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DYNANAV
THE ROAD FORWARD
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Introduction
Effective Cockpit Resource Management is the key
to safety while addressing the need for greater
productivity. This will be the primary focus of this
presentation.
I am Reg Moen, President of DynaNav Systems Inc.
and the manufacturer of the DynaFlight–AirAg II, a
GPS based guidance, data gathering and mapping
system.
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Background
Many studies have been conducted of late
focusing on the work environment, stress and
challenges of a Pilot in his daily activities. We
have categorized them in the following areas:
Cockpit Resource Management (CRM)
Ergonomics
Situation Awareness (SA)
Cockpit Resource Management
What is Cockpit Resource Management?
C.R.M. is the effective utilization of all available
resources, information, equipment and the
human ability to achieve a safe and efficient
flight operation. (Vicky Quiles)
Ergonomics
Ergonomics, also known as human engineering
or human factors engineering, the science of
designing machines, products and systems to
maximize the safety, comfort and efficiency of
the people who use them. (Encyclopedia Encarta)
Situation Awareness
Situation awareness is one of the most critical and
challenging features of a Pilot’s job. SA can be thought
of as an internalized mental model of the current state
of the flight environment. This integrated picture forms
the central organizing feature from which all decision
making and action takes place. A vast portion of the
Pilots job is involved in developing SA and keeping it up
to date in a rapidly changing environment.
(SA Technologies Inc. – Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University)
Summary
The three previous topics can be summarized in the
following manner;
CRM – Use of all Resources, information and
equipment necessary to achieve a goal
Ergonomics – Design of Machines, Products and
Systems to maximize comfort, safety and efficiency
SA – Determining the need by understanding
completely the current status on a continuous and
acutely accurate basis and acting on it
The Road Forward
What we have reviewed as applied to the
Air-Ag Industry
Issues in our Industry
1. Safety and how new technologies in our field
can contribute.
2. The need for greater accuracy and efficiency in
operations, increased production, improved
profits and reduced operating costs.
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Safety
A major concern in today’s typical Air-Ag operation is
Pilot overload. This is caused by increasing demands
for performance and the complexity of modern aircraft
and equipment necessary to achieve this goal.
Anything that can reduce this stress will equate to a
safer and more productive operation and that is the
primary goal behind the design of our DynaNav
products.
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Safety
There are three key components that we consider as
essential in our design approach namely:
Instrument positioning for safe, effective and
informative scanning
Uninhibited, uninterrupted and continuous forward
and peripheral vision
A control system that is familiar and comfortable to
the Pilot without him being distracted inside the
cockpit to either operate or view any functions.
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Benefits
With a better tool to do the job, many small gains will
add up to significant bonuses at the end of season .
Less stress on the pilot = improved health and quality of life
Improved Accuracy = environmental gains and reduced cost
of product
Reduced time in the air = fuel savings
Flexible flight patterns = less time in the air = less operating
expense
More Acres per Hour = more contract opportunities
Improved Profit
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How DynaNav contributes towards
CRM
Lets review the DynaFlight – AirAg II
The entire system consists of three components
namely;
The DynaViz “heads up”, display screen
The ErgoGrip control grip
The DynaByte processor unit
Total weight of the system including wiring and
antennas, etc. is under 10 lbs.
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The DynaViz “heads up”, display
screen
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The DynaViz “heads up”, display
Intuitive - like driving down the center line of a road
Simple – all information instantly available on
screen
Durable - Industrial Electroluminescent Screen =
high visibility, all light conditions
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The ErgoGrip control grip
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The control ErgoGrip grip
The familiar Pilot Interface
Ergonomic design
Complete control for the
DynaNav System with:
5 Way Tophat control
Enter switch
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The DynaByte processor unit
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The DynaByte processor unit
Small by design – Powerful in
Application
Core Technology - Windows
All in one integrated and
adaptable technology
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DynaNav System Benefits
CRM Because of the intuitive nature of our products
and an effective pilot interface, a short learning curve is
achieved. This results in both efficiency and safety for
the pilot.
Ergonomic The design of our products provide for a
comfortable and efficient cockpit installation that
increases the OTW time for safe operations and more
importantly, reduced stress on the pilot.
SA Using the DynaViz “heads-up” display all of the
necessary information is presented clearly and
concisely which contributes to a timely and effective
decision making processes.
Summary
The topics that we have brought to you today are
based on our company direction to provide a
safe cockpit environment for you the Ag Pilot.
The challenge to you the operators and pilots is
to feedback your needs and concerns to us to be
able to continually improve our products to meet
this challenge. Each new solution that is
introduced to the aircraft and pilot must be able
to pass the tests to meet or improve CRM,
Ergonomics and SA.
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