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STC for R10.2.1 adds “Helicopter Enablement” features for Avidyne IFD540 and IFD440.

Las Vegas, NV – Tuesday, February 27, 2018 – 

Avidyne Corporation, a leading provider of integrated avionics systems, displays, and safety systems for general aviation aircraft, announced they have received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for R10.2.1 software for the IFD Series.

Among the new features and product improvements of the R10.2.1 software upgrade is support for helicopter-specific features including Heliports, Helicopter SIDS/ STARS/ Approaches, which is a new paid option designed for helicopter operators.

“R10.2.1 certification comes on the heels of our announcement last week that we received STC approval for our IFDs in Robinson helicopter,” said Avidyne CEO Dan Schwinn. “While R10.2.1 delivers product improvements for IFD customers flying any type of aircraft, we are especially excited to add helicopter enablement features that really focus on the specific needs of helicopter operators. ”

Enhancements with R10.2.1 include the following:

    • Helicopter Enablement
      • Adds helicopter ‘ownship’ on Map and Synthetic Vision displays
      • Adds heliports
      • Adds helicopter SID/STAR/Approaches
    • Added VFR waypoints
    • Allow fuel range ring time to be configurable
    • Added AWIS frequencies to the frequency list
    • Modify MapMx interface to support more than 31 waypoints
    • Improve support for GTX345
    • Improved METAR decoding
    • Improved AIRMET/SIGMENT decoding
    • WiFi and BT icons now reflect the connection status

All IFDs also provide remote COM channel increment and frequency transfer capabilities, which is particularly helpful for the high-workload helicopter environment.

For a complete list of R10.2.1 enhancements, check out AvidyneLive at: https://forums.avidyne.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1464&title=release-1021-available

Pricing &Availablility

R10.2.1 software is shipping now with all new IFD units and is available for download through Avidyne dealers as a field upgrade.  The R10.2.1 is available from Avidyne at no charge.  Helicopter Enablement is a $499 option.  Pricing does not include any labor charges.

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STC provides installation approval for Avidyne IFD540 and IFD440 in the full line of Robinson Helicopters including R66, R44 and R22.

Melbourne, FL – Thursday, February 22, 2018 – 

Avidyne Corporation, a leading provider of integrated avionics systems, displays, and safety systems for general aviation aircraft, announced they have received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval of their IFD Series of FMS/GPS/NAV/COM systems for installation in Robinson Helicopters.

“Robinson is the world’s leading manufacturer of civil helicopters, and we have found that there is a huge pent up demand for the unique features we offer with our IFD series,” said Avidyne CEO Dan Schwinn. “Avidyne has been a world leader in active traffic systems in helicopters with our TAS600 series, and now this STC marks the first of many upgrade and forward-fit programs we are working on to bring the powerful capabilities of the Avidyne IFD products to the helicopter market.”

“Our IFDs are uniquely suited for helicopter operations.  Their hybrid touch user interface provides touch-screen input as well as a full set of buttons/knobs for reliable control of the instrument in all conditions and phases of flight,” said Mitch Biggs, Avidyne’s Vice President of Sales & Marketing.   “Our IFD100 app provides a big-glass display and control of the panel-mounted IFD on an iPad® mounted wherever the pilot desires.  Equally important, the IFD series is a slide-in replacement for legacy GNS-series navigators, which can dramatically reduce installation costs”.

“For many helicopter operators, the IFD provides significant performance and functional improvements in the same panel space where their old navigator sits today, with the addition of wireless capability for added safety and ease of use.  Any helicopter operator looking to migrate to a next generation of WAAS GPS/FMS/NAV/COM owes it to themselves to take a very close look at the IFD.” Biggs added.

This STC covers the IFD540 and IFD440 FMS/GPS/NAV/COMs as well as the IFD510 and IFD410 FMS/GPS standalone navigators, and allows for easy slide-in-replacement installations in Robinson helicopters that currently have legacy GNS navigators. This STC also covers green installations as well.

Helicopter Operators who upgrade to the IFDs will also have the ability to add an IFD100, which is an iPad-based version of the panel-mounted IFDs that communicates via wireless and provides independent, large-screen display and control of the panel-mounted system.

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Duncan Aviation is now exclusive provider of repair and support services for Avidyne’s EX600 MFDs, as well as Avidyne’s legacy MFDs and Traffic Displays.

