INGENIO Aerospace (INGENIO), a provider of innovative product design and manufacturing for business, commercial and military aviation, commented on the benefits of its Heli-Mount Tablet electronic flight bag (EFB), which helps mitigate risk in the demanding environment of rotorcraft operations.
This ruggedized aircraft-type-agnostic product is a critical safety measure that addresses power requirements and operational reliability.
The secure and robust mounting system improves ergonomics and facilitates pilot access to electronic tablets (i.e., Apple and Android devices). It withstands vibrations and shocks and has been successfully tested in the most demanding operating conditions.
One hundred and thirty shipsets have been delivered to the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) for fleet upgrades – 96 units for CH-146 Griffon helicopters (the Canadian military variant of the Bell 412) and 34 for CH-148 Cyclone helicopters (the Canadian military variant of the Sikorsky S-92).
Improperly secured tablets pose significant safety risks as tragically demonstrated by the 2022 crash of a CH-47D Chinook helicopter in Idaho, where National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigators demonstrated that an Apple iPad likely jammed against the co-pilot’s left pedal contributing to the fatal accident.
The Chinook had been engaged in firefighting operations at the time of the tragedy. Since then, the NTSB has highlighted the importance of securing electronic devices in the cockpit to prevent interference with flight controls.
Exclusively designed to perform in rugged conditions, INGENIO’s Heli-Mount Tablet EFB enhances safety, utility and functionality. It may be implemented on virtually any helicopter in service today.
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