- May 14, 2021, 9:30 AM
Low-visibility procedures have been implemented in Europe for several years since the introduction of enhanced flight vision systems (EFVS) for credit and the one-third runway visual range (RVR) reduction. EFVS approaches are currently implemented across European airspace when landing at CAT I runways, using EFVS to 30-meter (100-foot) decision height.
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is currently working on the implementation of EVS-to-land that uses EFVS to touchdown and rollout. The related CS AWO EFVS-Landing certification specifications are set to publish later in 2021.
Progress So Far
According to Dror Yahav, CEO of Universal Avionics, EFVS implementation has so far been limited because the operators need to perform airport investigations to ensure safety margins. “As EFVS is expected to continue and become more common, EASA and the EU are working to establish more streamlined processes where the airport certification for EFVS
- April 14, 2021, 4:46 PM
Universal Avionics is moving further ahead with development of its ClearVision enhanced flight vision system (EFVS) for helicopters, which features a head-wearable display (HWD) instead of a fixed head-up display (HUD). “The big play in the helicopter market is to go fully head-up,” said Universal Avionics CEO Dror Yahav. We have several programs [underway].”
The Tucson, Arizona-based company’s InSight integrated avionics suite is also making progress in the helicopter market, having been selected by MD Helicopters for both new-build MD 902 Explorers and for retrofit into MD 902/MD 900 models. InSight provides synthetic vision, 2D topographical moving maps, electronic charts, checklists, systems synoptics, and engine instruments and rotor system data. Helicopter pilots can make selections on the primary and multifunction displays using a cursor control on the primary flight controls.
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Universal Avionics InSight flight deck for the Argentinian 800XP includes three EFI-1040 displays.
Universal Avionics has added the Hawker 800XP to the airframe installations list for its InSight integrated flight deck. The STC for this InSight upgrade was done by Redimec, a Universal Avionics-authorized dealer based in Argentina; Redimec is making the STC available for purchase by other dealers for 800XP upgrades. While Argentina regulator DGAC approved the original STC, it can be converted to a U.S. STC, according to Robert Randall, Universal Avionics director of strategic business development.
The InSight flight deck for the Argentinian Hawker 800XP includes three EFI-1040 displays, dual UNS-1Fw SBAS FMSs with ADS-B Out, one Data Concentrator Unit II, dual touch EFIS control display units (ECDUs) and alphanumeric keyboards, one Reference Select Panel, a UniLink-801 Communications Management Unit (CMU) with a Latitude Technologies Iridium satcom for CPDLC, and a CVR-120 cockpit