HeliSAS for R66 + R44

Product catalog summary

Overview: The HeliSAS Autopilot and Stability Augmentation System by Genesys Aerosystems is designed for Robinson R66 and R44 helicopters. It offers significant safety and workload reduction benefits, traditionally available only in military and transport rotorcraft, at a fraction of the cost and weight.

Key Features:

Lightweight: Weighs less than 12 pounds, making it easy to install and affordable.
Reduced Pilot Workload: Autopilot and stability augmentation allow pilots to focus on other tasks.
Safer Command: Provides precise control in all flight modes, regardless of wind or weight changes.
Auto-Recover: Automatically recovers to a near-level attitude if visual reference is lost.

System Configurations:

Stability Augmentation System Only
Stability Augmentation System and Autopilot

Components and Functions:

Digital Flight Control Computer: Functions as SAS computer and provides attitude hold.
HeliSAS Control Panel: Offers functions like heading select, altitude hold, and navigation tracking.
Attitude Gyro or ADAHRS: Provides accurate attitude control; ADAHRS is required if not integrated with EFIS.
Pitch and Roll Servos: Control aircraft rotation and provide cyclic stick anchoring and artificial force gradient.
Cyclic Control Buttons: Existing cyclic controls can be used with additional trim and autopilot/SAS buttons.

Operational Modes:

SAS: Engages system for attitude stabilization.
HDG: Maintains selected heading.
NAV: Intercepts and tracks GPS, VOR, or Localizer courses.
BC: Flies back course localizer approach.
ALT: Maintains existing altitude.
VRT: Allows automatic flying of ILS glide slope or GPS VNAV.

Catalog excerpts

HeliSAS® | Robinson R66 + R44 Helicopters REDUCED PILOT WORKLOAD SAFER, MORE CONFIDENT COMMAND AUTO-RECOVER TO NEUTRAL ATTITUDE Autopilot and Stability Augmentation System for Robinson R66 + R44 helicopters Lightweight: Weighing less than 12 pounds, the HeliSAS brings capabilities to the R66 and R44 that were not previously feasible. Reduced Pilot Workload: With autopilot and stability augmentation, pilots are freed up to concentrate on other flight deck tasks. Safer, More Confident Command: Precise control during all modes of flight, regardless of wind conditions or shifts in weight. Auto-Recover to Neutral Attitude: In the event that a pilot loses visual reference due to limited visibility, releasing the cyclic causes the helicopter to automatically recover to a near-level attitude.

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Copyright © 2014 Genesys Aerosystems. All rights reserved. Autopilot and Stability Augmentation System for Robinson R66 + R44 helicopters Lightweight, easy to install, affordable, expandable The HeliSAS Autopilot and Stability Augmentation System from Genesys Aerosystems brings the tremendous safety and workload reduction advantages of stability augmentation—once reserved for military and transport category rotorcraft—to Robinson R66 and R44 helicopters. Designed to be engaged at all times, HeliSAS provides unmatched stability and ease of handling. While the pilot may override the HeliSAS at...

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HeliSAS for R66 + R44

HeliSAS for R66 + R44

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