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Genesys Aerosystems Unveils Cutting-Edge HeliSAS and Avionics Solutions for Enhanced Helicopter Safety and Control

In the realm of aviation, Genesys Aerosystems remains a trailblazer with its latest lineup of innovative offerings. One of the standout advancements is the Heli-SAS (Helicopter Stability Augmentation System) autopilot, a comprehensive attitude control system that prioritizes safety, stability, and workload reduction across all helicopter ranges. Genesys Aerosystems continues to push the boundaries of…

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In the realm of aviation, Genesys Aerosystems remains a trailblazer with its latest lineup of innovative offerings. One of the standout advancements is the Heli-SAS (Helicopter Stability Augmentation System) autopilot, a comprehensive attitude control system that prioritizes safety, stability, and workload reduction across all helicopter ranges.

Genesys Aerosystems continues to push the boundaries of the IFR (Instrument Flight Rules) Heli-SAS system by introducing a fourth axis. This exciting enhancement brings improved lateral and vertical functionality, including hoverhold, collective control features, and course intercept capabilities, previously only seen in military and transport helicopters. With the fourth axis, the lightweight system offers life-saving stability augmentation alongside existing pitch, roll, and yaw controls.

Another remarkable addition to Genesys Aerosystems’ portfolio is the Genesis Control Panel (GCP). Designed to seamlessly interface with their digital radios and navigation systems, the GCP is a Zeus-mounted display that provides intuitive radio controls while simultaneously presenting active and standby frequencies. Additionally, it facilitates volume and squelch control and displays navigation station identifiers. The GCP introduces enhanced configuration flexibility, empowering aircraft owners seeking to upgrade their avionics.

In a major milestone, Genesys Aerosystems proudly announces the supplemental type certificate of the Digital STEC 5000 three-axis autopilot for the Cessna Citation S550 and S560 models, including the V Ultra and Encore variants. Offering a fully-featured digital flight control system, the STEC 5000 revolutionizes every phase of flight for high-performance light jets and turboprop aircraft, making operations easier, safer, and more reliable. With a competitive price tag of $64,995, the STEC 5000 presents an affordable option for replacing outdated analog autopilots commonly found in light jets.

Tailored to diverse cockpit configurations and optimized for next-gen airspace, the Estech 5000 significantly reduces pilot workload while maximizing mission efficiency.

For further details on these exciting new products and certifications, aviation enthusiasts are encouraged to visit the official Genesys Aerosystems website or personally explore their booth at number 113. Stay informed and stay ahead as Genesys Aerosystems continues to redefine avionics with their cutting-edge solutions.

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The HellysaaS autopilot and stability augmentation system is a fully featured attitude autopilot that provides safety, stability, and workload reduction for operators of all ranges of helicopters. Genesis is continuing innovate the I f r heli sass with the addition of the fourth axis for hoverhold and collective control features that bring enhanced lateral and vertical functionality and the course intercept capabilities once reserved for military and transport helicopters. Additionally, the HellysaaS fourth access functionality, adds to current pitch, role, and yaw controls, and provides life saving stability augmentation in a lightweight system. Genesis is also excited to announce the Genesis control panel or GCP designed to interface with the Genesis series of digital radios, our existing family of navigation and communication radios. The GCP is a Zeus mounted display that provides radio controls while displaying active and standby frequencies. The controller display combo also controls volume and squelch plus displays navigation station identifiers. While the g d r remains compatible with third party radio control panel, The new GCP provides enhanced configuration flexibility for aircraft owners looking to upgrade their avionics. Genesis is excited to announce the supplemental type certificate of the digital Stec five thousand three axis autopilot on the Cessna citation s five fifty and five sixty models, including the five, Ultra and encore. Completion is expected in q four of twenty twenty two with availability shortly thereafter. The Genesis Estech five thousand is a fully featured digital flight control system that makes every phase of flight easier, safer, and more reliable for high performance light jet and turboprop aircraft. Price at sixty four thousand nine ninety five. The five thousand is an affordable option for replacing older obsolete analog auto pilots often found in light jets. Designed for diverse cockpit configurations operation and next gen air spaces. The Estech helps reduce pilot workload while significantly improving mission efficiency. To learn more about all these exciting new products and certifications, visit our website or stop by the Genesis booth. Number one one three today.

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