Hanga Talk 2013. He was also a member of the
Airborne Law Enforcement Association (ALEA). “Night vision goggles were a critical component of our aviation unit’s operation for many years,” said Means. “As pilots and tactical fl ight offi cers, we depended on them nightly - not only for aviation safety, but for tactical eff ectiveness as well. They enable us to operate much safer and far more eff ectively than in previous years. I had a great career with the San Diego Police Air Support Unit - a career that spanned 24 years and thousands of fl ight-hours - but I was quite surprised, and more than just a little proud, when I learned that I had been nominated for this award. It is truly an honor.”
helicopter operators with aff ordable voice, video, and fl ight data recording equipment that provides the detailed data that has, to this point, only been available on the larger aircraft. We couple our hardware with software that is very user friendly and designed to enable our customers to get useful FOQA and MOQA data.”
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North America. The system includes the ability to record all autopilot data streams, as well as analog or digital radar altimeter data. The recorded airframe and engine data is supplemented by an internal attitude heading reference system (AHRS) data stream. The addition of hook load or other accessory equipment data can easily be accommodated by the North system.
Paul
North Flight Data Systems Receives Canadian STC Approval for Airbus EC135 Helicopter
North Flight Data Systems, LLC
recently announced Transport Canada has validated their FAA STC approval for their fl ight data system installation in the Airbus EC135 helicopter. The fi rst Canadian installations will be performed on two EC135s owned and operated by Phoenix Heli-Flight in Ft. McMurray, Alberta.
The fl ight data system is comprised of
a voice and video recorder (CV2R), multi- function data acquisition unit (MFDAU) and quick access recorder (QAR). The North system is the fi rst aff ordable lightweight aircraft recorder system (LARS) that is fully integrated into the Airbus EC135. The system provides a crash-protected CVR/ FDR that far exceeds the recent ED155 data capture guidelines and enables the operator to record well over 250 engine and airframe parameters, as well as six individual audio channels with video recording. The initial STC was completed on a PHI Air Medical EC135 and is now installed on over 100 EC135s throughout
Spring, president of Phoenix
Heli-Flight commented, “Since Phoenix fi rst installed HFDM & CVVR equipment in our fl eet in 2008, I have been looking for the next meaningful advancement in light and aff ordable recorders that would provide airframe and engine parametric data to complete the knowledge we gain from basic geospatial data. I know the maintenance and safety benefi ts fi rst- hand and I won’t operate a helicopter without data recorders. I am extremely grateful that North Flight Data Systems has acquired a Canadian STC to allow us to install this vital equipment in our new EC135 T2e that will be used in demanding HEMS and SAR roles”.
“This Transport Canada STC represents
the fi rst of many FAA STCs we will have validated in Canada,” said North Flight Data Systems President Jeff Warner. “I have had a long relationship with Paul Spring. He is setting the standard with fully integrated recorders, and it is just another example of the forward thinking he brings to the Canadian market. We have designed our system so that it is adaptable to all the diff erent light single- and twin-engine aircraft on the market. We are continuing to reach our goal of being able to provide
Peerless Online Store Now Features Master Lock Aircraft Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Systems
Peerless Electronics is now distributing
the full line of Master Lock Aviation Safety Products. The featured products are aircraft circuit breaker lockout/tagouts.
The S2329 Master Lock aircraft circuit
breaker lockout prevents accidentally re–energizing an electrical system by locking a circuit breaker in the “off ” position. They assist in FAA and OSHA compliance for lockout/tagout (aircraft LOTO) systems. S2329’s universal fi t accommodates long or short aircraft circuit breakers, with or without collars.
In addition Peerless stocks Master Lock S2029 aircraft power receptacle lockouts.
The S2029 aircraft power receptacle lockouts:
• Maintain the de-energized state of the
aircraft electrical system by preventing ground power plug insertion.
• Accommodates three- and six-prong power receptacles.
• Work with all Master Lock and American Lock safety padlocks.
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