--- title: "Insights Library" description: "Markdown versions of GroundControl Insights articles, with key takeaways near the top and links to the human-readable Resources pages." url: "https://gndctl.com/insights-library" author: "GroundControl Editorial Team" updated: "2026-08-25" insights_url: "https://gndctl.com/resources" --- # Insights Library > Full Markdown index: https://gndctl.com/llms.txt > Human-readable Resources: https://gndctl.com/resources Markdown versions of GroundControl Insights articles. Each page links to its Insights counterpart and includes key takeaways near the top. ## Articles - [Software That Automates Ballooning of Drawings for FAI Submissions: A 2026 Buyer's Guide](https://gndctl.com/insights-library/automated-ballooning-software-fai-buyers-guide-2026.md): How to evaluate automated ballooning software for AS9102 FAIRs, what extraction methods actually mean, and what to test before you buy. - [GroundControl Achieves FedRAMP Moderate Equivalency](https://gndctl.com/insights-library/groundcontrol-achieves-fedramp-moderate-equivalency.md): GroundControl Achieves FedRAMP Moderate Equivalency for Its Platform, Strengthening Secure Cloud Quality Software for Defense Manufacturers - [How to Actually Fill Out an AS9102: Forms 1, 2, and 3](https://gndctl.com/insights-library/how-to-fill-out-as9102-forms.md): How to complete AS9102 Forms 1, 2, and 3 for Rev C FAIRs - [What Is an FAI? FAI vs. FAIR Explained](https://gndctl.com/insights-library/fai-vs-fair-explained.md): FAI and FAIR aren’t the same thing. Here’s the difference between First Article Inspection (the process) and the FAIR (the AS9102 report). - [Title Block Red Flags: What to Look For Before You Start Ballooning](https://gndctl.com/insights-library/title-block-what-to-look-for-before-you-start-ballooning.md): A pre-ballooning title block checklist for AS9102 FAIRs, drawing revisions, referenced documents, approvals, and aerospace quality teams. - [MBD Rollout Checklist for Suppliers: A Practical Implementation Guide](https://gndctl.com/insights-library/mbd-rollout-checklist-for-suppliers.md): A step-by-step checklist for aerospace and defense suppliers adopting model-based definition workflows, with guidance on PMI readiness, CMM traceability, FAIR reporting, and phased deployment. - [Model-Based Definition (MBD) Inspection vs 2D Ballooning: What Quality Teams Need to Know](https://gndctl.com/insights-library/model-based-definition-inspection-vs-2d-ballooning.md): A practical guide to how MBD inspection differs from traditional 2D drawing workflows, where CMM traceability improves FAIR quality, and what to look for in 3D PMI-driven inspection software. - [Supply Chain Inspection and Visibility for Aerospace Suppliers](https://gndctl.com/insights-library/supply-chain-inspection-and-visibility-for-aerospace.md): How aerospace manufacturers and suppliers can improve supply chain visibility, monitor inspection compliance globally, and flag out-of-tolerance results faster. - [CMMC 2.0 Starter Guide](https://gndctl.com/insights-library/cmmc-starter-guide.md): A practical CMMC 2.0 overview for aerospace and defense suppliers, including levels, timeline, and readiness steps. - [Top 4 ITAR-compliant AS9102 First Article Inspection (FAI) Software (2026)](https://gndctl.com/insights-library/top-4-itar-compliant-as9102-first-article-inspection-fai-software-2026.md): A practical guide to ITAR-friendly AS9102 tools, how to evaluate them, and which options are best for different aerospace teams. - [A Guide to OCR on PDF Drawings](https://gndctl.com/insights-library/a-guide-to-ocr-on-pdf-drawings.md): Why extracting dimensional data for AS9102s is hard, and what aerospace quality teams should expect from OCR. - [AS9100D Starter Guide for Quality Managers](https://gndctl.com/insights-library/as9100d-starter-guide-for-quality-managers.md): What AS9100D is, why it matters, and how to plan an implementation or transition from ISO 9001. - [Choosing a CMM in 2026](https://gndctl.com/insights-library/choosing-a-cmm-in-2026.md): A practical guide to selecting between bridge and portable CMMs, and matching capability to inspection needs. - [How Manufacturers Can Eliminate FAI Errors, With or Without a CMM](https://gndctl.com/insights-library/how-manufacturers-can-eliminate-fai-errors-with-or-without-a-cmm.md): A practical workflow for error-free AS9102 reports using CMMs or manual tools. - [Migrating FAI Data to a New Software](https://gndctl.com/insights-library/migrating-fai-data-to-a-new-software.md): How to move AS9102 FAIR data without losing history, traceability, or momentum. - [Top Five Reasons for an FAI Rejection](https://gndctl.com/insights-library/top-five-reasons-for-an-fai-rejection.md): The most common causes of AS9102 FAIR rejection and how to prevent them. - [U.S. MFG pursuing CMMC should choose FedRAMP-Certified Cloud over On-Premises](https://gndctl.com/insights-library/u-s-mfg-pursuing-cmmc-should-choose-fedramp-certified-cloud-over-on-premises.md): CMMC is mandatory for defense suppliers. Here is why FedRAMP cloud reduces compliance burden. - [Understanding GD&T: A Practical Guide for Aerospace Quality Teams](https://gndctl.com/insights-library/understanding-gd-t-a-practical-guide-for-aerospace-quality-teams.md): A clear, inspection-focused guide to GD&T concepts, feature control frames, and common aerospace characteristics. --- Full site index: https://gndctl.com/llms.txt