Sun, Feb 22, 2009
Sagem ICDS Retrofit Part Of Carson Helicopter Modernization
Effort
Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services North America -- which
proudly notes it is the world's largest independent provider of
helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services --
announced at Heli-Expo 2009 that Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA) approval for a Vector-developed Supplemental Type Certificate
(STC) has been granted to Carson Helicopter Services for a five
panel configuration of a Sagem Avionics Integrated Cockpit Display
System for installation in the Sikorsky S-61 helicopter.
Elvis Moniz, Director of Operations for Vector-Langley says the
upgrade to the S-61 is part of a modernization program envisioned
by helicopter pioneer Frank Carson. "Working with Mr. Carson and
Sagem in developing this upgrade over the past several years has
culminated in the solution we have today," says Moniz. "This system
upgrade, in addition to other enhancements being developed by
Carson undoubtedly improves operational capability and safety, and
will help ensure the longevity of the international S-61 fleet,
which currently numbers more than 600 aircraft operating in a
variety of commercial and military roles."
The highly anticipated S-61 configuration includes five Active
Matrix Light Crystal Display (AMLCD) 10-inch displays and
integrates Primary Flight Instruments, EICAS (Engine
Instruments/Caution Advisory System) and other Multifunction
Display system functions including moving maps, enhanced vision
(when linked to a camera) and TOPS – Terrain Obstacle
Proximity System.
An updated digital fuel indicating system, dedicated 6-inch
AMLCD displaying Caution advisory information, dual solid state
AHRS system -- which virtually eliminates all traditional
gyroscopic devices -- cargo hook and fire tank parameters are also
part of the aircraft modification and upgrade.
Sagem Avionics, Vector Aerospace and Carson Helicopter have
joined to celebrate the Sikorsky S-61 modernization at HeliExpo
2009 by hosting an event at Carson Helicopters Services (static
display #25) on Monday, February 23, 2009 at 10:00 am. VIP tours of
the aircraft will be available until 1:30pm.
To participate in the VIP tours, participants must pre-register
at the Sagem booth #2347, the Carson Helicopter static #25 or the
Vector Aerospace’s booth #2922.
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