3-Oct-2011Source: Night Flight Concepts
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... Read more
29-Sep-2011Source: ASU
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... Read more
26-Sep-2011Source: Aero Dynamix
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... Read more
14-Sep-2011Source: Night Flight Concepts
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,... Read more
11-Sep-2011Source: ASU
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... Read more
8-Sep-2011Source: Night Flight Concepts
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... Read more
8-Sep-2011Source: Aviation Specialties Unlimited
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... Read more
29-Aug-2011Source: Night Flight Concepts
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... Read more
29-Aug-2011Source: Rebtech
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... Read more
23-Aug-2011Source: Aero Dynamix
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.... Read more
28-Jul-2011Source: Night Flight Concepts
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 NVIOâ„¢ Night Vision Goggle Computer-Based Training at a special ALEA rate. NVIOâ„¢ NVG CBT is an FAA approved Night Vision Goggle set of courses... Read more
27-Jul-2011Source: Night Flight Concepts
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... Read more
25-Jul-2011Source: HeliHub.com
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. ... Read more
25-Jul-2011Source: Night Flight Concepts
Night Flight Concepts, a leading provider of night vision solutions, has been selected to provide its NVIOâ„¢ 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... Read more
20-Jul-2011Source: Aero Dynamix
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... Read more
20-Jul-2011Source: Night Flight Concepts
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... Read more
19-Jul-2011Source: FlightSafety
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,â€... Read more
22-Jun-2011Source: Med-Trans
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... Read more
14-Jun-2011Source: US DoD
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... Read more
26-May-2011Source: Aviation Specialties Unlimited
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... Read more
13-May-2011Source: Rotors of the Rockies
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... Read more
12-May-2011Source: Aviation Specialties Unlimited
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... Read more
20-Apr-2011Source: Aero Dynamix
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... Read more
19-Apr-2011Source: Photonics
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... Read more
18-Apr-2011Source: Santa Barbara Sheriff
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... Read more
7-Apr-2011Source: Aviation Specialties Unlimited
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... Read more
5-Apr-2011Source: Aviation Specialties Unlimited
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... Read more
25-Mar-2011Source: Night Flight Concepts
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... Read more
17-Mar-2011Source: Dutch military
(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... Read more
17-Mar-2011Source: Aero Dynamix
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.... Read more
14-Mar-2011Source: Aviation Specialties Unlimited
Aviation Specialties Unlimited, (ASU) honored the first annual Night Vision Award winners at a luncheon this afternoon during Heli-Expo in Orlando, Florida. This is the first of three ceremonies that will be held in 2011. The next award reception will be held in New Orleans at the ALEA and in St. Louis at AMTC. “It... Read more
14-Mar-2011Source: Night Flight Concepts
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... Read more
12-Mar-2011
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... Read more
11-Mar-2011Source: Aviation Specialties Unlimited
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. ... Read more
1-Mar-2011Source: Aero Dynamix
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... Read more
28-Feb-2011Source: Aviation Specialties Unlimited
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,... Read more
27-Jan-2011Source: Aviation Specialties Unlimited
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. Â 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... Read more
24-Jan-2011Source: Royal Navy
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... Read more
18-Jan-2011Source: ShandsCair
