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device qualification
About this tag
Device qualification refers to the formal process by which hardware, such as Microsoft's Surface Pro 3, is certified for use in specialized environments like aviation. In this context, the Surface Pro 3 achieved qualification as an FAA and EASA Electronic Flight Bag (EFB), replacing paper documentation and iPads in cockpits. This tag covers discussions around hardware meeting regulatory or industry standards for specific use cases, particularly in enterprise or professional settings.
With a cockpit mount and pilot software too
Thanks to its PC innards, Microsoft's Surface Pro 3 is starting to replace both paper-based documentation and iPads in plane cockpits. And this week, that process is now formalized, with Surface Pro 3 achieving device qualifications as FAA and EASA...