Element 3 NVG: Revolutionizing Night Vision Goggles
Introducing the Element 3 (E3) NVG – The Lightest Night Vision Goggle for Aviators We’re excited to introduce the Element 3 (E3) Lightweight Night Vision Goggle (NVG)—a groundbreaking advancement in aviation night vision technology. After years of development and direct feedback from the aviation community, we have created a lighter, more ergonomic, and high-performance solution […]
Mike Atwood Inducted into ANVM Hall of Fame for Leadership in Night Vision Innovation
Aviation Specialties Unlimited, Inc. (ASU) announced that Founder and CEO Mike Atwood has been officially inducted into the Association of United States Night Vision Manufacturers (ANVM) Hall of Fame—a prestigious honor recognizing his transformative impact on night vision technology and aviation safety. A Pioneer in Night Vision Goggles for Civilian Aviation “Mike is incredibly deserving […]
Aviation Specialties Unlimited Promotes Tony Tsantles to FAA Part 135 Director of Operations
BOISE, Idaho, July 13, 2022 — Aviation Specialties Unlimited (ASU) announced today the promotion of longtime ASU team member Tony Tsantles to FAA Part 135 Director of Operations. The FAA‑mandated position plays a critical role in overseeing operational safety, regulatory compliance, and aviation training initiatives. Proven Leadership in Aviation Training Tony Tsantles has led the […]
Pilot Training in Degraded Visual Environments (DVE): How Visor-Based Technology Reduces Spatial Disorientation
Understanding Pilot Challenges in Flight Human flight has pushed the limits of physiology and technology. Helicopter pilots typically operate at altitudes of up to 10,000 feet, while commercial aircraft reach 30,000–40,000 feet. At these heights, pilots rely heavily on sensory systems, particularly: Visual system – interpreting the horizon, cockpit instruments, and environmental conditions Vestibular system […]
ASU, AT Systems partner to take on spatial disorientation
Aviation Specialties Unlimited, Inc. (ASU), a trusted leader in night vision aviation solutions and pilot safety training, has announced a strategic partnership with AT Systems, an innovator in in-flight training devices, to enhance aviation safety by addressing one of the industry’s most dangerous challenges—spatial disorientation in degraded visual environments (DVE). With more than 30 years […]
Aviation Specialties Unlimited Receives Seven Seals Award from ESGR – Chris Schoonover Receives Patriot Award
Aviation Specialties Unlimited (ASU) in Boise, Idaho, announced today the company was given the Seven Seals Awards from the Employer Support of Guard and Reserve (ESGR), for the company’s efforts to support ASU employees in the National Guard and Reserves. ASU Director of Aviation Services Chris Schoonover also received the ESGR Patriot Award. The Patriot Award […]
