The VII was designed in the 90s with some of the best technology of the time. This has allowed these jets to stay competitive for a long time. Today, some people are finding it worth the time investment to upgrade the avionics to a glass cockpit with other modifications.
Avionics:
ADF: Collins ADF-462
AFIS: AFIS (provisions)
Autopilot: Honeywell SPZ-8000 IFCS
Avionics Package: Honeywell SPZ-8000 IFCS / Pro Line II
Communication Radios: Dual Collins VHF-22A w/8.33 kHz spacing
CVR: Fairchild A100
DME: Dual Collins DME-42
EFIS: Honeywell SPZ-8000 5-tube 5x6-inch w/MFD
Flight Director: Honeywell SPZ-8000 IFCS
FMS: Dual AlliedSignal GNS-XLS w/GPS (IFR approach & en route)
Hi Frequency: King KHF-950 w/SELCAL
Navigation Radios: Dual Collins VIR-32A w/FM immunity
Radar Altimeter: Collins ALT-55
RMI: Dual
TAWS: Honeywell KGP-860 EGPWS
Transponder: Dual Collins TDR-94
Weather Radar: Honeywell Primus 870 color stabilized
Join Captain Ed Thrayes as he recounts the history of the company whose vii he has been flying for overview 25 years. Learn more about early Gulfstreams including model GI and GVII
After the creation of their original aircraft, the company would press the limits of private aviation. Captain Thrayes continues to speak about major developments leading to the GVIII and GIVII
Learn the recent history and how the current model Gulfstreams were created. This includes the GVII , Citation VII, and new insider information on next generation aircraft!