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... Read more
18-Jan-2011Source: NVIO Systems
North Slope Borough’s Search and Rescue Aviation Unit has selected NVIO Systems Night Vision Goggle (NVG) Computer-Based Training (CBT) to kick-start the rollout of a comprehensive night vision program that will provide strategic capabilities to enhance performance during night operation and realize organizational goals . The mission of NSB’s Search and Rescue Department is to... Read more
5-Jan-2011Source: Aviation Specialties Unlimited
After receiving full authorization on 17 December 2010 from Irish Defense Forces to conduct night operations using Night Vision, Irish Defense Forces Air Corps based at Casement Aerodome, Baldonnel Co. Dublin Ireland recently transported a sick patient at night in poor weather conditions thanks to the Night Vision Goggles and Training conducted by Aviation Specialties... Read more
20-Dec-2010Source: Night Flight Concepts
On Dec 15, 2010 the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released a key Safety Alert For Operators (SAFO 10022) to notify operators of aircraft equipped with a Night Vision Imaging System (NVIS) of potential deficiencies in the configuration and condition of installed NVIS equipment. The safety alert warns “many operators of NVIS-equipped aircraft may not be... Read more
3-Dec-2010Source: Aero Dynamix
Aero Dynamix Inc. is proud to announce the addition of David Oglesbee to their team. David has joined the ADI team as the business development manager as of December 1 after over two years with Sikorsky Global Helicopters where he served as the director of the Light Helicopter Division. “We are extremely excited to have... Read more
28-Oct-2010Source: Aero Dynamix
Aero Dynamix, Inc., located in Euless, TX, (DFW area) is proud to announce the recent delivery of the second NVIS Compatible Lighting System Modification for an AS350 B2 helicopter to the Aviation Section of the Suffolk County Police Department, located on Long Island, east of New York City. The NVG/NVIS compatible cockpit lighting includes modifications... Read more
19-Oct-2010Source: ASU
Aviation Specialties Unlimited (ASU) announced this week that they received a contract to complete cockpit modifications on three AS350s for the Phoenix Police Department. Phoenix has a population of more than 1.6 million people and is larger in square miles than Los Angeles. Phoenix is the fifth largest city in the United States and the... Read more
15-Oct-2010Source: Aero Dynamix
Aero Dynamix, Inc, the industry leader in Night Vision Lighting Systems salutes A.L.E.R.T. Air Ambulance, located in Kalispell, Montana, their 35th Year Anniversary by donating its services to provide an STC Update for the NVIS lighting upgrade on their Bell 407 that included a Garmin GNS 530W HTAWS Upgrade to further enhance their mission capability... Read more
15-Oct-2010Source: Aero Dynamix
Aero Dynamix, Inc., located in Euless, TX, (DFW area) is proud to announce the recent delivery of another NVIS Compatible Lighting System Modification for a Bell Helicopter model 206B-3 to owner/operator, Bristow Academy, Inc., a division of Bristow Group, Inc. (NYSE: BRS). This delivery marks the fifth Bell 206B-3, modified by Aero Dynamix, for Bristow... Read more
15-Oct-2010Source: Aero Dynamix
Aero Dynamix, Inc., located in Euless, TX, (DFW area) is proud to announce the recent delivery of an NVIS Compatible Lighting System Modification for two (2) each Bell 206B Helicopters, owned and operated by Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission located in Titusville, FL. Aero Dynamix, working in association with Bristow Academy, completed the second... Read more
13-Oct-2010Source: Night Flight Concepts
At this year’s Air Medical Transport Conference, Night Flight Concepts, a premier provider of comprehensive night vision solutions, is pleased to unveil a new educational website, NVG Safety.com, to help organizations to implement new or existing night vision goggle (NVG) programs. The site was designed to create a single, centralized information source for educational information... Read more
13-Oct-2010Source: Night Flight Concepts
Night Flight Concepts (NFC) and Gladstone Aerospace Corporation (GAC) are pleased to announce at Air Medical Transport Conference 2010 that REACH Air Medical Services has selected the new NVIO Night Vision Goggle (NVG) Computer-Based Training (CBT) to enhance their night vision training program. The NVIO solution will be used to augment both initial and recurrent... Read more
13-Oct-2010Source: Aviation Specialties Unlimited
