EFB-Pro
Instructions
CAVU Companies
Utica, NY 13501
Copyright 2007, All Rights Reserved
www.CAVUcompanies.com
800-464-3375
Important Notice
This program is for internal use only.
Under no circumstance is the program to be distributed to persons outside of the original
licensee.
Print outs may be shared freely.
Contents
Getting Started
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Desktop Icons
Selecting an aircraft
Climb Gradient Example
Required Gradient Screen
Weather & Limits Screen
Performance Chart Screen
Conditions Screen
Performance Results
Printing TOLD Card
Associated Factors
Weight & Balance
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Standard Weights
Actual Weights
Crew Weights
Fuel Weight
Baggage
Airports and Winds Aloft
Crew Names
Weight Breakdown
Times and Distance
CG Envelop Graph
Printing W&B
Sending W&B by Email
Setup & Utilities
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Controlled Access
User Information
Setup W&B
Setup Aircraft
Setup Email
Setup Seating Configuration
Setup CG Arms
Key Assignments
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Getting Started:
For desktop versions only, there will be (3) icons for each type of aircraft installed. Some aircraft, such as the Falcon
20, will have only one set of icons even though there are multiple models (C with and without BR engines, E etc) or
aircraft types contained within the program.
The Print W&B and TOLD card icons are to be used to print the
COMPLETED W&B and /or TOLD card. You must first complete the W&B or
performance calculations within the performance calculator prior to printing.
Launch the program by clicking the Performance icon.
The online manual and video can be accessed by clicking HOW TO…
The online support forum requires prior registration to post messages, but is open to read by anyone. Registration is
free. There is also a free alert message board (sign up on www.CAVUcompanies.com within WHATS NEW) that is
aircraft specific. Any changes to that aircraft specifically will be sent through that message board.
Notice that the
desktop layout on the
right is essentially the
same as the PDA
screen by design.
Some Windows
functionality may not
be present on the
PDA.
Menu selections are
orange if protected,
green is access is
granted and red if not
available.
The SET-UP & SEATING sections (changing BOW, arms and defaults) should only be accessed after thorough review
of the manual.
To select a different aircraft (if available), click SELECT AIRCRAFT. All W&B and performance data is loaded
automatically. The last selected aircraft is saved as the default aircraft.
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Climb gradient calculation:
Click DEPARTURE
OR
Click the Net# /Bank/DPTop button
on the Field Conditions screen.
The exercise can be performed using a known obstacle
by pressing the WITH NO DP button or where a climb
gradient is required (DP). This example will follow the
WITH DP scenario.
Enter 340 ft/nm in the appropriate field. You may
optionally enter a ground speed if the VSI calculation is
desired.
Press the CALCULATE button.
The GROSS GRADIENT % is displayed. (To start over,
press CLEAR ALL.)
Toggle, as appropriate, the Post TERPS Change 19
checkbox. Selecting the correct TERPS criteria effects
the max weight calculations. If unknown, leave the box
unchecked, as this is the more conservative criteria.
FAA Order 8260.3 defines how departure procedures are
created. Change 19, under which all new or revised DPs
are created changes the clearance heights and geometry
of the procedures. Contact your FSDO or regulatory
agency to determine if the DP was created under pre or
post change 19 rules. A rule of thumb for determining
which rule was used, is to note the existence of obstacle
location and heights within the textual description of the
DP. This is a requirement under the new change 19
rules.
Note that the CALCULATE button has been renamed.
Press DONE to switch back to the Wx and Limits screen
and automatically enter the NET climb gradient.
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The Field Conditions (Wx and Limits) screen
contain many text fields, checkboxes and
navigation buttons. The onscreen keypad can
be used as well (BS = backspace)
WIND DIRECTION /SPEPED fields are
optional entries. Enter values as shown. A
runway number (below) needs to be entered.
OAT/DEW POINT can be entered as Celsius
or Fahrenheit. The conversion to the
appropriate scale for the aircraft is
accomplished automatically. Dew Point entry
improves the density altitude calculation. Zero
degrees is used if no entry is made.
BAROMETRIC PRESSURE is an optional
entry. 29.92 inHq is used if no entry is made.
