Read the latest news from Flight Display Systems.

Flight Display Systems will be exhibiting at HELI-EXPO 2009. Visit us at booth #3319 to see our products specifically designed for helicopter operators.

We will be featuring auxiliary cockpit LCDs, such as The Flipper, to display Enhanced Vision Systems and information from special mission computers. The Flipper is an amazing 5-inch LCD that we developed for the cockpit – spec sheet PDF. Operators around the world are using this product for special mission and military operations. If you are considering the installation of an enhanced Vision Systems (EVS), the Flipper display will be of interest to you.

5-inch LCD on Hinge Mount (FD50HMT) mounted in an S76
Installed by Pro Star Aviation, Manchester NH

Helicopter Moving Map with live street-level information for passengers – spec sheet

Our popular Helicopter Moving Map – spec sheet PDF – will also be on display. Visit booth #3319 at Heli-Expo 2009 to learn about our products specifically designed for helicopter operators.

Flight Display Systems has received a United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Certified Repair Station rating. The certificate number is 1SUR276B.

We continue to enhance our customer’s service experience," said Paula Sanders, Vice President of Program Management. "We can now offer certificated FAA Repair Station Return to Service documents, along with our industry leading 24-hour turn time and our highly skilled live technical support team."

At an on-site inspection on January 28th, 2009, the FAA found Flight Display Systems fully compliant with the requirements of the Federal Aviation Regulations relating to the establishment of an Air Agency 145 Repair Station. The company is now authorized to operate an approved Repair Station with a Limited rating for Accessories.

Above Certificate Altered for Marketing Purposes – Download Actual FAA Document Here

Flight Display Systems is pleased to announce that it has received FAA Parts Manufacturing Approval (PMA) for its Flipper 5-inch Cockpit LCD. This PMA covers the two hardware components of the Flipper, the FD90AID (Flip Down LCD) and the FD90AID-DEB-SM (Detached Electronics Box). The Flipper is in-stock and available today for $4,995 – spec sheet PDF.

The Flipper is already being used across the world for military and special mission operations,” said David Gray, President of Flight Display Systems. “This approval from the FAA will give business and general aviation users the benefit of a compact LCD in the cockpit.”

Cirrus Aircraft with Flipper and Forward Vision EVS installed by One Sky Aviation

Finding panel room for data like Enhanced Vision Systems (EVS) is an ongoing issue for completion and refurbishment companies. With the Flipper from Flight Display Systems, aircraft operators have an easy to install solution that does not require additional space or a rework of the entire instrument panel. The thin, small 5-inch LCD display flips into position when needed and can be viewed by both pilots.

The Flipper was originally introduced in October 2006. PMA approval was granted to Flight Display Systems from the original Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) holder, OneSky Aviation in Alaska. STC number ST2760AT includes a Forward Vision infrared camera for use with the high-resolution Flipper LCD from Flight Display Systems. Download the specification sheet for more information.