When Garmin and Dynon Avionics in 2016 received FAA approval to sell non-TSO’d electronic flight instruments to owners of Part 23 certified airplanes, Aspen Avionics – already a company known for producing low-cost avionics – grappled with how to respond. Now we have the answer in the form of Aspen’s new Evolution E5 flight instrument, introduced this week at the Aircraft Electronics Association Convention in Las Vegas.
Aspen Avionics Unveils Non-TSO’d Evolution E5 Display
Key Takeaways:
- Aspen Avionics introduced the Evolution E5 flight instrument as a low-cost, non-TSO'd alternative to competitor offerings, retailing for just under $5,000.
- The E5 consolidates traditional attitude, directional gyro, and course deviation indicator into a single display, also featuring GPSS, ADAHRS, and a backup battery.
- Designed for easy, low-cost installation as a drop-in replacement for mechanical instruments, it is software-upgradeable to a full TSO-compliant display with advanced features.
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