AIS first contacted General Electrodynamics Corporation (GEC) in 2018 inquiring about a high capacity, portable aircraft weighing system. They were searching the marketplace for a reliable, extremely accurate wireless aircraft scale solution. Considering all sources of supply and evaluating the differing technologies, they selected GEC’s 70,000 pound capacity AN60z’s using it’s highly accurate, patented piezo-sensor technology. Mr. Victor Bai with AIS performed the technical evaluation and selected the AN60z over the competitor’s common, less reliable, shear beam load-cell technology. Following the purchase decision, Mr. Bai was invited to see their product being manufactured at GEC’s Texas facility. Following the facility tour and a ½ day overview on his new AN60z system, Mr. Bai decided to add a second system to his purchase order. Today, AIS is heavily invested in the AN60z Platform Scale System to round out their narrow and wide body aircraft maintenance initiative.
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
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.
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…
Leidos, GEC, & AWBS: A Great Combination
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
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