Avidyne has released an update to its Vantage 12 flight deck for Cirrus aircraft. The update includes support for approach minimums on the primary flight display, upgraded nationwide VFR charts, and dozens of additional enhancements developed in response to feedback from the Vantage dealer and pilot community, according to company officials.
Avidyne also has introduced the DFC110 autopilot with vertical navigation (VNAV). The DFC110 is a slide-in upgrade for the DFC90 and for legacy S-TEC 55 autopilots, bringing coupled VNAV capability to Cirrus aircraft equipped with Vantage 12 and dual IFDs, Avidyne officials explained.
In addition to supporting the DFC110, Vantage software release 12.1 opens the door for Entegra-equipped Cirrus owners flying with GNS or GTN navigators to upgrade to large-screen Vantage displays without replacing their existing GPS navigators.
With Vantage 12.1, Avidyne is expanding supported configurations to include GNS WAAS and GTN navigators, giving Entegra-equipped Cirrus owners more flexibility as they plan their upgrade to Vantage. Owners can now sequence their upgrade in the order that best fits their budget and schedule, according to company officials. GNS owners can now upgrade their displays first and upgrade their navigators with slide-in IFD replacements at a later time. GTN owners now have a straightforward path to large-screen Vantage displays.
The only equipment requirement for a Vantage installation in a GNS/GTN-equipped aircraft is a DFC90 autopilot, company officials add.
Pricing
- DFC110 autopilot with VNAV: $14,276 for new installations; $2,000 exchange upgrade for existing Vantage/DFC90 customers (requires Vantage software version 12.1 or later and dual IFDs with software release 10.3.3.2).
- Vantage GNS/GTN Enablement: $3,500. Requires Vantage software version 12.1.
- Introductory promotion: The Vantage GNS/GTN Enablement will be offered for free for a limited time for customers who register in advance and take delivery of their Vantage system before Dec. 15, 2026.
Availability
The Vantage 12.1 software release and the DFC110 are expected to be certified and available in the fourth quarter of 2026.
For more information: Avidyne.com
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