Fri, Mar 09, 2007
EFIS Upgrade Now Available For Robinson Helos
ASAP Avionics and Sagem Avionics tell ANN the two companies
teamed up recently to produce one very impressive Robinson R44
Astro. The helo underwent a significant upgrade during its
2,200-hour overhaul, and came out with a state-of-the-art
EFIS-equipped panel.
The SAGEM Integrated Cockpit Display System (ICDS) utilizes two
large screen 8” LCD displays, one for Primary Flight Display
(PFD) and one Multi Function Display (MFD). The MFD can display
various layouts and can quickly be switched to a large format
moving map with terrain and traffic awareness TCAD or Cameras
– both regular NTSC and FLIR to the default composite screen
which features half engine monitoring and half moving map.
Representatives with both companies tell ANN the R44 has been
modified for use as a surveillance platform ideal for
police/enforcement and military uses -- and would also make an
excellent IFR training helicopter.
Because of its ability to see everything around it in any
conditions the partners have dubbed the modification the "EAGLE."
Initially aimed at the retrofit market, this upgrade gives the R44
pilot much improved situational awareness -- and thereby greatly
enhanced safety.
"We believe these additions will add further value to an already
excellent machine," said Mark Sylvester, president of ASAP
Avionics.
Sagem Avionics provides avionics products and services to Part
23, 25, 27, and 29 aircraft and helicopters.
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