Topics Company Overview The New Gulfstream G650 Other R&D

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Safety by Design: A Gulfstream PerspectiveSafety by Design: A Gulfstream Perspective

ABC Conference, 23 Sept 08, Page 0

Richard L. JohnsonVice President, EngineeringGulfstream Aerospace

23 September,2008

TopicsTopics

•• Company OverviewCompany Overview

•• The New Gulfstream G650The New Gulfstream G650

•• Other R&D InitiativesOther R&D Initiatives

•• Company OverviewCompany Overview

•• The New Gulfstream G650The New Gulfstream G650

•• Other R&D InitiativesOther R&D Initiatives


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Company OverviewCompany Overview


Gulfstream TimelineGulfstream Timeline

• 1958 Gulfstream I first flight– First purpose built business aircraft

• 1967 Gulfstream facility built in Savannah– GII and subsequent large cabin

aircraft built in Savannah

• 1978 Grumman sells Gulfstream to Allen Paulsen

• 1980 GIII enters into service with wingletsSavannah Facility - 1967Savannah Facility - 1967


GIGI GIIGII GIIIGIII

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Gulfstream Timeline, cont’d.Gulfstream Timeline, cont’d.

• 1987 Gulfstream IV entry into service– First all glass cockpit

• 1997 Gulfstream V1997 Gulfstream V– First ultra-long-range airplane– Winner of the Robert J. Collier Trophy

• 1999 Gulfstream acquired by General Dynamics

• 2001 Acquisition of Galaxy Aerospace– Astra SPX becomes the G100

GIV CockpitGIV Cockpit


Astra SPX becomes the G100– Galaxy becomes the G200

50 Years of Business Aviation Experience

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Appleton, WisconsinC l i

Appleton, WisconsinC l i

Gulfstream Current Manufacturing FacilitiesGulfstream Current Manufacturing Facilities

CompletionsPaint/Stripping Facility

800,347 ft2


800,347 ft2 Savannah, GeorgiaCorporate Headquarters

Major Assembly, Engineering, and Completions

Paint/Stripping Facility1,516,125 ft2

Savannah, GeorgiaCorporate Headquarters

Major Assembly, Engineering, and Completions

Paint/Stripping Facility1,516,125 ft2

Dallas, TexasC l ti

Dallas, TexasC l ti

Long Beach, CaliforniaCompletions

Paint/Stripping Facility415,062 ft2

Long Beach, CaliforniaCompletions

Paint/Stripping Facility415,062 ft2

Mexicali, MexicoSub-Assembly SupportMexicali, MexicoSub-Assembly Support Brunswick GeorgiaBrunswick Georgia



359,280 ft2


359,280 ft2

Sub Assembly Support and Spares200,000 ft2

Sub Assembly Support and Spares200,000 ft2

Brunswick, GeorgiaCompletions

107,087 ft2

Brunswick, GeorgiaCompletions

107,087 ft2

Over 3.3 Million Total Square Footage with Over 9,100 Employees

Gulfstream Product EvolutionGulfstream Product Evolution

6,000GV

G500G500

G550G550

Range (nm) 4,000

G500G500

GII

GIII

GIV

G300

G400

G200G200

G100G150G150

G450G450

G350G350

GIV-SP


Over 1,700 executive transports with operational experience of over 12.5 million flight hours and 7.5 million landings*

* Through the end of 2007

Entry Into Service Year1959 1967 1980 1987 1997 2001 2003 2006

2,000 GI

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Present Gulfstream Product LinePresent Gulfstream Product Line

3,400 nm with 4 Passengers

2,950 nm with 4 Passengers WIDE-CABIN HIGH-SPEED

G150

LARGE-CABIN MID-RANGE



G200

LARGE-CABIN MID-RANGE

G350

LARGE-CABIN LONG-RANGE

G450



5,800 nm with 8 Passengers LARGE-CABIN ULTRA-LONG RANGE

G500

LARGE-CABIN ULTRA-LONG RANGE

G550

Varied Special Mission ApplicationsVaried Special Mission ApplicationsAtmospheric Research Atmospheric Research Intelligence, Surveillance &

