FlightLog Walkthrough
merlot.FlightLog captures typical airline flight log details for automatic update to back-office operations control systems via standard communciations methodologies.
The following outlines the process the airline would go through to capture aircraft flight log details via the merlot.pda.
- The merlot.aero back office database is populated with the airline's schedule via SSIM file. This is updated at a suitable time on a daily basis for all flights due to be flown in the next 24 hours. The merlot.aero database is also populated with the technical crew applicable for each flight for the next 24 hours.
- merlot.pda's are synchronised with the merlot.aero back office database at a suitable time and location. This could occur via standard communications protocols or hard wire link (depending on the airlines specific deployment).
- merlot.pda's are allocated on a per tail basis. These are collected by individual flight crews who operate the first flight out in the morning. Other arrangements are required for aircraft that remain out overnight.
- The specific airline crew member responsible for the merlot.pda then logs into the application via the screen below. The user selects the tail (pre populated) and the relevant password.
This walkthrough illustrates how the merlot.aero FlightLog PDA application captures details for update to the back-office via standard communication methodologies.
On opening up merlot, we are presented with a logon screen.
Select Flight Log from the PDA menu.
On logging on to the PDA, we are presented with a Flight Log logon screen.
Selection of Crew and Tech tabs display Technical Crew.
Selection of Crew and Cabin tabs display Cabin Crew.
Selection of Flying and Flight tabs display Flight hours by crew.
