Hanga Talk units the operator wanted to keep in
the aircraft. It took a lot of eff ort and planning to get the autopilot, radar, engine instruments, TCAS, and other systems to work seamlessly with the new digital displays,” Smith said. “We couldn’t have done it all without a tremendous amount of help from the support teams at Garmin and Electronics International. Their cooperation was invaluable.”
Robinson Adds Garmin G500H and Autopilot to R66 Options
Robinson Helicopter Company recently announced the Garmin G500H avionics display system and the Genesys Aerosystems HeliSAS autopilot are now available as options on new 2015 R66 Turbine helicopters.
in order to maintain fi xed pitch and roll attitude. Only light force on the cyclic is required to override or “fl y through” the system, so it can be left engaged continuously while still allowing the pilot to maneuver comfortably. Additional autopilot modes are heading hold, altitude hold, navigation signal tracking (VOR or GPS), and approach navigation (including vertical guidance). The autopilot does not provide any collective or pedal inputs.
Airwolf Aerospace receives FAA STC for Bell 204, 205, 212, UH-1, and AH-1 TT Straps.
Airwolf Aerospace recently announced that it has received FAA STC SR03408CH for its TT straps for Bell 204, 205, 212, UH-1, and AH-1 helicopters. Airwolf’s AA- 204-310-101-101 and AA-204-310-101- 103 TT straps are in stock for immediate shipment.
The R66 G500H installation may be interfaced with Garmin’s GTX 33 remote transponder (controlled via a GTN navigator instead of traditional faceplate buttons) and with FreeFlight’s RA-4500 radar altimeter which displays radio altitude information on the PFD. The GTX 33 installation includes ADS-B Out, which complies with the upcoming ADS-B mandate.
Senior Engineer John Montana said, “We were able to utilize the expertise gained in developing our Bell 206 TT straps to design and certify our new medium Bell TT straps. Now operators of Bell 204, 205, 212, UH-1, and AH-1 helicopters have a choice of TT strap suppliers and will lower their operating costs by choosing Airwolf.” Montana added, “We will now pursue STC validation for our new medium Bell straps from Transport Canada and EASA.” Airwolf Aerospace received certifi cation and began selling its Bell 206 Jet Ranger, Long Ranger, and OH-58 straps in 2011. Airwolf’s Bell 206 TT straps are certifi ed by the FAA, Transport Canada, EASA, and Brazil.
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The G500H is a combination primary fl ight display and multifunction display (PFD/ MFD) that provides fl ight instrument, moving map navigation, and situational awareness information on dual screens. Garmin’s Helicopter Synthetic Vision and Terrain (HSVT) graphics are available as an option for the PFD, and either Garmin FliteCharts or Jeppesen Chartview instrument charts are available as options for the MFD. The G500H system is installed in a central location in a new, purpose-designed instrument panel which retains all required traditional instruments surrounding the display. A Garmin GTN 600 or 700 series navigator is required with the G500H and is installed just below the PFD/MFD on the new instrument panel within easy reach of either pilot seat.
When R66s are equipped with the G500H system, the HeliSAS autopilot may also be added as an option. The autopilot was developed specifi cally for light helicopters. In its primary mode, the autopilot functions as a stability augmentation system by applying corrective inputs to the cyclic
Also available on 2015 model R66s (with or without the G500H system) is the Garmin GDL 69A XM receiver for digital weather data and entertainment audio. Weather data can be displayed on the G500H MFD or on any GTN navigator. The XM receiver requires data and/or audio subscriptions in order to function, similar to automobile XM radios.
United Rotorcraft Receives First FAA STC for EMS EC130 T2
United Rotorcraft, an Air Methods Division, recently announced that it received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Supplemental Type Certifi cation (STC) for an Airbus EC130 T2 emergency medical helicopter equipped with a next generation state-of-the-art medical interior and avionics suite. The fi rst completed aircraft was delivered from United Rotorcraft’s facility in Englewood, Colorado. The STC was completed in partnership with Airbus Helicopters Inc., based in Grand Prairie, Texas.
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