Aviation Specialties Unlimited (ASU) has announced from the showroom floor at the Air Medical Transport Conference that they will be initiating and sponsoring the inaugural Night Vision Awards to recognize individuals and companies for proven leadership in Night Vision Operations beginning in 2011 at HELI-EXPO 2011 in Orlando, Florida. “ASU has been pioneering the advancement... Read more
11-Oct-2010Source: Night Flight Concepts
In an effort to continue providing safety enhancing products and solutions to the aviation industry, Night Flight Concepts (NFC) and Max-Viz Inc. have created a strategic alliance to better align their separate technologies as a more comprehensive Night Vision Imaging Systems (NVIS) / Enhanced Vision Systems (EVS) safety solution. “EVS and NVIS technologies have long... Read more
10-Oct-2010Source: US Air Force
Establishing and maintaining solid working relationships with partner nations is a key mission element in the special operations community. This sometimes takes the form of providing needed training opportunities in order to level the ‘playing field’ and ensure better interoperability and capability with partner forces. One such need recently came in the form of night... Read more
9-Sep-2010Source: Night Flight Concepts
Night Flight Concepts, a premier provider of comprehensive night vision solutions, is pleased to announce plans for a complementary, live educational webinar on October 6, 2010 at 1:00 pm EST to Demystify Night Vision Goggle (NVG) Issues as part of its commitment to furthering NVG Safety. Night Vision Systems are recognized today as a necessary... Read more
3-Sep-2010Source: Aviation Specialties Unlimited
Aviation Specialties Unlimited, (ASU) announced today that the Virginia Department of State Police Aviation Unit in Richmond, Va., would receive 19, F4949 Pinnacle Aviation Night Vision systems. ASU already had obtained a necessary GSA contract that covered a full line of ITT aviation systems, parts and accessories. “We are thrilled to fill the order for... Read more
30-Aug-2010Source: NATO Training Mission
The Afghan Air Force aircrew flew for the first time using Night Vision Goggles (NVGs) within Afghanistan and completed the first operational tasking at the end of the flight on Aug. 22, 2010 Afghan Airmen went to an austere unlit landing zone, with a blacked-out Mi-17 transport helicopter. The Afghan crew performed basic maneuvers to... Read more
30-Aug-2010Source: Bristow Academy
Bristow Academy Inc., a division of Bristow Group Inc., today announced it has received FAA approval for a Part 141 Night Vision Goggle (NVG) training program. The NVG program will train helicopter pilots to operate safely at night while using helmet-mounted night vision goggle equipment. This technology is rapidly becoming the standard for helicopter operators... Read more
17-Aug-2010Source: Rebtech
Longtime night vision and aircraft lighting pioneer, James R. “Jim†Garrett has joined night vision specialist, REBTECH as part of the company’s ongoing expansion and capability enhancement. Garrett brings with him over 40 years of aircraft instrument manufacturing and repair experience as well as a broad background in night vision lighting technology. In 1987, Jim... Read more
13-Aug-2010Source: AM News
All of the Air Evac Lifeteam pilots who take off from the base at Danville-Boyle County Airport are now equipped with night vision goggles.... Read more
29-Jul-2010Source: KION
Three new pairs of night vision goggles were bought with money from a private donation. They’re worth $15,000 each.... Read more
23-Jul-2010Source: Aero Dynamix
Aero Dynamix, Inc., the industry leader in Night Vision Imaging Systems (NVIS), is pleased to announce that they have applied for two more European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) STC approvals to add to their current EASA STC 10028376 for the MD900. These approvals are based on validation of FAA STC (SR09519RC) for the installation of... Read more
23-Jul-2010Source: Aero Dynamix
Aero Dynamix, Inc., your only true one-stop-shop for Night Vision Systems is proud to be a full line distributor of L-3 M949 Generation III Night Vision Goggles including the L-3 M949 Infinity line. L-3 M949 Infinity NVGs are manufactured to the highest quality standards and meet all specifications of DO-275 with Class “B†filters. They... Read more
21-Jul-2010Source: Air Evac Lifeteam
Air Evac Lifeteam is now the largest air medical company to complete implementation of night vision technology at all of its air ambulance bases. Air Evac Lifeteam, the largest independently-owned and operated air medical service in the United States, operates 92 bases in 14 states, including Illinois. Marion and Mount Vernon are among the closest... Read more