Reconnaissance (ISR)Intelligence, Surveillance &

Reconnaissance (ISR)

Conformal Airborne Early Warning Conformal Airborne Early Warning


Maritime Patrol & SurveillanceMaritime Patrol & Surveillance Multi-Purpose AircraftMulti-Purpose Aircraft

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The Gulfstream G650The Gulfstream G650


New Gulfstream Flagship - The Gulfstream G650New Gulfstream Flagship - The Gulfstream G650

The Gulfstream G650 establishes a new market segment

Largest, most comfortable cabin in classLargest, most comfortable cabin in classLongest range and fastest speedsLongest range and fastest speeds


gMost advanced cockpit and systemsState-of-the-art Manufacturing

gMost advanced cockpit and systemsState-of-the-art Manufacturing

g g p– 7,000 NM at Mach 0.85– 5,000 NM at Mach 0.90– Maximum cruise at Mach 0.925– Advanced aerodynamic design

g g p– 7,000 NM at Mach 0.85– 5,000 NM at Mach 0.90– Maximum cruise at Mach 0.925– Advanced aerodynamic design

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G650 Design FeaturesG650 Design Features

3 Axis Fly by Wire

New TailSystem Enhancements for Improved Reliability

and Maintainability

Increased Thrust Engines

Larger Baggage Compartment

Bonded Fuselage

Longer, Wider, Taller Cabin

Lower Cabin Altitude


New Advanced High Speed Wing

PlaneView II Advanced Flight Deck

Highest Speed, Longest Range, Best Cabin Highest Speed, Longest Range, Best Cabin

Larger Main Entry DoorLarger Windows,

2 Additional Windows

G650 Program MilestonesG650 Program Milestones

• Program Internal Launch May 2005• Wing Contour Freeze Sept 2006• Preliminary Design Review June 2007• Critical Design Review 3Q 2008• First Flight 2H 2009• FAA/EASA Certification 2011


• Entry into Service 2012

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Price - ProductivityPrice - Productivityce

G650 is an Addition to the Gulfstream Product Line

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G450

G350

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G200

G150

Gulfstream Models

Competitor Models

G650 PerformanceG650 Performance

• Longest range business jet– 7,000 nm at Mach 0.85

• Fastest civil aircraft5 000 t M h 0 90– 5,000 nm at Mach 0.90

– Maximum operating speed M0.925

• High cruise altitudes– 41,000 to 51,000 feet– Fly above adverse weather and

airline traffic

• Excellent fuel efficiencyE ll t t k ff d l di


• Excellent takeoff and landing performance

– < 6,000 ft balanced field lengthat maximum takeoff weight

– 3,000 ft landing distanceat maximum landing weight

All performance is based on preliminary data and subject to change

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G650 Maximum Range Departing New YorkG650 Maximum Range Departing New York

NEW YORK

Honolulu

Delhi

Tahiti

Baku

Dubai

Lagos

Nairobi

BeijingTokyo

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Buenos AiresSantiagoCape Town


8 Passengers and 4 Crew Cruise Speed as Shown,

NBAA IFR Fuel Reserves, 85% Annual Winds,

Great Circle Distance,ISA Conditions

M0.90

M0.85

Theoretical performance based on the noted assumptions. Actual performance will be affected by ATC routing, operating speed, weather, outfitting options and other factors.

G650 Maximum Range Departing LondonG650 Maximum Range Departing London

Seattle

Beijing

LONDON

Brasilia

Honolulu

Los AngelesMiami

Beijing

DelhiHong Kong

Singapore

Tokyo

Mauritius


Buenos AiresSantiagoCape Town


8 Passengers and 4 Crew Cruise Speed as Shown,

NBAA IFR Fuel Reserves, 85% Annual Winds,

Great Circle Distance,ISA Conditions

M0.90

M0.85

Theoretical performance based on the noted assumptions. Actual performance will be affected by ATC routing, operating speed, weather, outfitting options and other factors.

