Thu, Feb 25, 2010
At the 2009 EAA AirVenture, NexAir Avionics introduced the
completely modernized Saratoga successor, the Saratoga
NX. Aero-TV caught up with NexAir Avionics’ General
Manager, David Fetherston, at the Sport Aviation Expo to get an
up-close perspective of the new aircraft. A product of the
NexAir Aircraft Integration and Re-engineering (AIR) program, the
Saratoga NX is the first to feature the Avidyne Entegra Release 9
IFD.
The Saratoga NX comes standard with Avidyne’s
fully-modular FMS900w system featuring dual IFD5000 displays.
To reduce pilot workload and eliminate potential confusion,
engineers made significant communication improvements between
Avidyne’s FMS/NAV system and Saratoga NX’s STEC 55X
autopilot.
Once coupled to the Entegra Release 9 system, the autopilot
automatically switches to the proper mode during each phase of
flight. The new avionics panel isn’t the only new
interior feature unveiled with the Saratoga NX. NexAir
Avionics redesigned the interior cockpit to include additional
soundproofing and leather ergonomic seating for added
comfort.
Several improvements have been made to the exterior of the
aircraft. NexAir Avionics’ partnered with the engineering
experts at LoPresti Aviation to enhance overall aircraft
performance. New LoPresti cowling provides improved engine
cowling, while LoPresti WingTips, featuring high-intensity pulse
lights, and LoPresti LED beacon light provide improved nighttime
taxi, takeoff, and landing operations.
Most significantly, perhaps, is the addition of LoPresti flap
gap seals, boosting the Saratoga NX’s cruise speed about 12
knots. Last but not least, the Saratoga NX features an
all-new, modernized paint scheme.
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