Summit Aviation Blog May 2019

A new week brings a new opportunity to meet with our friends at Summit aviation for Aircraft Weight & Balance Certification. It is always a great pleasure and an honor to serve the team at Summit Aviation. So many of them are U.S. service veterans and each has a unique experience with an impressive story to tell. Spending time with these technicians means feeling their commitment to quality and their drive to be the best in their field. It is our job to get them closer to meeting their objective.

This class of technicians began with learning the basics of aircraft weight & balance. We discussed terminology, concepts of center of gravity, the importance of weigh and its relationship to the CG then using the CG Range to confirm flight safety. After some demonstration and group exercises, each technician completed the certification exam.

We concluded our certification with a practical exercise, where each team member had the opportunity to observe, handle, and set up their weight and balance equipment. This was intended to give each technician the skills and confidence to function as part of the team performing an aircraft weight & balance, to understand the theory of operation of the scales and load cells their team will use, and the absolute requirement for safety around the aircraft being weighed. It was a valuable learning experience and impressive to watch as they applied the knowledge they had acquired into real-world conditions.

At the end of our visit, each technician received a certificate to proudly display. It was obvious this experience was important to them. As Summit Aviation continues to grow and expand, we look forward to the opportunity to serve them again. As new technicians come onboard, GEC will be ready to equip them with the certifications their service requirements demand. GEC is proud to support our customers and we are especially honored to serve our nation’s veterans. For more information on GEC’s products and services at www.gecscales.com.

General Electrodynamics Corporation Completes AN60z Training with Loong Air

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Hangzhou, China (Zhejiang Loong Airlines Co., Ltd. ) – One of China’s fastest growing commercial airlines selects GEC’s AN60z’s Highly Accurate, Portable Wireless Aircraft weighing system for its A320-200 and 737-300 weight and balance operations. GEC’s 70,000 pound capacity AN60z aircraft scale contains advanced patented weighing technology consisting of piezo sensors and self leveling load sensing devices. The head to head evaluation placed GEC’s aircraft scale technology more accurate and repeatable than the competition’s older shear-beam technology designs. The managing director at LoongAir stated that GEC’s product and technology is far superior to the competition evaluated. Some of the decision difference’s communicated were the state-of-the art bright OLED displayed in 1 kg. increments, hard black protective anodized surfaces, physical light weight of the scales with wheels for ease of hangar placement, scale low height of 2.2” and GEC’s user-friendly, wireless automated weight and balance software. With one of 5 world-wide GEC’s authorized, full-service maintenance facilities in Beijing, China, all routine annual calibration can easily been facilitated within the country.

For more information on GEC’s Highly Accurate Portable Aircraft Weighing Systems and other products, please go to www.gecscales.com.

Loong Airlines building GEC’s AN60z in China

Customer Success Story – Making Money While Doing What You Love

When it came down to weighing light-aircraft, Crisman noticed that most local companies were hobbyists, and didn’t focus on weighing light-aircraft as a service. If they did, their scales were extremely outdated which could cause injury to the people operating them, and increase the chances of causing damage to the aircraft. Crisman knew, he not only needed to find aircraft scales that would make the weighing procedure safe, quick, and efficient…

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Leidos, GEC, & AWBS: A Great Combination

Aircraft Weight and Balance training

https://www.leidos.com/

Automated Weight & Balance System, also known as AWBS, is a software application created by Lockheed Martin to simplify and manage the forms necessary to document changes in military aircraft that affect performance and center of gravity. Leidos continues to grow taking on more aircraft maintenance programs, so when it came time to train and certify their new team members, they contracted with General Electrodynamics Corporation (GEC). GEC also provides Aircraft Weight and Balance training to the commercial and civil aviation sectors. The classroom training covers terminology, terms and definitions, W&B Manuals, Mass Properties W&B basics, A/C preparation, & Weighing Equipment. Furthermore, the final day includes a practical hands-on exercise. The certification includes a short exam following course completion. For more information, visit our web site @ www.gecscales.com

Weight & Balance Training for AAI Textron’s RQ-7 Team

RQ-7 Shadow UAV

Hunt Valley Maryland – Recently, General Electrodynamics Corporation (GEC) was contracted by AAI Textron to provide on-site aircraft weight & balance training and certification. The AAI experienced team of technicians is tasked with servicing and maintaining the RQ-7 Shadow UAVs. Throughout the training, GEC’s host enlightened the group with a wealth of historical and anecdotal knowledge surrounding the development of this mission critical aerial platform.

After completing the classroom lectures and certification testing, the participants were divided into 2 teams. Each team conducted a practical hands-on weight & balance exercise utilizing the RQ-7. The AAI group’s enthusiasm and encouragement revealed a sound commitment to their mutual goals and professional growth while reflecting a sound understanding of the mass properties associated with this aircraft.

Another unique mark in GEC’s history signifying its on-going investment in the aircraft weight and balance sector while gaining a glimpse into the minds and labs of AAI Textron. After 63 years and having equipment in over 126 countries, GEC is still leading the industry in aircraft weighing equipment, ground vehicle weighing equipment and weight and balance training and other related services. Contact GEC at 1800-551-6038 or visit their web site at GECSCALES.COM for more information.

