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Max-Viz, Portland, Oregon, 21 Sept 2011, Max-Viz and Brant Aero of Brantford, Ontario Canada announced the first installation of a Max-Viz EVS-600 dual sensor General Aviation infrared Enhanced Vision System (EVS) on a Found Expedition 350 amphibious aircraft, successor to the Bush Hawk.This first installation with Brant Aero sets the stage for additional follow on programs states Bob Yerex, VP Sales for Max-Viz Inc. It was a distinct pleasure to work with all of the folks from Brant Aero and we look forward to more installations with this Ontario, Canada based facility in our cooperative future. The addition of an EVS to this aircraft will have a dramatic impact on situational awareness and operational safety in the remote regions in which these aircraft routinely operate.
Patrick Field for Brant Aero stated “Max-Viz brings aviation one step closer to eliminating controlled flight into terrain during less than ideal weather conditions.”
Brant Aero (www.brantaero.com), which began in 1972, has since grown into an experienced team consisting of several engineers and specialists, and has gained a reputation for excellence in the general aviation industry. Their many capabilities include aircraft and avionics sales and service, installations, panel modifications, routine maintenance and inspections, aircraft import/export, major airframe repairs and modifications. They also perform major aircraft rebuilding, and are dealers for all leading avionics manufacturers. Brant Aero continues to remain on the cutting-edge with the latest technology, such as the Max-Viz EVS.
Max-Viz (www.max-viz.com) designs and markets the smallest, most reliable and affordable Enhanced Vision Systems for aircraft. The systems use real-time infrared sensors, signal processing, and a cockpit display to provide flight crews with actual images of terrain, runways, taxiways, aircraft and other potential obstacles much more effectively than the naked eye during poor visibility conditions such as light fog, haze, smoke, brown / whiteout, light precipitation and darkness.
