Communications operational network for aircraft including hardware, namely electronic flight bag (EFB), docking station hardware, aircraft communications and reporting system (ACARS) communication unit, Ethernet network hub, wireless access point (WAP), Quick Access Recorder (QAR) and video awareness system, and software, namely EFB operating system, EFB network administration, ACARS messaging, video monitoring and control, document viewing, weight and balance calculation, aircraft performanc...