Bell 505 Jet Ranger X

Bell Helicopter has developed a new five-seat aircraft focused on safety, efficiency and reliability through the use of advanced technology.

The 505 is a multi-mission capable with exceptional performance characteristics, a dual channel FADEC Turbomeca Arrius 2R engine and best-in-class value.

The Bell 505 is now UK CAA Certified on the Garmin GFC600H Autopilot as well as the Genesys HeliSAS Autopilot. The system decreases pilot workload, increases pilot comfort over long distances, and provides assistance in the event of inadvertent Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC). It is available in two or three-axis configurations: the two-axis pitch control (Altitude Hold, IAS Hold) and roll control (HDG Hold, NAV, Vertical Navigation Mode), and the three-axis option adds yaw control.

In Addition, the system is equipped with:

• Stability augmentation system to automatically recover the aircraft to near-level flight attitude at all speeds in the event of adverse roll or pitch
• Stability engagement throughout all phases or flight
• Envelope protection to prevent over speeding and under speeding