IS&S Launches Its Future Generation Flight Deck
Innovative Solutions & Support introduced its Future Generation (FG) Flight Deck featuring its PT6 Autothrottle (Patent Pending) for retrofit in the PC-12 at NBAA on November 17.
According to a release from the company, the FG Flight Deck features Primary Flight and Multi-Function Displays, Integrated Standby Unit (ISU) as well as the Integrated Flight Management (IFMS) and Electronic Flight Bag System.
The avionics suite will include dual flight management systems, autothrottles, synthetic vision and enhanced vision (FLIR). Additional configuration options include an ADAHRS upgrade and a full time Oil Quantity Sensor. The FG enhanced avionics suite is available for integration into other business aircraft.
The Future Generation avionics suite integrates Primary Flight Display (PFD), Multi-Function Display (MFD) information including charts, maps, airspace depiction with low and high vector routes, satellite weather, engine instruments, IGuard engine monitoring, electronic checklists and dual satellite base augmentation system (SBAS) GPS receivers in support of the Flight Management System with LPV approach capability. The end result is an integrated avionics suite providing unrivaled situational awareness and operational performance.
The IS&S developed PT6 autothrottle allows a pilot to control the power setting of the aircraft's engines by setting a desired flight characteristic rather than manually controlling fuel flow.
The system provides a Maximum Continuous Thrust, Speed Hold and Speed Protection Mode. When engaged by the pilot, the IS&S Autothrottle system manipulates the throttles automatically to achieve and hold the manually selected airspeed and also has a torque/temperature mode and AOA mode. Protection modes will automatically activate, regardless of autopilot engagement state in an attempt to keep airspeed, torque and temperature from exceeding pre-defined targets.
The Integrated Flight Management System features include: Coupled WASS/LPV Approaches, Full RNP Compliance to DO-236B with 0.3 nm precision, Required Time of Arrival fully coupled flight profile performance based VNAV, autothrottle controls, dual FMS with Synthetic DME capability.
The Integrated Electronic Flight Bag features include: Airport diagrams and approach, Moving Maps with overlay of Flight Plan, Airspaces, Airways (both High and Low), runway depictions, navigation aids, and intersections; satellite weather, Electronic Checklists and Display and Control of enhanced vision system.
Headquartered in Exton, Pa., Innovative Solutions & Support is a systems integrator that designs and manufactures flight guidance and cockpit display systems for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM's) and retrofit applications.
More Information:
http://www.innovative-ss.com
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"Collaborating with Gilt on my first bridal ready-to-wear collection was an opportunity I couldn't pass up," said Sarah Jessica Parker. "The team there is brilliant and allowed me to be imaginative and take risks as I was designing for the non-traditional bride. It has been quite fun to play around with colors, fabrics and details to create unique pieces for all kinds of brides." The collection, comprised of ten styles, is inspired by Parker's vision of a modern, non-traditional bride, and is designed to dress a woman for a variety of wedding milestone moments; from her bridal shower through her wedding reception. Styles offered are a unique mix of classic dresses and gowns, modern bodysuits, full skirts, and a jumpsuit. The color palette includes traditional bridal white, sleek black, plus pops of blush, poppy, light gray and blue.
Designed in collaboration with Gilt, the collection was produced in New York City utilizing fabrics like cashmere and stretch crepe sourced from Spain, Italy and France.
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