Avionics
Avidyne Helios Brings Multifunction FMS to Rotorcraft
The new Helios FMS is designed to replace console-mounted FMS units in legacy rotorcraft.
Avidyne's Helios, named for the Greek titan of the sun, offers modern console-mount FMS capabilities for legacy helicopters. (Photo: Avidyne)
Avidyne's Helios, named for the Greek titan of the sun, offers modern console-mount FMS capabilities for legacy helicopters. (Photo: Avidyne)

Following the introduction of the Atlas touchscreen flight management system (FMS) for legacy business jets in October, Avidyne has developed the Helios version for rotorcraft. Helios is a Dzus-mounted unit that fits into a typical cockpit console on Part 27 and 29 helicopters, and Avidyne’s initial target market is the Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk and S-76 and Bell 212 and 412. Helios will be available later this year, with prices starting at $23,999, and Avidyne is showing the unit’s features next week at its Heli-Expo booth (7727).