Anchorage Alaska. 18 June 2009. One Sky Aviation announced today the award of FAA STC # SA02332AK for installation of the Forward.Vision EVS-100 (powered by Max-Viz) Enhanced Vision System as an “All Models List” for the entire Cessna single engine piston product line which includes the 100 series, 206, and 207 models, accounting for 158 individual Cessna derivative airframes.

The STC was designed and developed by Cary Foster and Sharmaine Vestal, Co-owners of One Sky Aviation, a full service aviation maintenance facility based in Anchorage, Alaska. The STC was issued through the Alaska ACO.

The EVS 100 is the first General Aviation second generation product designed and manufactured by Max-Viz Inc. and marketed exclusively by Forward.Vision of Russell, PA. The improvements in this next generation EVS product sensor offer significantly enhanced design features and upgrades driven directly by operational experience of light aircraft pilots and operators including active sensor processing and dynamic range management software.

The EVS-100 is a single LRU unit which weighs less than 1.5 pounds and mounts like any external antenna. An introductory price of $17,995 is being offered for a limited time directly through One Sky Aviation which includes the EVS-100, STC installation kit, and certified monitor display.

Cary Foster of One Sky Aviation states, “As both the STC developer and long term EVS operator, I can attest that the enhanced level of situational awareness brought on by the effective use of EVS products. Working cooperatively with the Anchorage ACO, we have developed the most comprehensive AML STC to date for the integration of Enhanced Vision technology. Installation of the EVS-100 via this STC will have a dramatic impact on risk mitigation and the enhancement of flight safety of pilots and passengers around the World!”

Max-Viz designs and markets the smallest, most reliable, popular and affordable Enhanced Vision Systems for aircraft available with STC’s on more than 60 fixed and rotary airframes. The systems use real-time infrared sensors, signal processing, and a cockpit display to provide flight crews with actual images of terrain, runways, taxiways, aircraft and other potential obstacles much better than the naked eye during poor visibility conditions such as light fog, haze, smoke, brown / whiteout, light precipitation and darkness.

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June 4, 2009. Portland, Oregon. Effective May 22nd, 2009, The Department of Commerce has issued a major revision to licensing requirements in Thermal Imaging Camera and Sensor Technology. In contrast to other competitive products, this ruling immediately affects ALL CURRENT MAX-VIZ PRODUCTION SYSTEMS.

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE REMOVES EXPORT

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS TO 36 COUNTRIES IN MOST SITUATIONS FOR

ALL CURRENT MAX-VIZ PRODUCTION SYSTEMS

Press Release (PDF)

June 4, 2009. Portland, Oregon. Effective May 22nd, 2009, The Department of Commerce has issued a major revision to licensing requirements in Thermal Imaging Camera and Sensor Technology. In contrast to other competitive products, this ruling immediately affects ALL CURRENT MAX-VIZ PRODUCTION SYSTEMS.

Max-Viz believes this ruling will make the EVS procurement process and logistics for our international dealers and customers much more straightforward and efficient. “This removes a major hurdle that some of our dealers and customers have experienced in the past,” said Dylan Anderson, CFO of Max-Viz. He added, “It is a major step forward for our partners everywhere and makes it easier for them to get the best EVS system on their aircraft faster.”

The official document may be obtained by the Department of Commerce. However, in as a service to our hundreds of Dealers and Customers we provide the following summary of our understanding of the final ruling.

The following 38 countries can be shipped to EXPORT LICENSE EXEMPT*

• Australia
• Austria
• Belgium
• Bulgaria
• Canada
• Cyprus
• Czech Republic
• Denmark
• Estonia
• Finland
• France
• Germany
• Greece
• Hungary
• Iceland
• Ireland
• Italy
• Japan
• Latvia
• Lithuania
• Luxembourg
• Malta
• the Netherlands
• New Zealand
• Norway
• Poland
• Portugal
• Romania
• Slovakia
• Slovenia
• South Africa
• South Korea
• Spain
• Sweden
• Switzerland
• Turkey
• United Kingdom
• United States

• For “Military End Use” or questions on rule interpretation please consult with your Max-Viz representative.
• In contrast to many competitive products, this exemption ruling applies to ALL CURRENT MAX-VIZ PRODUCTION SYSTEMS.
• The ruling is final.

*1. This is for “Civilian End Use” only. Typically this means, General, Corporate and Commercial Aviation, Medical and EMS, Maritime, Offshore Oil and Gas Operations and Fire Fighting. The “Military End Use” is defined as “The rule defines military end user as national armed services (army, navy, marine, air force and coast guard) as well as national guard and national police, government intelligence or recon organizations, or any person or entity whose actions of functions are intended to support military end-uses”.

*2. Shipments installed in the US are exempt. Shipments installed internationally must become “integration certified.” This is a one-time certification process with the Department of Commerce and BIS to make sure the installer or integrator is certified. Once a lettered, “statement of integration certification” is approved by Commerce, the Installer can then ship without a license requirement to the above countries for “civilian use.”  In many cases, Max-Viz handles this process.

Max-Viz EVS turns night into day.

Max-Viz designs and markets the smallest, most reliable, popular and affordable Enhanced Vision Systems for aircraft available with STC’s on more than 60 fixed and rotary airframes. The systems use real-time infrared sensors, signal processing, and a cockpit display to provide flight crews with actual images of terrain, runways, taxiways, aircraft and other potential obstacles much better than the naked eye during poor visibility conditions such as light fog, haze, smoke, brown / whiteout, light precipitation and darkness.

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