Avidyne’s latest software for IFDs certified

Avidyne has received FAA certification for its AviOS10.3 software for its IFD series of systems.

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.

The Technical Standard Order (TSO) and Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approvals from the FAA allows the immediate shipment on new units in the IFD Series of FMS/GPS/NAV/COMS and ATLAS/HELIOS FMS systems, as well as upgrades for the installed base of existing Avidyne customers, company officials said.

New features include Visual Approaches, which provides stabilized guidance into any runway in the database, whether it has a published approach or not, according to John Talmadge, Avidyne’s Vice President of Worldwide Sales.

“In addition, our implementation of Visual Approaches allows pilots to select Straight In, Base, or Downwind entries, plus glideslope angle with intuitive operation,” he added.

Other features include:

• VNAV (advisory on IFD5XX)
• Support for Tandem/Remote VHF COM/NAV tuning in dual installations
• CDI scaling for Oceanic mode
• GI275 interface
• Map Zoom down to 1/2 mile
• Power Lines added to database
• RADALT display (via 429)
• Display of ADS-B traffic and weather from portable devices
• Extended support for Flight Operational Quality Assurance (FOQA)
• Support for twin engine aircraft on Fuel Calc Page
• Ability to import user waypoints from CSV file
• Improved Wi-Fi configuration to ease integration with Stratus, ForeFlight and other Wi-Fi connected devices
• Up to 10 User Profiles
• Weight Calculator
• Certified TAWS (option)
• 3-arc Second HD Terrain Data (option)

AviOS10.3 software is shipping now with all new IFDs and ATLAS/HELIOS FMS units. For existing owners, AviOS10.3 is available as a field-loadable upgrade through authorized Avidyne dealers. The AviOS10.3 software is available from Avidyne at no charge. Dealer installation labor is not included.

The TSO’d TAWS enablement for new IFD and ATLAS systems is a $7,999 option per aircraft and includes the higher resolution 3 arc-second terrain database, company officials noted.

For more information: Avidyne.com.