Fri, Jul 01, 2011
Modern Glass Panel Technology Increases Mission Safety
The FAA has approved an STC for the Aspen Avionics, manufacturer
of the installation of the Aspen's Evolution Flight Display System
on the Eurocopter AS350 model helicopter.
Aspen’s H-series Primary Flight
Displays (PFDs) and Multi-function Flight Displays (MFDs) are
designed and manufactured to meet the rigors of helicopter
operations. The PFD is a lightweight, compact, all solid-state
digital replacement for legacy mechanical flight instruments. The
MFDs add features like high resolution moving maps, relative
terrain and obstacle awareness, and traffic displays.
“The level of safety and situational awareness that the Aspen
system brings to the helicopter market is phenomenal,” says
Anson Gray, Aspen’s Helicopter Program Manager, announcing
the STC Wednesday. “Like all helicopters, the AS350 is a
hard-working platform that serves many operational roles. The Aspen
puts all your flight critical information in one place which
reduces pilot workload.”
AS350 File Photo
“Our clients demand the best and
highest quality solutions that also stay within their budgets. The
Aspen EFIS system is a great solution that will support the varied
missions of our clientele –from law enforcement to air
medical to utility,” says David Brigham, United
Rotorcraft’s President. “These helicopters fly a lot
and they fly hard. Our customers need solutions that will stand up
to this tough operational environment. Aspen’s solid-state
construction is a great solution."
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