Any value outside the values of inches of
mercury are considered to be millibars (MB).
The decimal point is automatically inserted.
FIELD ELEVATION is self explanatory and
optional. Sea level is used when no entry is
made. A field elevation is required when
performing a Take-Off Path analysis.
RWY SLOPE refers to runway slope. The
entry is optional. A negative number (as
shown) denotes a downhill gradient. (The plus
sign is not required for uphill slopes.)
NOTE:
is a button. Pressing it will take the user to the Required Gradient screen.
NET% is the NET climb gradient required. A value is required when performing a Take-Off Path analysis.
TURN should be selected if a steep turn (>15deg) is anticipated for the departure.
DP TOP refers to the top of the departure procedure in feet. For instance, if the SID mandates a 340ft/nm climb to
12000 feet, enter 12000 in this field. The entry is required only when performing a Take-Off Path analysis.
RUNWAY LENGTH is the length in feet. The entry is optional; however, max weight calculations often require it.
RUNWAY # is the runway number in a two digit format. The entry is optional, but required to calculate headwind
component from the reported wind.
Note: Required parameters (i.e. Pressure Altitude) are pre-calculated from these values OR the user may simply enter
the known values on the parameters screen.
Press the PERFORMANCE navigation button at the bottom of the screen.
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The new version
This screen can be reached through the FIELD CONDITIONS screen by
clicking NEXT or from the Main Menu screen by pressing
PERFORMANCE.
The large central buttons correspond with flight segment, runway condition,
Flap setting and other system information settings.
Simply scroll the selections available by repeatedly pressing the
appropriate button. The configuration you desire should be displayed on
the four buttons before proceeding.
Press the NEXT button to proceed.
For Versions prior to 10.4, The Performance Charts screen displays all the
available charts for the settings selected. The current selection is shown at
the top of the screen below the menu bar. In this example, the current
selection is Takeoff, Flaps 0 on a Dry runway.
The navigation buttons on the bottom of the screen are divided into Flight
Conditions (top row) and Flight Segments (bottom row).
To select a different flap setting, press the appropriate button repeatedly until
the desired value appears in the top line.
Other runway conditions may be WET, SNOW, Standing Water, ICE etc. Not
all runway conditions are available for all aircraft. To select a different runway
condition, press the appropriate button repeatedly until the desired value
appears in the top line.
A third button (not shown here) may provide ICE ON and OFF or other
settings depending upon the aircraft.
Change to Landing performance charts by toggling the appropriate button.
By default, all charts are selected. If the required data necessary to complete the Takeoff path analysis is missing (I.e.
Field Elevation, Required Gradient and DP TOP) the Takeoff Path checkbox is deselected automatically.
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The CONDITIONS screen is displayed. Note that when
calculating a Takeoff path analysis, the optimal Net 2 nd
Segment has been pre-determined. Note that it is
considerably more restrictive than the overall required
gradient. This is due to the compensation for the
transition/level-off/3rd segment and final segment
geometry.
The user may override any of the shown values;
however we do not recommend changing the 2nd
Segment Net value here. If a known temperature
inversion exists, the DP OAT (temperature at the top of
the procedure) may be changed. A standard
temperature lapse rate has been used to calculate the
DP OAT.
If a W&B has not been performed, the max gross weight
of the aircraft is substituted. If a W&B has been
performed, the known takeoff weight will be entered. It is
recommended, particularly for Takeoff path analysis, to
leave the gross weight unaltered as the program will
calculate (and automatically lower) the weight based on
limiting factors.
Press CALCULATE to continue.
Landing Distance may have a parameter called Factor. By default, the options are 0%, 60% and 115%. If the user
selects 80% Rule within the Registration Screen, 80% will also appear. The user can select either 0%, 60% or 80%
uniquely. The user can also select additionally 115%. Zero percent means no factor is applied, while 60% applies the
60% rule to the un-factored distance. If the 115% selector is selected, the result of the previous solution is multiplied
by 115%. Selecting Dry Runway 60% or 80% plus 115% complies with 135.385(d).
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The results for the charts selected are displayed.
Clicking on the chart titles will display associated factors
(if any) for that result.
A scroll is automatically provided when additional
calculations are found.
