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Avidyne Launches Release 10.2, Certifies New IFDs

Avidyne's IFD550 has achieved certification along with the much anticipated Release 10.2 upgrade for legacy products. Avidyne
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Key Takeaways:

  • Avidyne announced Release 10.2 upgrades for its legacy FMS products and TSO approval for its flagship IFD550 FMS/GPS/nav/com.
  • The IFD550 features an integrated Attitude Reference System, providing unique Synthetic Vision and WAAS approach capabilities, including egocentric and exocentric views.
  • Release 10.2 extends Synthetic Vision to other IFD FMS systems, adds two-way wireless connectivity with iPad apps for flight plan transfer, and enables full functionality for the MK10 miniature keyboard.
  • New features in Release 10.2 include "Circular Holds" for orbiting a point, radar and video display capabilities, and the introduction of three new FMS/GPS-only systems: IFD545, IFD510, and IFD410.
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Avidyne announced at the Aircraft Electronics Association’s annual conference, held this week in New Orleans, that it has accomplished several useful upgrades for its legacy FMS products, launched in the much anticipated Release 10.2, and received TSO approval for the IFD550 FMS/GPS/nav/com.

Pia Bergqvist

Pia Bergqvist joined FLYING in December 2010. A passionate aviator, Pia started flying in 1999 and quickly obtained her single- and multi-engine commercial, instrument and instructor ratings. After a decade of working in general aviation, Pia has accumulated almost 3,000 hours of flight time in nearly 40 different types of aircraft.

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