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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
