From my bench at the avionics shop, I see a lot of interest in Avidyne’s new IFD-series navigators. Many potential buyers are intrigued by the ability of the IFD540 and smaller IFD440 to slide into an existing Garmin GNS 530 or 430 installation, without the significant expense of rewiring the interface. This plug and play avionics upgrade concept is far from new. But what is new is Avidyne’s approach to making IFR flying easier, with an advanced FMS feature set that has step-saving flight planning features and a combination of touchscreen and traditional controls.
Avidyne Ups the Ante
Key Takeaways:
- Avidyne's IFD-series navigators (IFD540/440) offer a "plug and play" upgrade for existing Garmin GNS 530/430 installations, minimizing rewiring costs.
- They feature a unique "Multi-Touch" hybrid user interface, combining a high-resolution touchscreen with traditional knobs and buttons for versatile and reliable operation.
- The units act as advanced Flight Management Systems (FMS), incorporating features like GeoFill and graphical flight planning to reduce pilot workload and simplify IFR operations.
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