Aircraft Weight & Balance Software

eFlite Aviator™

Aircraft weight and balance software calculators forever eliminate problematic paper charts and obsolete plastic plotters from flight planning. You can now perform accurate weight and balance calculations within seconds on a tablet pc, laptop or desktop computer.
eFlite Aviator™ weight and balance software calculators quickly determine the weight and center of gravity (CG) during takeoff, landing and zero fuel configurations. The software is available for ALL Aircraft with time stamped results printed or saved to the hard drive for accurate record keeping. eFlite Aviator™ weight and balance software calculators simplify piston, turboprop and jet aircraft flight planning procedures and recording keeping! View All Features

eFlite Aviator Pro™

Our professional aircraft weight and balance software program optimizes flight planning calculations for commercial and general aviation pilots whether they are flying a jet, turboprop or piston aircraft. Say goodbye to those time consuming, error-prone, hand calculations!
eFlite Aviator Pro™ includes the functionality and precision pilots depend upon in eFlite Aviator™ along with premium features such as a detailed load manifest that satisfies record keeping requirements for commercial air carrier, charter and taxi operations. The software even lets users record maximum allowable takeoff and landing weights since they change with variations in temperature, airport elevation, runway length and obstacle clearances.

eFlite Mobile Pro™

PDAs and smartphones easily slip into your shirt pocket and are the "tool-of-choice" for performing last minute weight and balance calculations at the airport or elsewhere (i.e. for Aeromedical, Medevac and EMS services).
eFlite Mobile Pro™ offers the functionality and precision of eFlite Aviator Pro™ in a "tabbed" layout designed for use on Windows Mobile touch-screen devices. The mobile edition can also import an unlimited number of aircraft modules, perform lateral calculations and Save, Print and Email W&B Records that satisfy record keeping requirements for private or commercial operations.

Equipment

All equipment is owned by East West Rescue and is located in New Delhi, India.
Some of our State-of-the-art equipment:
Cardiac:Propaq, Zoll defibrillators, external and transvenous pacemakers, Oximeters
Respiratory:Portable ventilators (Drager), Ambu, Laerdal suction, Oxygen cylinders approved for aeromedical use, Naso/Endo tracheal intubation equipment etc.
Immobilization equipment:Various traction splints, cervical collar, head immobilizer, backboard etc.
Stretchers:Various stretchers-Vacuum, Scoop, Back board, Ferno aero medical stretchers etc.
Other:All current advanced cardiac life support medication (ACLS), I.V. sets, blood giving sets, catheters, burn equipment, infusion pumps, glucometers, etc.
The aircraft/commercial airliner or ground ambulance is fitted with equipment as required according to the patient's condition and number of patients to be airlifted. We have enough equipment and staff to safely evacuate multiple casualties in India. We use State-of-the-art medical equipment, that is specifically designed for aero-medical transport and is regularly checked

Testing of aircraft equipment

A test stand is provided with multiple flanges for connection to individual pieces of auxiliary aircraft equipment of the driving or driven variety, outside of the aircraft, preferably right before installation therein. The test stand includes additionally a gear train with shafts for connection to the equipment to be tested as well as to a test drive motor, a blower for cooling air, and a hydraulic pump or compressor. The shaft to the test drive motor is used as pick up for speed and torque during the test. One of the shafts is disconnectible from the train by a clutch and is connected to a fly-wheel and/or brake. Rotary power generating equipment such as a gas turbine, hydraulic motor and/or air turbine are tested by using either the fly wheel and/or brake as a load or by controlling an electric test drive motor as generator.

History of Aviation

I. INTRODUCTION Aviation is defined as the design, manufacture, use, or operation of aircraft - in which the term aircraft refers to any vehicle capable of flight. Aircraft can either be heavier-than-air or lighter-than-air: lighter-than-air craft including balloons and airships, and heavier-than-air craft including airplanes, autogiros, gliders, helicopters, and ornithopters. For centuries man has dreamed to soar with the birds. Famous inventors such as Leonardo da Vinci, John Stringfellow, and Lawrence Hargrave have conjured up ideas of how to get some of the strangest machines to fly long before the Wright brothers' famous first flight at Kitty Hawk.

