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Visit us at the NBAA Annual Meeting & Convention in Orlando, Florida on October 6th - 8th.

At booth #1666, Flight Display Systems is giving away twenty (20) of our high-performance noise canceling headsets … one every hour! The new headset, part number FDNC3000, includes a built in volume control and is ideal for all kinds of mobile multimedia applications whether by land, sea or air.

The new FDNC3000 - Win One an Hour - Booth #1666 at NBAA 2008

The lightweight compact headsets, valued at $145 each, are capable of filtering out 85% of ambient noises for a relaxed listening experience. They come complete with a traveling case as well as various adapters for plugging into anything from an iPod to a multi-channel High-Definition Video setup. Within the aircraft cabin environment, the Acoustic Noise Canceling Technology fades background distractions and engine noise.

Visit booth #1666 at NBAA 2008 to see the complete line of cabin entertainment products from Flight Display Systems.

$2,500 Price and Basic Functionality for All Types of Operators

Flight Display Systems announces three new versions of the popular Flipper cockpit LCD product. It has a single-source input and is being marketed towards piston, helicopters, and general aviation aircraft operators.

Long Flipper FD90AID-LG	Stacked Flipper FD90AID-ST	Hinge Mount Flipper FD90AID-HMT

The thin, small 5-inch LCD display installs easily in most cockpits. It flips into position when needed and can be viewed by both pilots. Unlike previous versions of the Flipper, this model incorporates all electronic video boards into a single housing. It eliminates the need for a Detached Electronics Box. 

This low-cost Flipper is available today in three configurations. The list price for the Long Flipper (FD90AID-LG, spec sheet) and Stacked Flipper (FD90AID-ST, spec sheet) is $2,500. The list price for the Hinge Mount Flipper (FD90AID-HMT, spec sheet) is $3,500.

Aircraft owners and operators are still challenged to find efficient ways of displaying new sources of data in the cockpit. Finding panel room for data like Enhanced Vision Systems (EVS) is an ongoing issue for completion and refurbishment companies. With the new single-source Flipper, aircraft operators of all sizes now have an easy to install solution that does not require additional space or a rework of the entire instrument panel.

“Not only does the new Flipper have a superb picture quality, but because of the mounting options, it answers most of the installation concerns that our clients have,” said Rick Vachon, Sr. Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Forward Vision, manufacturers of the EVS-100 powered by Max-Viz. “We simply couldn’t be more pleased to be able to offer the new Flipper to our customers.”

About Flight Display Systems
Every day thousands of aircraft owners enjoy the great value and high quality of Flight Display Systems products. Established in 1999 and located in Alpharetta, Georgia, Flight Display Systems is the leader in retrofit cabin entertainment equipment. The company manufactures over 45 aircraft entertainment products with FAA PMA approval. This includes affordable Moving Map displays, LCD monitors from 7- to 42-inches, wireless audio systems, DVD players, and flight view cameras.

Flight Display Systems was recently awarded 4th Place in the Product Support Survey from Aviation International News.

Results from 2008 Product Support in PDF format

Fourth-place finisher Flight Display Systems managed to do well in the survey after strengthening its relationship with its suppliers… Company president David Gray noted that he has been traveling to resolve product reliability issues, a practice that appears to be paying dividends. Based on written comments, customers also clearly appreciate the company’s low prices.
 - Stephen Pope, Avionics International News, September 2008

Thank you to all the Flight Display Systems customers who voted for us in 2008.

Flight Display Systems is proud to introduce an upgraded version of the popular Wireless Audio Transmitter and Headsets.

The FD900X3C (SPEC SHEET, MANUAL) is a three channel wireless audio transmitter operating on the 2.4 Gigahertz frequency. This product has FAA PMA and is available today for a list price of $1479. It is a direct replacement for the FD900X3B.

The 2.4 Gigahertz band allows for an improved audio signal from the FD900X3C. A higher frequency allows for your CD-quality music and DVD audio to penetrate the entire cabin with greater range.

Also being introduced are the 2.4 Gigahertz Collapsible Wireless Headsets (part number FD24X3C, SPEC SHEET). These new headsets were developed based on customer feedback. They feature a compact folding design for easy storage when not in use. These headsets have an adjustable headband and comfort ear cushions. Passengers can control volume and cycle between sources via a convenient button on the headset.

The FD24X3C headsets (left); Shown collapsed (right) with included storage case

An unlimited number of FD24X3C headsets can be used with the FD900X3C transmitter. The audio headsets are available today for a list price of $145.

A wireless audio system allows passengers the freedom to move around the aircraft without disrupting their movie or music experience. Since 2002, Flight Display Systems has been the only manufacturer of a wireless audio transmitter approved for aircraft use.

