The first product from Oshkosh 2011 that I want to cover is the Avidyne IFD540. This box is a slide-in replacement for the Garmin 530 series GPS/NAV/COMM and it offers some very exciting capabilities that will enhance the functions of your light business aircraft.
• First off, the IFD540 is using Avidyne’s Entegra Release 9 of software which has been highly touted for it’s of use.
• Even though it fits into the 530 mount – the display is larger, brighter, and has more pixels for a crisper picture
• The units are now touch screen enabled, but also retain knobs and buttons – this way the pilot can decide the easiest method of controlling this GPS/NAV/COMM
• Touch screen controls enable dragging of the magenta line so that routing around a point (storm, TFR, etc.) can be quicklhttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gify accomplished
• A pop-up QWERTY keyboard for tying in exact way points
The enhancements offered by Avidyne will make IFR and VFR operations simpler and safer. Currently Avidyne is offering some very attractive pricing in addition to the industry leading capabilities. If you are considering upgrading your GPS this great unit would make a nice enhancement for your flight department.
You can learn all about the IFD540 here.
Clear skies and tailwinds!
Mike
Thursday, September 1, 2011
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