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Gulfstream PlaneView
Advanced Cockpit
Gulfstream and Honeywell:
A long-lasting partnership
Since the introduction of the Gulfstream I in 1959, Experts in integration
Honeywell and Gulfstream Aerospace have enjoyed a Honeywells unmatched expertise in systems integration has
partnership of setting new standards in flight revolutionized commercial aviation. Primus Epic is based on a
technology. Gulfstream and Honeywells relationship is modular design offering high reliability and dispatchability to
built upon a passion to constantly break new techno- ensure cost-effective operation. The all-new Primus Epic inte-
logical barriers which have a profound effect on grated avionics system for the G350, G450, G500 and G550
improving airplane performance, improving crew features unprecedented levels of integration, and a highly flexi-
awareness, and making flying safer. ble and cost-efficient framework. Operators will appreciate the
functionality and the clarity of four 13x10-inch flat panel dis-
plays. A side-mounted cursor control device has been devel-
When Honeywells SPZ-8500 avionics system for the
oped by Gulfstream for the PlaneView advanced cockpit to
Gulfstream V was certified in 1997, the two companies
interface with the windowed-environment operating system and
established new standards for integrated avionics for
is designed so pilots can manage its many features. And our
business jets. Today, Honeywells Primus Epic inte-
next generation Primus II Epic integrated radio system has been
grated avionics suite for the Gulfstream G350, G450, developed into a more highly integrated package than before.
G500 and G550 PlaneView advanced cockpit builds
on this partnership with an enhanced avionics pack-
Communications management function
age to offer unprecedented levels of additional physi-
The Primus Epic communications management function (CMF)
cal and functional integration coupled with the latest in
is a next generation data link platform designed for both soft-
display technology.
ware flexibility and hardware expandability. The CMF communi-
cates through a VHF transceiver or with a satellite data commu-
The next generation Primus Epic integrated avionics nications system. Three multifunction control display units
system is the heart of Gulfstreams new PlaneView (MCDUs) provide the interface between the flight crew and the
advanced cockpit for the G350, G450, G500 and CMF with supported data link functions to include terminal
G550. Primus Epic, chosen as the integrated avionics weather reports and forecasts, D-ATIS reports, free-text mes-
solution for this new family of aircraft provides these sages, oceanic clearances, and up-linked flight plans, winds,
top-level benefits: and temperatures aloft forecasts.
Terminal procedures
The PlaneView advanced cockpit offers the electronic display of Jeppesen terminal
procedures (SIDs, STARs, approaches), NOTAMS, airport taxiways, noise abatement
procedures, and other terminal information. Crews can zoom, pan and split the display
to focus on areas of interest using the cursor control device.
Standard Honeywell avionics
Fail-operational automatic flight Flight management/performance management
control system
Honeywell, the leader in vertical navigation (VNAV) flight management systems, has
Primus Epics fully digital, integrated provided the G350, G450, G500 and G550 with a revolutionary integrated flight man-
autopilot/flight guidance system gives agement system (FMS) with full three-dimensional mission performance, including
the G350, G450, G500 and G550 fail- required navigation performance (RNP) navigation. The integrated FMS precision
operational/fail passive control through- long-range navigation blends inputs from all on-board long and short-range sensors
out the entire flight. and can navigate entirely by GPS while maintaining input from all available sensors.
Primus Epics dual flight guidance com- Honeywell has integrated an autothrottle (A/T) system into the G350, G450, G500 and
puters transition automatically should G550 that works in conjunction with the FMS and is fully integrated with the automatic
one fail. An integrated mode selector flight control system (AFCS) to control the aircrafts thrust throughout the flight.
and flight guidance controller provides
simple, confident control of all flight func- The integrated FMS TOLD software is designed to significantly reduce pilot workload
tions. Automatic altitude preselect, flight by automating the computation of takeoff and landing performance data. Using inputs
level change mode and VNAV capability from the onboard aircraft systems, as well as a minimal set of pilot inputs, TOLD also
combined with the required control servo computes such requirements as obstacle clearance and engine/aircraft limits.
authority matches every flight condition
and aircraft configuration for the The G350, G450, G500 and G550 also offers significant operational enhancements
smoothest ride available. with full triplex operation. Flight planning and initialization data may be entered by the
pilot on any of the three MCDUs and the data will be automatically synchronized with
the other FMS to provide:
Automatic flight plan and custom database updating, performance initialization, and
TOLD initialization.
Synchronized lateral/vertical navigation with the ability to couple any FMS to the
AFCS and A/T.
Dual autothrottle
You cant afford to be out of touch AV-900 digital audio system including telephony and
MCS-7000 satellite communications system (SATCOM) SELCAL
The MCS-7000 SATCOM is designed to provide worldwide con- Initial CNS/ATM functionality including AFN, AOC, ADS-A
tinuous multi-channel voice and data capability for the G350, and dual communications management function (CMF)
G450, G500 and G550. The system may be used for cabin or
Traffic collision avoidance system (TCAS)
cockpit voice communications and supports airborne flight
information service (AFIS) data transmissions including personal Airborne flight information system (AFIS)
computer data and facsimile machine operations. In addition to
serving the cockpit and crew, the MCS-7000 provides telephone Optional equipment on all models
service to passengers including voice circuits, cabin manage- LSZ-860 lightning sensor system
ment functions, or data from modems or facsimile machines.
HS-700 High Speed Data system
Optional equipment on G350.
The G350/450 and G500/550 avionics package
AIS-1000 and 2000 regional OneView systems
Worldwide customer support
Olathe, KS
In addition to providing avionics Wichita, KS (2)
Basingstoke, England
Toulouse, France (2)
designed for rigorous business travel
environments, Honeywell also provides Redmond, Minneapolis,MN
WA Boyne City, MI
extensive support that includes mainte- Renton,
WA Strongsville, OH
nance training, pilot courses, support
documentation, and on-site support at Long Beach,
CA
your facility. This level of service ensures Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Shanghai, China (2)
a smooth transition from aircraft delivery Xiamen, China
Phoenix, AZ
to line operation and continues for the
Auckland,
service life of the aircraft. Ft. Worth, TX New Zealand
Singapore (3)
Irving, TX