Hands On: Genesys Avionics Breathe New Life into Black Hawk Helicopter

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Avionics modernization programs target older systems that are nearing obsolescence, too costly to maintain, and lacking the functionality required to fit into an ever-evolving airspace structure or mission requirements. The most successful and viable avionics upgrade programs focus on solid aircraft with many cycles remaining on the airframe and engines and performance that is in line with newer aircraft. For the operator, these upgrades can extend the life of an aircraft for decades at a fraction of the cost of buying new, more costly aircraft.

Genesys Aerosystems—a wholly owned subsidiary of flight control manufacturer Moog—identified a perfect opportunity to extend the life of the versatile and dependable utility Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter. The Genesys cockpit upgrade replaces legacy UH-60A/L Black Hawk avionics with an FAA-certified, fully integrated IFR glass cockpit that includes dual all-digital air data/attitude heading reference system (ADAHRS), HeliSAS stability augmentation system (SAS) and three-axis autopilot, and other modern components that not only enhance aircraft safety and mission performance but provide a strong alternative to buying a new aircraft.