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Fuel Efficiency ComparisonFuel Efficiency Comparison

G650

3,000 nm Mission at Mach 0.85

G550

GEX XRS

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10,000 12,000 14,000 16,000 18,000 20,000

3,000 nm Mission at Mach 0.85, Typical BOW, 8 Passengers (1,800 lb), ISA Day, Zero Wind, NBAA IFR Fuel Reserves,Existing Airplanes Based on Operating / Cruise Manual Data

G650 Fuel Burn Levels are Comparable to Smaller Aircraft

G650 Performance data is preliminary and subject to change

Block Fuel ~ lb


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Gulfstream G650 Cabin Highlights• Largest purpose built business jet cabin

– 14 inches wider than the G550– 28% more cabin volume, 30% more floor area

• Long seating areas– Extra seat recline and leg room– Large stateroom capability

• Improved cabin accessibility– Larger main entry door– Improved exterior baggage loading

• Largest windows– 16% larger than current windows View of the G650 Cabin Test Mockup


– 16 windows total

• Improved cabin environment– Cabin Essential™ design– Industry leading cabin noise levels– 4,850 ft max cabin altitude at 51,000 ft– Always 100% fresh air

The Gulfstream G650 provides The Gulfstream G650 provides the widest, quietest and most the widest, quietest and most

comfortable cabincomfortable cabin

G650 All New WindowsG650 All New Windows• Improved viewing and comfort

– Largest windows in the industry– 16% greater window area than G550– Optimized to seating pitch– Rotated up 3.4 inches on fuselage for improved viewing angle

49.0 in 52.5 in

Previous Gulfstream Aircraft G650


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G650 Emergency ExitsG650 Emergency Exits

• New, large overwing exits • Two per side for highest safety standard

Exceeds certification requirements 26”

32”

• Exceeds certification requirements 26

Emergency Exit Hatch


G650 Baggage AreaG650 Baggage Area

• Larger usable baggage capability– Usable Baggage volume of 195 ft3 (11% more than G550) – 31.5 ft2 floor area (9% more than G550)– 42.8” x 35.7” exterior door (8% larger than G550)

Forward• Accessibility

– 4 inches lower to the ground for easier loading of baggage

– Accessible in flight to 51,000 ft

• Enhanced Safety– Secondary pressure bulkhead – Passively inflated external door seal


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G650 SystemsG650 Systems

• New PlaneView II cockpit – Standard Synthetic Vision Primary Flight Display– Standard EVS II with next generation head up guidance system– New Weather radar 3-D scan with vertical view– New Integrated standby multifunction controller

• New fly-by-wire flight control system with multiple redundancy• New solid state secondary power distribution system• Improved electric and hydraulic systems • New higher thrust, more fuel efficient Rolls-Royce BR725 engines


System architecture designed for redundancy and improved reliability

• PlaneConnect™ maintenance trend predictive and diagnostic service

G650 New PlaneView II Cockpit FeaturesG650 New PlaneView II Cockpit Features

• Gulfstream PlaneView II flight deck based on Honeywell Primus Epic avionics

• Four large 14 inch adaptive LCD displays

• New LCD Head Up Display with EVS II standard

• Standard Synthetic Vision -Primary Flight Display (SV-PFD)N St db


• New Standby Multifunctional Controller

• 3 PlaneBook tablet computers standard

• Compact pedestal

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G650 Standard PlaneView II Features G650 Standard PlaneView II Features

• Triplex Flight Management System

• Automatic Emergency Descent Mode

• PlaneView II Enhancements– RNP 0.1 capable– FANS-1 Controller Pilot Datalink

Communication (CPDLC) – existing ACARS protocol

– GPS Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS)

– Lateral Precision Vertical (LPV) approach capability

Most technologically advancedMost technologically advanced


– INAV – improved airway labeling and peaks display

Most technologically advanced flight deck

with new levels of safety and situational awareness

Most technologically advanced flight deck

with new levels of safety and situational awareness

New Standby Multifunction Controller (SMC)New Standby Multifunction Controller (SMC)

• Combines current display controller functionality with standby flight instruments

• 5” LCD display and switch panel• Reverts to standby display if

PFD is lost• Additional Functionality

– Refuel control– Cabin Pressure Control System

(CPCS) semi-mode control– Weather radar control– Hydraulic and oil level display


Hydraulic and oil level display– Tire pressure display

Integrated LCD Display Increases Functionality and Improves Safety & Reliability

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New 3-D Scan Weather Radar New 3-D Scan Weather Radar

