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L-3 Avionics Announces Revolutionary Glass Standby Instrument for Part 23 Aircraft
Innovation Makes All-Glass Cockpit Possible
EAA, Oshkosh, Wis., July 28, 2008 – L-3 Avionics Systems announced today the introduction of the
Trilogy™ ESI-1000 Electronic Standby Instrument, the first solid-state integrated standby system created
specifically for Part 23 aircraft. Designed as a backup for glass cockpit avionics, Trilogy is expected to
receive certification in early 2009 and is on display at Hangar C, Booth 3100.
“Trilogy is a revolutionary product – a fully integrated AMLCD standby instrument for general aviation
aircraft operators,” said Adrienne Stevens, president of L-3 Avionics Systems. “There are thousands of
glass cockpits flying today with outdated analog instruments. Trilogy puts all the necessary back-up
information – airspeed, altitude and attitude – in one place and in a layout pilots can read easily. It’s a
tremendous step in safety for modern cockpits, and it completes the glass layout desired by so many.”
Trilogy replaces the usual standby instruments common in today’s glass cockpit equipped aircraft by
combining attitude, altitude, airspeed and optional heading data on a clear, 4-by-3 inch Active Matrix LCD
display. The instrument fits easily into a standard 3–ATI mounting cutout. With an integrated air data
computer, solid-state attitude sensor and optional external magnetometer, Trilogy presents accurate flight
information independently of other systems.
Additionally, using Trilogy in conjunction with a flat panel display enhances safety by easing the pilot’s
transition to standby instruments. The full screen attitude reference with vertical altitude and airspeed
tapes, as well as the optional horizontal heading tape, mirror the primary system to give pilots a similar
layout by which to control the aircraft. The result is reduced workload and a short transition to reliable
information.
An ambient light sensor is integrated for automatic brightness control on both the screen and keyboard.
Trilogy units will be calibrated to 400 knots and 55,000 feet, with the ability to store aircraft configuration
and options at time of installation. The model will be available through OEMs as well as for retrofit to
modernize both glass and traditional cockpit configurations. Exact pricing will be announced closer to
certification.
Trilogy was developed from L-3 Avionics Systems’ advanced knowledge base and performance in
strapdown attitude determination, which has made the company a leader in electronic standby instrument
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systems for high-end aircraft. Now, Trilogy makes this technology a smart and affordable option for all
general aviation cockpit pilots.
L-3 Avionics Systems has been helping pilots fly for more than 45 years and provides completely
integrated cockpit solutions. The company’s SmartDeck® Integrated Flight Controls and Display System
is a glass panel suite that features a revolutionary user interface designed to make flying safer, easier
and more enjoyable. In addition to customizing SmartDeck for upcoming aircraft programs, L-3 Avionics
continues to provide a wide array of avionics safety technologies, such as the GH-3000 electronic and
J.E.T.® standby instruments, SkyWatch® collision avoidance system and Stormscope® lightning detection
system, among others.
For more information, please visit the company’s Web site at www.L-3Avionics.com.
Headquartered in New York City, L-3 Communications employs over 64,000 people worldwide and is a
prime contractor in aircraft modernization and maintenance, C3ISR (Command, Control, Communications,
Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance) systems and government services. L-3 is also a leading
provider of high technology products, subsystems and systems. The company reported 2007 sales of $14
billion.
To learn more about L-3, please visit the company’s Web site at www.L-3Com.com.
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