jaair · Categorized: Avionics News, News

Jun 29 2018

Garmin announces third-party autopilot support for the G5 electronic flight instrument

Garmin is pleased to announce the G5 electronic flight instrument will soon be compatible with a wide-range of third-party autopilots available on the market. Utilizing the new GAD 29B adapter, the G5 directional gyro (DG)/horizontal situation indicator (HSI) can interface with a variety of autopilots to provide heading and course error to drive the autopilot. With a compatible navigation source, the G5 can also interface with select autopilots for coupled flight in heading and navigation modes. Additionally, when interfaced with a GTN 650/750 or GNS 430W/530W, the G5 can provide GPSS roll steering navigation from the navigator to the autopilot. Pilots can simply select GPSS on the G5 and heading mode on the autopilot and the autopilot will fly smooth intercepts, holding patterns, procedure turns and more.
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Written by Clayton Wyatt · Categorized: Avionics News, News

Jun 29 2018

Garmin® introduces another unique, cost-effective solution to ADS-B Out for general aviation

Public Company Information:
NASDAQ:GRMNKYG372601099
“Garmin is the market leader in installed ADS-B solutions and with the GDL 82, we’re excited to give customers another budget-friendly and straightforward path to compliance that is quick and easy to install”
OLATHE, Kan.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Garmin International, Inc. a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), today announced the GDL 82 Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) datalink, the latest addition to the most comprehensive line-up of certified ADS-B solutions available from Garmin. The GDL 82 is a small, lightweight Universal Access Transceiver (UAT) with built-in GPS that uniquely integrates with the aircraft’s existing transponder and transponder antenna. This new, patent-pending installation design allows for a streamlined installation. For aircraft owners looking for a turnkey solution to satisfy the requirements of ADS-B Out in the most economical manner, the GDL 82 is a straightforward path to meet regulatory requirements.
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Written by Clayton Wyatt · Categorized: Avionics News, News

Jun 29 2018

Garmin® introduces industry-first, all-in-one portable ADS-B and SiriusXM Aviation receiver

Public Company Information:
NASDAQ:GRMNKYG372601099
“With the introduction of the new GDL series, we are reaffirming our leadership position and commitment to providing pilots with the most comprehensive in-flight traffic and weather solutions available on the market”
OLATHE, Kan.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), today announced the GDL 52/51, a series of portable receivers that are capable of receiving Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) traffic and weather, as well as SiriusXM Aviation weather1 and audio for display and control on select portables and mobile devices. The flagship GDL 52 combines all of these functions into a single device, while the GDL 51 specifically provides SiriusXM1 Aviation weather and audio entertainment. Both variants also receive GPS position data and display back-up attitude information2 within compatible portable devices. Wireless and hardwired compatibility is extended to include G3X™ Touch, the aera® 660 and aera 795/796 aviation portables, as well as wireless connectivity with the Garmin Pilot app, giving customers access to a full-featured suite of weather products, ADS-B traffic and more using a single device.
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Written by Clayton Wyatt · Categorized: Avionics News, News

Jun 29 2018

Garmin® brings unique style and increased functionality with the next-generation D2™ Charlie aviator watch

Public Company Information:
NASDAQ:GRMNKYG372601099
“As a longtime leader in GPS-enabled wearables, Garmin continues to transform the aviator watch market with a unique feature set that appeals to a broad spectrum of aviation enthusiasts and pilots alike”
OLATHE, Kan.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Garmin International, Inc. a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), today announced the D2 Charlie aviator watch, an elegant and functional timepiece that boasts global navigation information, rich and colorful moving maps and a host of connectivity options. Designed with pilots, aviation enthusiasts and aspiring pilots in mind, the D2 Charlie aviator watch features real-time worldwide weather radar, as well as airport information that includes frequencies, runway information, weather data and more. Garmin Elevate™ wrist heart rate technology also allows customers to measure heart rate 24/7 alongside daily activity tracking1. Whether climbing into the cockpit, playing a round of golf or in the boardroom, using the new QuickFit™ bands pilots can easily switch between the stylish titanium or leather bands to a sporty silicone band in seconds to suit style preference.
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Written by Clayton Wyatt · Categorized: Avionics News, News

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