The new version of Quest Aircraft’s Kodiak turboprop single, the Kodiak 100 Series II, comes standard with Safe Flight’s angle-of-attack (AOA) system with a digital heads-up indexer. LED lights in the indexer, which is mounted on top of the glareshield in the pilot’s field of view, make it easy to see in different lighting conditions. The pilot can adjust the reference marker to set AOA targets, according to Safe Flight.
The AOA system receives information from the existing Safe Flight lift transducer and stall protection computer, and it automatically accounts for flaps settings, wind gusts, load factor, and weight distribution. Pilots can use the AOA system to optimize high-lift operations such as normal and short-field takeoff, best angle and best rate of climb, long-range cruise, and normal and short-field landing approach.
“The Kodiak is renowned for its backcountry and STOL operations, we are extremely pleased to provide Quest with an AOA system that will enhance the performance and safety characteristics of this uniquely innovative aircraft,” said Randall Greene, president and CEO of Safe Flight (Booth 4851).