• Fully Automatic Honeywell RDR 4000 weather radar• 3-D scanning capability with vertical profile view included in display• Integral terrain database for efficient ground clutter elimination


More Complete Weather Depiction for Improved Situational Awareness

Fly-by-Wire Flight Control SystemFly-by-Wire Flight Control SystemEHSA – Right Hydraulic

EHSA – Left Hydraulic

EBHA – Electric

• Primary flight control system– 3-axis digital system– 2 flight control computers – 4 dissimilar channels (quadruplex)– Each channel able to command every

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ycontrol surface

• Backup flight control system with “get home” capability

– 3-axis Backup Flight Control Unit (BFCU)– Totally independent hardware & software– Exceeds certification requirements

• Electric Backup Hydrostatic Actuators (EBHA)

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Right Hydraulic

Left Hydraulic

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EBHA

REU 15

REU 16

REU 11

REU 13

REU 12

REU 14

Highly Redundant and Technologically Advanced Flight Control System

Highly Redundant and Technologically Advanced Flight Control System

– Self contained hydraulic system with independent electric power

– Enhanced safety– Dedicated backup batteries

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• Maintains control column / yoke and pedal arrangement– Same basic layout as G550

G650 Flight Deck ControlsG650 Flight Deck Controls

– Goal is to have a common pilot type rating with the G550

– Similar approach taken by Boeing (777, 787) and Embraer (170 / 175 / 190 / 195)

• Improves situational awareness through linked controls


– Crew coordination of control surface inputs

– Visual indication of autopilot and autothrottle inputs

New Secondary Power Distribution system New Secondary Power Distribution system

• Controls and protects selected non flight-critical electrical loads

• Solid state power controllers (SSPC) within the distribution units functionwithin the distribution units function as electronic circuit breakers

• System Benefits:– 300 lb weight savings over

conventional circuit breakers

– Eliminates more than 400 circuit breakers and relays

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– Removes more than 3 miles of wiring

– Provides improved circuit protection, including arc fault detection

MCDU and CAS provide control and statusCB pull / reset / collar is MCDU function

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G650 Waste and Water SystemG650 Waste and Water System

• Water System– Dual water systems– Two supply lines to each faucet and coffee makers– Each toilet is supplied by different water systemsy y– Dual conformal tank design

• 40 gallon capacity (2 x 20 gallon)

– Manual fill capability, in-flight or on ground– Redundant heaters and relocation of supply

lines and valves above floor to prevent freezing• Waste System

– Designed to set a new industry standard for reliabilityW t t k l t d t i it i t


– Waste tank located to improve gravity assist– Waste tubes routed with limited bends– Each toilet incorporates manual override flush handle

Designed Using Cabin Essential™ Philosophy:No Single Failure can Render the System Inoperable


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G650 Integration Test Facility (ITF)G650 Integration Test Facility (ITF)

• Cockpit and cabin test rigs – Fully functional cockpit and cabin

electronic mockups used to evaluate and validate design

– Simulates complete aircraft systemsSimulates complete aircraft systems and network architecture with full cabin wiring

• PlaneView™ II avionics platform– Human factors testing on cockpit

and avionics – Advanced software and hardware

integration

• Cabin systems mockup


Cabin systems mockup– Support Cabin Essential ™ design– All cabin equipment wired for test– Two seating areas

cabin mockup

G650 Advanced Flight Control Test Rig-“Iron Bird”G650 Advanced Flight Control Test Rig-“Iron Bird”

Iron Bird functionality• Complete flight control

system • Simulated cockpit displays

Purpose built flight controls test rig• Evaluate design & function prior to

flight test• LRU system integration

• Purpose built flight controls test rig

• Evaluate and eliminate problems prior to flight

p p y• Hydraulic System

(pumps, aircraft plumbing)• Landing gear• Electrical power distribution

and harnessing

• Operational in late 2008


test• LRU system

integration

Benefits:• Reduction of time and risk in

development and implementation• Increased safety for flight test• Smoother entry into service