Flight Display Systems has received FAA Parts Manufacturing Approval (PMA) for two popular cabin entertainment products: the Flight View Camera (spec sheet) and the Satellite Radio Amplifier (spec sheet). Both of these products are in stock and available today.

The Flight View Camera (part number FD600CAM, List price $1,250) is mounted on the cockpit glare shield and allows passengers to see taxi, takeoff and landing from a pilot’s perspective. Rich, full-color video is displayed on the cabin monitors.

The Flight View Camera from Flight Display Systems is our favorite part of flying. My passengers love it!" said Richard Grad, a Flight Display Systems customer and owner of a CitationJet.

The Satellite Radio Amplifier (part number DAPS360, List price $1,875) allows multiple passengers to have a personal XM or Sirius satellite radio receiver at their seat. Installation of the amplifier is simplified since existing XM Weather antennas can now be used for cabin entertainment purposes without costly modifications to the airframe.

Our Lear 35 charter customer is very happy with his Flight Display System. The owner has now installed the full cabin entertainment package on three of his aircraft, including the XM Satellite Radio amplifier.” said Chad Goddard, Avionics Manager of Cumberland Avionics LLC.

About Flight Display Systems
Every day thousands of aircraft owners enjoy the great value and high quality of Flight Display Systems products. Established in 1999 and located in Alpharetta, Georgia, Flight Display Systems is the leader in retrofit cabin entertainment equipment. The company manufactures over 45 aircraft entertainment products with FAA PMA approval. This includes affordable Moving Map displays, LCD monitors from 7- to 42-inches, wireless audio systems, DVD players, and flight view cameras.

David Chesmore has been named Product Engineer for Flight Display Systems, a leading manufacturer of affordable in-flight entertainment systems. In this new position, Chesmore will be responsible for sustaining engineering standards and development of new products.

David Gray, President of Flight Display Systems, said the addition of Chesmore to the engineering team will greatly enhance the ability of the company to provide a consistent approach to developing new, low cost products for the industry.

Flight Display Systems has consistently brought affordable technology to the both the cabin and the cockpit,” Gray explained. “With the addition of David Chesmore to our engineering staff, we are in position to not only sustain our industry leadership role, but to move forward with exciting, innovative new products.”

Chesmore has more than 23 years of experience in avionics and electrical maintenance, aerospace, and manufacturing engineering. Previously, he worked as an electrical engineer at Bombardier Aerospace/Learjet in Wichita, Kansas where he developed, implemented, and tracked the Lear 40/45/60/60XR and Challenger 300 electrical manufacturing processes.

Chesmore served over fourteen years in the United States Air Force as an Avionics Technician. He holds an FCC License with Radar Endorsement and is a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Basic Electronics School.

About Flight Display Systems
Every day thousands of aircraft owners enjoy the great value and high quality of Flight Display Systems products. Established in 1999 and located in Alpharetta, Georgia, Flight Display Systems is the leader in retrofit cabin entertainment equipment. The company manufactures over 45 aircraft entertainment products with FAA PMA approval. This includes affordable Moving Map displays, LCD monitors from 7- to 42-inches, wireless audio systems, DVD players, and flight view cameras.

Nine PMA Designated LCD Monitor Sizes Now Available; Most in Industry

Flight Display Systems has been granted Parts Manufacturing Approval (PMA) from the Federal Aviation Administration for three new cabin LCD monitors. These monitors are the 10.4-inch LCD (spec sheet, List price $2,989), the 17.1-inch Widescreen LCD (spec sheet, List price $6,094), and the 26-inch Widescreen LCD (spec sheet, List price $10,940).

With the addition of these three new monitors, Flight Display Systems now has the largest selection of PMA designated LCD monitors in the industry with a total of nine and ranging in size from 7 to 42 inches.

All three of these monitors feature the triple video inputs that are standard on all Flight Display Systems LCD monitors. Multiple video inputs easily allow passengers the choice between a Moving Map display, a DVD movie, or the Pilot View camera. These products are in stock and available today. For ordering information, call +1-678-867-6717.

Refurbishment and retrofit projects often require upgraded cabin electronics. The fact that our LCD monitors have PMA approval from the FAA makes it easier for some of our dealers to install our equipment," said David Gray, President of Flight Display Systems. "We keep an on-shelf inventory of 7- to 42-inch displays for customers that have quick turn opportunities. A large number of operators continue to replace their old screens with our new LCDs."

