FreeFlight Systems, a leader in next-generation avionics and radar altimeter technologies, and Air Dallas Instruments, a pioneer in aviation instrument solutions since 1977, are partnering to offer 5G tolerant radar altimeters for King Air aircraft.
The companies issued a joint news release announcing the RA-5500 as the only 5G-tolerant radar altimeter that provides operators with a comprehensive digital processing solution, serving as a self-contained retrofit for the direct replacement of legacy analog altimeters.
The release also explained that since radar altimeters are responsible for 55 essential functions within aircraft avionics, the increasing concern regarding 5G interference is critical. Such signals can adversely affect pilots operating in various environments, not solely in proximity to urban areas or new cellular towers.
FreeFlight’s Terrain Series radar altimeters incorporate a cutting-edge digital processing system, ensuring accurate altitude readings that effectively mitigate the risks associated with 5G interference.
“Our advanced radar altimeters represent a significant upgrade for King Air operators, providing peace of mind for safety and situational awareness,” said Shane LaPlante, vice president of Sales and Marketing at FreeFlight.
FreeFlight Systems was founded in 2001 and is based in Texas. The company pioneered the first certified aviation WAAS/GSP receiver and now specializes in SBAS/GNSS sensors, 5G-tolerant radar altimeters, flight management systems and other NextGen aerospace avionics. Fellow Texas company Air Dallas Instruments is a family-owned aviation instrumentation service provider of high-quality testing, repairs, overhauls, exchanges, sales and avionics installs. Get additional details at freeflightsystems.com or airdallas.com.