How It Works

A seven-step dispatch and flight-following workflow that turns radio calls into operational intelligence.

1

Pilot Calls Dispatch

"A pilot transmits on the dispatch frequency with their callsign and flight plan. 'Dispatch, November 123 with a request.'"

ADX-1 listens to every transmission on the frequency. The appliance recognizes the callsign format and prepares to open a flight record.

2

ADX-1 Hears and Recognizes

"The appliance's radio receiver picks up the transmission. Speech recognition identifies the callsign."

ADX-1 compares the callsign against the configured aircraft list. When a match is found, the appliance flags the transmission for the dispatcher's review.

3

Dispatcher Confirms Flight Opening

"The dispatcher reviews the transmission and confirms: 'Roger, N123, cleared to dispatch.' ADX-1 opens the flight record with a timestamp."

The flight record is live. Start time is logged. Expected return time is calculated based on flight type (training, cross-country, local). The operations display updates instantly.

4

Aircraft Tracked Automatically

"Once airborne, the aircraft transmits ADS-B data. Position, altitude, and heading update on the operations display and map in real time."

ADX-1 correlates ADS-B data with the active flight record. If the aircraft is off-frequency or the signal is lost, ADX-1 records the last-known position and time.

5

Late Flight? ADX-1 Escalates

"If the aircraft is still airborne past the expected return time, ADX-1 sends an SMS alert to designated contacts."

The alert includes callsign, last position, and time-over-home. As minutes pass, escalation can trigger additional alerts or calls to emergency services based on configuration.

6

Pilot Calls Closing

"The pilot transmits: 'Dispatch, November 123, request to cancel flight following.' ADX-1 hears the transmission."

The dispatcher confirms: 'Roger, N123, flight following cancelled, good day.' ADX-1 closes the flight record with a timestamp.

7

Flight Closed and Logged

"The complete flight record is written to the database. Total airtime, any alerts triggered, position history, and all events are preserved."

The flight record is searchable and exportable. Operations managers can review flights, build statistical reports, and audit escalation events.

Workflow Sequence

Call → Confirm → Track → Escalate → Close → Report

Every step is automated, logged, and deterministic. Human authority is preserved throughout.

Guiding Principles

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Deterministic Automation

Every action follows state-machine logic. No guessing, no AI magic. If X happens, Y is triggered. Predictable. Auditable.

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Structured Radio Calls

ADX-1 recognizes bounded, standardized phraseology. This is how aviation communications work. No natural language processing ambiguity.

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Human Authority Preserved

The dispatcher retains full control. ADX-1 recommends, logs, and escalates. The human makes the final decision.

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Manual Fallback

If ADX-1 fails, dispatch operations continue. The radio stays connected. The operation doesn't break.

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Complete Logging

Every transmission, status change, alert, and escalation is timestamped and searchable. Accountability is automatic.

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Operational Continuity

The system is built for small-fleet reality: no IT staff, no cloud dependency, no complex setup. It just works.

What ADX-1 Does and Doesn't Do

✓ ADX-1 Does

  • Listen to the dispatch frequency
  • Recognize and confirm flight openings
  • Track aircraft positions via ADS-B
  • Maintain the flight state and timeline
  • Watch the clock for late arrivals
  • Escalate overdue flights by SMS
  • Log every dispatch event with timestamps
  • Display the shared operational picture
  • Provide manual fallback if it fails
  • Support dispatcher decision-making

✗ ADX-1 Does Not

  • Replace PIC authority or pilot decisions
  • Clear aircraft for takeoff or landing
  • Provide air traffic control services
  • Give emergency maneuver guidance
  • Bypass regulatory requirements
  • Replace company procedures
  • Substitute for safety personnel
  • Override emergency response plans
  • Provide weather forecasting
  • Make life-or-death decisions

Core positioning

ADX-1 does not replace aviation judgment.

It replaces the empty dispatch desk.

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