L-3 Avionics Systems’ SkyWatch 497 Collision Avoidance System now features Verbal Intruder Positioning (VIP).
The VIP capability features extended aural alerts of range, bearing and relative altitude when a Traffic Advisory (TA) is issued for a threat aircraft. Users will hear warnings such as, “Traffic, Traffic – 12 O’Clock High – 3 Miles,” in addition to the normal visual display of threatening aircraft.
The company offers a VIP upgrade option to existing SkyWatch 497 owners for a nominal fee.