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well as design and construction on the systems integration test rig that will be used for both integrated testing and for demonstration / Human Factors evaluations,” he adds. At the MDHI Mesa facility, fi nal vendor selections for
all peripheral avionics systems have been completed and documentation for installation and approval, as well as preliminary systems safety assessments, are in work. System requirements reviews are also ongoing. Of particular note, the engineering prototype helicopter that will be the conforming article for FAA ground and fl ight test is undergoing a major overhaul/rework to meet the latest designs and standards. “This collaboration with Universal Avionics is a
reinforcement of MDHI’s commitment to advancing our brand and evolving our product in accordance with the MDHI legacy of advancement through innovation and the infusion of technology-based capabilities,” says Bill James, MD Helicopters’ chief technology offi cer. “Our joint development with Universal of this Next Generation fl ight deck is sure to make this already iconic helicopter – known for its proprietary NOTAR technology and superior mission performance – the premier light-twin in our space.” The Next Generation single-pilot IFR-capable fl ight deck is
available through MDHI for production and retrofi t of any MD Explorer helicopter. It is designed to ensure the MD Explorer maintains its position as the most capable, cost-eff ective and versatile light-twin helicopter available. Specifi cally tailored for
the low altitude operations of rotorcraft, the new fl ight deck features large format high-resolution LCD displays with LED backlighting. A collective-mounted Cursor Slew Switch allows for a unique “point and click” display control allowing pilots to keep “hands on, head up” during all phases of fl ight for unprecedented situational awareness.
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Royal Jordanian Air Force Purchases Eight Robinson R44s
The Royal Jordanian Air Force (RJAF) chose Robinson Helicopter Company’s R44 Raven II to replace its fl eet of Hughes 500D helicopters that have been in service since 1981. Equipped with Garmin and Aspen glass avionics, and Bendix King’s military KTR909 UHF transceiver, the white R44s will be used for primary helicopter training at the King Hussein Air College in Mafraq, Jordan.
The decision to use the R44 came after a four-member delegation led by Brigadier General Walid Jaradat of the RJAF visited Robinson in March. Deciding factors included the R44’s low maintenance and operating costs along with positive feedback about the R44 from a neighboring country’s air force, according to Colonel Imad Ghwein. The fi rst four R44s are scheduled for delivery at the end of this year with the second four to follow in early 2015. To
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