Avidyne announced at an EAA AirVenture press conference a long list of new updates to its panel-mounted IFD-series software and ideas on how to create low-cost, high-tech solutions in the cockpit. The avionics company recently launched its IFD100 app, which talks to the panel mounted IFD-series FMS/GPS/navcom systems. Avidyne’s CEO Dan Schwinn showed off new innovative ways to use a mobile tablet to mount in front of the round gauges on the panel, providing a glass display that incorporates the functions of the navigators.
Avidyne Showcases New Panel Solutions
Key Takeaways:
- Avidyne unveiled substantial software updates for its IFD-series, featuring the new IFD100 app and the upcoming IFD550, alongside innovative ideas for low-cost, high-tech cockpit solutions utilizing mobile tablets.
- The R10.2 software update will introduce advanced capabilities like synthetic vision and 3D in-trail views to IFD440/540 systems, and significantly enhance connectivity with external hardware such as weather radar and cameras.
- Avidyne offers six IFD models (priced $11,399-$21,999) that are direct replacements for Garmin GNS 430/530, with an introductory $5,000 presale upgrade path for IFD540 customers to the new IFD550.
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