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FAA Approves Chelton Flight Systems' Synthetic Vision EFIS for Bell 427 The FAA has granted Keystone Helicopter Corporation a STC (supplemental type certificate) permitting installation of a Chelton Flight Systems' Synthetic Vision EFIS (electronic flight information system) in Bell 427s. Chelton's EFIS uses 3D graphic technology to translate the terrain ahead of and around the helicopter into a visual picture - hence synthetic vision - to help the pilot "see" the aircraft's position in relation to its surroundings regardless of darkness or weather conditions. PFD, MFD and Corresponding Outside View
The system includes GPS with WAAS (wide area augmentation system), a moving map with displayed terrain, and an optional display of weather and traffic. Chelton says the system also fulfills the FAA's TAWS (terrain awareness warning system) mandate for fixed-wing turbine aircraft, including H-TAWS (helicopter terrain awareness and warning system ), and is compatible with NVG (night vision goggle) equipment. The Keystone Bell 427 STC will be available in a standard, two-screen system with a PFD (primary flight display) and MFD (multi-function display). Other Chelton EFIS helicopter STC installations include the Bell 204, 205, 206, 210, and 407, the Eurocopter AS 350/355, the EC 120B and the MD520N. Another for the MD902 will be available soon. 09-20-2007. |
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