ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

ARINC 661

Okay kiddo, so imagine you're playing a video game and you have a controller to move your character around. Now imagine you're a pilot and you have a lot more buttons and screens to deal with to fly a plane.

ARINC 661 is like a fancy controller for pilots to use while they're flying. It helps them navigate all the screens and buttons they need to use without getting overwhelmed. The system is designed to be super user-friendly and easy to use.

Basically, ARINC 661 is a communication standard that helps the pilot and the airplane "talk" to each other. It's like when you play a video game and press a button on your controller to make your character jump. ARINC 661 helps the pilot press the right buttons and input the right data so the airplane can do what it's supposed to do.

Overall, ARINC 661 makes flying safer and more efficient by helping pilots use the airplane's technology more effectively.