Javelin Cockpit Gets Makeover
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Oshkosh, WI-July 24, 2006—— Aviation Technology Group, Inc. announced three significant changes to the
cockpit of its Javelin aircraft: a move from two to three avionics display
screens, transformation of the sidestick to a center stick, and lowering of
the canopy sill. These design changes enhance both the aesthetics and safety
of the Javelin.
The new instrument panel configuration features three 5 x 7-inch
displays, with options available to arrange each function on any display. In
the normal mode, the primary flight display (PFD) is in the center, the
multifunction display (MFD and moving map) and synoptics on the right, and
the engine instruments, and crew alerting system (EICAS) are on the left.
Above the PFD is a smaller display and keyboard (the multifunction control
and display) through which the flight management system (FMS) is controlled.
This unit also controls the head-up display (HUD), offered to Javelin owners
as an option.
The primary benefit of a center stick occurs in manual reversion mode,
(when the hydraulically powered flight controls are disabled or
inoperative), in which case the pilot has more control authority with a
center stick. Also, the center stick frees up panel space on the right and
allows the pilot to use either hand to manipulate cockpit panel switches and
buttons.
By lowering the canopy sill height 4 inches, designers have improved
look-down visibility and ease of access.
"These design improvements make the Javelin cockpit less cluttered and
more pilot-friendly, while enhancing safety," said Charlie Johnson,
president of ATG.
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