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AVIONICS

GFC 600H HELICOPTER FLIGHT

CONTROL SYSTEM

Stability and Protection (H-ESP), dedicated useful during taxi and take-off.

return-to-level (LVL) mode, hover assist, as Garmin H-ESP helps the pilot remain within

well as over speed and low speed protection. a safe flight envelope when hand-flying the

The GFC 600H requires the Garmin helicopter. H-ESP works in all modes - even
G500H1 or G500H TXi flight display and when the system is not engaged - and can be

offers integration with compatible instru- manually disabled to allow for manoeuvring
ments and navigation sources. flight. The GFC 600H also features a dedicated

With its advanced AHRS technology and level mode that can be engaged by the pilot to

redundant, cross-checking sensors, the GFC return to straight-and-level flight, helping to

600H was designed for smooth handling. avoid a potential loss-of-control scenario.
The GFC 600H provides inputs to help sta- For enroute and approach navigation, the

bilise the helicopter while hand-flying. system uses guidance from a compatible

The stability provided by the GFC 600 H sys- Garmin navigator, such as the GTN 750Xi/GTN

tems offers significant workload reduction and 650Xi or GTN 750/650 series, to automati-

benefits helicopter operators by maintaining a cally fly approaches and search and rescue

commanded attitude. Designed with the pilot patterns. Additional vertical and lateral modes

in mind, its cyclic-mounted trim controls allow include altitude hold, altitude select, vertical
for seamless interactions without taking a speed, indicated airspeed and heading select.

hand off of the helicopter flight controls during The GFC 600H features a stack-width mode

basic operations, including system initialization controller with push-button controls and a

of ATT mode, adjustments of the pitch and roll night vision goggle (NVG) compatible display.
trim, and much more. Its robust architecture supports a three-axis

While flying with ATT, pilots can easily configuration to provide the features and han-

“fly through” the flight control inputs for dling characteristics needed for a helicopter. ALL NEW GI 275

smooth manoeuvres beyond the preset Integrated ‘smart’ servos provide pitch

armin has received Federal Avia- trim condition. and roll inputs as commanded by the
Gti on Administrati on (FAA) Supple- Hover assist mode is capable of auto- system, and the available third servo and Electronic Flight Instrument

mental Type Certification (STC) for the GFC matically detecting a hover condition and collective sensor provide yaw axis control

capability and smooth flight control adjust-

provides flight control inputs to help maintain

600H helicopter flight control system in the position over the ground. With the optional ments when the pilot moves the collective.

AS350 B2/B3. yaw axis control, the GFC 600H will also hold Digitally controlled, high-torque servos REPLACE ANALOG GAUGES WITH ELECTRONIC

The attitude-based (AHRS-derived) flight heading while in a hover. In addition to hover allow for faster, crisper, more powerful

control system boasts a number of helicop- assist mode, groundspeed hold2 is also avail- response, which enables the GFC 600H

ter-tailored safety features, including attitude able and allows the pilot to input a forward or to perform with smooth efficiency and TOUCH DISPLAYS FOR THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS

hold (ATT), Garmin Helicopter Electronic sideways command, which can be particularly advanced capability. Q

- Attitude Indicator (AI/ADI)
TRAINING
- Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI)
PC-21 TRAINING SYSTEM
- Course Deviation Indicator (CDI)

extremely professional evaluation, Pilatus competitors. This result is proof that, with

beat several prestigious competitors to win our PC-21, we can deliver the very best
he Spanish Air Force, Ejército del the tender with the PC-21. training system in the world.” - Multi-function Display (MFD)
TAire, is the third European air force The contract, which is worth over PILOT TRAINING STARTS IN 2021
to opt for the Swiss-produced PC-21, the 200 million Euros, was signed with the
The PC-21 will provide Spain with the
Next Generation Trainer. Pilatus has commit- Spanish Dirección General de Armamento most advanced training system cur-

y Material (DGAM). Comprising an inte-
ted to delivering a total of 24 PC-21s to Spain. grated training system, the order includes rently on offer, and will also deliver a - Engine Indication System (EIS)

The single-engine turboprop trainer simulators developed and produced by cost-effective, ecologically viable training

aircraft will replace the Casa C-101 jet Pilatus, spare parts and logistics support platform. Experience with existing PC-21

trainers used since 1980. in addition to the PC-21 aircraft. customers has shown that the cost of

The Ministry of Defence was looking for Oscar J. Schwenk, chairman of Pilatus, is training for a military pilot can be re-

a new, highly efficient training platform enthusiastic about this major order from duced by over 50 percent with the PC-21.

to provide advanced training for Spain’s Spain: “As a small Swiss aircraft manufac- These single-engine turboprop aircraft KCAA AMO: F|144

future military pilots tasked with protect- turer I’m delighted at our repeated success require much less fuel than any compa- SA CAA AMO:0003

ing future generations. After a long and in winning through over large, international rable jet trainer. Q DCA AMO: MI|414|2016

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