Safety
IS&S ThrustSense Offers VMC Protection
System Monitors Yaw, Adjusts Engine Power
ThrustSense is designed for low installation overhead and minimal cockpit modifications. It’s shown here engaged aboard a Pilatus PC-12.
ThrustSense is designed for low installation overhead and minimal cockpit modifications. It’s shown here engaged aboard a Pilatus PC-12.

Innovative Solutions & Support, Inc. (IS&S, ISD4) will complete ThrustSense autothrottle certification of the Beechcraft King Air early next year with additional capability, including Vmca mitigation and hot start protection. Further, the company will add hot start protection and in-trail spacing to the STC for the FAA-certified full regime Pilatus PC-12 autothrottle during the same timeframe. The King Air and PC-12 ThrustSense systems provide Fadec-like functionality while providing speed-envelope protection, IS&S said.