For pilots who might have found Honeywell’s Apex glass avionics suite’s joystick controller a challenge in turbulence, relief is on the way. Apex users can now opt for a trackball to replace the joystick-said to be awkward to manipulate in turbulence. The trackball cursor control device (CCD) has a hand rest and uses computer mouse-like movements to control the workings of the Apex multifunction display. First to incorporate the Apex is the Pilatus PC-12 NG, the latest version of the successful large-cabin Swiss turboprop single.
Honeywell Debuts Trackball Option for Apex Glass Panel Suite
Key Takeaways:
- Honeywell Apex avionics users can now replace the challenging joystick controller with a new trackball option, designed to be easier to manipulate, especially in turbulence.
- The trackball cursor control device (CCD) features a hand rest and uses computer mouse-like movements for precise control of the Apex multifunction display.
- The Pilatus PC-12 NG is the first aircraft model to integrate the Apex suite with this new trackball controller option.
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