G3CARS is an Electronic Crew Reporting and Information System which replaces existing manual recording methods by eliminating the need for paper based system. G3CARS provides aircrew with a fast and reliable method of transmitting airline operational documentation.  

With the introduction of Electronic Flight Bags (EFB) and the evolution of Tablet PC’s with handwriting recognition_­ technologies, combined with Global high speed 3G data communications network, the Airline’s administration of manual reporting can now be eliminated.  

G3CARS improves efficiency and generates cost savings by reducing the handling associated with the distribution of paper documents. 

G3CARS also provides airline management with a low cost email link into the aircraft and a fast reliable way to access important operational data in near real time.

How it works

The G3CARS platform can be installed on Tablet PC’s or aircraft EFB and is configured to operate with the airlines form design and documentation methodologies, such as that used for the aircraft’s Logbook.  The Electronic forms provided by the G3CARS platform are completed by pilots utilizing the G3CARS unique data entry technologies that simplify the input process and improve the accuracy of data. These technologies include handwriting recognition, airline specific data entry methods and validation rules, quantity calculations, “Point and Shoot” drop down menus, and digital signatures.

Once completed, the pilot transmits the completed documents directly into the airline’s database. Upon receipt, the database verifies the data and sends a receipt back to the G3CARS terminal guaranteeing the integrity of data flow.

The G3CARS Terminal also accommodates operational and maintenance documentation for cockpit, cabin and ground crew use.

By incorporating a Technical Library within the G3CARS platform, the airline can upload and maintain reference documentation that the crew can quickly access.

In addition, the system incorporates a Crew E-Mail facility to keep the crew and airline in touch during aircraft turnaround.

Features

• Electronic Data entry of airline specific forms such as Logbooks, Damage reports, CATII/III landing charts, Cabin deficiency reports etc.

• Intelligent handwriting recognition for text conversion and direct importing into Airline Information Systems.

• High Speed Data transmission from G3CARS Terminal to Airline operations using standard Internet connection via the 3G global mobile wireless networks.

• Dual system reporting.  Airline operations can view both the Digital Ink and recognized text for hardcopy printing, faxing and record keeping.

• Access up-to-date Company and Aircraft reference material in Adobe Acrobat format provides a ready reference to crew and ground engineers.

• Crew Email system provides airline a cost effective communications link for crew updates.

• Global communications link coverage including support for multimode protocols (UMTS/GPRS/GSM).

System Package

      ASI provides the airline with:

• A choice of compatible Tablet PC’s and EFB’s

• All electronic forms and supporting documentation.

• Specifications on how to integrate the system into the airlines network.

• Network configuration.

• System design package for integration into the aircraft.

       All the airline has to do is select the system, install it and commence operations.

Airline Hardware Requirements

• G3CARS is designed to operate on all current generation Tablet PC’s or EFB’s operating on the Microsoft Windows XP platform.

• The tablet only requires one Type 2 PCMCIA expansion slot to accommodate the communications card.

JET-Stream Data Communications Capabilities

• G3CARS uses ASI's proprietary JET-Stream Client/Server Internet data transfer protocol to deliver information quickly and securely to and from the aircraft utilizing:

• Multimode 3G UMTS/GPRS/GSM card for use on mobile wireless networks worldwide.

• UMTS High-speed data connectivity to G3CARS users.

• GSM/GPRS data connectivity to G3CARS users.

• IPSec client capabilities for end-to-end secure data exchange and synchronization