It is the pilot’s responsibility to limit the aircraft’s weight to
the lowest weight in the list. Pressing BACK will highlight
the lowest value.
Press the PRINT button to generate a TOLD card. Use
the desktop icon to actually print out the card.
Now that the lowest weight is known, press WB/FLT
PLAN to enter pax and limit the fuel load accordingly.
T/O Distance – This chart will automatically display one
of three different outputs.
If a runway length is not entered, T/O DISTANCE will be
displayed with a calculated distance to the right.
If the calculated distance exceeds the runway length
entered (Wx and Limits screen), the output will display
MAX WGT FOR RUNWAY and the max gross weight for the runway length.
If the runway length is sufficient, the following display occurs; T/O DIST (##### max), where ##### represents the
max weight allowed for the runway length, and a calculated T/O distance for the inputted weight to the right. Note that
a different description displays when information is missing.
2nd Seg TOC is solution not available for all aircraft. When this entry appear on the result page, the calculator has
provided a solution that involves extending the 2 nd segment to the time limit of the engines. Pilots should note that
transition is assumed to occur at a lower power setting. 2nd Seg TOC will only occur when the obstacle and/or
gradient can be completely topped at the end of 2nd segment and prior to transition.
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To Run Weight & Balance:
The graphical W&B module displays the interior of the
aircraft using icons representing the seats within the
passenger compartment. The compartment is a
scrollable area. The seats should be oriented correctly to
aid in the proper placement of passengers.
Standard weights are assigned to Male, Female and
Children within the SET-UP & UTILITIES section. These
values can be changed by the user. The weights are
automatically adjusted by time of year (winter/summer),
based upon the start dates for each season. The current
season is shown in the title bar. These dates can also be
changed within the setup section.
To place a passenger in a seat, assure that the proper
type of passenger is selected below the scrollable area.
Using a stylus or other pointer device, click on the
appropriate seat icon. Note that a capital letter M, F or C
is placed within the icon. To replace the passenger with
a different type or vacate the seat, select the appropriate
type below and re-click the seat icon.
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To enter an actual weight for the passenger, select
ACTUAL below and then click the seat. A text box and
numeric keyboard appear on the screen. (The textbox
does not appear until a seat is selected). Within the
textbox enter the actual weight in pounds for the
passenger. It is not necessary to click on the seat icon
again; the weight is recorded as it is typed.
To save the configuration, select the SAVE option. If the
SAVE option is not selected, the seating arrangement
will be recorded when DONE is selected, however, it will
not be editable. In other words, when you return to the
“seats” section, the seats will all be empty. Pressing
SAVE preserves the seating arrangement. When done,
press on the DONE button.
The next section allows the adjustment of items normally
found within the BOW, such as crew, life rafts etc. This
layout is also the appearance of the W&B section when
the graphical interface (pictured above) is not purchased.
These defaults can be changed within the SETUP
section and overwritten on screen.
To override the displayed value, simply place the cursor
in the weight field of the appropriate station and enter the
new value. The onscreen keypad can be used as well
(BS = backspace).
Select the FUEL and Baggage buttons to enter the
appropriate weights. The default 30 minute reserve (for
calculating IFR reserves) can be overwritten on the FUEL
screen. There are 3 fuel positions and 5 baggage
positions.
As the weights are entered, the MNT field will update
automatically, as will the RAMP WT/CG entries below.
The CG is shown in inches on this screen.
If when entering the fuel weight, the MNT field goes
blank, the weight has exceeded the max weight for that
fuel position.
To proceed, press the SHOW CG button.
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Optionally, the departure, arrival and alternate airports
can be entered. The airports can be entered as 3 or 4
letter identifiers in upper or lower case.
Also the expected winds aloft can be entered. The
combination of these entries are used to calculate
enroute fuel burn, time enroute and distances. The
LAT/LONG airport table comes standard with the
program. Additional airports can be added to the
database.
If crew names are required to be affixed to the W&B,
press CREW and enter the PIC, SIC and Flight
Attendant names. These names are retained until
changed.
Press the CALCULATE button to view a breakdown of
times, weights, distances and landing CG shift.
