Robinson Helicopter Adds Glass Avionics

Stephen Pope

Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at 11:08 PM ET

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Key Takeaways:

Robinson Helicopter Co. is introducing glass cockpit options for its R22, R44, and R66 models.
The new cockpits feature an Aspen Avionics EFIS package and optional Garmin GTN 600/700 navigators, supporting advanced features like ADS-B In/Out.
Most of the new equipment has received FAA approval, with final certification for remaining combinations nearing completion.
Traditional instrument options will continue to be offered alongside the new avionics across the model range.

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Robinson Helicopter Co. is introducing glass cockpit choices for the R22, R44 and R66 models based around an Aspen Avionics EFIS package paired with optional Garmin GTN 600/700 touch-screen navigators.

The basic cockpit includes an Aspen primary flight display and multifunction display that interface with several optional components, including Garmin GTR 225B comm radio, GMA 350H audio panel, GDL 88 universal access transceiver (UAT) and GTX 330ES transponder.