Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. has announced the availability of the Honeywell Primus Epic Block 3 upgrade for the Gulfstream G650 and G650ER aircraft. This upgrade brings a range of new and improved features, enhancing the already impressive capabilities of these high-performance jets. The Standard Block 3 features include significant advancements in visual, communication, alerting, and navigation systems. Notable upgrades include new advanced graphics modules that provide four times the terrain resolution and improved gamma-correct color sets, enhancing the pilots’ situational awareness during all phases of flight.
Additionally, the upgrade introduces Night Mode charts and improved graphics on the primary flight display (PFD), further aiding pilots’ decision-making process during takeoffs, landings, and high-traffic situations. The Communication Management Function (CMF) version 3.1 offers improved performance and alerting options, ensuring efficient communication in the cockpit. Another key enhancement is the Localizer Performance (LP) approaches, allowing for reduced minima over LNAV approaches when localizer performance with vertical guidance (LPV) is not available. Furthermore, the upgrade includes ADS-B In Cockpit Display of Traffic Information (CDTI) for airborne or qualified ground operations, adding an extra layer of safety during flights.