Makes All-Glass Part 23 Cockpit Possible

L-3 Avionics Systems announced Thursday its new Trilogy ESI-1000 Electronic Standby Instrument is currently on schedule to be certified and available in July 2009. Designed as a backup for glass cockpit avionics, Trilogy is the first solid-state integrated standby system created specifically for Part 23 aircraft.

"Modern glass cockpits are still backed up by decades old standby technology," said Larry Riddle, vice president of sales and marketing for L-3 Avionics. "Trilogy replaces those instruments with new technology, and, for the first time, makes a truly all-glass cockpit possible for GA aircraft."

Trilogy combines attitude, altitude, airspeed and optional heading data on a clear, 3.7-inch diagonal Active Matrix LCD display. The instrument fits easily into a standard 3-ATI mounting cutout. With an integrated air data computer, solid-state attitude sensor and optional external magnetometer, Trilogy presents accurate flight information independently of other systems.

In the event of a primary glass failure, Trilogy facilitates a smooth transition from primary to standby instrument because it provides a common format to today's primary flight display. It enhances safety by reducing workload and making the transition easier for the pilot.

An ambient light sensor is integrated for automatic brightness control on both the screen and keyboard.  Trilogy units will be calibrated to 400 knots and 55,000 feet, with the ability to store aircraft configuration and options at time of installation. The model will be available through OEMs as well as for retrofit to modernize both glass and traditional cockpit configurations.

Trilogy was developed from L-3 Avionics Systems' advanced knowledge base and performance in strapdown attitude determination, which has made the company a leader in electronic standby instrument systems for high-end aircraft. Now, Trilogy makes this technology a smart and affordable option for all general aviation pilots.

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