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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