19-Jul-2010Source: Rebtech
Night vision equipment and technology leader, REBTECH is expanding its capability and capacity as a result of a growing demand for night vision capable equipment and services both for the military and civil aircraft markets. The most active segments continue to be law enforcement and air medical aircraft. To meet the increasing demand, the company... Read more
17-Jul-2010Source: Era Helicopters
Era Training Center LLC (ETC) announced today that it, along with Frasca International, has completed Night Vision Goggle (NVG) modification and visual database capability of their AS350 B2 Level 6 Flight Simulator Training Device (FSTD). ETC will begin offering NVG academic, FSTD and aircraft training courses in August 2010. Located at Lake Charles Regional Airport,... Read more
8-Jul-2010Source: United Rotorcraft Solutions
Recently and over the past few years, United Rotorcraft Solutions (URS) has performed numerous Night Vision Lighting conversions fleet wide for multiple EMS operators. Utilizing the FAA approved modifications developed and owned by URS and partner Ahlers Aerospace; these conversions have been performed in various locations throughout the U.S. for the convenience of the customer.... Read more
6-Jul-2010Source: Aero Dynamix
Aero Dynamix, Inc., (ADI) the leader in Night Vision Technology is proud to announce that we are now a North American MSA Gallet Helmet Dealer under Tiger Performance Products, Inc. In our efforts to truly be your one-stop-shop for Night Vision Systems, ADI has partnered with Tiger Performance to provide you a wide array of... Read more
5-Jul-2010
Night Flight Concepts traveled to Contra Costa County California this month to provide night vision goggle (NVG) training to the Sheriff’s Aviation Unit.   The Air Support Unit of the Contra Costa (CoCo) County Sheriff’s Office has two helicopters that provide law enforcement reconnaissance, rescue, and support to all public safety agencies within the County.  The Sheriff’s Office uses “Star... Read more
24-Jun-2010Source: Shephard
L-3 Electro-Optical Systems (EOS) is offering a range of next-generation night vision products to the international market after securing export releases from the US government.... Read more
9-Jun-2010Source: NightFlight Concepts
Night Flight Concepts (NFC) traveled to Hawaii earlier this month to provide night vision goggle training to Mauna Loa Helicopters (MLH). With locations on three of the Hawaiian Islands, Mauna Loa Helicopters is an FAA-Approved Part 141 helicopter flight school. In addition, the school boasts ACCSC (Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges) being one... Read more
3-Jun-2010Source: Aviation Specialties Unlimited
Aviation Specialties Unlimited, (ASU) Night Vision Goggles and training recently helped Air Methods’ Boise Based Lead Pilot Jim Wright save a fallen Airman’s life after he had fallen more than 400 feet into a 1,200-foot canyon. Senior Airman Jake Rodenhaber and his friend Airman Michael Hejmanowski were hiking near Bruneau Canyon when Rodenhaber fell and... Read more
19-May-2010Source: FlightSafety
FlightSafety International announces that its American Eurocopter AS 350 B2 Flight Training Device has been certified for Night Vision Goggle training. The FAA Level 7 qualified Flight Training Device is located at FlightSafety’s Learning Center in Tucson, Arizona. “The addition of Night Vision Google training capabilities to our American Eurocopter AS 350 B2 Flight Training... Read more
3-May-2010Source: 13 News
A Brevard County hospital is now the first in the state of Florida to use night vision on its Eurocopter EC135 medical helicopter.... Read more
23-Apr-2010Source: Aero Dynamix
Aero Dynamix (ADI) has been granted EASA Part 145 approval following the completion of the first EASA STC approval for a night-vision lighting system on an MD902 helicopter. “The European Community has a lot of aircraft flying EMS missions much like the U.S., and the FAA has identified several items that it believes could greatly... Read more
26-Mar-2010Source: Aero Dynamix
Aero Dynamix, Inc, (ADI) has been awarded STC approval by the FAA for the installation of a Night Vision Lighting System in an AgustaWestland AW119 MKII Helicopter for AgustaWestland. The aircraft, modified by AgustaWestland located in Philadelphia PA, was outfitted with NVG compatible lighting to provide safety enhancements for night flight operations. STC SR09519RC for... Read more
