Entegra Release 9 Enhancement Provides Real-Time Graphical Depiction Of Flight Plan Mods

Avidyne has rolled out an innovative new feature called "FMS Preview" for their award-winning Entegra Release 9 Integrated Flight Deck (R9) avionics system. 

As the name suggests, FMS Preview allows pilots to see a graphical presentation on the split-screen map as they scroll through the list of available departures, airways, transitions, and approach procedures in the R9 Flight Management System (FMS). FMS Preview will be available as part of the upcoming Entegra Release 9.1 software that is targeted for certification later in the second quarter of 2010.

FMS Preview also includes an innovative "FMS Centered" view that centers the map on any selected waypoint in the flight plan.  This feature enables pilots to scroll through the flight plan and view the entire route of flight at a single range setting on the map, to get a better idea of the weather along the route.  FMS Centered view takes in-flight strategic planning to a whole new level.     

"The ability to view datalink weather all along your route is a tremendous benefit of FMS Preview," said Patrick Herguth, Avidyne's Chief Operating Officer.  "Not only can pilots be sure they are choosing the correct procedure, they can also see the procedure relative to datalink weather on the map, to ensure they are choosing the best route or best approach for the current weather conditions."

"FMS Preview makes selecting airways and approaches with R9 even easier, and is another example of Avidyne's commitment to ease of use and our 'Flying Made Simple' philosophy," said Dan Schwinn, Avidyne's President and CEO.  "Entegra Release 9 is designed to make single-pilot IFR flying safer and easier, and the FMS Preview feature increases safety by enabling pilots to preview any changes to the flight plan, thereby ensuring they are selecting exactly what they want."

FMS Preview is a new feature included with the upcoming Entegra Release 9.1 software that is targeted for certification later in the second quarter of 2010. Release 9.1 software is field-loadable by Avidyne-authorized distributors and will be made available to all current Entegra Release 9 owners at no charge. Nominal installation charges may apply.

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