ASU completes 100th BK117 Night Vision upgrade
Source: ASU, 22-Apr-13
Aviation Specialties Unlimited, (ASU) announced they have completed their 100th Night Vision cockpit modification on BK 117 Aircraft. This most recent lighting installation was completed at Helicopter Specialties in Janesville, Wisconsin. Helicopter Specialties is a helicopter completion center and performs maintenance, repair and overhauls. “Completing 100 NVIS lighting modifications for the BK 117 is a [...]
NFC Delivers NVG Training Solution to Helidosa
Source: Night Flight Concepts, 18-Apr-13
Night Flight Concepts, the leading provider of night vision solutions, is pleased to announce it completed delivery of a comprehensive night vision goggle training solution for Helidosa. The new training enhances operational readiness for Helidosa to perform safe, efficient critical care transport services at night. “Safety is the primary consideration in our operations.” explained Helidosa [...]
ASU Completes AS350B2 Modification For Era Training Center
Source: Aviation Specialties Unlimited, 15-Mar-13
Aviation Specialties Unlimited, (ASU) has completed night vision cockpit modifications for an AS350B2 for Era Training Center, LLC., in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Chris Reber, ASU Assistant Director of Maintenance, was onsite to complete the modification at the Era Training Center. Reber has been with ASU since 2007 and has personally conducted over 100 NVIS lighting [...]
Bristow Academy Announces Agreement with Aero Dynamix
Source: Bristow Academy, 05-Mar-13
Bristow Academy announced today an agreement with Aero Dynamix to use Aero Dynamix night vision systems to enhance its night vision training program, as well as offer the installation of Aero Dynamix night vision systems to its customers worldwide. Both companies are industry leaders in night vision applications – Bristow Academy in rotary pilot training [...]
ASU Announces STC for Bell 205A-1 for Aerial Firefighting
Source: ASU, 04-Mar-13
ASU announced today that they received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the Bell 205A-1 from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The new STC was completed for the San Diego Sherriff’s Department. This aircraft will be used for aerial firefighting, search and rescue, airborne law enforcement and hoist equipmen. “This is the seventh aircraft modification [...]
Universal Helicopters announces new NVG training alliance
Source: Universal Helicopters, 03-Mar-13
Universal Helicopters (UHI), a leader in helicopter flight training, Night Flight Concepts (NFC), the leading provider of comprehensive night vision solutions, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, the world’s oldest and most prestigious aeronautical university and Dodge City Community College (DC3) are pleased to announce new training alliance to bring collegiate level NVG programs to the southwest. [...]
Night Flight Presents New Year Housecleaning for NVG Programs
Source: Night Flight Concepts, 03-Mar-13
Night Flight Concepts, the premier night vision provider of high quality night vision equipment, maintenance, and training procedures, welcomes the New Year with advice on how to prepare and maintain your Night Vision Goggle Program during 2013. “The start of a New Year is the perfect time to take stock and assess where a company’s [...]
ASU completes second S-76C++ NVG conversion for PHi
Source: ASU, 02-Mar-13
ASU has completed their second night vision modification for a ASU aircraft owned and operated by PHI, Inc, headquartered in Lafayette, LA. The aircraft is a new aircraft that has been specifically designed to serve the oil and gas industry offshore. The aircraft is equipped with cardiac monitors with 12-lead EKG capability, transport ventilators and intravenous [...]
FlightSafety EC135 simulator now NVG-qualified
Source: FlightSafety, 28-Feb-13
FlightSafety International announces that its Eurocopter EC135 Level D qualified full flight simulator, located at its Dallas Learning Center, has received Night Vision Goggle qualification from the Federal Aviation Administration. This is the first qualification of its type under the National Simulator Program’s Guidance Bulletin 10-01. “The Night Vision Goggle qualification of our Eurocopter EC135 [...]
