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 new glass cockpit options for its R22, R44, and R66 helicopter models.
The core of the new cockpits is an Aspen Avionics EFIS package, complemented by optional Garmin GTN 600/700 touch-screen navigators and other components.
These avionics upgrades meet ADS-B Out requirements and provide dual-band ADS-B In for receiving traffic and weather information.
Most of the new equipment has received FAA approval, and Robinson will continue to offer traditional instruments across its 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.