Human Factors Engineered (HFE) Small Airplane Cockpits

Mod Works

Punta Gorda, FL 
 

Low cost design & manufacturing of ergonomic small airplane cockpits. Direct female molds machined from 3D computer models. The technology created a reduction in pilot work load as well as assembly labor for installation.

• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) Approval AUG 98
• Direct female molds manufactured from 3D CAD/CAM models
• The HFE technology creates a reduction in pilot work load and thus improves safety

• Sales to date $500,000 by 1999; potential sales $1,000,000 annually by 2002
• Manufacturing Partnerships with Elite Software to build & sell training simulators using this manufacturing technology created
• Fully staffed engineering dept. and 4 production jobs created
• Partnerships created with 3 avionics vendors to install their systems: Vision Micro Design, II Morrow & PS Engineering

• The low cost design & manufacturing technology is one of the major thrust areas of the NASA Agate program and is considered a vital element for GA revitalization

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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