Austin-Travis STAR Flight Rescue Saves Multiple Lives Utilizing NVG
Source: ASU, 28-Feb-13
Three STAR Flight EC145s spent several hours in the early morning hours of Wednesday, September 8 responding to distress calls and successfully rescuing 13 people from flood waters, caused by Tropical Storm Hermine, throughout the region around Austin, Texas. The rescue operation was the largest to date for the unit?s EC145s. “The weather conditions were [...]
Rebtech provides NVG capability to HeliStream
Source: Rebtech, 20-Feb-13
REBTECH, one the first civil and military aviation night vision lighting providers in the world has announced the initial night vision compatible conversion of an AS350B3 owned and operated by longtime helicopter training provider, HeliStream. Based in Costa Mesa, California at the John Wayne airport, HeliStream has been offering comprehensive flight training, FAR Part 133, [...]
FAA change rating of NVG maintainers
Source: FAA, 18-Jan-13
1. Purpose of This Notice. This notice explains to airworthiness aviation safety inspectors (ASI) a different rating for the maintenance of night vision goggles (NVG). 2. Audience. The primary audience for this notice is airworthiness ASIs who certificate repair stations that maintain night vision goggles. 3. Where You Can Find This Notice. You can find [...]
New free online tool for night flight planning
Source: www.flyatnight.info, 07-Jan-13
Night flights are challenging. Visual information about the flight environment is greatly reduced as compared to daytime flying and is largely dependent on the amount of celestial illumination encountered throughout the flight. It is therefore of significant importance for the night pilot to know exactly when darkness falls, and if some level of illumination in [...]
Irish Air Corps wins NVG award
Source: Night Vision Awards, 02-Nov-12
The Night Vision Awards selection committee presented its final Night Vision Awards for 2012 at the Air Medical Transport Conference held in Seattle, Washington. “We had a great year for the Night Vision Awards,” said ASU Marketing Director Hannah Gordon. “We had representatives from the Irish Air Corps that came to the show to be [...]
Aero Dynamix delivers first aircraft to LAFD
Source: Aero Dynamix, 18-Oct-12
Aero Dynamix added the AgustaWestland AW139 to its STC portfolio of NVG cockpits. With this addition, the Aero Dynamix portfolio now includes 26 multi-ship STCs on 36 different aircraft model types. Aero Dynamix first STC AW139 was delivered to the Los Angeles Fire Department and is the first of three LAFD AW139s to receive the [...]
Polycon waterproof SAR radio system – Now available in NVG compatible version
Source: Becker Avionics, 15-Oct-12
Becker Avionics, partner with Axnes Aviation AS for sales and marketing, as well as product support services for the Polycon Wireless Intercom Extension System for North America, now offers an NVG compatible version of the system. This is in response to the SAR market upgrading to NVG Compatible modern Helicopter platforms and the increasing use [...]
NVIO NVG CBT Accelerates Learning at Embry-Riddle
Source: Night Flight Concepts, 13-Oct-12
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University has renewed their contract to use Night Flight Concepts NVIO™ NVG Computer-based Training (CBT) program. The NVIO CBT is used within the Bachelor of Aeronautical Science Helicopter Speciality degree program at their Prescott, Arizona Campus where it is enhancing the classroom learning experience. “Embry-Riddle is an institution dedicated to instructional excellence and [...]
ASU contributes specialist NVG knwoledge to Botswana Police AS350B3 upgrades
Source: ASU, 30-Sep-12
Aviation Specialties Unlimited, (ASU) announced in conjunction with Eurocopter Southern Africa Ltd., (ESAL) that they have completed three AS350 B3s for the Botswana Police Service, in Johannesburg South Africa. In addition to the installation, ASU also provided ESAL technicians training for support of the installation. Johannesburg is the largest city in South Africa with a [...]
