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 […]
Mike Atwood Inducted into Association of United States Night Vision Manufactures Hall of Fame
Aviation Specialties Unlimited, Inc. (ASU) announced this week that ASU Founder and CEO Mike Atwood was inducted into the Association of United States Night Vision Manufacturers (ANVM) Hall of Fame. “I have known Mike Atwood for years and he is very deserving of this recognition,” said ASU President Dr. Joseph Estrera. “Mike transformed an entire […]
ASU, Inc. Appoints Tony Tsantles to Director of Operations
BOISE, Idaho, July 13, 2022—Aviation Specialties Unlimited (ASU) announced that ASU veteran Tony Tsantles was promoted to FAA Part 135 Director of Operations. “Tony has led the ASU training team through many successes worldwide. They have included the award and performance of multiple FAA training contracts, ongoing training with the Irish Air Corps, and unmatched […]
U.S. Commercial Services honors ASU as Exporter of the Month
In celebration of World Trade Month during the month of May, the U.S. Commercial service will be hosting Export Week through May 2nd to May 6th, 2022. ASU was recently recognized by U.S. Commercial Services as Exporter of the Month in April. ASU is proud to be working with the U.S. Commercial Service and Idaho Commerce […]
Man Vs. Machine & Meteorology | In-flight DVE & IIMC Training
Training pilots in flight with a visor-based training device to overcome confusion from the visual and vestibular systems in degraded visual environments (DVE). By Jennifer Ferrero, shared with permission from Northwest Aerospace News | May 2022 Edition Humans have overcome amazing odds in taking flight. Helicopters fly around 10,000 feet (about the height of Mount St. Helens), and […]
ASU, AT Systems partner to take on spatial disorientation
Aviation Specialties Unlimited, Inc. (ASU), a trusted provider that’s been enhancing pilot visual acuity with night vision solutions for more than 25 years, has partnered with a training device innovator, AT Systems, to turn the tides—obscuring pilot sight—in the name of safety. With a shared vision of advancing aviation safety, the companies formalized their partnership […]