The Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck

The Gulfstream G650ER cockpit is widely regarded as one of the most advanced and pilot-friendly in the business aviation market, blending cutting-edge technology with intuitive design to enhance safety, situational awareness, and operational efficiency.

Symmetry and Ergonomics:
Gulfstream designed the G650ER cockpit with a highly ergonomic layout, ensuring that both pilots have clear visibility and easy access to all primary controls. The side consoles, overhead panels, and glareshield instruments are logically arranged, minimizing workload and reducing the potential for human error during all phases of flight.

PlaneView II Avionics Suite:
At the heart of the cockpit is Gulfstream’s PlaneView™ II integrated avionics suite, featuring four large, high-resolution LCD displays that provide complete flight, navigation, and systems information. This architecture allows pilots to manage aircraft systems efficiently while maintaining full situational awareness.

Key features include:

• Synthetic Vision System (SVS): Provides a 3D view of terrain, obstacles, and airports, enhancing safety in low-visibility conditions.
• Enhanced Flight Vision System (EFVS) Integration: Combines infrared imaging with head-up display cues for approach and landing in challenging weather.
• Dual Flight Management Systems (FMS): Simplifies route planning, fuel optimization, and performance management, which is crucial for ultra-long-range flights.

Head-Up Display (HUD):
The G650ER can be equipped with a Gulfstream HUD, providing critical flight data, navigation cues, and approach guidance without requiring pilots to look down at instruments. This feature is particularly valuable in challenging weather during night operations, further enhancing safety and situational awareness.

Rolls-Royce Engines

The Gulfstream G650ER is powered by two Rolls-Royce BR725 A1-12 turbofan engines, which are widely regarded as among the most advanced and reliable powerplants in the business aviation market. These engines are a core reason the G650ER delivers ultra-long-range performance, high speed, and operational efficiency.

The BR725 engines each produce 16,900 pounds of thrust, allowing the G650ER to achieve its maximum Mach 0.925 operating speed and range up to 7,500 nautical miles. Pilots appreciate the combination of power and efficiency, which ensures that the aircraft can maintain high-speed cruise over ultra-long distances without compromising fuel economy or performance margins.

Rolls-Royce designed the BR725 with low-vibration, low-noise technology, producing a remarkably smooth engine response during all phases of flight. Pilots enjoy improved handling and reduced fatigue, while passengers experience a quieter, more comfortable cabin environment. This smooth operation also contributes to reduced wear and tear on airframe and systems, indirectly supporting cost savings and long-term maintenance predictability.

The G650ER cockpit integrates the Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) system for the BR725 engines, which continuously monitors engine parameters, optimizes thrust, and provides automatic protection against overspeed, overtemperature, and other critical events.

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