DAC International

11/20/2019

DAC INTERNATIONAL’S GDC64 NOW COMPATIBLE WITH FOREFLIGHT
AND FREEFLIGHT SYSTEMS’ RANGR ADS-B RECEIVER

AUSTIN, Texas, November 20, 2019 – DAC INTERNATIONAL INC. (DAC), a subsidiary of Aero Precision Holdings LP, announced today the compatibility of the DAC International GDC64 with Foreflight Mobile. Beginning with ForeFlight's November release, version 11.10, the GDC64 allows the display of ADS-B information in ForeFlight's industry leading integrated app. The DAC International GDC64 Wired interface connects the FreeFlight Systems RANGR ADS-B receiver to an iPad for display on the Foreflight App. This solution provides an ADS-B compliant installation to meet the 2020 mandates with a wired solution not requiring Wi-Fi or Bluetooth and their accompanying reliability issues. The RANGR ADS-B Receiver connects to the GDC64 which in turn provides an interface to the iPad for use by the Foreflight Application to display ADS-B information.
“We are extremely pleased to finally offer this solution to our many customers that have been asking for this interface to the Foreflight application,” said DAC International’s President Cisco Hernandez.
About DAC International Inc.
DAC International Inc., a subsidiary of Aero Precision Holdings LP, is a worldwide distributor of avionics, test equipment, data converters and aviation supplies. The company has an FAA approved manufacturing and development facility, holding several STC’s, PMA’s and TSO’s. Products are compliant with DO-160, MIL-STD-810C and MIL-STD-461F, containing software that meets the objectives of DO-178B, Levels A thru E. For more information on DAC International or its products and service offerings, visit www.dacint.com.
About Foreflight
ForeFlight was founded in 2007 by software developers and aviation entrepreneurs - inspired by the introduction of the Apple iPhone - to develop elegant, high-performing integrated flight applications for pilots. ForeFlight has become the leading application for individual pilots, professional crews and flight departments in personal, business, and military aviation through its record of innovation, its rapid pace of development, and its unfaltering commitment to serving customers with Fanatical Pilot Support™. In March 2019, ForeFlight joined the Boeing family, strengthening its position in building the next generation of integrated flight applications for all segments of aviation. Learn more at foreflight.com.
About Freeflight
FreeFlight Systems designs and manufactures high-performance avionics for flight safety. These solutions deliver substantial safety, cost, environmental, and other benefits from the NextGen airspace transformation. Founded in 2001 and based in Texas, the company pioneered the first certified aviation WAAS/GPS receiver and the first rule-compliant UAT ADS-B system. FreeFlight Systems produces a range of high-quality, American-made, competitively priced systems for installation in all aircraft types. For more information, visit www.freeflightsystems.com

11/20/2019

https://blog.foreflight.com/2019/11/18/ios-system-theme-support-add-track-logs-to-logbook-entries-and-more-in-foreflight-11-10/

ForeFlight’s November release includes support for iOS system theme changes, the ability to add Track Logs to Logbook entries, internet radar coverage limits, and more. iOS System Theme Support Ke…

10/15/2019

Come by and visIt us at Booth N2428!

03/05/2019

The DAC International team is ready to meet you at the 2019 HAI Heli Expo
Stop by booth B4907 Julie Westcott and Brad Sutphin will be ready to explain DAC’s many products and services. See you there!

11/13/2018

11/13/2018

DAC INTERNATIONAL ADDS THE THOMMEN
AVLIGHT X MULTIPURPOSE AVIATION FLASHLIGHT
TO ITS PORTFOLIO

MUTTENZ, SWITZERLAND – November 13, 2018. THOMMEN AIRCRAFT EQUIPMENT LTD. is pleased to announce that its new AVLight X Multipurpose Aviation Flashlight is now available for sales from DAC International, one of THOMMEN’s official premium resellers.

