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West Star Aviation,
headquartered at East Alton, IL, has received a
Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the
installation of a Future Air Navigation System
(FANS) Controller Pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC)
application on F900B aircraft.
The CPDL-C is a data
link application that allows for direct exchange of
text-based messages between the controller and a
pilot. This application improves communication
capabilities in areas that usually require Third
Party HF communication relay such as oceanic and
enroute airspace. The pilot is provided with the
capability to respond to messages, request
clearances, report, and declare/rescind an
emergency. This application was designed to update
and supplement the F900B aircraft's current
communication equipment.
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Falcon
900B | Library photo |
"We are proud to
continue certifying new avionics solutions for
corporate aircraft. These include F900B STCs for the
Honeywell CDS/R LCD cockpit upgrade, WAAS/LPV, TCAS
7.1 and ADS-B. The FANS solution is considered to be
stand-alone, but could be completed with these other
STC options," said
Marty Rhine,
Director of Sales, West Star Aviation. |
