Fri, Oct 03, 2008
Unit Provides Vital Information When It's Needed Most
Avionics manufacturer FreeFlight Systems announced this week the
availability of the newly-certified RA 4000 Radar Altimeter. The
FAA awarded FreeFlight Systems a technical standard order (TSO-C87)
authorization for the RA 4000 in late August.
Consisting of a remote unit and dual antennas for increased
accuracy, the RA 4000 provides precise altitude above-ground-level
(AGL) information from 0 to 2000 feet. This real-time system is
designed to enhance operational safety during approaches, night
time operations, and hazardous flight above irregular terrain.
FreeFlight adds the lightweight RA 4000 is flexible in its
aircraft placement, and easy to install.
"As the new owners of FreeFlight Systems, we are committed to
introducing systems that are easy to use and highly reliable for
the pilot," said company president and CEO Tim Taylor. "Our newly
TSO'd RA 4000 radar altimeter fits this profile. It is easy for
pilots to set, provides height above terrain (HAT) right down to 0
feet with a high degree of accuracy, and adds a safety dimension to
flying in low visibility conditions."
Added FreeFlight CFO Robert Schneier, "Joining our 3000 series
of radar altimeters, the RA 4000 is offered to our customers at a
competitive price so pilots flying aircraft of any size can take
advantage of this important safety tool."
Including dual antennas, the RA 4000 system list price starts at
$8,665, making cost no longer an obstacle to including this safety
device in the cockpit. Designed for the Eclipse 500 VLJ, the RA
4000 also offers improved situational awareness for a broad range
of aircraft types, and is backed by a two-year warranty.
The RA 4000 is the first of a series of new radar altimeters
that FreeFlight Systems will be introducing over the next 12
months.
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