GDAS Navigation Upgrades for Falcon, Challenger, Hawker
General Dynamics Aviation Services, which operates through
six regional maintenance centers in the U.S., is offering EFB and P-RNAV
upgrades for a range of business jets.
The company will install an Advanced Data Research (ADR)
FG-5000 electronic flight bag system on Falcon 900 and all Challenger business
jets under an FAA-issued STC. The system will provide pilots with access to
maintenance manuals, checklists and real-time weather updates from Weather
Services Inc. (WSI).
The Class 2 EFB includes a permanent mounting in the cockpit
to allow an interface with aircraft navigation systems. The system supports
moving maps, performance, flight-planning and terrain-avoidance software;
Jeppview FliteDeck, FliteStar, FlightMap; and other software. The system has a
wireless keyboard and stylus pens, a GPS interface and touch-screen control.
Each installation includes two flight bags.
The company's P-RNAV upgrade is for Challenger CL601-3A/R,
Falcon 900 and Hawker 800 business jets with Honeywell FMZ 2000 flight management
systems. Aircraft are now required to have P-RNAV capability to operate into
European airports on a regular basis. P-RNAV involves FMS navigation with GPS,
other navigation sensors and the use of the autopilot. The original Honeywell
FMS is retained in this upgrade.
General Dynamics Services was started in 2001 to serve the
needs of Challengers, Falcons, Gulfstreams, Hawkers and other business jets. It
operates from Appleton, Wis.; Minneapolis; Westfield, Mass.; West Palm Beach,
Fla.; Dallas; and Las Vegas.
