EFB-Pro

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EFB-Pro is a software application that performs aircraft type specific performance calculations. It is the only performance calculator that operates on Palm, PocketPC, Windows Mobile and PC platforms. The calculations are unique in that a full four segment climb analysis is performed. Other calculators perform only 2nd segment analysis. Limiting the analysis to 2nd segment only is determined to be risky as the transition segment of the flight path is not considered. The transition segment, or third segement, is usually performed at a level altitude inorder for the aircraft to accelerate to the final climb speed. Because the third segment is level, the actual climb gradient achievable by the aircraft diminishes with time. It is this geometry that EFB-Pro calculates. Using this geometry, Vspeeds, max weights for field length, climb certification, 2nd segment and final segment are rendered.

Another limitation considered within EFB-Pro is the five (5 or 10) minute engine limit at maximum takeoff thrust. This limitation has a direct effect on the possible gradients an aircraft can perform and still clear an obstacle. Most aircraft manufacturers provide documentation of the highest obstacle clearable and still complete the third segment within the five minute time constraint. It is possible to continue the climb at max power beyond the point at which the transition segment would normally begin with the pilot's understanding that the transition segment will be completed at reduced power. There normally is no documentation addressing the aircraft's flight path if this practice is invoked and is only performed to maximize the weight at takeoff. Other calculators deal with this limitation, if at all, by increasing the required climb gradient so that the obstacle is cleared within the normal 2nd segment (prior to any transition segment time limit). This practice will result in a very restrictive takeoff weight and is not included in any aircraft flight manual. A complete discussion of these differences can be viewed here: [Climb Analysis Differences]

EFB-Pro also contains tailnumber specific weight and balance calculations. The user interface can be textual or graphic. The graphic interface presents to the pilot a set of icons mimicking the interior of the specific aircraft. This arrangement allows the use of standard or actual weights of passengers. The use of standard weights is regulated by the FAA (and JAA within Europe) and special curtilments of the center of gravity envelop must be taken into account.

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[EFB-Pro Screen Shots]

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