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EN ROUTEInnovative Solutions & Support Announces FAA STC Of Auto Throttle System and Standby Display Unit Additions To Its Integrated Flight Management SystemOn February 10, 2014, Innovative Solutions & Support, Inc. announced that the company has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Supplemental Type Certification (STC) for its Auto Throttle System and Standby Display Unit (SDU) incorporated into its Integrated Flight Management System (IFMS®).The IS&S-developed auto throttle allows a pilot to control the power setting of the aircraft’s engines by setting a desired flight characteristic, rather than manually controlling fuel flow. The Auto Throttle conserves fuel and reduces the pilot’s workload, lowering fuel costs. Auto Throttle implementation is compliant with TSO-C198 for Class D equipment. The software certification level for the Auto Throttle functionality is in accordance with RTCA DO-178B level B. The system provides a Maximum Continuous Thrust, Speed Hold and Speed Protection Mode. When engaged by the pilot, the IS&S Auto Throttle system manipulatesthe throttles automatically to achieve and hold the manually selected airspeed. Underspeed and overspeed protection will automatically activate, regardless of autopilot engagement state, in an attempt to keep airspeed from exceeding pre-defined low and high airspeed targets.Integrated Flight Management System enhancements withthe Auto Throttle include:• Full Size Charts with VerticalSituation Display overlay• Configurable Checklists• Expanded FMS waypoint information to include the estimated Fuel Remaining, ETA and Speed at each waypoint• GPS Enhancements• Takeoff and LandingPerformance synoptic• Expanded Nearest synoptic to include Standby Frequency Tuning• Range to Altitude RingThe IS&S Standby Display Unit (SDU) measures, processes and displays attitude, airspeed, altitude,heading and vertical speed information into an intuitive and concise single display unit. The SDU display format uses a Primary Flight Display (PFD) and Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI) to enhance situational awareness and reduce pilot workload. It features a high resolution LCD display with full LED backlighting improving component reliability and readability for pilots. The graphics are fully anti-aliased with unprecedented accuracy and detail. The display brightness adapts for cockpit lightning conditions via an integrated ambient light sensor.IS&S President Shahram Askarpour stated, “These certified capabilities further demonstrate the robustness and versatility of the IS&S Integrated Flight Management System. The IFMS® is a reliable platform for advanced navigation, performance calculations, communications information and airspace situational awareness for the pilot in an intuitive familiar format.”Debuting on Eclipse Aircraft, the IS&S IFMS® is one of the most advanced Flight Management Systems available on an•y aircraft.For additional information, visitwww.innovative-ss.com T&TMAY 2014MAINTENANCE• All scheduled and non-scheduled maintenance by our friendly, experienced technicians• Qualified to work on Citation, KingAir, Twin Commander, and Pilatus Avionics• Legacy: partial and full glass cockpit completions• Garmin GTN650 and GTN750 installations• XM Weather, traffic and mode S upgradesinfo@northeastair.comwww.northeastair.com Portland Jetport (KPWM) MaineCRS #FTUR030E28 • TWIN & TURBINE