In terms of equipment, can we track vehicles and fuel?
Yes, we can add any number of additional equipment or items into the field gear tracking module. For example, you can track the amount of fuel that is left in a particular fuel cache. Pilots have the option to input the amount of fuel they’ve used so we have a record and report how much fuel to expect in a location or determine if supplies need to be replenished.
Can Cirro be used when I can't get a connection to the Internet?
Yes. Loss of your Internet connection will not keep you from enjoying the benefits of Cirro. Once you have logged in and have downloaded the system to your mobile device, the system will still operate if the Internet connection is lost. If you know that you will be off-line in advance you can download documents and maps for future use. Any data you input to Cirro while off-line will automatically be uploaded to the system when you re-establish your internet connection.
Can Cirro handle SPOT devices?
All a company’s SPOT devices can be integrated with Cirro so that they are visible to Cirro users in one location with controlled access.
Can Cirro handle custom flight duty time rules?
Yes. In addition to the standard 702/703 flight duty time limits, Cirro can also accommodate custom rules that restrict times beyond industry regulation. It also provides notifications to pilots and administrators when maximum duty time is approaching and exceeded, regardless of the rules being used.
Can Cirro provide maps and GPS tracking data for my flights?
Yes. Cirro allows viewing of aircraft GPS tracking data and flight history. The maps include overlays for weather, fire indexes, lightning strikes, SPOT devices and fuel cache tracking. Map tiles are available for download and off-line use. The mapping function includes airport overlays with METAR data, NOTAMs, airport layouts and current weather.
Are airports included in the mapping module?
Yes, 95% of all airports in North America (US, Canada) have been plotted into the system.
My company is regularly audited by regulators and clients. Can Cirro help me with the audits?
Yes. Cirro can generate a variety or reports to support auditing processes. The system can report on things like certificates, itineraries, TDG manifests, company memos, weight and balance calculations, and aircraft histories.
Does someone visit the site in order to make changes? How are updates done?
The software is continuously synching and rescynching via the cloud. Only programmers with authorization are able to make programming-related changes to the software. Administrators, Ops Managers and Pilots (or anyone with authorized access) is able to review and make changes to the data that’s been inputted, but every change made is recorded on the system for auditing purposes.
How are customized rules maintained and entered. Does it take someone with programming skills to create those rules?
Rules are done through database entry. We would create the rule for you, and then we would test it and add it to your organization’s account with Cirro. We want to ensure it works properly and that it is part of the service you require. It can be tailor-made to fit what you need.
Can the system accommodate for split duty times?
Yes, split duty times are an option that we’ve included in our system.
In terms of PVI inspections, specifically related to TDG, are reports available on-demand for all managers?
Yes, as part of the auditing component, the system ensures you can’t lose that checklist. It alleviates the paper trail that comes with auditing of TDG. It’s all saved and stored on the cloud for you.
How does it work if you are out in the bush where there is no cell coverage?
We have offline features built into the system. For instance, all maps are currently available off-line. TDG is not yet available off-line but likely will be in the future as we continue to develop Cirro.
Can Cirro track field gear and other company assets?
Can Dangerous Goods Manifests be created and managed with Cirro?
Can I create and file my flight plan using Cirro?
Can I limit access to my booking and scheduling information using Cirro?
Can audit changes be made at the database level?
Has Transport Canada had a look at Cirro during an audit?
Do you have approval from Transport Canada to use digital signatures to sign off on reports?
Are you integrated with the maintenance side?
Is there a billing component to the system?
How do you deal with privacy? What is your security policy?
– Our staff are trained to spot and report phishing emails and other social engineering attacks.
– All our communication channels are encrypted using TLS.
– We use HSTS to ensure browsers always use TLS when communicating with our servers, or refuse to connect at all.
– We have a simple and effective firewall configuration in place that blocks all traffic except for the ports and protocols we need.
– Passwords you use with our services are ‘salted’ and hashed using strong cryptographic algorithms.
– Our backend systems require authentication using certificates, passwords of at least 12 characters and a second factor, where possible.
Obviously, this is not an exhaustive list, but we hope it gives you an idea of the measures we take to keep your data safe. You can read more about our security posture in our Digital Security Policy, an up-to-date copy of which you can request from us.