With the new helicopters like S92 EC225 AW139 we fly the latest technology, full glass cockpit, fully computerised, fully monitered (CVR,FDR, HUMS), and basic magnetic plugs ...
In flight we only have access to basic informations like temp and pressure and chip warning.
What would be the cost to bring all those datas centralised and available in flight with a proper monitoring.
As an example in the 139 I can know my hydraulic level at any time in flight, the level is monitered, but any significant change in a short time (leak) won't be noticed until the level is low. We always now too late
If something goes wrong in the MGB IGB or TGB any significant change in vibration level and increasing in a short time should be displayed on the screen and not only "recorded".
Don't tell me it's difficult to do, what computers can't do that ?
When you find yourself in one of those extremely remote probabilities, the few minutes or even seconds advance warning may change everything.
Manufacturers have to think differently when they design new aircrafts.
3rd millenium technology with last centenary thinking and design