Melbourne, FL – Thursday, January 4, 2018 – 

Avidyne Corporation, a leading provider of integrated avionics systems, displays, and safety systems for general aviation aircraft, announced they have extended their repair service agreement with Duncan Aviation, Inc. of Lincoln, Nebraska, to include Avidyne’s EX600 Multi-function Display (MFD).  In addition to the EX600 MFD, Duncan Aviation had recently added the Avidyne MHD300 and ATD150 Traffic displays, and is also the exclusive provider of repair services for Avidyne’s 5-RR-, FlightMax-, and EX500-Series Multi-Function Displays (MFD).

“Duncan Aviation has proven record of providing a world-class support services, and we are very confident in their ability to take on support and repair services for our fleet of EX600 customers,” said Roger Mitchell, Avidyne’s Vice President of Operations.

“Duncan Aviation is excited to add  Avidyne’s EX600 multifunction displays to our growing list of service capabilities,” said Kevin Miesbach, New Business Development Manager for Duncan Aviation. “We have a strong track record supporting Avidyne’s legacy MFDs which has earned us the opportunity to add these new product lines, and we look forward to providing our same high-level support for their EX600.”

Under the terms of this agreement, Duncan Aviation will be the worldwide repair center for Avidyne’s EX600 MFD  Since 2010, Duncan Aviation has provided similar repair and support services for Avidyne’s legacy display products including the 5-RR FSD, and the FlightMax 440, 450, 640, 650, 700, 740, 750, 800, 850 & 950 model MFDs.  In 2014 added Avidyne’s EX500 MFD repair support, and in late 2017 added Avidyne’s MHD300 Multi-Hazard Display and ATD150 ½ 3-ATI Traffic displays.

Repair and service of Avidyne’s EX600 MFDs will be handled by Duncan Aviation’s Lincoln facility effective immediately.

About Duncan Aviation (www.duncanaviation.aero)

Duncan Aviation is an aircraft service provider supporting the aviation needs of government and business operators and other service providers. Services include major and minor airframe inspections, engine maintenance, major retrofits for cabin and cockpit systems, full paint and interior services and preowned aircraft sales and acquisitions. Duncan Aviation also has international aircraft components solutions experts available 24/7/365 at +1 402.475.4125 who can handle any aircraft system problem with immediate exchanges, rotables, loaners or avionics/instrument/accessory repairs and overhauls. Complete service facilities are located in Lincoln, Neb., and Battle Creek, Mich. Additional locations include Provo, Utah, and more than 20 other facilities strategically located throughout the United States to provide customers with local support and the quickest response to avionics, engine and airframe Aircraft On Ground (AOG) situations.

For more information about any of Duncan Aviation’s services, call +1 402.475.2611 or visit www.DuncanAviation.aero.

Duncan Aviation will now be the worldwide repair center for Avidyne’s MHD300 and ATD150 Traffic Displays; Duncan Aviation is also the exclusive provider of repair support for Avidyne’s legacy Multi-Function Displays.

Melbourne, FL – Wednesday, December 6, 2017 – 

Avidyne Corporation, a leading provider of integrated avionics systems, displays, and safety systems for general aviation aircraft, announced they have extended their repair service agreement with Duncan Aviation, Inc. of Lincoln, Nebraska, to include Avidyne’s MHD300 Multi-Hazard Display and ATD150 ½-3-ATI Traffic Display.  Duncan Aviation will now be the exclusive provider of repair services for Avidyne customers using these traffic displays, as well as continuing to provide repair support for its 5-RR-, FlightMax-, and EX500-Series Multi-Function Displays (MFD).

“This agreement expands the great working relationship we have enjoyed with the folks at Duncan Aviation, and we are pleased to have them as our worldwide repair center for Avidyne’s legacy traffic display products,” said Roger Mitchell, Avidyne’s Vice President of Operations.  “Duncan Aviation has a terrific track record of providing a high level support for our legacy MFD customers, and now customers who have our dedicated Traffic Displays will benefit from Duncan Aviation’s vast industry expertise and exceptional reputation for quality and service.”

“Duncan Aviation is pleased to add the Avidyne MHD300/ATD150 product line to our service capabilities,” said Kevin Miesbach, New Business Development Manager for Duncan Aviation. “We look forward to supporting Avidyne’s MHD300 and ATD150 customers, as well as their legacy MFD customers for years to come.”

