From First Flight to Future Fight
Bell's Solution for the U.S. Army's Flight School Next Program
Trusted partner for Army training
Military training programs are nothing new to Bell. Since training the first Army pilots in 1946, Bell has played a significant role in promoting safety and mission success. Our well-structured programs and training aircraft have helped aviators develop critical skills and enhance unit capabilities with innovative technology. Bell remains committed to supporting the Army's evolving needs, helping to ensure our pilots are prepared for their missions.
Bell 505: Chosen training aircraft around the globe
A capable and flexible platform with more than 100k flight hours, the Bell 505 operates in more than 55 countries across six continents and is perfect for operators training in the fundamentals of rotary-wing flight. The Bell 505 offers advantages unmatched by any other platform. It’s advanced features and proven reliability make it the ultimate choice for growing the next generation of highly skilled aviators.
75+
airframes committed to pilot training around the world
+ Several civilian flight schools
+ Several civilian flight schools
High Inertia Rotor System
This high inertia rotor system provides additional reaction time and improved characteristics allowing students to learn auto rotation maneuvers in a less stressful environment.
Integrated Advanced Avionics
The Garmin G1000H NXiTM integrated avionics suite provides all primary flight, navigation, and crew alert information in an easy-to-read format increasing situational awareness and mission capability. With the ability to read and track all sensors on-board, the avionics suite enables maintenance staff to quickly diagnose and resolve issues improving mission readiness.
Versatile and Open Cabin Design
The Bell 505 can be flown single-pilot from left or right seat, has adjustable pedals, excellent visibility, and plenty of headroom for pilots with headsets, helmets and NVGs, while the large windscreens provide superior visibility and efficient student-flight instructor interaction. The open cabin design, stadium-style rear seating, and dedicated rear audio panel allows rear-seated students to learn from the back seat with full visibility to cockpit activities.
Increased Situational Awareness
The Bell 505 provides a fully integrated flight deck and an intuitive platform, to maximize teaching the fundamentals of rotary-wing flight. Optional flight displays increase situational awareness; Traffic Information System, Helicopter Terrain Awareness and Warning, Garmin’s Helicopter Synthetic Vision Technology™, Moving Map Display, “Pathways in the Sky” Display
Modern training approach for the modern warfighter
Bell's experience in training goes beyond designing the right aircraft for your mission. With a legacy of training more than 130,000 pilots and mechanics, Bell sets the standard for preparing aviators. With modern technology, advanced training solutions, and a state-of-the-art airframe, Bell produces military pilots ready to advance in their assigned operational aircraft.
Advanced Simulation
Leveraging our sister company, TRU Simulation, our array of flight simulators offer comprehensive training by combining real-world experience with advanced technology, allowing students to experience realistic, high-stress situations in a controlled environment.
Reliable and Mission Ready
The Bell 505 robust design excels at withstanding the rigors of the primary training environment, making sure that it is available and ready to fly the next mission. Bell stands behind the 505 with world-wide parts support, and its team of dedicated Customer Service Engineers and Product Support Engineers that are on the job 24/7.
Superior Trainer for Emergency Maneuvers
The Bell 505 boasts superior autorotational characteristics, making it an excellent trainer for emergency procedures. Students can practice and master autorotation, a critical skill for handling engine failures, along with other in-flight emergency maneuvers such as hydraulic-off landings and anti-torque control.
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Performance
*MGW, Sea Level, ISA, no reserve
Capacity
*MGW, Sea Level, ISA, no reserve
Powerplant
Avionics
Fully integrated Garmin G1000H™ flight deck with twin 10.4” LCD screens reduces pilot workload.
Standard avionics features include:
- Traffic Information System (TIS)
- Moving Map display
- Diagnostics/maintenance page
- Airport diagrams
- Flight Planning
- Power Situation Indicator (PSI)
- Engine Instruments and Crew Alerting System (EICAS)
Optional flight displays increase situational awareness:
- Helicopter Terrain Awareness and Warning System (HTAWS)
- Garmin’s Helicopter Synthetic Vision Technology™ (HSVT)
- “Pathway in the Sky” display
- Traffic Alert System (TAS)
Bell 505 Trainer
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The sky’s the limit with the Bell 505. A high-tech flight deck and adaptable cabin design make it an extremely cost-competitive, and capable for any challenge.