The European Aviation Safety Agency has certified the Chelton Flight Systems synthetic vision avionics system in Bell 407, 206A and B JetRanger, and 206L LongRanger single-engine helicopters. The certification covers Chelton’s latest software version 6.0B level A, and includes graphic depictions of terrain, obstacles and WSI-downloaded weather. The Chelton system offers highway in the sky (HITS) capability and a full package of weather products, including Nexrad radar, satellite depictions, echo tops, lightning, winds and temperatures aloft, sigmets, airmets, TAFs, graphical and textual metars and up to date temporary flight restrictions (TFRs). According to Bell, there are more than 7,000 of its 206- and 407-series helicopters in service worldwide, with 400 more currently on order.
EASA Certifies Synthetic Vision, From Chelton
Key Takeaways:
- The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has certified Chelton Flight Systems' synthetic vision avionics system for Bell 407 and 206 series single-engine helicopters.
- The certified system (software v6.0B) includes graphic depictions of terrain, obstacles, "highway in the sky" (HITS) capability, and a comprehensive package of WSI-downloaded weather products.
- This certification targets a significant global fleet, with over 7,000 Bell 206 and 407 series helicopters currently in service.
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