Wed, May 01, 2013
EVS Can Be Installed In New Aircraft And As Retrofit
Bell Helicopter has worked with Astronics Corporation to help integrate the Max-Viz-1500 enhanced vision system as an option for new Bell 429s as well as for retrofit installations.
Astronics’ Max-Viz-1500 enhanced vision system (EVS) permits pilots to see much farther than the unaided human eye while offering an added degree of safety and situational awareness in conditions with obscured vision.
“We collaborated with Bell Helicopter on the engineering and application of the Max-Viz-1500 for the Bell 429 to ensure optimized EVS performance,” said Astronics Executive Vice President Elliott Troutman. “The level platform attitude of the Bell 429 and engineering alignment of the Max-Viz-1500 allow for exceptional imaging of the landing area during significantly steeper approach angles. These imaging capabilities go far beyond what is possible with many other helicopters.”
Providing the Astronics Max-Viz-1500 as an option for the Bell 429 gives Bell customers the opportunity to access the latest in real-time enhanced vision. Combined with the Bell 429’s state-of-the-art single-pilot cockpit, IFR and WAAS approach capabilities, the Astronics Enhanced Vision System will permit operators to maximize visibility and performance in obscure conditions.
The Astronics Max-Viz-1500 is available as an option on new Bell 429 helicopters from the factory and also offered for retrofit at the Bell Helicopter Service Facility at Piney Flats, TN.
(Bell 429 image from file)
More News
Light Gun A handheld directional light signaling device which emits a brilliant narrow beam of white, green, or red light as selected by the tower controller. The color and type of>[...]
"The journey to this achievement started nearly a decade ago when a freshly commissioned Gentry, driven by a fascination with new technologies and a desire to contribute significan>[...]
Aero Linx: JAARS, Inc. For decades now, we’ve landed planes on narrow rivers and towering mountains. We’ve outfitted boats and vehicles to reach villages that rarely se>[...]
"Our driven and innovative team of military and civilian Airmen delivers combat power daily, ensuring our nation is ready today and tomorrow." Source: General Duke Richardson, AFMC>[...]
Aircraft Conflict Predicted conflict, within EDST of two aircraft, or between aircraft and airspace. A Red alert is used for conflicts when the predicted minimum separation is 5 na>[...]