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Pro Star Aviation nears certification for GAViS

By Janice Wood · April 20, 2009 ·

prostarPro Star Aviation is in the final stages of STC certification with the Kollsman GAViS installation on a Sikorsky S-76 helicopter.

GAViS – or General Aviation Vision System – is an alternative for Night Vision Goggle conversions. Final FAA certification is expected soon.

Pro Star Aviation has obtained nearly 50 STCs on wide variety of aircraft for systems like TCAS, EGPWS, LCD EFIS, satellite TV, SATCOM, and RVSM.

The Kollsman GAViS is a low-profile camera enclosure that is mounted on the upper nose cowl of a Sikorsky S-76. In periods of darkness and/or limited visibility, this technology provides situation awareness on a heads down display without pilots having to convert cockpit lighting or wear headgear. A Flight Display Systems video monitor is mounted on either side of the instrument panel, offering a forward view for approach, departure and taxi operations.

For more information: ProStarAviation.com.

About Janice Wood

Janice Wood is editor of General Aviation News.

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  1. Paul Drake says

    May 3, 2009 at 12:00 pm

    We have a client that has come to us looking for the availability of some s76 Sikorsky n61 Sickorsky any model. IFR 2v or 2com vhf maritime transceiver radar with twin engines. For long term lease commitments in Brazil. If you can help we can go over the complete details.
    Thank you in advance for you assistance.
    Paul Drake

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