uAvionix Adds New Automation Interfaces to AV-30-E Instruments

Autopilot and magnetometer capabilities aim to lighten workload for pilots of experimental aircraft.

Jonathan Welsh

Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at 02:04 PM ET

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The AV-30-E works with modern digital autopilots, which simplifies its installation. [Courtesy: uAvionix]

Key Takeaways:

uAvionix has released a no-cost software upgrade for its AV-30-E multimode indicator, adding digital autopilot and external magnetometer interface capabilities for experimental aircraft.
The enhanced AV-30-E can now control modern digital autopilots' heading, altitude, and vertical speed, simplifying cockpit integration and serving as a replacement for traditional flight instruments.
Future developments include ongoing certification for the AV-30-C (for certificated aircraft), development of analog autopilot adaptors, and support for the new AV-Mag external magnetometer to improve performance and reduce pilot workload.

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Aviation instrument maker uAvionix said it has added digital autopilot and external magnetometer interface capabilities to its AV-30-E multimode indicator for experimental aircraft.

The Bigfork, Montana, company said the AV-30-E’s ability to control an autopilot’s heading, altitude, and vertical speed makes it a well-integrated replacement for traditional attitude indicators and directional gyros. The AV-30-E works with modern digital autopilots, which simplifies its installation.