Botswana’s three AS350B3 helicopters upgraded for night operations
Source: DefenceWeb, 23-Sep-12
The three AS350B3s of the Botswana Police have been upgraded for night operations. Eurocopter South Africa modified the instrument panel and the FLIR camera observer’s console to be NVG compliant. (see full story)
Aero Dynamix delivers MD500E NVG upgrades for Kansas City Police
Source: Aero Dynamix, 18-Sep-12
Aero Dynamix announces the delivery of certified NVG cockpit upgrades for three MD500E helicopters operated by the Kansas City Police Department. These aircraft are the newest addition to the KCPD fleet of airborne law enforcement assets. The NVG upgrades encompass internal NVIS avionics modifications, edge lit panels, instrument overlays and all other internal and external [...]
Aero Dynamix delivers NVG upgrades to Latin American Military
Source: Aero Dynamix, 03-Aug-12
Aero Dynamix announces the delivery of certified NVG cockpit upgrades for three MD500 helicopters owned by a Latin American military operation. The NVG-equipped helicopters will be used primarily as training assets for night vision operations. The NVG upgrades encompass internal NVIS avionics modifications, edge lit panels, instrument overlays and all other internal and external illuminated [...]
Night Flight Concepts Co-Produces NightCon 2012
Source: Night Flight Concepts, 27-Jun-12
For the second year in a row, Night Flight Concepts, the leader in comprehensive night vision solutions, will Co-Produce NightCon – the Night Vision Systems Conference for civil and para-public operators to be held in Dallas, TX on September 20 & 21, 2012. Join Night Flight Concepts and the experts of the NVIS Community [...]
Houston Police selects Night Flight Concepts NVG maintenance solution
Source: Night Flight Concepts, 19-Jun-12
Night Flight Concepts is pleased to announce that it has been selected by the Houston Police Department (PD) Air Support Division as the provider of choice to perform 180-day Night Vision Goggle (NVG) inspections. “NVGs are a mission-critical capability for our organization, and airborne law enforcement, helping us serve our community 24/7,” stated Dan Schwarzbach [...]
ASU receives Transport Canada approval for MD Explorer
Source: Aviation Specialties Unlimited, 06-Jun-12
Aviation Specialties Unlimited, (ASU) have received Transport Canada approval for cockpit modifications on the MD900. ASU completed a cockpit modification for Yukon Territory based Horizon Helicopters. The MD900 will be used for Emergency Medical Services and Search and Rescue missions. “We chose ASU because they came highly recommended from a pilot that knew their work [...]
REACH renews NVG Training Contract with Night Flight Concepts
Source: Night Flight Concepts, 22-May-12
Night Flight Concepts® is pleased to announce contract renewal of NVIO™ Night Vision Goggle (NVG) Initial and Recurrent Computer-Based Training (CBT) for REACH Air Medical pilots, flight nurses and EMT aircrew. “With more than 200 pilots and crew, Night Flight Concepts NVIO™ NVG CBT allows for easy access, and standardized training to all personnel regardless [...]
Broward County Sheriff’s Office renews NVG contract with Night Flight Concepts
Source: Night Flight Concepts, 13-Mar-12
Night Flight Concepts (NFC) is pleased to announce that the Broward County Sheriff’s Office has renewed commitments for a comprehensive Night Vision Goggle training program from Night Flight Concepts – BCSO’s designated NVG solution provider. The training program includes renewal of NVIO™ NVG Initial and Recurrent Computer-Based Training (CBT) for pilots and fire rescue crewmembers [...]
Uniflight awarded multi-ship MD500 NVG cockpit conversion project
Source: Uniflight, 11-Feb-12
Uniflight, LLC of Grand Prairie, Texas is very pleased to announce the award of a multi-aircraft contract by the US Government for the cockpit upgrade and Night Vision Goggle (NVG)-compatible conversion of MD500 helicopters. “We are very excited to have been selected for this project,” stated Uniflight’s President David Horton. “We look forward to modernizing [...]
Aero Dynamix upgrades Bell 412 NVG cockpit for Toll Remote Logistics
Source: Aero Dynamix, 18-Jan-12
Aero Dynamix announces the delivery of certified NVG cockpit upgrades for two Bell 412 helicopters owned and operated by the Toll Remote Logistics, Helicopter Division. Eagle Helicopters was contracted to provide comprehensive upgrades for the B412s and subcontracted NVG modifications and upgrades to Aero Dynamix. The upgraded B412s will be used for multi-mission operations. The [...]