DAC International will support THOMMEN’s marketing activities by presenting AVLight X to targeted business aviation, special mission and commercial air transport customers. AVLight X is the ultimate premium grade flashlight solution for cabin, cockpit, emergency, preflight and mission applications. Made of highly durable materials and designed to respond to the needs of pilots, mission specialists and corporate jet operators, AVLight X is the world’s first aviation qualified flashlight being DO-160G compliant, featuring 4 high-intensity light beam colors and providing 3 output levels. A strobe function is also available.
“DAC International has been a very important partner since July 2017, so we are delighted that they chose to add our AVLight X Multipurpose Aviation Flashlight to their product portfolio, which already includes our cockpit instruments,” explained Thomas Terschlusen, Director of Sales and Marketing for THOMMEN. “The AVLight X is a state-of-the-art lighting solution that offers premium experience to customers seeking unmatched functionalities for business aviation / VIP applications as well as law enforcement, border protection, SAR/MEDEVAC, offshore, maritime surveillance or special operations.”
“We are very much looking forward to marketing this Swiss made AVLight X Flashlight product line. In a very short period, we have received a lot of interest, and we can see great potential for this product” said Francisco Hernandez, President of DAC International.
ABOUT DAC INTERNATIONAL INC.
DAC International, a subsidiary of Aero Precision Holdings LP, is a worldwide distributor of avionics, test equipment, data converters and aviation supplies. The company has an FAA approved manufacturing and development facility, holding several STC’s, PMA’s and TSO’s. Products are compliant with DO-160, MIL-STD-810C and MILSTD-461F, containing software that meets the objectives of DO-178B, Levels A thru E.
For more information on DAC or its products and service offerings, including Esterline products, visit www.dacint.com
ABOUT THOMMEN AIRCRAFT EQUIPMENT LTD.:
THOMMEN AIRCRAFT EQUIPMENT Ltd. has been supplying the global aircraft industry with Swiss quality aircraft instruments and equipment for civil and military applications for over one century.
THOMMEN is a world-leading manufacturer of first-class mission equipment, displays, air data computers and altimeters, digital clocks and chronographs for helicopters, fixed wing aircraft & UAVs. THOMMEN also offers superior aviation qualified Flashlights and interior lighting.
The entire product line serves both the OEM production of new aircraft as well as the retrofit market for existing fleets. For more corporate information, please visit: www.thommen.aero
For information regarding THOMMEN sales inquiries please contact our sales department at [email protected].

10/29/2018

ABC COMPLETIONS INC. OBTAINS APPROVAL FOR THE IPAD AS A CLASS II ELECTRONIC FLIGHT BAG

10/26/2018

10/26/2018

Becker appoints DAC International as distributor of TCAS II compatible and global ADS-B compliant Mode S transponders

October 16, 2018 - AUSTIN, Texas, RHEINMUENSTER, Germany – Longtime avionics solutions provider, Becker, is expanding their market reach by appointing DAC International as a distributor of the Becker BXT family of Mode S transponders, addressing the need for affordable ADS-B solutions on business and commercial type aircraft. The DAC International BXT Mode S offering is complete turn key installation, certification, a cost-effective way to equip with ADS-B OUT for the upcoming USA January 1, 2020 mandate as well as meeting all global ADS-B standards.

The Becker BXT family is compact, remote-mounted units, providing affordable solutions for all types of business aircraft including TCAS II and non-TCAS II equipped aircraft.

The Becker BXT family’s latest version Mode S transponder, the 6553, is designed specifically for full interoperability with existing TCAS II systems, as well as ADS-B compliance. The BXT Mode S transponder provides a much-needed alternative to traditional Mode S suppliers in business, commercial TCAS II operations, as well as any place TCAS II systems are in use such as business jets and air transport operations, both civil and military.

The BXT family’s 6513 proven non-TCAS II version is authorized ETSO (TSO) and in serial production and line fit on the Pilatus PC-21 trainer. It is available in diverse and non-diverse versions.

“We constantly hear from our customers that they need more solutions and more affordable Mode S solutions to meet the USA, European and other global mandates as well as anticipated ADS-B mandates as ATC modernization spread across the globe,” says Forrest Colliver, Becker CEO. “Becker’s long history in avionics and Mode S solutions allows us to leverage our knowledge into an alternative Mode S solution that is affordable and much more reliable, with the same small, lightweight, compact form factor for TCAS II and non-TCAS II aircraft installations.”

“We are pleased and excited to be working with Becker to expand industry Mode S ADS-B compliance options by supplying BXT family turnkey installations particularly for the business and commercial aircraft operators of TCAS II and non-TCAS II operations,” indicates Francisco “Cisco” Hernandez, DAC International President. “Customer feedback has been strong in support of the Becker Mode S offering, with our turnkey approach and we have STCs in work and more on the way. People are always pleased to have alternative solutions.”

DAC International turnkey installation includes the hardware, install kit and certification process needed to comply with USA FAA ADS-B OUT requirements of AC 20-165B as well as all applicable standards and regulatory requirements for other elements as needed, such as controllers, altitude encoders, etc. As a stocking distributor of the Becker BXT family of Mode S transponders, DAC International sells directly to owner, operators or to OEMs and dealers.

The BXT65XX series of transponders meets the ESTO-C112e and ETSO-C166b for ADS-B OUT compliance. The complete system meets the requirements of AC20-165B for ADS-B rule compliance. The diversity-capable system is suitable for installation on TCAS I and TCAS II equipped aircraft. A single antenna option is also available. The system is compatible with a variety of common control heads and can be installed in either single or dual configurations.

About Becker
Becker is a leader in digital avionics technology. Becker is a privately held high-tech company that develops, manufactures and distributes the latest communications, navigation, surveillance and search & rescue equipment for airborne and ground operations. Becker has long standing history of over 60 years in providing equipment to general and corporate aviation, air traffic control, law enforcement and military organizations around the world. In order to support international market requirements, Becker has established branches around the world. For more information, visit www.becker-avionics.com.

About DAC International
A Subsidiary of Aero Precision Holdings LP, DAC International is a Worldwide Distributor of Avionics, Test Equipment, Data Converters and Aviation Supplies for General, Corporate, Military, Regional and Commercial Aircraft.

