Overview

The need for creating a digital system to coordinate self-managed airfield operations is an old one. Traditionally, flight data tracking at these airfields has relied on outdated paper spreadsheets, manually completed beside the runway. This method is susceptible to various errors, inaccuracies, and legibility issues.

The people involved constantly made mistakes and had to contact folks to figure out the right times, altitudes and aircraft data.

The solution

The new system is a digital application that can be operated from a mobile device by the runway coordinator. This app automates time tracking for various flight details, such as takeoff and landing times, tow plane and glider disconnection times, and initial track runs. It also documents the roles of the pilots involved, whether they are instructors, students, or officials, fuel levels before and after takeoff, flight durations, and the total hours logged at the end of operations, generating valuable reports, data and insights into the operation.

This application not only simplifies the record-keeping process by providing automatic time calculations and validations to ensure accuracy but also allows enhanced access control and tailored privileges. Additionally, the app provides essential airport information such as sunset times, weather data, radio frequencies, maps, and Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs), aiding in the self-management of runway operations.

The data collected can be automatically submitted to the airfield management and to aviation authorities, ensuring compliance with organizational and legal requirements.