Avionics
Vision 1000 added to Eurocopter’s light helos
Eurocopter is offering a low-cost and lightweight flight data monitoring system for light helicopters.

Eurocopter is offering a low-cost and lightweight flight data monitoring system for light helicopters. The idea is to record flight parameters, voice and cockpit images to detect possible pilot deviations from procedures and then replay the flight on the ground for debriefing or training. All new AS 350B2/B3 AStars built by American Eurocopter in Columbus, Miss., will be fitted soon with the Vision 1000 recorder, which was codeveloped with Appareo Systems. The FAA is expected to issue an STC this month.

The concept is already available on medium helicopters, but price and weight have made it impractical thus far for light ones.

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