OUR OPINIONS ON COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEMS

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The FAA has mandated that all U.S.-registered, turbine powered aircraft with six seats or more must have a Terrain Awareness and Warning System (TAWS). This mandate even includes FAA Part 91 along with Part 135 and 121 aircraft so everyone with a turbine powered aircraft is effected. The TAWS requirement can be for either a Class A or Class B system, depending on the number of passenger seats and the type of operation. TAWS is the new enhanced technology that replaces Ground Proximity Warning Systems (GPWS). Standard GPWS capabilities provide warning for: excessive rate of descent, excessive closure rate to terrain, altitude loss after takeoff, negative climb rate, flight into terrain when not in landing configuration, and excessive downward deviation from glideslope. TAWS adds two very important enhancements to GPWS; FLTA (forward looking terrain avoidance) and PDA (premature decent alerts).

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Sandel ST-3400 Class B TAWS/RMI $0.00 CALL FOR CURRENT PRICING! The Sandel ST3400 TAWS/RMI is the industry's first self-contained Class-B system that includes an integrated full-color, multi-screen, edge-to-edge display with a built-in RMI function. Because the ST3400 is a self-contained TAWS system that can replace an existing RMI installation, cost and downtime can be half that of a standard TAWS system. The ST3400 color display provides full-time situational awareness that greatly enhances flight safety. Unlike radar display overlay systems the real-time graphics move with the aircraft heading instantly. The easy to install standard 3ATI chassis has minimal or no impact on existing panel layouts and instantly upgrades your old mechanical RMI to the latest digital color technology. Sandel's "Smart-Interface" technology allows use with both analog and digital RMI's and an aircraft resident software module makes configuration easy. Intuitive and easy to use the ST3400 requires minimal crew training. The patented edge-to-edge rear projection display technology provides a 4" viewing area that is sharp, brilliant, and direct sunlight readable. The 3" Sandel ST3400 TAWS display area is equal in size to a 4" mechanical display. The ST3400 uses Jeppesen terrain and obstacle data to develop the TAWS terrain alerts, and this data is available in 30-arc second and 15-arc second formats. The higher resolution 15-arc second data is available for airports within the US and some international airports. The ST3400 will support both single and dual unit installations, and will even display information from the Goodrich Skywatch® traffic warning systems. It operates with older-generation 0-2,000 foot Radar Altimeters, and features a “smart” algorithm that reduces nuisance alerts. This allows pilots to make precision or non-precision approaches to runways while the ST3400 TAWS analyzes the approach to the runway. “Nuisance alerts” are reduced, while the technology averts the premature suppression of alerts. Another industry first is Sandel’s full product warranty for as long as the original operator owns the unit. A full complement of audio outputs for cautions/warnings and discrete outputs for master caution and warning are provided. The front-mounted USB connector loads data high speed at 12 MB/s from a PC. Our Special sale Price includes installation and Class B certification in most turbine powered aircraft in our Punta Gorda facilities. HOT TIP!! The Sandel ST3400 TAWS / RMI is the logical choice for most turbine aircraft. Aircraft in this category most always have RMI's and little if any space for another 3" instrument. Replacing the old RMI with the ST3400 instantly updates the aircraft to an advanced color TAWS system while upgrading the old RMI it replaces.

Sandel ST-3400 Class A TAWS/RMI $39,995.00 $37,989.00 On Sale! Identical in features and performance to the ST-3400 Class B taws this model meets all FAA requirements for Class A operation.

Mid-Continent Terrain Awareness Control 2 Button Unit (TACU) $1,023.00 $889.00 On Sale! MD41-1208 TAWS/EGPWS VISUAL ALERT OF TERRAIN AWARENESS FROM ANY ANGLE! Control unit provides annunciation and mode selection for both TAWS (Terrain Awareness Warning System) and EGPWS (Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System). Presents primary or secondary visual alert of TAWS/EGPWS within the pilot’s direct field of view. Proven daylight-readable annunciations with automatic photocell dimming. Internally lighted push-buttons provide firm tactile feedback to the pilot and includes a selector that activates terrain display feedback to the pilot. Remote annunciator test capability. SPECIFICATIONS: Two unique, compact sizes: 0.80” H x 2.25” W x 3.50” D 0.80” H x 2.75” W x 3.50” D Meets RTCA DO-160C environmental. Certified to 55,000 ft. Available with 3 buttons, 14V and 28V.

Mid-Continent Terrain Awareness Control 3 Button Unit (TACU) $1,186.00 $1,059.00 On Sale! MD41-1308 TAWS/EGPWS VISUAL ALERT OF TERRAIN AWARENESS FROM ANY ANGLE! Control unit provides annunciation and mode selection for both TAWS (Terrain Awareness Warning System) and EGPWS (Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System). Presents primary or secondary visual alert of TAWS/EGPWS within the pilot’s direct field of view. Proven daylight-readable annunciations with automatic photocell dimming. Internally lighted push-buttons provide firm tactile feedback to the pilot and includes a selector that activates terrain display feedback to the pilot. Remote annunciator test capability. SPECIFICATIONS: Two unique, compact sizes: 0.80” H x 2.25” W x 3.50” D 0.80” H x 2.75” W x 3.50” D Meets RTCA DO-160C environmental. Certified to 55,000 ft. Available with 3 buttons, 14V and 28V.

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