U.S. Army's Selection of ThrustSense® Autothrottle
Innovative Solutions & Support, Inc. (NASDAQ: ISSC) is thrilled to announce a significant milestone as its patented ThrustSense® Autothrottle system has been selected for installation in the U.S. Army's C-12 (B200) aircraft, which are equipped with ProLine 21 avionics suites. This collaboration marks a step forward in ensuring flight safety and efficiency for military aviation.
Enhancing Flight Safety and Efficiency
The ThrustSense Autothrottle system is an advanced technological marvel that aims to provide comprehensive flight envelope protection from takeoff through to landing, including go-arounds. This capability enables pilots to automatically manage engine power settings, which significantly enhances both operational safety and efficiency.
Revolutionizing Pilot Operations
By automatically computing and adjusting power levels, the ThrustSense system minimizes the workload for pilots, making it invaluable for those operating King Air and C-12 platforms. The system plays an essential role in stabilizing approaches, maintaining optimal descent speeds, and protecting against challenging flight conditions, such as overtorque and overtemperature. Perhaps most importantly, it safeguards against dangerously slow or fast speeds, especially during high-stress scenarios.
Installation and Integration
The design of the ThrustSense system includes an Integrated Standby Unit (ISU), which simplifies its installation process by requiring no structural alterations to the existing throttle quadrant. This ease of integration means that the system can be installed with minimal downtime, allowing aircraft to remain operational while upgrading vital safety features.
A Commitment to Innovation
According to Larry Riddle, Vice President of Sales & Marketing at IS&S, the versatile nature of King Air aircraft allows them to serve a wide array of missions. He emphasized that operators are increasingly focused on enhancing operational efficiency and reducing crew workloads. ThrustSense perfectly exemplifies IS&S’s mission to lead the field in cockpit automation, a move that marries technology with improved safety and performance.
Global Certification and Availability
ThrustSense has garnered global certification for Beechcraft King Air B200 and B300 aircraft. It is also a standard feature on the King Air 260 and 360 models. Expanding its potential, the system is available for Pilatus PC-12 Legacy and NG platforms, with authorized IS&S service centers worldwide offering retrofit solutions.
About Innovative Solutions & Support, Inc.
Headquartered in Exton, Pennsylvania, Innovative Solutions & Support, Inc. specializes in engineering, manufacturing, and supplying advanced avionics solutions. The company has a notable presence in both commercial and military markets, providing vital services for aircraft manufacturers and aftermarket solutions for both fixed-wing and rotorcraft applications.
IS&S is dedicated to providing cutting-edge, cost-effective solutions while continuing to support legacy product lines. With an eye towards creating growth opportunities in next-generation navigation systems, advanced flight deck displays, and autonomous flight technologies, IS&S is poised to tackle the aerospace industry’s need for more sophisticated, technologically advanced products.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ThrustSense® Autothrottle system?
The ThrustSense® Autothrottle system is an advanced technology that automatically manages engine power settings to enhance flight safety and efficiency.
Who selected the ThrustSense® Autothrottle system?
The U.S. Army has selected the ThrustSense® Autothrottle system for installation on their C-12 (B200) aircraft.
How does ThrustSense® improve pilot workload?
By automatically computing and adjusting power levels, the ThrustSense system significantly reduces the workload on pilots, allowing them to focus on critical flight operations.
Is ThrustSense® compatible with other aircraft?
Yes, ThrustSense is globally certified for Beechcraft King Air B200 and B300 and is also available for Pilatus PC-12 Legacy and NG aircraft.
What is the installation process for ThrustSense®?
The ThrustSense system can be easily installed with minimal downtime and requires no structural modifications to the throttle quadrant.
