-- The first in a series of Universal Avionics panel mounted displays to support WSI, the industry leader in cockpit weather solutions --
LAS VEGAS, NV, October 12, 2004 — WSI Corporation and
Universal Avionics Systems Corporation (UASC) today announce
the support for the WSI InFlight cockpit weather system on
Universal’s MFD-640. Compatibility between WSI InFlight
and most Universal Avionics Flat Panel Integrated Displays
(FPID) is achieved through a new GVC39 Video Adapter Unit (VAU)
that includes a Dzus mounted Video Control Panel (VDP), currently
under development. The system translates information from the
WSI InFlight AV200 receiver and FMS/GPS to conform to the video
display formats of the MFD-640 and other Universal Avionics
FPIDs.
Upon commercial availability of the GVC39 VAU, aircraft
operators with a MFD-640 will be able to display the full
WSI InFlight suite of weather data-link information including
WSI NOWrad®, the only weather radar mosaic to be continuously
quality controlled by meteorologists, EchoTops, METARs, TAFs,
AIRMETs, SIGMETs, TFRs, Winds / Temperatures Aloft, Cloud
to Ground Lightning and Canadian Weather.
“Our unique approach to displaying the WSI InFlight
weather information to the MFD-640 means that Universal Avionics
will be able to offer WSI weather to our entire customer
base in record time,” states Don Berlin, Vice President
and General Manager, Marketing for Universal Avionics Systems. “By
offering the right sized display rendering we will be able
to add to the list of compatible displays the EFI-890R and
our 5” FMS Control Display Units (CDU) without any
redesign.” Lynne Wilson, Executive VP of WSI’s
Aviation and Marine Business Group adds, “WSI shares
Universal Avionics’ demonstrated commitment to meet
customers’ needs. This new WSI InFlight interface will
provide a superior weather solution for these Universal customers.”
Additionally, Universal Avionics is moving toward certification
of the WSI InFlight integration with the Class III EFB, the
Universal UCD. Universal has installed the systems onboard
a Beech King Air 350 and is conducting flight tests for the
purpose of obtaining a STC. General availability of WSI InFlight
on the UCD is planned for Q1, 2005.
See a Live Demonstration
Universal Avionics MFD-640s with a ‘live’ WSI
InFlight weather broadcast are being displayed on the NBAA
Convention floor at both the Universal Avionics and WSI booths.
To view the WSI InFlight / MFD-640 in action you can find
WSI at booth N2436 and Universal Avionics at N3032.
Pricing and Availability
FAA Certification of the GVC39 Video Adapter Unit, and associated
Video Control Panel is anticipated by Q1 2005. The GVC39
system will be manufactured and sold by DAC International
directly to Universal Avionics’ Dealers and OEMs.
System cost of the GVC39 is $6,995 MSLP. Concurrently,
Universal Avionics will offer the MFD-640 and other avionics
with the proper display configuration settings. Pricing
for the Universal Avionics MFD-640 display begins at $39,000
MSLP. Certified WSI InFlight AV200 systems are available
today through WSI InFlight Authorized Dealers. Pricing
begins at $4,995 MSRP, plus installation.
Additional information is available online at: http://www.wsi.com/solutions/aviation/inflight/
About WSI InFlight
The WSI InFlight system uses satellite technology to continuously
broadcast the most accurate, up-to-date weather and related
mission critical information to any aircraft equipped with
the WSI InFlight antenna and receiver. WSI InFlight, named
a Research and Development Magazine Top One Hundred Innovation –2003,
delivers the industry’s highest quality radar mosaic,
WSI NOWrad®, directly to the cockpit. WSI InFlight
builds on the strength of WSI’s Pilotbrief service,
trusted and used daily by thousands of aviation professionals
in corporate flight departments, FBOs, major and regional
airlines, and FAA Flight Service Stations. WSI Pilotbrief® was
again voted the #1 weather briefing service in Professional
Pilot magazine’s annual reader poll for the sixth
year in a row.
A list of WSI Authorized dealers is available online at:
http://www.wsi.com/solutions/aviation/inflight/locator.asp
About WSI Corporation
WSI Corporation is the world's leading provider of weather-driven
business solutions for professionals in the aviation, media
and energy markets, and multiple federal and state government
agencies. WSI is headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts
with offices in Birmingham, England, and is a wholly owned
subsidiary of Landmark Communications.
About Universal Avionics System Corporation
Universal Avionics Systems Corporation (UASC) is a leading
manufacturer of innovative avionics systems utilized on
business and air transport aircraft worldwide. Innovative
features,
advanced technology, pilot oriented functions and lightweight
components remain key elements contributing to our success
as a market leader in the avionics industry. Universal
Avionics Systems Corporation is headquartered in Tucson,
Arizona with
offices in Georgia, Washington, Kansas and Switzerland. More information about USAC can be found at: http://www.uasc.com
Press Contact and Image/Photo Requests:
Paul Devlin
WSI Corporation
(978) 983-6766
pdevlin@wsi.com
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