Final call for entries for ASU Night Vision Awards
Source: Aviation Specialties Unlimited, 10-Jan-12
Aviation Specialties Unlimited (ASU) are accepting nominations for the Night Vision Awards, to be presented at HELI-EXPO® in February, until Jan. 16, 2012. The night vision awards were created to acknowledge companies that use night vision systems and further safety by using them. ASU will give awards for the following categories: 5-year service award 10-year service [...]
Mercy Flight Central to get NVG
Source: Democrat and Chronicle, 09-Jan-12
Mercy Flight Central officials are planning to purchase several pairs of night-vision goggles to expand where they can fly to help in emergencies. (see full story)
Night-vision goggles causing neck problems in military pilots
Source: National Post, 06-Jan-12
Most air crew on Canadian Forces Griffon helicopters suffer from sore necks, and a new study largely pins the blame on the bulky, image-intensifying night-vision goggles used on after-dark missions. (see full story)
Embry Riddle receives NVG donation from L-3
Source: Embry Riddle, 15-Dec-11
Students in Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Helicopter Specialty Degree program will be even more well prepared for work in the helicopter industry, thanks in part to L-3 Communications. L-3 has generously donated to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University a set of Night Vision Goggles (NVG) to be used within the Bachelor of Aeronautical Science Helicopter Speciality degree program. [...]
Sanford Lifeflight benefitting from night vision technology
Source: ASU, 28-Nov-11
The military has realized the benefits of night vision technology for years. Now pilots with Sanford’s Life Flight have been trained and are now using the helmet mounted night-vision goggles. The goggles are especially important for medical emergencies in our rural areas. Life Flight pilot Tim Vreeman is no stranger to birds. He’s been flying [...]
Nightline reveals its latest Night Vision Goggle
Source: Nightline, 23-Nov-11
Nightline, Inc., a US, Small Business Administration HUBZone certified, veteran-owned defense company, and global supplier of Generation III Night Vision Equipment, is introducing the NL963M™, their new innovative Multi Battery Night Vision Goggle. The NL963M™ Multi Battery NVG offers the performance and versatility of the AN/PVS-7B with Nightline’s patent pending multi battery design. The revolutionary [...]
Night Flight Concepts showcases night vision solutions at AMTC
Source: Night Flight Concepts, 17-Oct-11
At this year’s Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC), Night Flight Concepts, the premier provider of comprehensive night vision solutions, is pleased to announce it will showcase innovative night vision goggle solutions that enhance pilot and crewmembers safety and performance in Emergency Medical Services to ensure mission success. Night Flight Concepts delivers a wide range of [...]
ASU Announces Night Vision Award Mixer for AMTC
Source: ASU, 15-Oct-11
Aviation Specialties Unlimited, (ASU) announced that they will host an afternoon mixer from 4:30-6 p.m., Tuesday, October 18 at the convention hall in room 267, and present the night vision awards in St Louis, Missouri at the Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC). Drinks and light appetizers will be served. “The AMTC annual conference provides us [...]
ASU presents NVIS Aircraft Conformity Course at AMTC
Source: ASU, 15-Oct-11
In an effort to assist and educate operators about changes in inspections, installations, aircraft conformity, and requirements with modifications, Aviation Specialties Unlimited, (ASU) will offer a NVIS Aircraft Conformity Courses at the Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC) in St. Louis. ASU Quality Assurance Manager and Chief Inspector Kip McDermott will present the course. The course [...]
Civilian aviation NV conference set to change industry
Source: Night Flight Concepts, 03-Oct-11
Night Flight Concepts, a leading provider of comprehensive night vision solutions, is pleased to report that NIGHTCon 2011 (www.nightcon.com)- the inaugural Night Vision Conference dedicated to civilian aviation – was a resounding success. The event featured outstanding involvement from Federal Aviation Administration representatives and unprecedented collaboration among leading NVG industry providers resulting in plans for [...]