Under the terms of this agreement, Duncan Aviation will be the worldwide repair center for Avidyne’s MHD300 Multi-Hazard Display and ATD150 ½ 3-ATI Traffic displays.  Since 2010, Duncan Aviation has provided similar repair and support services for Avidyne’s legacy display products including the 5-RR FSD, and the FlightMax 440, 450, 640, 650, 700, 740, 750, 800, 850 & 950 model MFDs, and in 2014 added Avidyne’s EX500 MFD repair support.

Repair and service of Avidyne’s MHD300 and ATD150 displays will be handled by Duncan Aviation’s Lincoln facility effective immediately.

About Duncan Aviation (www.duncanaviation.aero)

Duncan Aviation is an aircraft service provider supporting the aviation needs of government and business operators and other service providers. Services include major and minor airframe inspections, engine maintenance, major retrofits for cabin and cockpit systems, full paint and interior services and preowned aircraft sales and acquisitions. Duncan Aviation also has international aircraft components solutions experts available 24/7/365 at +1 402.475.4125 who can handle any aircraft system problem with immediate exchanges, rotables, loaners or avionics/instrument/accessory repairs and overhauls. Complete service facilities are located in Lincoln, Neb., and Battle Creek, Mich. Additional locations include Provo, Utah, and more than 20 other facilities strategically located throughout the United States to provide customers with local support and the quickest response to avionics, engine and airframe Aircraft On Ground (AOG) situations.

For more information about any of Duncan Aviation’s services, call +1 402.475.2611 or visit www.DuncanAviation.aero.

Market-leading ForeFlight iPad App v9.1 now able to provide two-way wireless interface with Avidyne IFD550, IFD540 & IFD440.

Melbourne, FL – Friday, June 2, 2017 – 

Avidyne Corporation today announced that the new ForeFlight Mobile EFB v9.1 App is now capable of taking advantage of the two-way wireless connectivity in Avidyne’s full line of IFD Series FMS/GPS navigators.

“ForeFlight has the most widely used flight planning and electronic flight bag app available for general aviation, and now their latest release (v9.1) takes full advantage of the integrated two-way wireless capabilities of our IFD Series,” commented Dan Schwinn, Avidyne’s President & CEO. “ForeFlight continues to leverage Avidyne’s open-architecture wireless capability for two-way transferring of data in the cockpit including mapping and flight planning, and with more to follow.”

With the new ForeFlight version 9.1app, Avidyne’s IFD550/540/440 units running the current v10.2 software will now support full two-way flight plan transfer between the iPad/iPhone running ForeFlight and the IFD system.  This allows customers to build their flight plans at home and easily load them into the IFD when they get to the airport.  Foreflight can also wirelessly receive and display GPS position and flight plan information from the IFD.

Avidyne also offers their own IFD100 iPad App which allows an additional instance of an IFD in the cockpit when connected wirelessly to panel-mounted IFD5XX/4XX units.

About ForeFlight(www.foreflight.com)

ForeFlight was founded in 2007 by aviation entrepreneurs who set out to build elegant, high-performing flight planning and flight bag apps for pilots. ForeFlight Mobile, the company’s flagship product, is used by individual pilots and professional flight crews all over the world to plan and file flight plans, access preflight and in-flight weather, download and view electronic charts and maps, manage flight publications, log flight time, and more. ForeFlight serves pilots in all segments of aviation, including personal, business, commercial, and military. Additionally, ForeFlight is renowned for its amazingly responsive and accurate Fanatical Pilot Support™.

IFD550 with integrated Attitude Reference Sensor provides Pitch & Roll sensing and egocentric Synthetic Vision. Release 10.2 adds exocentric Synthetic Vision on all IFD models, plus Wx Radar, Video, two-way wireless connectivity, and new IFD100 App.

Melbourne, FL – Monday, May 22, 2017 – 

Avidyne Corporation announced today that they have received Agência Nacional De Aviação Civil –Brasil (ANAC) validation of their new IFD550 FMS/GPS/NAV/COM with Attitude Reference System (ARS). This certification also includes approval of Release 10.2 (R10.2) software which provides a host of new features including Synthetic Vision and two-way wireless connectivity with Avidyne’s new IFD100 iPad App. Avidyne has also received ANAC approval for the new, IFD545, IFD510 and IFD410 FMS/GPS systems.

