PILOT SPOTLIGHT
Avidyne pilots come in all shapes and sizes. Some of our pilots fly experimental, some fly mods, while others fly business and commercial jets. Our pilots range from legendary NASCAR drivers to astronauts and Shuttle Commanders to world travelers. No matter what they fly or how fast they go, they have one thing in common: They love Avidyne. Read on to learn what inspired our Avidyne pilots to take to the skies, their most memorable experiences, and what they like most about Avidyne.
Adrian Eichhorn, Commercial Pilot
1973 Beechcraft Baron B55
IFD550
I wanted something different than what everyone else has. Avidyne was recommended so I did some research. I soon learned that the display is better on the IFD and the user interface is far superior. I could have went with the competition but was concerned about the lack of support and functionality that I wanted.
Charlie Precourt
Cessna CJ1+
IFD545
I have found the combination of total capabilities and lower cost make it a great solution. Being able to do my preflight at the office, file a flight plan on Foreflight® and then load all the data to the IFD FMS via WiFi is a huge feature for me. Saves lots of time on the ground and ensures accuracy of input.
310 Pilot
Cessna 310
AMX240
Recently, we decided to upgrade our old GNS system. We visited with multiple manufacturers producing replacements. It was a unanimous decision, we decided to upgrade to a full Avidyne avionics suite. I’ve had the pleasure of flying with the full suite and I’m absolutely loving our decision to upgrade with Avidyne more and more.
Martin Pauly
1973 Beechcraft Baron B55
IFD550
After replacing my older 530/430 with the new IFDs, the improvements jump out on every flight. My personal favorites: the complete navigation and guidance capabilities of a real flight management system and the ease of nav database updates without special hardware and tools.
Robert DeLaurentis, “Zen Pilot”
Cessna CJ1+
IFD545
I like the fact that Avidyne is pilot-centric, dedicated solely to aviation. I also love that the IFD uses a different coordinate system than the competition so that when I fly over the Poles in 2019 where all the earth’s meridians meet, I will still have a GPS signal. I know I can rely on my GPS anywhere, anytime.
Baron Pilot
Cessna 310
AMX240
When I purchased the Baron, I knew I was going to add a GPS to the stack. While doing my research, I downloaded Avidyne’s simulator and instantly fell in love with the IFD’s logic. Put simply, the IFD is more of an FMS logic while the competition is a traditional GPS.
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We appreciate our Avidyne pilots. Put simply, we wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for you! That’s why we created the Avidyne Pilot Club.
The Avidyne Pilot Club is an elite group of pilots who share more in common than just the joy of flying; they love their Avidyne equipment. As a Pilot Club member, you gain exclusive access to insider news, Avidyne gear, merchandise, and special benefits. What’s more, if you tell a pilot friend about Avidyne and it results in a purchase, you could be eligible for special offers, discounts and possible upgrades.
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