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Israeli engineers are testing a new helicopter fatigue monitoring system

Tel Aviv, Israel - "Pilot's experience is often insufficient"

IAF (Israeli Air Force) is developing an innovative automatic fatigue monitoring system for the helicopters in its fleet. The technological upgrade includes the application of microchips in the "Sensitive" parts of the fuselage to monitor physical stress. Until now, helicopter pilots have been required to report any manoeuvres that have a fatigue potential for the aircraft. The programme, according...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1138888
Rome, Italy, 03/22/2012 16:36
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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