Hot Products, Hot Topics Primary Focus of AEA 2008
By Christine Knauer for Avionics News
June 2008

With Flight Display Systems’ newest products, true in-flight high-definition (HD) video no longer eludes traveling executives. The Georgia-based company introduced a complete HD system with choice of new high-definition monitors ranging from 17 to 42 inches, new PlayStation 3 docking station for playing HD Blu-ray discs, new eight-port HD video switching amplifier and a new HDMI cable produced by Electronic Cable Specialists.

"To display a true HD video signal, you need both an HD source, such as a Blu-ray DVD player, and an HD monitor," said David Gray, president of Flight Display Systems.

Up to seven monitors can be connected to one Blu-ray player and play 1080p HD-quality videos.

Flight Display Systems also announced a new dual 7-inch display for Gulfstream aircraft; a new detachable 15-inch display; a new Flipper in a Box that mounts atop the glareshield; and a new three-channel 2.43 GHz headset with carrying case.

After four years of anticipation, the company’s satellite TV now is FAA-certified for the Bombardier Challenger 600 and will ship in May 2008. STCs are pending for the 601 through 605 series aircraft.

Flight Display Systems also was a nominee for the 2008 AEA Associate Member of the Year award.

Several products from Flight Display Systems were recently featured in the June/July issue of Business Jet Traveler magazine.

Cabin Tech ‘08
by Kirby J. Harrison and Stephen Pope
Business Jet Traveler

Satellite TV Pricing Comes Down to Earth
The biggest impediment to adding satellite television to a business jet is the sky-high cost. Prices top out at half a million dollars for the tail-mounted dish antenna and associated receivers, which can take weeks to install. Another hitch is that most satellite TV antennas are so big that they can fit only on large business jets.

Now, after more than three years of development, Flight Display Systems (the moving map people), has gained FAA certification for its Ellipse TV antenna and receiver system, finally giving buyers a palatable alternative to the big-ticker multi-region systems available from Honeywell and Rockwell Collins. Priced at $99,650, Ellipse TV uses a KVH Industries phased-array antenna (normally found atop mobile homes and yachts) that is housed in a 35-inch-diameter fiberglass-honeycomb radome secured to the fuselage by four leg attachments.

The installation recalls military AWACS aircraft, but designers promise that it doesn’t adversely affect aircraft performance. An advantage of the system is that the antenna can fit on smaller aircraft, down to the size of midsize jets and even large turboprops. So far, Ellipse TV is approved for installation only on the Bombardier Challenger 600, but authorization for use on more models is expected soon. The system’s DirecTV signal is available anywhere over the continental U.S. to a distance of about 200 miles offshore. Two tuners allow passengers to watch different channels simultaneously. Picture quality is excellent, although the signal can drop out during steep banks on takeoff and landing.

A High-Def War Ends
High-definition television, which boasts more than twice the video resolution of the old standard-definition technology, looks as good in an airplane as it does in your den… Blu-ray has emerged as the clear winner. Flight Display Systems of Alpharetta, Ga., has introduced the Fly HD line of cabin displays and an innovative way of playing HD movies - its PlayStation 3 docking station allows the gaming system’s Blu-ray player to link with cabin monitors.

The Moving Map Moves On
It is not uncommon now for the moving map to display satellite imagery and to include a zoom feature for a closer look at the terrain over which the airplane passes. The latest from Flight Display Systems offers a choice of aircraft-type icons. (One option, for the devout Muslim, is an arrow that always points toward Mecca.)

Flight Display Systems met with some of our dealers at the Aircraft Electronics Assocation’s European Meeting in Cologne, Germany (15 - 17 May 2008). We also exhibited at the European Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition (EBACE) in Geneva, Switzerland (20 - 22 May 2008).

Nick Gray (Flight Display Systems) and GG Lombardo (Northern Avionics)

Nick Gray (Flight Display Systems) and M. Truelsen (Scandinavian Avionics)

Nick Gray (Flight Display Systems) and Harry Lees (Lees Avionics)

Peter Harland (Avionicare), Shelly Buckley (L3), and Nick Gray (Flight Display Systems)

Jorg Gorkenant (RUAG) and Nick Gray (Flight Display Systems)

Nick Gray (Flight Display Systems) and Pierre Loup (Pilatus Aircraft)

Gerhard Gsaenger (Aero-Dienst), his wife, and Nick Gray (Flight Display Systems)

Nick Gray (Flight Display Systems) and Evert Pruys (DAC International)

Nick Gray (Flight Display Systems) and Gunnar Rosenfeld (DAC International)

DAC International is the exclusive distributor of all Flight Display Systems products overseas. Please conctact Gunnar Rosenfeld at +41-32-842-3909 for ordering information, or call Nick Gray at +1-404-518-9842 for marketing support.