Avidyne has released the new Vantage 12.1 software update for Cirrus aircraft, bringing expanded support for legacy GPS navigators and approach minimums. Alongside the update, Avidyne introduced the DFC110 autopilot featuring vertical navigation, offering Entegra-equipped Cirrus owners flexibility for their panel upgrades.
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Avidyne’s Vantage 12 certified for Cirrus aircraft
The Vantage 12 upgrade is initially targeted for retrofit in the more than 4,000 Entegra-equipped and pre-Entegra Cirrus SR20/22 Series aircraft, according to Avidyne officials.
Avidyne introduces installation kit for Vantage12 displays in Cirrus aircraft
“Avidyne was first to bring big-glass flight decks to the light GA market and now Vantage12 gives owners of these earlier Cirrus models (2000-2008) the ability to easily upgrade to larger 12-inch diagonal glass with touch screens, 3D Synthetic Vision, and most importantly, dual Attitude Reference Systems (ARS) that provide full redundancy and no loss of autopilot in the unlikely event of a display failure,” said Tom Harper, senior director of marketing.
iFly update includes integration with Avidyne
iFly EFB 12.2 allows pilots to share flight plans to and from Avidyne systems directly from their iFly EFB app, “streamlining the flight preparation process and ensuring data consistency between avionics systems,” company officials said.
Avidyne’s latest software for IFDs certified
The updated software adds new features for both fixed-wing and helicopter pilots, including visual approaches, VNAV, and certified TAWS options, according to company officials.
Avidyne debuts Vantage Flight Display systems
Avidyne Vantage features synthetic vision, hybrid touch user interface, dual-AHRS MFD reversion, and more. First certification for the new system will be legacy Cirrus aircraft with the Entegra flight deck.
Avidyne’s SkyTrax200 ADS-B In receiver certified
The Avidyne SkyTrax200 includes dual-band (1090MHz and 978 MHz) ADS-B receivers that provide direct line-of-sight reception of ADS-B traffic targets for use in airspace in the U.S. and around the globe.
Avidyne update support multi-tasking
“The IFD100 app can now be displayed on a split screen with other apps that support multitasking.”
Appareo integrates with Avidyne’s latest
Pilots can create flight plans in the FMS and push them to Stratus Insight or push flight plans created on the app into their navigator.