Enstrom is announcing additional options for its turbine and piston helicopters. They include a Genesys Aerosystems autopilot and, in partnership with Airwolf Aerospace, the True Blue Power TB17 lithium-ion battery, for the 480B. Another option in electric air conditioning for the 280FX and F28F.
The Genesys three-axis VFR autopilot for the 480B is scheduled to be available for factory installation and retrofit by year-end from either Enstrom or select Genesys dealers. It features auto-recovery and provides the ability to fly fully coupled approaches.
The True Blue battery for the 480B weighs up to 63 percent less than traditional batteries, yielding higher voltage for easier starting. It has an average life of eight years and a two-year maintenance cycle.
Enstrom is partnering with Kelly Aerospace Thermal Systems to provide air conditioning for its piston 280FX and F28F helicopters. The all-electric system will be STC’d by Kelly and available for installation in factory-new aircraft in 2025, as well as for field installation later in 2024.