ASU final call for AMTC Night Vision Awards entries
Source: ASU, 29-Sep-11
Aviation Specialties Unlimited, (ASU) announced that they are accepting nominations for the Night Vision Awards, to be presented at the AMTC Conference in St Louis, Missouri, October 1, 2011. This is the third and final award presentation for 2011. The night vision awards were created to acknowledge companies that use night vision systems and further [...]
Test pilot joins Aero Dynamix team
Source: Aero Dynamix, 26-Sep-11
Aero Dynamix Inc. is very proud to announce that long time test pilot Dwayne Williams has joined their growing team of night vision goggle professionals. “We are extremely pleased to announce that Dwayne has joined the team at Aero Dynamix” stated General Manager Dennis Trout. “He is truly one of the industry professionals that everyone [...]
Night Flight Concepts trains National Research Council of Canada
Source: Night Flight Concepts, 14-Sep-11
Night Flight Concepts (NFC), a leading provider of night vision solutions, announced today that it completed provision of Night Vision Goggle (NVG) maintenance training to the National Research Council of Canada (NRC). The training will help to further NVG lifecycle support and capability development in the evolving Canadian NVG market. As Canada’s national aerospace laboratory, [...]
ASU to display at Helitech
Source: ASU, 11-Sep-11
ASU announced they will display at Helitech in Duxford, U.K. September 27-29 at booth 515. ?We will be displaying the most technologically advanced night vision equipment in the industry,? said ASU Founder Mike Atwood.? ? ASU has long been known for our night vision goggles, training, maintenance and equipment. That has not changed. We are [...]
NVG Cockpit Lighting Conformity Training for LA County Fire Dept
Source: Night Flight Concepts, 08-Sep-11
Night Flight Concepts, a leading provider of night vision solutions, announced today that the Los Angeles County Fire Department Air Operations Section has successfully completed certification training of the Night Vision Goggle (NVG) Lighting Conformity Test Kit. Los Angeles Country Fire is now equipped and trained to monitor night vision imaging system (NVIS) lighting airworthiness [...]
ASU instructs on NVIS at Silverhawk Aviation Academy
Source: Aviation Specialties Unlimited, 08-Sep-11
Aviation Specialties Unlimited, (ASU) instructors spent time at Silverhawk Aviation Academy in Caldwell, Idaho teaching future pilots about the use of night vision goggles. Students participated in initial ground school training and were given an orientation on night vision systems. “We wanted to take time to give back not only to our community, but also [...]
Annual NVG conference in Dallas Sept 15-16
Source: Night Flight Concepts, 29-Aug-11
Together, Night Flight Concepts and Aviation Specialities Unlimited will present NightCon 2011 – an annual night vision conference for civil and para-public operators to be held in Dallas, Texas September 15-16. The event will provide industry professionals with an opportunity to obtain information, education, and guidance on Night Vision Goggle (NVG) implementation, operations, and maintenance [...]
Rebtech adds NVG compatibility to Virginia State Police 407s
Source: Rebtech, 29-Aug-11
As the result of a competitive bid award by the Virginia State Police Aviation Unit, REBTECH has teamed with Paradigm Aerospace Corporation (PAC) to provide the first night vision compatible cockpit and cabins for the agency’s Bell 407 helicopters. Installation of the REBTECH night vision Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) was completed at the PAC facility [...]
Howard County Police receives Aero Dynamix NVG conversion
Source: Aero Dynamix, 23-Aug-11
Aero Dynamix Inc. is very proud to announce the completion and delivery of the Howard County Police night vision goggle modified Bell 407 aircraft. ’We are very pleased to be working with a large number of law enforcement agencies on the conversion of their aircraft for night vision goggle operations’ stated General Manager Dennis Trout. [...]
