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The “Why” behind E3

Aviation Specialties Unlimited's new lightweight night vision goggle E3

This post describes the insights and concerns that spurred the creation of E3, our innovative lightweight night vision goggle. Limited ANVIS System Improvements: Over the last 40 years, the ANVIS system has seen minimal advancements, except for incremental improvements in image tube performance (e.g., FOM) and a transition from P43 Green to P45 White output […]

Bell 429 STC

Bell 429 Cockpit at Night

ASU has obtained a supplemental type certificate (STC) for the Bell 429 from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). “Our team has worked closely with EASA for years,” said ASU’s vice president of business development and experienced instructor pilot Chad St. Francis. “Last year, we were able to announce EASA STCs or the Bell […]

E3 Night Vision Goggle Passed FAA-TSO 164a

Pilot wearing E3 night vision goggles

We are delighted to share that our originally designed E3 night vision goggle has successfully passed all environmental testing required for TSO 164a. Testing includes all of the following: Standard Operational Performance Requirements E3 night vision goggle meets and exceeds industry-standard operational performance requirements, ensuring you receive a product of the highest quality. Environmental Testing  […]

Introducing Element 3 (E3) NVG

We’re thrilled to introduce the lightest night vision goggle for aviators. After years of development and feedback from the aviation community, we announce Element 3 (E3) Lightweight Night Vision Goggle. • 30% lighter than the current AN/AVS-9 (390 Grams) • P-45 white phosphor high performance image intensification technology • Intuitive diopter and objective adjustments improving […]

FAA Contract Awarded for Fixed-Wing NVG training

Cessna 206 Fixed Wing Aircraft

(BOISE, Idaho — August 22, 2023) Aviation Specialties Unlimited, (ASU) was awarded the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Flight Standards Operations Inspectors and Aircraft Certification Pilots night vision goggle (NVG) contract while operating fixed-wing aircraft for the third time recently. ASU will provide both initial training and recurrent training to FAA. ASU began training the FAA […]

Mike Atwood Awarded Safety Award at APSCON 2023

Mike Atwood Receives APSA Safety Award from Jack Harris at MD Helicopters

The Airborne Public Safety Association (APSA) recognized Aviation Specialties Unlimited (ASU) founder and CEO Mike Atwood at its annual APSCON convention in Orlando this month with the Public Safety Award sponsored by MD Helicopters. The award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated a longstanding and continuing dedication to airborne law enforcement safety. “It was nice […]