Hazard Avoidance Packages Deliver State-of-the-Art Weather, Active Traffic Alerting, Terrain and Situational Awareness Tools at Increased Savings

In addition to a number of other breaking stories, Avidyne Corporation has also introduced its MHAS6000 Multi-Hazard Avoidance Systems for general aviation (GA) aircraft. The MHAS6000 system, comprised of Avidyne's FlightMax® EX500 multi-function display and Avidyne's new TAS600 Series traffic system, delivers datalink weather, airborne weather radar, traffic alerting, terrain, obstacles and moving map capability at savings of up to $4,500. MHAS6000 systems make it affordable for more GA pilots to add important state-of-the-art tools for safe flying to their cockpits.

"Avidyne MHAS systems integrate the most important tools for hazard avoidance into affordable packages," said Mark Sandeen, Avidyne's Vice President of Sales and Marketing. "The value of the MHAS6000 goes beyond price to performance. The industy-leading EX500's ability to interface with any of nineteen different radar systems, along with the major benefits of an active traffic advisory system make it the superior choice for aircraft owners looking to upgrade their aircraft with an advanced safety system. Combined with the safety benefits of XM weather and optional EGPWS and CMax, the MHAS6000 is the most useful and cost-effective addition to the GA cockpit available today."

"Avidyne continues to put advanced and affordable safety tools into the hands of more GA pilots," said Avidyne President Dan Schwinn. "The MHAS6000 series expands Avidyne's presence in the retrofit market for the existing GA fleet."

Pricing & Availability

Systems are priced from $16,985 to $32,985 depending on active traffic advisory features and airborne weather radar interfaces. Options include EGPWS interfaces and Avidyne's CMax™ JeppView electronic approach chart display for enhanced situational awareness during instrument procedures and while taxiing. Package prices represent savings of $2,000 to $4,500 depending on configuration.

The MHAS6000 systems are:

• MHAS6000-01 priced at $16,985 and includes the TAS600 and the FlightMax EX500. Represents a savings of $2,000.
• MHAS6000-02 priced at $22,985 and includes the TAS610 and the FlightMax EX500 with Bendix/King RDR130/150/160 interface. Represents a savings of $2,000.
• MHAS6000-03 priced at $27,985 and includes the TAS620 and the FlightMax EX500 with a Bendix/King RDR130/150/160 interface. Represents a savings of $3,000.
• MHAS6000-04 priced at $24,985 and includes the TAS610 and the FlightMax EX500 with Bendix/King RDR2000/2100 or Bendix RDS81/82/82VP /84/84VP/86/86VP interface. Represents a savings of $2,000.
• MHAS6000-05 priced at $29,985 and includes the TAS620 and the FlightMax EX500 with Bendix/King RDR2000/2100 or the Bendix RDS81/82/82VP /84/84VP/86/86VP interface. Represents a savings of $3,000.
• MHAS6000-06 priced at $32,985 and includes the TAS620 and the FlightMax EX500 with Collins WXR250/270/300 or Bendix/King RDR1100/1200/1300 interface. Represents a savings of $3,000.

MHAS6000 Options Pricing

CMax™ Approach Charts & Airport Diagrams (subscription available through Jeppesen) $1,995, when purchased with any MHAS6000. Represents an additional savings of $500.

EGPWS (Honeywell KGP560/860, MK V, VI, VII, VIII, KMH880) interface is $995 when purchased with any MHAS6000 system  -- This represents an additional savings of $1,000. (Note: EGPWS interface not available with RDR130/150/160 radar interface.)

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