Special Rate for ALEA Members on NVIO Night Vision Goggle training
Source: Night Flight Concepts, 28-Jul-11
Night Flight Concepts, a worldwide provider of night vision solutions, is pleased to announce it has just completed formal agreement with the Airborne Law Enforcement Association to provide to its membership NVIO™ Night Vision Goggle Computer-Based Training at a special ALEA rate. NVIO™ NVG CBT is an FAA approved Night Vision Goggle set of courses [...]
Pasco County Sheriff selects Night Flight Concepts for NVG equipment and training
Source: Night Flight Concepts, 27-Jul-11
Night Flight Concepts, a leading provider of night vision solutions, announces that it has been selected to provide Night Vision Goggles (NVG) and training to the Pasco County, Florida Sheriff’s Aviation Unit. “Pasco County has a lot of difficult terrain to protect 24/7 and has been looking to acquire NVGs for some time now,” explained [...]
Air Evac Lifeteam update Oklahoma base to LongRanger IV
Source: HeliHub.com, 25-Jul-11
At the Air Medical Transport Conference in Ft. Lauderdale last October, Bell announced that Air Evac Lifeteam had placed an order for sixteen Bell LongRanger IV helicopters. HeliHub.com has heard that one of these has been allocated to their base at Woodward in Oklahoma, whch opened in May 2007, and went live on 1st July. [...]
Swedish Police select Night Flight Concepts as primary NVG solutions provider
Source: Night Flight Concepts, 25-Jul-11
Night Flight Concepts, a leading provider of night vision solutions, has been selected to provide its NVIO™ NVG (Night Vision Goggle) Computer-Based Training to the Swedish National Police, National Bureau of Investigation. The National Bureau of Investigation includes the Police Helicopter Service which is tasked with providing search and reconnaissance aircraft and personnel in support [...]
Aero Dynamix delivers eighth NVG modification on LA County Sheriff AS350B2
Source: Aero Dynamix, 20-Jul-11
Aero Dynamix Inc. is very proud to announce the delivery of the eighth Night Vision Goggle (NVG) modified AS350 to Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. “We are very pleased to be working with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department on this project” stated General Manager Dennis Trout. “We are performing the night vision cockpit modification [...]
Night Flight Concepts streamlines NVG repair
Source: Night Flight Concepts, 20-Jul-11
At the Airborne Law Enforcement Association’s 41st Annual Conference and Exposition taking place in New Orleans this week, Night Flight Concepts will showcase their innovative online NVG parts ordering tool and RMA procedures that will help customer streamline maintenance and repair, reduce time and cost and operational downtime. “We are very pleased to showcase our [...]
FlightSafety expands NVG trainnig capabilities through collaboration with ASU
Source: FlightSafety, 19-Jul-11
FlightSafety International is pleased to announce that it will expand its simulator-based Night Vision Goggle training program through a collaborative agreement with Aviation Specialties Unlimited (ASU). “Our Customers will benefit from the addition of this comprehensive simulator-based NVG training to FlightSafety’s wide variety of initial, recurrent, specialty and enhancement courses designed specifically for helicopter operators,” [...]
South Carolina’s Meducare selects Med-Trans NVG-equipped EC135
Source: Med-Trans, 22-Jun-11
MUSC Medical Center, located in Charleston, S.C., has finalized an agreement with Med-Trans Corp. for them to become their new aviation partner for their regional helicopter ambulance service. Terms were reached after an exhaustive selection process looking at significant factors such as aviation safety, complete customization of the program and excellent customer service. The region [...]
ITT wins $36M night vision contract from US Navy and Marine Corps
Source: US DoD, 14-Jun-11
ITT Corp., Roanoke, Va., is being awarded a $36,240,000 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for AN/AVS-9, night vision image intensifier sets. The AN/AVS-9 system is a night vision system consisting of a binocular imaging assembly, a helmet mount, a low profile power pack, a carrying case, and ancillary equipment. The AN/AVS-9 is used by Navy and Marine [...]