II. EARLY AVIATION The first form of an aircraft was the kite, designed in the 5th century BC. Later on in the 13th century, Roger Bacon, an English monk, performed studies which later gave him the idea that air could support a craft just like water supports boats. In the 16th century, Leonardo da Vinci studied birds' flight, and later produced the airscrew and the parachute. The airscrew, leading to the propeller later on, and the parachute were tremendously important contributions to aviation. He envisioned three different types of heavier-than-air craft: the helicopter, glider, and ornithopter (a machine with mechanical wings which flap to mimic a bird). Although Leonardo's designs were impractical, seeing they required human muscular power which was insufficient to generate flight with the aircraft he envisioned, he was vital to aviation because he was the first to make scientific suggestions.

III. THE 19TH CENTURY Some of the more credible developments in actual flight and stability occurred in the 19th century. British Sir George Cayley designed a combined helicopter and horizontally propelled aircraft, and British Francis Herbert Wenham used wind tunnels in his studies and predicted the application of multiple wings placed above each other. Another famous inventor was John Stringfellow, who designed a steam-engine powered aircraft which was launched from a wire. This model demonstrated lift but failed to actually climb. Lawrence Hargrave, a British-born Australian inventor, created a rigid-wing aircraft with flapping blades operated by a compressed-air motor; it flew 312 ft (95m) in 1891. A famous glider developer in the 19th century was Jean Marie Le Bris, a Frenchman who tested a glider with movable wings.
Kites also played an important role in the development of aviation: they could be used to test aerodynamics and flight stability. Lawrence Hargrave first created the box kite in 1893, and Alexander Graham Bell developed a gigantic passenger-carrying tetrahedral-celled kite from 1895 to 1910. Some of the most important full-scale model flight attempts were made by Samuel Langley, who created the first heavier-than-air, gasoline-powered engine which actually flew. The 'aerodrome', which he called it, was powered by a 53 horsepower 5-cylinder radial engine and later crashed into the Potomac river on December 1903 -- days before the Wrights' historic flight. Throughout this century, major developments would give inventors a sound basis in experimental aerodynamics, although stability and control required for sustained flight had not been acquired. Most importantly, inventors noticed that successful, powered flight required light gasoline engines instead of the cumbersome steam engines previously used.

IV. KITTYHAWK AND AFTER From 1903 to today, it's remarkable how far aviation has come. On December 17, 1903, at 10:35 a.m., the Wright brothers (Orville at the controls) made the first heavier-than-air, machine-powered flight which lasted 12 seconds and spanned 120 feet. Their first flight was 102 feet short of the wingspan of the C-5 Galaxy today, yet they did what every man and woman has dreamed for centuries … they flew. Yet, not all flights were victorious, on September 17, their aircraft crashed, injuring Orville and his passenger (Lieutenant Thomas E. Selfridge). Selfridge later died of a concussion and was the first person to be killed in a powered airplane. Yet the show went on and Wilbur went to France in August 1908; on December 31, 1908, he completed a 2 hour 20 minute flight which demonstrated full control over his Flyer. The Flyer was purchased on August 2 and became the first successful military airplane. It remained in service for around two years and was retired to the Smithsonian Institution where it rests today. Well-known in the aviation field by this time, Glenn Hammond Curtiss won the first American award, the Scientific American Trophy, for an airplane flight when he flew the 'June Bug' 5090 ft (1552m) in 1 min 42.5 sec on July 4, 1908. Curtiss also went on to win the first international speed event, at about 47mph (75.6 km/h), on August 28, 1910. He also became the first American to develop and fly a seaplane -- the first successful seaplane flight having been done by Henri Fabre of France on March 28, 1910. Before World War I, airplane design greatly improved. Pusher biplanes (two-winged airplanes with the engine and propeller behind the wing) were succeeded by tractor biplanes (two-winged airplanes with the engine and propeller in front of the wing). Monoplane designs were rare, and when World War I began, huge biplane bombers with two to four engines were developed. Airmail was also started, although it only lasted a week. The first airmail officially approved by the U.S. Post Office Department began on September 23, 1911, and the pilot (Earle Ovington) would carry the mail on his legs and tossed the bag overboard when he reached his destination. Also in 1911, the first transcontinental flight across the U.S. was completed by Calbraith P. Rodgers. His flight from New York to California took 3 days, 10 hours, and 14 minutes, and was by a Wright aircraft.

