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E2VS and Other Technology in the Praetor Aircraft

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Not every day can be blue skies when you fly! Whether you’re flying at night or through weather elements such as clouds, fog and rain, there will be times when you’re scheduled to fly with one or all of these conditions present.

Unfortunately, these elements can affect your visibility as you navigate the skies.

If you were able to see in the dark or even through the clouds, how much safer would it be for you to fly if you had this ability? As a passenger, how much safer would you feel flying on a business jet with this technology? The Praetor business jets offer the Embraer Enhanced Vision System, also known as E2VS, as an option for the aircraft.

What is E2VS?

That question can be answered in two parts.

First, the Rockwell Collins EVS-3000 is an enhanced vision system that improves pilot views in front of the aircraft. It essentially sees through low visibility conditions such as fog and low light conditions. It’s even capable of identifying LED lights at airports. Ultimately, this option enhances what the human eyes can’t discern for all phases of flight.

Second, the Rockwell Collins HGS-3500 heads up display (HUD) projects flight information such as airspeed, attitude and altitude onto a pilot’s forward field-of-view derived from a variety of aircraft sensors and systems. The HUD can also display a Synthetic Vision System (SVS) or the optional EVS for even greater situational awareness in low visibility conditions.

Together, this equipment makes flights safer for everyone on board by increasing situational awareness for the pilots. It is most useful during your final approach and landing, so you can see the runway clearly through the clouds and identify if you are lined up to ensure a safe landing.

Technology Perfected in the Praetor Aircraft

In addition to the revolutionary, high-tech Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion flight deck, the cutting-edge technology inside the Praetor 500 and Praetor 600 includes full fly-by-wire with side-stick controls. These two aircraft are the only business jets in their class, midsize and super-midsize, with this feature.

Digital flight controls alleviate the drawbacks of a mechanical flight control system. It reduces pilot workload and provides a safer, smoother flight experience with its active turbulence reduction capability. By no longer needing mechanical parts, the aircraft becomes lighter, faster, and fuel-efficient. Maintenance is also simplified due to fewer moving parts. Learn more about the benefits of full fly-by-wire here.