Aviation Specialties Unlimited plans NVG firefighting training
Source: Aviation Specialties Unlimited, 26-May-11
Aviation Specialties Unlimited (ASU) plans to offer NVG firefighting training to meet the growing demands of operators around the world. “There have been many devastating fires in North America and throughout the world already this year,” said ASU founder and President Mike Atwood.“Operators around the world are fighting fires at night and it is critical [...]
Rotors of the Rockies announces their new NVG training program
Source: Rotors of the Rockies, 13-May-11
The staff of Rotors of the Rockies in Broomfield, Colorado would like to congratulate Owner and Chief Pilot Mike Fyola on earning PIC and Instructor endorsements for NVG flying. With Mr. Fyola’s accomplishment, we would also like to announce the inception of our NVG training program. Our program features an approved Part 141 syllabus and [...]
ASU Signs Agreement with L-3 Warrior Systems
Source: Aviation Specialties Unlimited, 12-May-11
Aviation Specialties Unlimited (ASU) has agreed to an exclusive U.S. distribution agreement with L-3 Warrior Systems, with plans to sign an expanded international agreement for aviation night vision systems that will encompass both civilian and military applications. In addition, the plans include ASU as the exclusive L-3 Warrior Systems distributor for both aviation and ground products [...]
US Army selects Aero Dynamix for Apache cockpit upgrades
Source: Aero Dynamix, 20-Apr-11
Aero Dynamix Inc. is proud to announce that the US Army has selected them for a $12.5 million AH-64 Apache IFR upgrade project. The army is upgrading the avionics package on the AH-64 and has selected Aero Dynamix Inc. as the provider of the night vision modified avionics. Aero Dynamix is located in Euless Texas [...]
SA Photonics develops an Advanced Digital Night Vision System
Source: Photonics, 19-Apr-11
SA Photonics has developed the High Resolution Night Vision System (HRNVS), a wide field of view digital night vision head mounted display for use by commercial and military pilots of fixed-wing airplanes and rotorcraft. Night vision has been a key enabling technology for the U.S. military for more than 30 years, allowing U.S. pilots to “own [...]
Santa Barbara Sheriff awarded for 10 years of Night Vision
Source: Santa Barbara Sheriff, 18-Apr-11
The Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Aviation Unit is being honored for more than 10 years of safe flying while using night vision equipment to protect the public. In 1998, the Sheriff’s Aviation Unit increased its ability to run operations after sundown when it purchased four pairs of night vision goggles thanks to a special grant through [...]
ASU completes 100th AS350 cockpit modification
Source: Aviation Specialties Unlimited, 07-Apr-11
Aviation Specialties Unlimited, (ASU) have announced that they have surpassed their 100th AS350 cockpit modification. The 100th modification was completed for Advanced Helicopter Services’ customer the California Highway Patrol. “AS350’s can be found all over the world and are a very versatile aircraft,” said Mike Atwood founder and CEO of ASU. “Numerous law enforcement and [...]
Aviation Specialties Unlimited awarded second FAA Contract
Source: Aviation Specialties Unlimited, 05-Apr-11
Aviation Specialties Unlimited, (ASU) has been awarded the second Night Vision Goggle Training contract issued by the FAA to train Principle Operations Inspectors and Aviation Safety Inspectors. ASU also won the first contract in (2007) and has trained more than 58 FAA inspectors and provided 32 recurrent training courses. “We continually emphasize safety and use [...]
Night Flight Concepts expands into Canada
Source: Night Flight Concepts, 25-Mar-11
At the Helicopter Association of Canada Annual Convention and Trade Show 2011, Night Flight Concepts (NFC), the premier provider of comprehensive night vision goggle (NVG) solutions, is pleased to announce plans to expand operations into Canada, timed with the unveiling of a new strategic partnership with Helicopter Transport Services (Canada) Inc. Working together, HTSC and [...]
Dutch NH90 flies for the first time at night with NV
Source: Dutch military, 17-Mar-11
(Electronic translation of Dutch press release) The latest Defence Helicopter, the NH90 has successfully executed its first night.The flights took place Tuesday night from Marine Air Station De Kooy in Den Helder. During the flights, the potential and limitations of night vision equipment evaluated. Also, patients and Search and Rescue flight tested. In the coming [...]
