Demand for Aspen’s Evolution Flight Displays for Helicopters on the Rise
Company reaches record milestone of 500 installed displays
Thirteen Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) on 60 helicopter models for Aspen displays currently available
Heli-Expo, Orlando, FL - March 1, 2015: Aspen Avionics (Booth #3164) announced today the company has enjoyed overwhelming market acceptance of its Evolution Flight Display System for helicopters. The company has sold over 500 Evolution Flight Displays to both Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and in the aftermarket.
In addition to being a factory option for Robinson’s R22, R44 Raven I, R44 Raven II, and R66 helicopters, 13 STCs produced by avionics shops in both North America and Europe have been engineered for Aspen glass display installations on 60 helicopter models. The most recently awarded STCs include the following data packages:
| Make | Model | STC Holder | Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson | R44 | Western Avionics Inc. | EASA, Transport Canada, FAA |
| Eurocopter | EC120 | Motoflug GmbH | EASA, Transport Canada |
| MD Helicopters | MD500 | Sharman Avionics | EASA (VFR day only) |
| Bell | 206 | Avionik Straubing | EASA |
| MD Helicopters | MD 369, MD 530F, MD 530FF, MD 520N | Phoenix Heliparts | FAA |
“The helicopter market is realizing the safety-enhancing benefits of Aspen’s glass panel technology,” said Mark Ferrari, vice president of sales and customer support. “The combination of digital ADAHRS reliability, affordable pricing and robust features that increase a pilot’s situational awareness and safety is what makes the Evolution Flight Display System a compelling solution for helicopter operators,” continued Ferrari.
EFD1000H PFD features:
• Airspeed, attitude, altitude, turn rate, slip/skid, magnetic direction and vertical speed
• Available with either slaved directional gyro (DG) or horizontal situation indicator (HSI) functionality
• DG and HSI pilot configurable for either 360 degree or 100 degree arc views
• Map of GPS flight plan may be underlaid behind DG or HSI
• HSI version provides full interface with navigation receivers
• Pitch sync (Robinson factory installations only)
• Solid-state air data computer and attitude reference system
• Built-in 30 minute backup battery
• Built-in emergency GPS sensor
EFD500H MFD features:
• Pilot selectable moving map for VFR or IFR presentations
• Relative terrain map
• Geo-referenced instrument approach plates and airport diagrams
Where to see Aspen’s Evolution Flight Display System at Heli-Expo 2015:
Phoenix Heliparts - Booth #2059
Robinson Helicopters – Booth #3221
Contact Aviation – Booth #4860
Click here to download hi-resolution image of Aspen displays in Robinson R66
Click here to learn more about Aspen’s helicopter display systems
Press Contact: Perri Coyne
Aspen Avionics, Inc.
5001 Indian School Road NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
Phone 480.415.3950
Fax 505.314.5440
perri.coyne@aspenavionics.com