Press the CG ENVELOP button to view the graphical CG
envelop.
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The graphical envelop is automatically curtailed when
standard weights are used. The word “Curtailed”
appears in the title bar.
The T/O WGT is the ramp weight minus the taxi fuel
burn.
T/O CG is shown below the graph in inches and %MAC.
The limits for the CG at the takeoff weight are shown to
the left and right of the title “NEW CG”. These entries
are shown in inches, unless the “Show CG limits in
%MAC” is selected on the USER INFO screen.
The line leading from the heavy dot represents the CG
and weight shifts due to fuel burn off. The end of the line
represents the Zero Fuel weight. If Zero Fuel, Gross
Weight, Forward or Aft limits is exceeded, a message
will appear on the screen.
A PRINT button is provided to create the printable
version of the W&B.
A SEND button is provided if email information is entered
within the SETUP EMAIL section. Pressing SEND will
initiate an email session. If the emailed W&B is sent
without error, a SENT OK message is shown on screen. The W&B within EFB-Pro complies with AC120-27E
requirements. Press the BACK button to re-enter or adjust the W&B.
EXIT returns the user to the Main Menu screen.
Version modifications or platform used may position the above buttons differently than shown.
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SETUP & UTILITIES
Before entering any Setup & Utility screens, the user
must bypass the Controlled Access screen. Selections
on the menu screen will turn green when access is
granted.
This can be accomplished by entering the case-sensitive
password entered within the User Info screen; or , if no
password was entered, as is the default, simply press the
OK button.
The correct bypass method will result in the Controlled
Access screen disappearing and the Main screen reappearing.
Once past the Controlled Access screen, re-attempt
entering the desired SETUP & UTILITY function.
USER INFORMATION
The USER INFORMATION screen allows the entry of
registration information.
Within PDA versions of the application, the registration
name should not be altered.
The Password field is a user defined, optional entry to
limit user access to set-up screens.
CG in %MAC is a toggle to display CG limits in %MAC
versus in inches (default).
Suppress PA<0 suppresses Pressure Altitudes of less
than zero (0). Calculated pressure altitudes of less than
zero will be changed to sea level.
Press SAVE to exit the program. If the Wx and Limits
page appears, the registration information is accepted.
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SET-UP W&B
The Set-up W&B page contains four (4) separate
screens.
Graphical W&B version:
SEATS (the default page), OTHER, FUEL and
BAGGAGE.
Non-Graphical W&B version:
STA 1-5 (the default page), STA 6-10, FUEL and
BAGGAGE.
The SEATS page displays the standard weights and
dates for Summer/Winter passengers.
The Zero Fuel field toggles the W&B to be based on zero
fuel (i.e. Y = Gulfstream) versus on total weight (N).
The FAA Designation should not be changed.
Press SAVE to save the entries.
Click the OTHER button (or the STA 1-10 button for the
non-graphical version) to enter individual stations. The
weight assigned to the station is the default weight which
will appear on each re-entry into the program. There are
5 individual stations available for the graphical CG
version and 10 stations for the non-graphical.
Press SAVE to save the entries.
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Click FUEL to enter fuel storage tanks.
An “mn” in the ARM field signifies a CAVU created fuel
table.
To enter a fixed arm fuel station, enter the arm in the
appropriate field. Up to three (3) tanks can be entered.
The top fuel tank is emptied last.
The 30 min fuel burn is used for calculating 45 and 90
minute IFR reserves. The all engine 30 minute long
range fuel burn should be entered here. A larger number
will increase the IFR reserve displayed on the flight plan
breakdown page.
Taxi burn is self explanatory.
Press SAVE to save the entries.
Press Baggage to view the baggage stations.
Enter the default weights and arms in the appropriate
fields.
Press SAVE to save the entries.
To return to the actual program, select the appropriate
FUNCTION from the menu bar.
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SETUP AIRCRAFT
The Set-up Aircraft page contains four (4) separate
screens:
A/C WGT (default), CG 1-5, CG 6-10 and RATES.
The aircraft empty field contains two (2) entries. The LBS
field is for the weight of the aircraft. The “aircraft empty”
is a bit of a misnomer. It would be more accurately listed
as “Aircraft BOW minus crew and other stations
separately listed within the SETUP W&B section”
To adjust this entry, keep in mind that the entries made
within the SETUP W&B section will be added to this
value.