Aero Dynamix STC for Erickson Air-Crane NVG
Source: Aero Dynamix, 17-Mar-11
Aero Dynamix, Inc., located in Euless, Texas, (DFW area) has been awarded the first Supplemental Type Certification (STC) approval by the FAA for the installation of a Night Vision Lighting System in an Erickson Air-Crane S-64F helicopter on July 28, 2010. This issuance is Aero Dynamix’s twenty-fourth FAA-STC certificate in addition to two EASA-STC certificates. [...]
Night Flight Concepts releases free NVG orientation kit to kick-start NVIS program planning
Source: Night Flight Concepts, 14-Mar-11
At HELI-EXPO 2011, Night Flight Concepts, a leading provider of comprehensive night vision goggle solutions, unveiled a Night Vision Goggle (NVG) Orientation Kit to introduce the basics of NVG operations. This complimentary webinar series will help organizations accelerate learning of NVG solutions and development time for night vision (NVIS) program planning. As Night Flight Concepts [...]
Dutch NH90 flies for the first time at night with NV
12-Mar-11
The latest Defence Helicopter, the NH90 has successfully executed its first night. The flights took place Tuesday night from Marine Air Station De Kooy in Den Helder. During the flights, the potential and limitations of night vision equipment evaluated. Also, patients and Search and Rescue flight tested. In the coming weeks there are several test [...]
ASU passes 500 NVG cockpit conformed modifications
Source: Aviation Specialties Unlimited, 11-Mar-11
Aviation Specialties Unlimited, (ASU) announced today that they have surpassed a major industry milestone by exceeding 500 Night Vision Goggle Cockpit Modifications. “Reaching 500 modifications is a major accomplishment,” said ASU president and Founder Mike Atwood. “At ASU we have a team of dedicated employees that understands just how important safety and night vision are. [...]
Aero Dynamix appoints Operations Manager
Source: Aero Dynamix, 01-Mar-11
Aero Dynamix is very pleased to announce that long time aerospace professional Tonka Hufford has joined the team as the Operations Manager / Project Development. Hufford made the move February 28 after five years with RSG Aviation where he most recently held the position of president. Dennis Trout, Aero Dynamix general manager, said, “We’re very [...]
Aviation Specialties Unlimited announces first STC for AW139
Source: Aviation Specialties Unlimited, 28-Feb-11
Aviation Specialties Unlimited, (ASU) announced that they received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the AW139 from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This is the first STC for the AW139 for night vision. “ASU did an excellent job for us on this STC,” said Era Helicopters project manager and Avionics Technician Mark Wheeler. “Shawn Woodworth, [...]
ASU makes final call for entries for Heli-Expo Night Vision Awards
Source: Aviation Specialties Unlimited, 27-Jan-11
Aviation Specialties Unlimited, (ASU) announced that they are accepting nominations for the Night Vision Awards to be presented at Heli-Expo in March, until February 11, 2011. The night vision awards were created to acknowledge companies that use night vision systems and further safety by using them. ASU will give awards for the following categories: 5-year [...]
Updated helicopter simulator helps aircrew prepare better for Afghanistan
Source: Royal Navy, 24-Jan-11
Two of the Airborne Surveillance and Control (ASaC) Squadrons based at Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose are currently tasked for operations in Afghanistan. Between deployments the crews undergo a thorough training programme, building on their maritime experience and adapting to new procedures and skills necessary for the hostile environment of Afghanistan. A vital part of [...]
ShandsCair helicopter flight team improves night vision
Source: ShandsCair, 18-Jan-11
The ShandsCair helicopter flight team is enhancing its night vision. The team completes Federal Aviation Administration training next week and will become Florida’s fifth emergency medical services helicopter program certified to use night vision goggles. ShandsCair is the critical care transport system for Shands at the University of Florida and provided 1,883 ground and air [...]
