Introducing the new DFC110 Digital Autopilot
The Avidyne DFC110 brings the precision, stability, and intuitive operation of the DFC autopilot family to Vantage-equipped Cirrus aircraft, now with integrated VNAV capability.
Built on the proven DFC90 platform, the DFC110 includes the advanced digital autopilot modes pilots expect from a turbine-class system, while adding support for VNAV guidance when paired with Vantage 12.1.0 or later and dual IFD navigators running IFD 10.3.3.2 or later.
The DFC110 is attitude-based with digital precision, using the aircraft’s all-digital air data and attitude/heading reference system for smooth, stable, and highly accurate flight control. Compared to older rate-based autopilots, the DFC110 helps reduce overshoots, hunting, and flutter, especially during demanding instrument procedures and changing wind conditions.
And with Avidyne’s clear mode awareness, the DFC110 never leaves you guessing. Backlit buttons show armed and engaged modes, while flight director and autopilot indications are displayed directly on your flight displays, giving you confidence in what the autopilot is doing throughout every phase of flight.
Features
- Includes the full capability set of the DFC90 Digital Autopilot, with added VNAV support.
- Designed for Vantage-equipped Cirrus aircraft with dual IFD navigators.
- Attitude-based digital autopilot for improved stability, accuracy, and reliability.
- Supports turbine-class lateral and vertical autopilot modes, including Flight Director, Altitude Hold, Airspeed Hold, Vertical Speed Hold, Heading, Navigation, Approach, LOC/GS, and VNAV.
- Uses the PFD/EFD all-digital Air Data and Attitude/Heading Reference System.
- Clear mode awareness with backlit armed/engaged buttons and display-based autopilot indications.
- “STRAIGHT & LEVEL” button recovers the aircraft from unusual attitudes and overrides all autopilot modes and levels the aircraft in both pitch and roll. S&L button provides added peace of mind—especially for the non-pilot in the right seat.
- Slide-in replacement path for existing DFC90 and legacy S-TEC 55 autopilots.
