BendixKing’s strategy of offering integrated cockpits comprised of several different systems supplied by itself and partner avionics manufacturers appears to be paying off. The new Alpha King single-engine trainer from Pipistrel will fly with BendixKing’s xVue Touch cockpit, a VFR-only panel dominated by a high-resolution touchscreen flight display flanked by GPS navigators produced by Avidyne but now carrying the iconic BK brand name.
Pipistrel Selects BendixKing xVue Touch Cockpit for Alpha King Trainer
Key Takeaways:
- BendixKing is successfully leveraging a strategy of offering integrated cockpits, combining its xVue Touch system with partner products to compete effectively in the general aviation avionics market.
- Pipistrel's new Alpha King single-engine trainer will feature BendixKing's xVue Touch cockpit, a VFR-only panel with a high-resolution touchscreen and Avidyne-produced GPS navigators.
- This advanced yet intuitive BendixKing cockpit is expected to significantly reduce student pilot training time and lower overall operational costs for flight schools, making the Alpha King an affordable new generation training aircraft.
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