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 Forward
Vision Provides EVS System for "AOPA Let's Go
Flying Sweepstakes"
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Russell, PA (July 2, 2009) Forward Vision Systems,
Inc. announced that AOPA has selected the Company's
EVS-100 Enhanced Vision System (EVS) for
installation on the 2009 "Let's Go Flying
Sweepstakes" Cirrus SR-22.
"We are proud to have the most current general
aviation EVS technology, the EVS-100, on board the
AOPA sweepstakes aircraft," expressed Patrick
Farrell, Founder & CEO of Forward Vision. "Enhanced
Vision provides the pilot a uniquely improved view
of the world outside the cockpit in reduced
visibility and at night, helping flying families
like mine and yours get home safely." In recognizing
AOPA's selection of his Company's product, Farrell
added his appreciation for the efforts of associate
companies Max-Viz and OneSky Aviation for their
roles in making EVS-100 technology available to the
broader GA operator base.
EVS systems--commonly known as infrared or thermal
imaging cameras--turn night into day for the pilot
and help to penetrate haze, fog, smoke and
precipitation 8 to 10 times further than the human
eye. In February 2009, the EVS-100 received the
first FAA-approved STC for installation on the
Cirrus SR20/22 aircraft. The unit is now certified
on 160 models of general aviation aircraft,
including most Cessna single-engine models. Farrell
stressed that, as a safety-conscious group of
individuals, AOPA members will especially appreciate
the added margin of comfort that EVS technology
brings to their operations, both on the ground and
in the air.
Dave Hirschman, Senior Editor of AOPA Pilot
magazine, has been flying the EVS-100 equipped
Cirrus since it was installed. He observed, "Having
Forward Vision's EVS-100 in AOPA's 2009 Sweepstakes
Let's Go Flying SR22 dramatically enhances
situational awareness and safety in the cockpit. It
literally turns darkness into daylight and allows
pilots to see obstacles during taxi, on the runway,
and in flight." Hirschman said that, "The unit is
simple to use and interpret," adding that "flying
the EVS-100 is intuitive and requires no pilot
programming or adjustments other than brightness of
the display."
The EVS-100 is the most recent generation EVS
technology designed, certified and manufactured by
Max-Viz, Inc. and refined to Forward Vision
specifications for the General Aviation market.
Elliott Troutman, CEO of Max Viz, pointed out that,
"The EVS-100 is an extension of EVS systems
originally designed for high altitude jets and
turbine helicopters and features Long-Wave Infrared
(LWIR) sensing, excellent grey scale presentation
and a sunlight shield to prevent sensor damage. The
Forward. Vision ® EVS 100 is the perfect choice for
the GA pilot who appreciates the value of being able
to see at night and further than the naked eye in
reduced visibility conditions."
Hirschmann lauded the EVS-100 as an advance in
technology designed for the GA pilot formerly
available only to the most sophisticated business
jets. "Flying with the EVS-100 is like wearing
night-vision goggles without all the cumbersome
hardware or required training," he said. "Forward
Vision's unit will be a regular part of all our
future night flights--both IFR and VFR. In fact,
we'll use the system from engine start to shutdown,
day or night."
Cary Foster of One Sky Aviation worked with Forward
Vision on the STC for the Cirrus installation. He
stated, "Working cooperatively with the Anchorage
ACO, we have developed the STC for the integration
of Enhanced Vision technology. Installation of the
EVS-100 via this STC will have a dramatic impact on
risk mitigation and the enhancement of flight safety
of Cirrus pilots and passengers around the world."
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About Forward. Vision.®
Forward. Vision.® continues as the industry
leader in the integration of affordable EVS
technology into the general aviation cockpit.
These systems help to prevent night time spatial
disorientation, inadvertent entry into IMC when
VFR, CFIT, midair's, runway incursions and
airport accidents.
Forward
Vision is the exclusive distributor of the
EVS-100 and EVS-600 product line designed,
certified and manufactured by Max-Viz, Inc. and
refined to Forward Vision specifications under a
private label agreement. Forward Vision provides
product sales, airframe certifications (STC's),
and installation/operational support for EVS
applications in the General Aviation fleet. For
more information about Forward. Vision. and its
products, please go to
www.forward-vison.net
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