VX-20 Weighs the E2D Hawkeye

VX-20 NavAir group

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Who does the VX-20 NavAir group call for weight & balance training? GEC, that’s who. Last week we had the honor of meeting the Navy’s team responsible for the maintenance of their E-2C/D Hawkeye aircraft. The class was made up of 10 professionals with varying levels of experience. Some needed more complete training, while a few just needed some refreshing of their knowledge. It was a great visit. The weather could not have been better. We covered a lot of material in a short period of time. We watched them work to support each other throughout the training and every one of them came through successfully. It was impressive to watch.

We would like to think we had something to do with their success, too. Our program is tailored to give them the basic tools they need to receive their certification in aircraft weight & balance. Together we can work to keep the aircraft, crew, and property safe. That is always our highest goal. VX-20 is a great partner to that end.

Thank you, VX-20! What a great way to get to know each of you and see you work together. The honor was all ours.

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Chooses General Electrodynamics Corporation’s (GEC) AN60z’s for G650 Program

G650 aircraft

http://www.gulfstream.com/aircraft/gulfstream-g650

Gulf Stream Aerospace Corporation, Savannah GA has chosen GEC’s AN60z’s highly accurate, portable aircraft weighing equipment for its G650 aircraft program. The AN60z is the most sophisticated, technologically advanced, aircraft scale in the world. It comes from over 50 years of proven experience in the engineering and design of portable aircraft weigh and balance scales. A few differences in why GEC’s AN60z was chosen over the competition:

Light Weight Design and Newer Technology; The AN60z with a capacity of 70,000 lbs., reads in 1 lb. graduation and physically weighs only 92 pounds. At 2.2 inches in overall height, the scale is designed from composite alloy material. The weight is displayed through a newer bright OLED versus LCD found in older aircraft scale designs.

Superior Accuracy used inside the AN60z includes its piezo-sensor technology, which is 4 times more resolution than shear beam load cells. With use, shear (bending beam) cells fatigue and become less accurate, require shorter scale calibration cycles (3 to 6 months), and is known to cause gross inconsistencies oftentimes requiring multiple re-weighs to obtain required repeatability. GEC’s system uses superior technology that converts force to pressure. Its sensors have an extremely high 10 mV/per Volt output signal providing greater resolution and accuracy than bending beam load cells outputting 2 mV/ per Volt.

GEC’s aircraft scales can be found in over 120 countries around the world where satisfied customers are performing light aircraft maintenance to large, full-scale MRO’s doing C & D checks on wide body aircraft. The AN60z is a “one fit” solution for all aircraft weighing and balance applications. For more information on GEC’s full line of air and ground vehicle scales, visit their website at https://www.gecscales.com or email them at [email protected].

General Electrodynamics Corporation (GEC) has been awarded Air Force Contract for Portable Automatic Test Equipment Calibrator (PATEC)

United States Air Force

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Air Force Metrology and Calibration Program Office, Air Force Material Command

AFMETCAL, Heath Ohio

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General Electrodynamics Corporation (GEC) has been awarded Air Force Contract FA2263-17-C-0018 for Portable Automatic Test Equipment Calibrator (PATEC) in support of the USAF VDATS Calibration Initiative. The highly complex engineered system will be integrated by GEC. Each system will consist of an Oscilloscope Calibrator, Universal Counter/Rubidium, Angle Position Indicator, Power Meter Range Calibrator, RF Microwave Synthesizer, Microwave Power Splitter, Coaxial Step Attenuator, TMA Controller, Microwave Measurement Receiver & Operating Cases. Full Acceptance Test Procedure (ATP) will be run on each system. Under the contract, option quantity is available. This is a second generation PATEC system that General Electrodynamics Corporation will be furnishing to the USAF. This configuration includes the MMR as earlier provided as GFE. Headquartered in Arlington Texas, GEC is also recognized as the world leader in Highly Accurate, Portable Aircraft & Ground Vehicle Weight & Balance Systems. For information call 1-817-572-0366 or email [email protected].

General Electrodynamics Corporation (GEC) has been awarded Delivery Order for Repair & Overhaul of 100 additional Ice Detectors

US Army Contracting Command – Redstone Arsenal

Huntsville, AL

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General Electrodynamics Corporation (GEC) has been awarded Delivery Order 0004 under US Army Contract W58RGZ-14-D-0121 for Repair & Overhaul of 100 additional Ice Detectors. The Ice Detectors are part of the UH-60 De-Icing System of which General Electrodynamics Corporation holds a 5 year IDIQ for P/N 70302-10915-104. Headquartered in Arlington Texas, GEC is also recognized as the world leader in Highly Accurate, Portable Aircraft Weight & Balance Systems. For information call 1-817-572-0366 or email [email protected].

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General Electrodynamics Corporation Finalizes Deal with Aerotechnic Industries in Morocco

In a move that signals maturity for its AN60Z platform, General Electrodynamics Corporation announced the finalization of a deal with Aerotechnic in Morocco that will see Aerotechnic acquire a set of GEC’s low profile aircraft scale system. Aerotechnic Industries S.A. provides line maintenance services on Boeing 737, 747, 757 & 767, Airbus A320 family aircrafts. The company is based in Marrakech, Morocco. Aerotechnic Industries S.A. is a joint venture between Air France-KLM and Royal Air Maroc S.A.

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