The CG entry is in inches.
The other entries are self explanatory.
Press SAVE to save the entries.
Press CG 1-5 to enter a simple CG envelop. A “mn”
entered in the upper CG field signifies a CAVU created
CG envelop.
To enter a 6 corner envelop, start with the upper right
corner of the CG envelop and enter the max T/O weight
and CG limit in inches. Follow the envelop clockwise
entering each angle of the envelop. The last point
(upper left) is found on the CG 6-10 page. Do not skip
any field.
Press SAVE to save the entries.
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Press CG 6-10 to enter the last CG point (when creating
a simple CG envelop only).
For swept wind aircraft, enter the leading edge MAC and
mean aerodynamic chord (MAC) in inches.
Press SAVE to save the entries.
Press RATES to enter the number of engines, fuel flow
rates and speeds.
The fuel flow rates are entered as pounds PER ENGINE.
The cruise and climb speeds are self explanatory.
Press SAVE to save the entries.
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SET-UP EMAIL
To change the mail server from the default
(SMTP.hotpop.com) to your own server, you must know:
1) The server name
2) Whether or not the server requires authentication
3) If authentication is required, your userid and password
4) The server port
From Set-up and Utilities select SETUP EMAIL.
If you wish to stay with SMTP.hotpop.com, enter that
name in the SERVER line and blank out the USERID,
PASSWORD (PW) and FROM lines. Enter 25 in the Port
line and press SAVE.
If you wish to use another server, required by some
carriers, enter the mail server for your service. A list of
several common carriers and ports can be found at this
link.
http://www.c3sd.com/email_servers_ports.php
Enter the server name exactly as shown.
The USERID and PASSWORD must be encoded in base64. To do this, go to the CAVU website
www.CAVUcompanies.com and select WHATS NEW on the left hand menu bar. Scroll down to EMAIL USERID AND
PASSWORD ENCODER (Favorites section). Click on this link. A green background screen will appear. Enter your
USERID (case sensitive) in the box and press ENCODE. Enter the entire encoded userid (bottom window) into the
corresponding line of EFB-PRO. Make sure you enter the code exactly as it appears including the equal sign if
present. The equal sign can be typed on most PDAs by entering the minus (-) sign and then pressing the ALT button.
A list of possible codes will appear; select the equal sign.
Repeat this process for the Password. You can use the copy and paste functionality of Windows if using the desktop
version of EFB-Pro.
Fill in the corresponding email address associated with this userid and password in the FROM line and the PORT
address (25).
Enter the TO and CC email addresses and press SAVE.
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SET-UP SEAT CONFIGURATION (graphical version only)
The seating configuration is an array of buttons adjacent
to a seating row descriptive title.
CHANGING ANY ENTRY WILL REST ALL ARMS TO
ZERO.
The descriptive title can be changed to represent the row
or seat.
The buttons correspond to aisles, up to 4 including the
walk way, within the aircraft, arranged port to starboard.
The type of seat is selected by repeatedly pressing the
appropriate position until the desired type of seat is
shown. Refer to the list below.
Press SAVE to save entries.
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Button
Description
Icon
<blank>
Empty space
No icon
F
Forward facing seat
A
Aft facing seat
L
Left facing seat
R
Right facing seat
LT
Left wall table
RT
Right wall table
aisle
Aisle, entry or cabinet
space
SF
Stretcher (forward)
S
Stretcher (middle
clickable area)
SA
Stretcher (aft)
SET-UP SEAT ARMS
After the seat configuration is defined, select SEAT
ARMs to enter the CG of each seat.
Place the cursor in the corresponding position and enter
the CG in inches.
Press SAVE to save entries.
KEY ASSIGNMENTS
Used for PDAs with keypads, this screen allows the
assignment of hard keys to numerals. This allows the
user to enter numbers without having to toggle the
function key on the PDA. The feature is only available
on select numeric fields.
Place the cursor in the first field and press the key
corresponding to zero (0). Repeat for each numeric
and character shown.
Press SAVE to save the entries.
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