V. BEFORE WORLD WAR II Between 1919 and 1926, some amazing progress in record breaking for aviation took place. Captain E. F. White made a nonstop flight from Chicago to New York (727 mi - 1170km) in 1919, and Lieutenant Oakley Kelly and Lieutenant John A. Macready made the first nonstop transcontinental flight from May 2 to May 3, 1923. This flight was made from Roosevelt Field, Long Island to Rockwell Field, San Diego. The first round-the-world flight was made from April 6 to September 28, 1924. Also in 1919, the first nonstop transatlantic flight was made by John William Alcock and Arthur Whitten Brown on June 14 to June 15. It took a little over 16 hours to complete and they won the "London Daily Mail" prize of $50,000. Mail delivery also took a major turn during these years. In 1925, Congress passed the Kelly Air Mail act which authorized the Post Office Department to contract with air-transport operators. This made it possible to transport U.S. mail by air; after this, 14 domestic airmail companies were created in 1926.

VI. DURING WORLD WAR II During World War II, aircraft became a decisive factor in warfare. The largest operator of all international airlines in operation at this time was Pan American Airways. Pan American served 46 countries and colonies linking all continents and nearly all oceans. Small aircraft production increased significantly. Before World War II only about 193,000 people were employed in the aviation industry, and during 1941 the number increased to 450,000; also, around 3,375,000 passengers were transported by 18 U.S. airlines at this time, around 1 million more than in 1940. Airmail and express cargo would also increase by around 30 percent. But by the end of World War II, a new frontier of flight would take shape, jet and rocket propelled aircraft.

VII. AFTER WORLD WAR II After World War II and by 1947 all the basic technology needed for aviation had been developed: jet propulsion, aerodynamics, radar, etc. Civilian aircraft orders drastically increased from 6,844 in 1941 to 40,000 by the end of 1945. One of the minor military contractors was the Boeing Company who later became the largest aircraft manufacturer in the world. With all the new technologies developed by this time, airliners were larger, faster, and featured pressurized cabins. New aerodynamic designs, metals, and power plants would result in high-speed turbojet airplanes. These planes would later be able to fly supersonically and make transoceanic flights regularly. One of the more famous record-breaking flights around this time was the Voyager, developed by Burt Rutan. The aircraft held 1,200 gallons (4500 liters) of fuel in its 17 fuel tanks. It weighed about 9,750 lb (4420 kg) at takeoff and only 1,858 lb (840kg) upon landing. The flight, maintaining an average speed of 115.8 mph (186.3 km/h), lasted 9 days, 3 minutes, 44 seconds and covered 25,012 miles (40254 km) and was completed in December 1986.

Aircraft Variety in the Light Sport Aviation Industry

You can join a club and fly the LSA or you can even buy one for your personal use. With LSA gaining a good following, let us examine the variety of aircraft that are available for you to buy or fly.

A22 Valor: The A22 Valor is a fun aircraft to fly and has great maneuverability. The turning radius of this plane is very small. It can land and take of with ease and the crosswind capability is good. The plane can cruise comfortably at 85-90 kts reaching the highest speed of 106 kts with ease. It can climb to a height of 1000 fpm

There is ample space inside the aircraft, ideal for those who feel claustrophobic. This plane works well for people interested in aerial photography.

The A22 Valor comes in 7 colors, White, Blue, Red, Silver, Yellow, Black and Green

Tecnam P2004 Bravo: If you want to fly cross-country over long distance, this is the ideal plane for you. The plane combines high performance with easy flying and is also ideal for just flying around, enjoying the feeling of being airborne. This plane comes from Italy and has a state-or-art design. This plane is suitable for new pilots as well as experienced ones. The plan can climb comfortably to a height of 900 fpm and can attain a top speed of 120 kts.
The manufacturers of Tecnam P2004 Bravo have drawn from their experience of assembling components for Boeing and ATR.

