Since glass displays first emerged in general aviation cockpits, most systems have been designed with one stand-alone primary flight display and a separate multifunction display. Some displays have been split in two, having a smaller PFD on one half and an MFD on the other. When introducing its new Avilon system, Sandel Avionics chose a different route. Its main display combines several boxes, keeping more information in the pilot’s field of view.
Sandel Avionics Avilon Cockpit
Key Takeaways:
- Sandel Avionics' Avilon system is a new integrated flight deck that consolidates multiple displays into a main, intuitive interface, keeping essential information in the pilot's primary field of view.
- It features advanced capabilities including crisp satellite synthetic vision, redundant data source monitoring, and user-friendly touchscreens with unique safety features.
- The system significantly reduces avionics weight (85 lbs net reduction) and simplifies installation by integrating with some existing components, cutting installation time to approximately 150 hours.
- Priced around $175,000, Avilon is initially certified for King Air aircraft, with plans for expanded compatibility to other turbine aircraft, offering full performance-based navigation (PBN) capability.
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