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Fuselage Barrel Development and Structural TestingFuselage Barrel Development and Structural Testing

• Validated new design and determinate assembly method for G650 fuselage

– Full scale fuselage section– Tested and verified new assembly approachy pp

• Successfully tested assembly beyond ultimate load (150% limit load)

– Upbending: 265% limit load– Downbending: 180% limit load– Upbending + Torsion: 190% limit load– The structure returned to original shape

• Pressure tested to 18 37 psi (proof test)


Pressure tested to 18.37 psi (proof test)– Validated new window box structure

Successfully Tested Beyond Successfully Tested Beyond Required Design LevelsRequired Design Levels


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Designed for Manufacturing and MaintenanceDesigned for Manufacturing and Maintenance

• CATIA V5 / ENOVIA 3D model-based design– Full interference-free integration

of systems and structures• Design-as-built approach

E i i d M f t i– Engineering and Manufacturing concurrent design

• Delmia software for ergonomic analysis• More bonded panels and stringers

– 60% Fastener count reduction– Improved skin quality

• Maximized use of industry standard parts and common parts

Over 50% reduction of parts and part numbers from G550


– Over 50% reduction of parts and part numbers from G550• Increased use of monolithic machined components

– Eliminates sheet metal assemblies– Reduces part count– Improves product quality and repeatability

Manufacturing Automation and ToolingManufacturing Automation and Tooling

• Integrated Panel Assembly Cell (IPAC)

– Assemble frames to panels– Replaces hand riveting

• Precision Build Carts (PBC)– Carts are used in multiple fixtures– Maintains structure reference

points throughout build process– No hoisting of barrels

• CNC Profiler– Route and drill composite

components


Improved Quality Improved Quality and Precisionand Precision

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Manufacturing Benefit SummaryManufacturing Benefit Summary

• Increased use of machined parts

• Incorporation of Precision Assembly methods

• Total part count reductionpof over 50% from G550

• Maximized use of industrystandard parts

• Maximized use of common parts

• Reduced number of suppliers


Note: estimated reductions

• Less Assembly Time

• Better quality

New Standard on Aircraft AvailabilityNew Standard on Aircraft Availability

Maintenance that Impact Aircraft Availability:

G550 G650 Goal Comments

Planned Maintenance 1% 1% No Change

Scheduled Maintenance(MSG-3 Program)

7% 3% Scheduled maintenance at 600 hrs (20% longer than the G550)Reducing Tasks, Improved Access, Standardizing Parts

Unscheduled Maintenance 8% 5% All LRUs Designed to be Removed / Replaced in 30 minsImproved Built in Test (BIT)Improved MTBFs from Suppliers


Health & Trend Monitoring

Total Estimated Availability 84% 91%

Higher Aircraft Availability and Lower Maintenance Costs

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Research & Development Programs


R & D TopicsR & D Topics

•• Advanced Cockpit & Vision SystemsAdvanced Cockpit & Vision Systems•• Advanced Cockpit & Vision SystemsAdvanced Cockpit & Vision Systems•• Advanced Cockpit & Vision SystemsAdvanced Cockpit & Vision Systems

•• Advanced Flight Controls ProgramAdvanced Flight Controls Program

•• Aircraft Health & Trend MonitoringAircraft Health & Trend Monitoring

•• Obstacle Threat Warning SystemsObstacle Threat Warning Systems

•• Advanced Cockpit & Vision SystemsAdvanced Cockpit & Vision Systems

•• Advanced Flight Controls ProgramAdvanced Flight Controls Program

•• Aircraft Health & Trend MonitoringAircraft Health & Trend Monitoring

•• Obstacle Threat Warning SystemsObstacle Threat Warning Systems


•• Supersonic TechnologySupersonic Technology•• Supersonic TechnologySupersonic Technology

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Advanced Cockpit / Vision SystemsAdvanced Cockpit / Vision Systems


Evolution of Cockpit DisplaysEvolution of Cockpit Displays


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EVS II and SV-PFDEVS II and SV-PFD

• Enhanced Vision System (EVS)– Gulfstream first to certify EVS: September 2001– Over 400 Currently in Service– EVS II Certified: December 2007

