WSI Begins Shipping Cockpit Weather System
WSI Corporation has
completed FAA certification for the company's innovative WSI
InFlight(TM) cockpit weather briefing system. The FAA has issued
Parts Manufacturing Authority (PMA) for the WSI InFlight AV200
system. WSI immediately began shipping conforming units to WSI
Authorized Avionics Dealers to fill the large backlog of AV200
orders already received.
The WSI InFlight system continuously broadcasts near real-time
WSI aviation weather information directly to the cockpit using a
geo-synchronous satellite service. Information includes current
observed and forecast conditions, as well as WSI NOWrad, a high
quality mosaic of the NEXRAD Doppler radar system. WSI InFlight has
complete, uninterrupted continental United States signal reception
at any altitude. The system features a sophisticated 'high glance'
value user interface that is easy to interpret and thereby
increases situational awareness. WSI aviation weather data is
provided on an 'always on' basis for a low cost, flat-fee
subscription.
With FAA certification of the WSI
InFlight weather receiver now in hand, pilots and passengers of
WSI-equipped aircraft will benefit from a dramatic improvement in
flight safety and efficiency. "WSI is committed to developing high
quality and innovative services for the aviation community. With
WSI InFlight, we've taken a prototype through to manufacturing and
FAA certification in just about 12 months. We can now confidently
deliver the #1 aviation weather service continuously to pilots
while in flight," said Lynne Wilson, Executive Vice President of
WSI's Aviation and Marine Business Group.
According to Dennis Schmitt, President of SANDIA aerospace and
WSI's manufacturing partner, "SANDIA is proud to have been chosen
by WSI and excited to bring this much needed product to market.
Although we may never know who they are, the WSI InFlight weather
system will save the lives of countless pilots and their
passengers. That fact alone has made this the most exciting and
satisfying product with which I have been involved."
"It is gratifying to leverage WSI's superior aviation weather
information into a state of the art in flight system. WSI can now
reach aviators in every phase of flight - from pre-flight to
touchdown," said Arlo Gambell, Director of Aviation Services for
WSI. "I am sure that the level of operational safety will be
increased and owners will get more use out of their aircraft," he
added.
The WSI InFlight AV200 system integrates with many popular
multi- functional displays, most Electronic Flight Bags (EFBs) as
well as other display devices. A current list of compatible
displays is available on the WSI website at
www.wsi.com/solutions/aviation/inflight/displays.asp
How Much... and When?
The WSI InFlight AV200 system
supports Multi-Functional Displays, portable displays and
Electronic Flight Bags and is available from WSI authorized
avionics dealers.
MSRP for the system is $4,995, plus installation. WSI also
offers the WSI InFlight AV100, a non-certified, 'carry
on-carry-off' system that supports Electronic Flight Bags and
Pocket PCs.
MSRP for the AV100 system is $3,495, plus installation. Data
service subscriptions for both systems start at $49.95 per
month.
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