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Bell's light single 505 Jet Ranger X has proved a popular choice among operators around the world. Bell Photo

Bell selects Genesys HeliSAS as an option for the Bell 505

Genesys Aerosystems Press Release | February 5, 2020

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Genesys Aerosystems announced that Bell has selected the VFR HeliSAS Autopilot and Stability Augmentation System as a factory-installed option for the Bell 505 Jet Ranger X. Genesys also announced envelope protection, a unique new feature on VFR HeliSAS for the Bell 505.

Bell's light single 505 Jet Ranger X has proved a popular choice among operators around the world. Bell Photo
Genesys Aerosystems’ VFR HeliSAS Autopilot and Stability Augmentation System is now being offered as a factory-installed option for the Bell 505. Bell Photo

HeliSAS has been installed in over 1,000 small to medium sized helicopters, and Genesys continuously advances the feature set to expand functionality and safety. The envelope protection feature will offer speed protection in ALT (altitude hold), SPD (VS and IAS hold) and VRT (Glideslope) modes to ensure the pilot will not inadvertently enter into an unsafe situation. HeliSAS will actively correct attitude to ensure safe speeds as well as provide aural alerts to warn pilots, also known as limit cueing.

“We are excited to add the Bell 505 to our long list of helicopters certified and flying with HeliSAS, and look forward to partnering with Bell to offer its owners and operators the proven lifesaving technology HeliSAS provides,” said Jamie Luster, Genesys Aerosystems director of sales and marketing. “We are also proud to introduce new safety features to HeliSAS for the Bell 505 including airspeed protection and Yaw control,” Luster added.

HeliSAS has been installed in over 1,000 small to medium sized helicopters, and Genesys continuously advances the feature set to expand functionality and safety. Genesys Photo

Key features of the Genesys Aerosystems HeliSAS Autopilot and Stability Augmentation System on the Bell 505 include:

  • Automatic recovery to near-level flight attitude at all airspeeds
  • Stability engagement throughout all phases of flight from startup to shut down
  • Autopilot pitch control – altitude hold, IAS hold, VS HOLD, GS
  • Autopilot roll control – HDG hold, NAV, LOC, VOR
  • Optional YAW control
  • Over speed and under speed protection

Contact Bell for pricing of VFR HeliSAS purchased as an option with the Bell 505 helicopter. For current Bell 505 owners, VFR HeliSAS is also offered as a retrofit option in the field through a Genesys Aerosystems approved dealer.

Current pricing for the Genesys Aerosystems HeliSAS on the Bell 505 is $70,259 for two-axis and $85,259 for three-axis. Pricing includes all equipment required, along with the installation kit; pricing does not include installation of the equipment. Orders are currently accepted through authorized dealers and shipping begins in the coming months. Foreign authority validations are expected to follow shortly after FAA certification.

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