• Synthetic Vision – Primary Flight Display (SV-PFD)– Gulfstream first CFR Part 25 OEM to certify SV Technology:

December 2007

• Complimentary Systems Provide Improved Situational Awareness to Crew


• Unprecedented in civil aviation

EVS II and SV-PFD Standard in G450, G550, and G650

Enhanced Vision System (EVS)Enhanced Vision System (EVS)

• IR Sensor in Nose• Image Displayed on HUD

– Terrain– Airport– Runways / Taxiways– Ground Traffic

• EVS sees at night and in reduced atmospheric visibility (smoke, dust, haze, and fog)

• Allows pilots to use EVS at Decision Height to see runway in order to continue the approach


ppto 100 ft

• At 100ft, pilot must transition to natural vision to land the aircraft

Improved Safety in Low Visibility and Night Conditions

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SV-PFD

• SV-PFD – Synthesized image of outside world on Primary Flight Display

Data from on board terrain database is processed with– Data from on-board terrain database is processed with aircraft position, altitude and heading to provide 3-D perspective view on the Primary Flight Display

• Benefits:– En-route: Increases awareness of surrounding terrain

– Departure and Approach: Increased awareness of major b t l (>1 000 ft)


obstacles (>1,000 ft)

– Approach: Awareness of runway position

Gulfstream’s SV-PFDGulfstream’s SV-PFD


SV- PFD Displayed on Pilot’s Display Unit

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Airport Symbol

ABC Conference, 23 Sept 08, Page 50Extended Centerline

A Breakthrough in Crew AwarenessA Breakthrough in Crew Awareness


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Equivalent Visual Operations


FAA’s Plan for Next Generation Air Transportation System


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Gulfstream Equivalent Visual OperationsGulfstream Equivalent Visual Operations

Gulfstream’s EVS and SV-PFD systems will serve as the basis for Equivalent Visual Operations in the NextGen Airspace

Fused Sensors

Advanced SVS Cockpit


Advanced Flight Controls Program Advanced Flight Controls Program

Faster, Smoother …Faster, Smoother …


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AFC Program GoalsAFC Program Goals• Evaluate emerging technologies• Build supplier base• Develop internal expertise• Demonstrate technology in flight gy g• Determine benefits in capability, performance, reliability and cost


AFC Fly-by Wire Highlights

• Fly by Wire Spoilers• Improved Stability at

Higher Speed

First Flight – Spoiler

September 26, 2006

First Flight – Spoiler

September 26, 2006

• Demonstrated Increased Roll Performance

• Improved Ride Comfort• Fly by Wire Spoilers &

Elevator• Electrical Backup

Hydrostatic Actuator


First Flight – Elevator (Hydraulic Motor)

May 16, 2007

First Flight – Elevator (Electric Motor)

October 8, 2007

First Flight – Elevator (Hydraulic Motor)

May 16, 2007

First Flight – Elevator (Electric Motor)

October 8, 2007

Hydrostatic Actuator (EBHA)

• Dissimilar Power Sources – Hydraulic or Electric

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AFC Fly-by-Light

• Fiber optic applications for Flight Control Systems– Assess Electrical-Optical Connector Technology– Assess Weight Savings and EMI Benefits– Assess Manufacturing Installation Conceptsg p

• “Fly by Light” Demonstration completed February 27, 2008– FBL Optical Harness used to control Mid Spoilers

Electrical


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AFC Fly-by-Wireless

• Demonstration Completed 22 Jul 08 on Iron Bird Ground Test Rig

– Digital bus communication used to control Mid Spoilers

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• Demonstration on GV Test Aircraft Completed in August 2008

• Potential Wireless Applications: – Backup Flight Control System– Wireless Remote Sensors for Other Functions

• Potential Aircraft Benefits:– Added Redundancy & Safety

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– Weight & Cost Savings– Reduced Maintenance Wireless

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Aircraft Health & Trend Monitoring


Objectives

• Eliminate unscheduled maintenance• Significantly reduce scheduled maintenance

– Drive to “on condition”

