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 “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

Threat and Error findings from Line Operations Safety Audits (LOSA) of 4,800 flights Two-Pilot, Professional Crews Source: Robert L. Helmreich, Ph.D. FRAes The University of Texas The University of Texas Human Factors Research Project Human Factors Research Project % of Errors per Phase of Flight Pre-departure/taxi26% Take-off 20% Cruise 6% Descent/approach/landing 42% Taxi in 6% 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)

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

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

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

ASPX, LLC - Confidential  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 SPX Hardware

 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 SPX Personnel

SPX Workstation

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 SPX Providers

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

SPX Improving the safety of high performance single pilot aircraft operations