November 5th, 2008
Joe Little has been named Vice President, Research and Development for Flight
Display Systems, a leader in developing cabin entertainment products to enhance
the flight experience.
In this new position, Little will drive the efforts of the Research and Development
team to advance Flight Display System’s position of developing innovative and
unique flight entertainment solutions for the business and commercial aircraft
industry.
“Over the years, Flight Display Systems has built a reputation for developing
fast-track solutions for bringing unique and cost-effective cabin entertainment
products to our customers worldwide,” said David Gray, President and Founder
of Flight Display Systems. “With Joe Little joining our staff, we are
in position to not only sustain these efforts but also increase our planned
initiatives.”
Flight Display Systems has become an industry leader by quickly bringing to
the market many firsts. This includes a low cost moving map display, various
sizes of LCD monitors, High-Definition TV, five channel wireless sound systems,
DVD Players, and flight view cameras. In total, the company has developed more
than 50 aircraft entertainment products with FAA PMA approval.
Joe Little, Vice President of Research & Development
Little has more than 20 years of experience in electronics product engineering
and design. Previously he worked as Senior Design Engineer for LOFA Industries
developing microcontroller based electronic products. He has also held positions
of increasing responsibility with Sunrise Telecom and Scientific Atlanta.
October 24th, 2008
At the NBAA Annual Meeting & Convention, Flight Display Systems once again had the largest booth for any IFE company. Customers and dealers were given the opportunity to see all of our bright, crisp LCD monitors in living color.
Flight Display Systems exhibited at stand #1666 in Orlando, Florida
Our full line of High
Definition LCD monitors were on display with Blu-ray technology
Group Photo! Left to right is Angel, Joe, Nick, Andy,
David, Susan, Robert, Steve, Bob, and Saad
Saad Habayeb and Jay Healey enjoyed meeting customers in our booth
September 30th, 2008
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.
September 21st, 2008
$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.
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.
September 21st, 2008
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.
September 3rd, 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.
July 28th, 2008
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.
July 17th, 2008
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.
June 11th, 2008
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."
June 7th, 2008
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.