“We are delighted to have ANAC approval of our new flagship IFD550 with ARS, which provides pilots with our unique Synthetic Vision and Hybrid Touch.  It’s really a terrific system, and there’s simply nothing else like it,” said Avidyne president, Dan Schwinn.  “Our Brazilian customers will really appreciate the R10.2 upgrade for their existing IFD540 and IFD440 units, adding Synthetic Vision and our really capable IFD100 application among many other cool new features.”

“Aviation is vitally important in Brazil, and pilots there will really enjoy the additional situational awareness benefits that are added with R10.2 and Synthetic Vision on the IFD,” said Mitch Biggs, Avidyne’s Vice President of Sales and Marketing.   “No other navigators offer so much functionality, situational awareness, and ease of use.”

About the IFD550

Avidyne’s new IFD550 is a full-featured FMS/GPS/NAV/COM with all the same functionality of Avidyne’s current IFD540, but with the addition of an integrated Attitude Reference Sensor (ARS).  The ARS detects Pitch and Roll motion and enables the display of dynamic Synthetic Vision (SVS) with full-motion three-dimensional “out-the-window” views as well as exocentric “in-trail” views of the aircraft and nearby terrain, obstacles, traffic and terrain.  The IFD550 also gives pilots the ability to toggle SVS off and view a traditional blue-over-brown attitude display, as well as overlay of Horizontal and Vertical Deviation Indicators, a Total Velocity Vector (TVV)/Flight Path Marker, and adjustable field of regard.  IFD550 has a list price starting at $21,999.

About Release 10.2

Avidyne’s new Release 10.2 software is available for field-loadable upgrade for existing IFD540 and IFD440 systems, giving these customers the ability to display Synthetic Vision views of the host aircraft, along with overlay of flight plan, color-contoured terrain, obstacles, full color 3D traffic and terrain warnings.  R10.2 features include:

    • Exocentric (in-trail) Synthetic Vision, providing 3D depiction of flight path, nearby terrain, traffic, and obstacles.
    • Full Two-way Wireless connection to Avidyne IFD100 iPad App
    • Wireless Flightplan transfer into the IFD
    • Orbit-around-a-point – Circular Holds
    • Software enablement for RDR2000 Radar display on IFD 5-Series
    • Ability to have User Wpt as Origin
    • Full mapping of all keys on MK10 Bluetooth Keyboard
    • Non-TSO TAWS functionality
    • Support for European VFR  (Bottlang®) Charts
    • Support for TIS/GTX330ES/GTX335/GTX345 protocols
    • Enables 16 Watt Power Output option on IFD440
    • Improvements to Australian Published Holds
    • Hardware option for  RS-170 Video input and display on IFD 5-Series
    • Wireless connectivity with growing list of third-party Apps
    • More

About the IFD100

Avidyne’s IFD100 iPad app gives pilots a fully redundant, large-format map that wirelessly connects to their IFD 4-Series or 5-Series GPS FMS system.  It’s like having an additional large-screen instance of the IFD in the cockpit that pilots can configure and operate just like a panel-mounted IFD.   On board ADS-B weather and traffic can be sent wirelessly to the iPad for display on the large-screen moving map. The IFD100 App is offered as a free download from the iTunes App Store for all IFD customers.

About the IFD510 & IFD410

With R10.2, Avidyne is also adding two new models of FMS/GPS-only (no VHF NAV/COM radio) models, the IFD510 and IFD410.  Each of these systems offer Synthetic Vision, Hybrid Touch, and integrated wireless capability. The IFD510 is designed as slide-in replacements for legacy GPS500 Series navigators, while the IFD410 can easily replace the GPS400 Series, while also adding all these significant new capabilities.

Pricing & Availability

Release 10.2 Software Upgrade for existing IFD540 and IFD440 units is available for download directly through Avidyne dealers at no charge.  Costs do not include dealer labor to upgrade existing systems.

All new-production IFD550, IFD545, IFD540 , IFD510, IFD440, and IFD410 models are available and shipping immediately with R10.2 functionality.

High Resolution images are available at: https://www.avidyne.com/news/media.asp.