Established in 1981 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, DAC International serves customers in more than 60 countries through its sales team and vast dealer network. Its talented staff specialize in providing integrated system solutions within complex cockpit environments. With our extensive available inventory, we are able to meet all of our customer’s current and future needs.

Continually looking for new products to meet our customers’ demands is part of our solution. The company has a FAA approved manufacturing facility and development group, holding several Supplemental Type Certificates, Parts Manufacturer Approvals and Technical Standard Orders. Products are compliant with DO-160, MIL-STD-810C and MIL-STD-461F. Manufactured goods containing software meet the objectives of DO-178B, Levels A, B, C, D or E.

DAC International’s reputation as a dependable, dedicated and accessible team of savvy technical experts has not changed and remains its trademark of excellence. For more information, visit www.dacint.com.

Becker Media Contact
Armando Gessinger
Director of Sales and Marketing
+49 7229 305 335
[email protected]

DAC International Media Contact
Francisco Hernandez
President
+1 (512) 331-5323
[email protected]

09/19/2018

Visit us at Booth 5066

07/16/2018

DAC INTERNATIONAL GDC64 INTERFACES WITH FREEFLIGHT SYSTEMS’ RANGR SERIES


AUSTIN, Texas, July 16, 2018
DAC INTERNATIONAL INC. (DAC), a subsidiary of Aero Precision Holdings LP, announced today that it has successfully interfaced the GDC64 with FreeFlight Systems’ RANGR series units to allow presentation of ADS-B traffic, weather and other information on an iPad using FreeFlight Systems’ ADS-B View App currently available for download on iTunes.

In conjunction with the GDC64 interface, FreeFlight Systems’ ADS-B View App is a NextGen airspace app that provides access to ADS-B graphical weather, traffic and other ADS-B services to those aircraft equipped with FreeFlight Systems’ ADS-B receiver and transceiver systems such as the RANGR FDL-978-XVR/RX.

Using the GDC64 dedicated serial port ADS-B data is passed from the RANGR to the iPad via the USB port.
DAC International's GDC64 was specifically designed as an Aircraft Interface Device to give the iPad the data it can use in order to be the tool it should be without the cumbersome Wi-Fi devices. Simply plug your iPad into the connector coming from a convenient location in the cockpit.
“We’re really excited to be able to offer this product to our customers. This provides customers with a wired solution to get ADS-B data onto their iPads without Wi-Fi requirements,” said Cisco Hernandez, President of DAC International.
About DAC International Inc.
DAC International, a subsidiary of Aero Precision Holdings LP is a worldwide distributor of avionics, test equipment, data converters and aviation supplies. The company has an FAA approved manufacturing and development facility, holding several STC’s, PMA’s and TSO’s. Products are compliant with DO-160, MIL-STD-810C and MIL-STD-461F, containing software that meets the objectives of DO-178B, Levels A thru E.
For more information on DAC or its products and service offerings, visit www.dacint.com.
About FreeFlight Systems
FreeFlight Systems designs and manufactures high-performance avionics for flight safety. These solutions deliver substantial safety, cost, environmental, and other benefits from the NextGen airspace transformation. Founded in 2001 and based in Texas, the company pioneered the first certified aviation WAAS/GPS receiver and the first rule-compliant UAT ADS-B system. FreeFlight Systems produces a range of high quality, American-made, competitively priced systems for installation in all aircraft types. For more information, visit www.freeflightsystems.com

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07/09/2018

DAC INTERNATIONAL RECEIVES ANAC VALIDATION OF LCR-100 ATTITUDE HEADING REFERENCE SYSTEM STC FOR THE CITATION 560 EXCEL/XLS


AUSTIN, Texas, July 9, 2018
DAC INTERNATIONAL INC. (DAC), a subsidiary of Aero Precision Holdings LP, announced today that it has received ANAC approval of Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the LCR-100 AHRS for the Citation 560 EXCEL/XLS Aircraft.
The LCR-100 selected is a Gyro-compassing, north finding unit, employing state of the art Fiber Optic Gyro technology. The LCR-100 blends inertial and satellite data to provide a hybrid navigation output. The product is widely used on both helicopters and fixed wing aircraft.
The LCR-100 was designed as a drop-in replacement for the LCR-93, which means very minimal downtime and modifications to the aircraft to perform this installation. .
“We’re really excited to be able to now offer this approval to this STC to our customers. This STC allows units to be exchanged separately or at the same time thus making it much easier for the operators to incorporate” said Cisco Hernandez, President of DAC International.
This CST validates in Brazil the STC No. ST00883DE, issued by FAA.
About DAC International Inc.
DAC International, a subsidiary of Aero Precision Holdings LP is a worldwide distributor of avionics, test equipment, data converters and aviation supplies. The company has an FAA approved manufacturing and development facility, holding several STC’s, PMA’s and TSO’s. Products are compliant with DO-160, MIL-STD-810C and MIL-STD-461F, containing software that meets the objectives of DO-178B, Levels A thru E.
For more information on DAC or its products and service offerings, visit www.dacint.com.