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“Being a CH-47 pilot myself, this one was big for me,” said Lavallee. “My current unit, known as the Red River unit, lost a CH-47 in Iraq to DVE- induced SD. A National Guard crew flew the aircraft made up of Oklahoma and Texas soldiers. With Tyson in the Oklahoma Army National Guard and me in the Texas Army National Guard, providing this
critical training to the cargo community is exciting for us.”
The CH-47F is known for its heavy- lifting capabilities, and operates in extreme environments where DVE can be unpredictable. The ATS device trains pilots safely in simulated DVE conditions that can lead to SD. The FAA ACT ARC is the air carrier training aviation
rulemaking committee.
Introducing iFly EFB 12.2: Elevating Safety and Collaboration with New Features
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AT Systems Awarded Army AWR for In-Aircraft Helmet-Mounted Visor Training System on CH47-F
AT Systems LLC recently announced the
company has received an
airworthiness release (AWR) per Army Regulation (AR) 70-62 for the ATS electronic helmet-mounted, degraded visual environment (DVE) hood on CH- 47F Chinook aircraft. The U.S. Army currently flies approximately 400 of these aircraft worldwide.
Tyson Phillips and Andre Lavallee, both CW4 National Guard combat veterans with over 20 years of
service, own
AT Systems, along with retired CW3 combat veteran and UH-60 pilot Kevin Axton. Lavallee flies CH-47 Chinooks, and Phillips flies the UH-60, which was awarded an AWR earlier this year. This AWR announcement comes a little after the 15th anniversary of a tragic crash caused by DVE-induced spatial disorientation (SD) in Southern Iraq on Sept. 18, 2008.
“As Andre said, having the Army issue an AWR for our system on the CH-47F is very emotional,” said Phillips. “I was deployed when the ‘Fallen Angel,’ a downed aircraft, was announced. Our dedication to safety is driven by a desire never again to see our brothers and sisters perish in a DVE-induced SD accident. Although flying can be unpredictable, if our device can prevent the loss of even one life, it is worth all the time and effort we have put into this system.”
The ATS Device is also available for civilian use and training. The AT System is distributed through Aviation Specialties Unlimited (ASU).
AT
Systems is continuing work on future AWRs to further its safety mission and prevent DVE-induced SD accidents.
SD training recommendations state that in-aircraft devices provide the most realistic vestibular training. The combination of visual and vestibular is the most effective training method. The recommendations also say that in-aircraft training risks should be mitigated with automated training scenarios and built-in safeties to stop the training event if the aircraft exceeds preset limits. The ATS device meets all the committee’s recommendations and standards.
Adventure Pilot recently announced the release of iFly EFB 12.2, an update that brings new cutting-edge features to the aviation community, including the highly anticipated integration with Avidyne’s advanced flight displays.
In this latest update, iFly EFB has seamlessly integrated with Avidyne’s advanced integrated flight display (IFD) systems, fostering enhanced collaboration and efficiency for flight planning. Now, pilots can easily share flight plans to and from Avidyne systems directly from their iFly EFB app, streamlining the flight preparation process and ensuring data consistency between avionics systems. In addition, WAAS GPS, ADS-B, and AHRS data will stream from the Avidyne system, automatically and seamlessly enhancing the situational awareness and capabilities of the iFly EFB app.
“iFly EFB 12.2 represents a significant milestone for iFly as we continue to prioritize safety and innovation in the aviation industry,” said Juanita Boyd, VP of operations for Adventure Pilot. “This partnership between iFly and Avidyne is a testament to our commitment to delivering exceptional user experiences, and a step forward in fostering greater harmony between avionics systems.”
“The ability to integrate with another fantastic EFB solution like
iFly EFB enhances the
freedom of choice that our Avidyne Pilots are used to,” said Mike Salmon, technical marketing manager at Avidyne. “We are very happy to work closely with the Adventure Pilot
team to provide an exceptional
flying experience for a broader range of customers.”
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