Tecnam P92 Echo Super: An LSA that has proved its reliability and safety, this plane has proved to be economical and stable. The Echo provides excellent visibility and serves well as a trainer aircraft. You can also spend time building hours of flying in the Echo. The plane can fly to a maximum height of 1067 fpm and attain top speed of 118 kts. The fuel consumption of the Echo is around an economical 3.8 gallon per hour. This is really a ‘flyable’ plane that can give you a fun flying experience.

Tecnam P2002 Sierra: Yet another LSA from the Tecnam series, this is plane comes with a spacious cockpit, great controls and stylish Italian design. The maximum climb attained by the Sierra is 750 fpm with a top speed of 120kts.

Evektor Sportstar: This plane comes with the backing of 35 years of experience. The plane is one of the best- designed ones that can be flown with ease. Made in Czechoslovakia, this has great flight characteristics and makes an ideal choice if you are thinking of buying an LSA.

Stingsport: The Stingsport from Czechoslavakia is one LSA that has a great list of standard features that focus on performance and safety.

These are just a few of the LSAs available in the market for recreational flying. With LSA becoming popular, many more companies are coming out with new models to add to your flying experience. So take a flight and enjoy it.

SportairUSA

Recreational flying is the new craze of aspiring pilots and those pilots who are looking for a break from flying heavy aircraft. The planes used for fun flying are called Light Sport Aircrafts or LSAs. There are many people out there who want to fly just for the sheer thrill of the flying experience but cannot meet the rigorous physical training requirements for flying regular aircraft or do not want to take up flying as a profession. For those people, LSA has come as a boon. However to fly an LSA, these people have to first obtain Sport Pilot (SP) license. The SP certification takes about 20 hours and doesn’t cost more than $3500.

The LSA is a special aircraft having specific features like seating capacity of two, a maximum takeoff weight of 1320 pounds, a maximum stall speed of 45 knots, non-pressurized cockpit, single engine that is non-turbine, a fixed landing gear system and so on. LSAs are given FAA registration “N - number”. Special Light Sport Aircraft (SLSA) is those LSAs meant for sale to the general public. Since this is emerging as a new sport, there are number of people looking to buy LSAs. One company from where you can procure LSA is SportairUSA. The company is the distributor for StingSport, Sirius airplanes and the amphibious aircraft SeaRay. The company is situated at Little Rock, Arizona.

The LSA from the stable of SportairUSA is the StingSport. It meets all the requirements prescribed for qualifying as an LSA. The aircraft does not need assembling, as it is ready for flying when it is delivered at your doorstep. The StingSport has got a Special Light Sport Aircraft (SLSA) certification on account of which new pilots can fly the plane safely. The StingSport can also be flown by private pilot certificate holders whose medical certification has lapsed. You can fly the StingSport if you have a driver’s license and a flight medical certificate. It can also be flown for those wanting credits for obtaining advanced certification. The StingSport from SportairUSA is fun to fly and is available for less than the cost of other such aircrafts in the market. The plane is easy to handle with light control touch and has power necessary for recreational flying. You will love flying the StingSport.

Another product from SportairUSA is the Sirius that is basically a high-wing SLSA that is manufactured in the Czech Republic by TL-Ultralight. It is made from the carbon fiber materials used for StingSport. Rotx 912 engines will power the plane. Sirius has been designed for more space with 48” cabin and has room even for your golf clubs. At the AERO Friedrichshafen held in Europe in 2007, the Sirius got rave reviews.

SeaRay is the amphibian aircraft distributed by SportairUSA. The plane can make 300 feet takeoffs and lands with absolute ease. It can make 50’ radius while flying at 35 mph turns without any problem. So if you are the kind who wants to fishing very often, then think of buying an amphibian airplane, think SeaRay. The plane is easy to fly and dependable.
The other products distributed by SportairUSA are Woodcomp propellers and the GreenLineTM EMS, manufactured by I-K Technologies.