• Reduce return to service time– Have part available when aircraft lands

• Use hardware and software capability to include other valued customer services

• System transparent to customer (no manual downloads)E i t d t ft i id t / t


• Easier access to data after incident / event

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Service / Support Concept


StatusStatus

• Phase I (PlaneConnectTM) complete– More than 200 Gulfstream aircraft currently in program– Received over 16,000 maintenance message downlinks

• Operators very impressed with system– Operators receive email from aircraft– All messages automatically monitored within 5 minutes of

transmission– Operator base and Gulfstream alerted of potential AOG situation

• Only business jet with this capability• Provides new insight into fleet operations


Provides new insight into fleet operations– Identifies individual aircraft issues– Helps quantify fleet issues

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Phase II Underway for G650Phase II Underway for G650

• Adding capability to capture more parameter data– Provide faster identification and resolution of issues during early

service experienceservice experience– Support investigation of intermittent issues– Reduce return to service time and increase first call resolution rate– Increase ability to determine overall fleet health

• Integral part of G650 Entry Into Service maturity plan


Will Set a New Standard for Gulfstream Support


Obstacle Threat Proximity Warning System

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Issue – Ground Damage

• 47% of damage occurs while the aircraft is stationary

– 18% from other aircraft (towing or taxi)

38 HITS24%

22 HITS14%

9 HITS6%

39 HITS25%

– 14% from ground support equipment

– 15% from ground vehicles

• 43% of damage occurs while towing

• 10% of damage occurs during taxi (winglet damage)


48 HITS31%

Damage Assessment (all models) Jan 2004 – July 2008

Proposed Warning System Development

• Visual and audible obstacle cues to crew during taxi operationsp

• Visual and audible obstacle cues to ground crew during towing operations

• Static Aircraft protection


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Potential Radar Coverage


• Sensor Locations:– Wing to Body Fairing– Tail Cone

Potential Camera CoveragePotential Camera Coverage

Cockpit Video Display


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Supersonic Technology Program


QSJ Concept


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Supersonic Technology Development

Overall Objective:Conduct basic research into reducing the impact of sonic boom on people and the environment to enable regulatory change to allow supersonic flight overland, domestically and internationally

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Propulsion• Inlet Wind Tunnel Testing• Nozzle Concepts• University Studies

Aerodynamics• NASA Wing-Body Wind Tunnel Tests• Refinement of Low Boom Geometry

– Propulsion Integration– Boom Signature Shaping

Supersonic ConfigurationSubsonic Configuration

Quiet Spike Flight TestingAdvanced Materials• Composites Development

Systems Integration• eXternal Vision System (XVS) Test• Primary Airframe Systems


p g g• Structural/Mechanical Design Validation• Near-Field Acoustic Performance

Acoustics• Low Boom Propagation Modeling• Structural & Human Response• Psycho Acoustic Acceptance• Public Awareness and Education

• Airframe Structural Concepts

Component Mockups• Flight Deck• Engine Mounts• Wing Pivot

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Supersonic Acoustic Signature Simulator II


A Unique Facility For Sonic Boom Acceptability Testing

F-15 Quiet Spike Flight TestF-15 Quiet Spike Flight Test

Objectives:


• Validate Structural Performance• Validate Extension/Retraction System Performance• Validate Near-Field Aero-acoustic Performance

Gulfstream Proprietary Information

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Indoor Response to Sonic Booms

• 2006/2007 NASA Low Boom Tests– Suggests indoor noise may be

more annoying than outdoor noisemore annoying than outdoor noise– Research community moving

slowly on conclusions

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– Defining road forward for regulatory change

– Engaging broader industry talent at national level C-Weighted Sound Exposure Level

Measured & Scored IndoorsMeasured & Scored Outdoors

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Supersonic OutlookSupersonic Outlook

• Continued Market and Industry Interest in the Development of Future Supersonic Concepts

– Value of Travel Time Increasingly Important– Supersonic Overland Flight Required

• Acoustic Signature Acceptability Critical to Future Design Efforts• Significant Progress Continues• Upcoming Focus Areas:

– Future Technology Demonstration Program – Collaborative NASA / Industry Studies– Ground Boom Simulation and Acceptability Studies – Continued Support of Regulatory Process


– Continued Support of Regulatory Process


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