Easing Pilot Workload

摘要

In response to customer feedback-and a desire to push well-loved members of its product line forward-Textron Aviation announced in August the new flagship of the Beechcraft line, the King Air 360/360ER. With auto-throttles, improved pressurization and increased cabin comfort, the latest King Air aims to ease pilot workload by turning a 56-year-old workhorse into one that's a bit more user-friendly and firmly settled in the modern age. First among these upgrades are the Innovative Solutions & Support ThrustSense autothrottles, which support the pilot throughout the flight regimes-including takeoff, landing and go-arounds, computing, and controlling power settings. They provide envelope protection by adjusting the power output of the engine during engine-out operations, making for better pilot control and allowing the airplane to accelerate and climb on one engine.