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The Future of Avionics: Navigating The Skies of Innovation
From new maintenance technologies to flying cars becoming a reality sooner than later, the future of Avionics is painted with the promise of groundbreaking innovations poised to redefine the way we take to the skies. Let's explore the latest [...]
The Future of Learning: On-Demand and Virtual Avionics Training
More and more, the only "reliable" constant I'm seeing is change. And aviation is no stranger to change, or rather, innovation. As the latest in the digital revolution sweeps across every aspect of our lives—from AI and AR to [...]
Instant Takeoff: The Benefits of On-Demand Avionics
Ah, the thrill of flight. The feeling of defying gravity and soaring among the clouds, the whispers of freedom and exclamations of possibilities, call individuals from all walks of life, from billionaires to indie musicians. For aviation enthusiasts like [...]
Avionics Certification Training Demystified: A Step-by-Step Guide
Avionics certification is the backbone of aerospace safety and compliance, ensuring that electronic systems in aircraft meet rigorous standards. Whether you're an aspiring Avionics engineer or a seasoned professional looking to advance your career, Avionics certification training is essential. [...]
Avionics Software Design, Development and Data Coupling
The 3D Experience: Avionics Software Design, Development and Data Coupling Not every profession has to use three dimensions. Artists, musicians, writers, and tax attorneys alike usually only need to consider two planes of existence in their professional lives, though no [...]
DO-178C DERs: Coaches of Avionics Software Projects
DO-178C DERs: Coaches of Avionics Software Projects Avionics software projects depend on meticulous planning, effective coordination, and a wealth of expertise. Just as a sports team relies on its coaches to guide them to victory, Avionics software projects depend [...]
DO-331 Model-Based Design for DO-178C Verification
Last week, we talked about the “pudding” of DO-178C projects. That, of course, being the implementation stage of a DO-178C guided avionics software project. We touched on establishing implementation decisions and standards in your PSAC plan and the key [...]
Common DO-254 Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)
In our 20+ years in avionics and aerospace engineering, we’ve rarely seen an organization easily and quickly build and certify a project to DO-254 standards. That’s no surprise; DO-254 is vague, ironically software-centric, and complex. In truth, DO-254 is rarely [...]
The Aircraft System Safety Assessment in Four Steps
There’s a lot to consider when developing and engineering aircraft. All those considerations come with a lot of QA activities, safety and structural tests, and rigorous analysis—if only more people knew how many assessments like these occurred, fear of flying [...]
Implementation in DO-178C Projects
Not long ago, we showed how cooking and avionics project development have a lot in common. In keeping with culinary concepts, I wanted to take a look at the “the pudding” of Aerospace engineering, i.e. where the proof is. [...]
Avionics Software Code for DO-178C Certification: Key Ingredients to Consider
Avionics Software Code for DO-178C Certification: Key Ingredients to Consider Cooking and avionics share similarities in their meticulous processes and attention to detail. Just like cooking a delicious dish, implementing avionics software requires careful steps and adherence to specific [...]
The Importance of Avionics Software Project Planning
No matter the industry or role, planning is a crucial part of any task’s successful completion. Well thought-out, SMART goal-driven plans set the scene for activities, letting every stakeholder “see” the desired outcome, along with how and when that [...]
