The deal will see the first two modules of the suite - the FliteControl Cockpit Integration and the Aveo DataHUD systems - incorporated into production of the Brumby training and recreational aircraft.
The AveoFliteControl is the world’s first biometric anti-theft power command module for aircraft.
It features a myriad of pilot-assisting information screens such as real-time aircraft weight and C.G., g-force recording, icing conditions warning and systems control/status, IAT, OAT, flight log, flight timers, remote tire pressure monitoring, electrical systems monitoring, on-screen metric-english units converter, and optional VHF touchscreen radio mode.
The DataHUD module mounts on the Brumby glareshield to provide real time data of aircraft altitude, speed, heading/course, DME, VSI, and Waypoint to assist the pilot and flight instructor during takeoff and approach, simplifying the instrument scan.
Both systems are Canbus-compatible and the first of their kind to provide real-time critical flight information to pilots in OLED-touchscreen high-brightness displays.
“We are very excited to have the Aveo equipment in our range of aircraft,” Brumby Aircraft Australia Managing Director Paul Goard says.
“Their service has been outstanding; we are pleased with the quality of components and look forward to future partnership with Aveo Australia.”
Unveiled earlier this year at AirVenture Oshkosh 2009, the full DigitalFlightDeck avionics system will introduce pilots to the next-generation cockpit, designed around safety and efficiency rather than complexity.
Over the coming months the subsequent modules of the suite will become available locally through AveoAustralia, says CEO Evan Hart.
“The next instrument to come out will probably be the Aveo Engineer engine management system, which also has the VHF radio and Mode S transponder built into it.
"That will be followed by the Aveo Pilot, which is the attitude instrumentation.
“I have been told by the factory that the rest of the instruments will follow at approximately monthly intervals.
"Amongst them there will be an ADSB system, which will also incorporate VHF radio and Mode S transponder, a GPS system obviously, and others.”
With the Brumby already equipped with AveoEngineering’s new AveoFlash LED lighting system and the AveoRockRack aircraft LED-backlit rocker switch modules, this announcement extends AveoAustralia’s collaboration with Brumby Aircraft Australia.
Once all the modules of the DigitalFlightDeck suite are in place early next year, Hart says the company will start seeking similar partnerships with other Australian aircraft manufacturers.