New Lower-Cost FMS400 And Three Different System Configurations For Entegra Release 9

Avidyne Corporation has rolled out a new lower-cost FMS400 flight management system and additional Entegra Release 9 Integrated Flight Deck (IFD) system configurations that provide three different price points tailored for increasing levels of capability and redundancy. 

"Avidyne's strategy is to provide a broad portfolio of flight deck options that meet the missions and budgets of our customers," said Patrick Herguth, Avidyne's Chief Operating Officer. "The FMS400 configuration allows Cirrus owners that do not require full WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation System) precision approach capability to enjoy the advanced, yet easy-to-use Entegra Release 9 and FMS functionality."

"Avidyne strives to provide avionics systems that make flying safer and simpler for all general aviation pilots," said Dan Schwinn, President and CEO of Avidyne. "We understand that not all pilots use their aircraft the same way, and we are committed to providing the simplicity and safety of Release 9 to meet the needs of each segment of the market."

The FMS400 is designed for customers who have no immediate plans to add WAAS precision approach capability, but still want  to step up to the architecture of the FMS900w, including Avidyne's innovative GeoFill and FMSVectors capability.  The FMS400 is fully upgradeable to the FMS900w should the customer decide to add WAAS precision approach capability at some point in the future.

FMS900w

The three levels in Entegra Release 9 configurations include:

• Silver configuration, which utilizes dual FMS400s, a single ADAHRS, and includes dual XGA high-resolution displays with all the benefits of R9's industry-leading user interface. 
• Gold configuration, which provides the full power of dual WAAS Precision Approach-capable FMS900w systems and a single ADAHRS.
• Platinum configuration, to provide dual WAAS Precision Approach-capable FMS900w systems and a dual ADAHRS systems for an added level of redundancy.

Each of these systems includes dual XGA IFD5000 displays, dual GPS/FMS receivers, dual 16-watt VHF COMM radios, and an MLB700 SIRIUS/XM Broadcast datalink receiver.

Cirrus Release 9 Panel

Avidyne is currently including a free upgrade to Synthetic Vision ($10,000 value) with all FMS900w-capable systems. Also this week, For Entegra Release 9 Silver with the FMS400, Avidyne will include the FMS keyboard (ACD215) at no charge, and the ability to add Synthetic Vision for $5,000.  (Total savings of $8,850).

For Entegra Release 9 Gold & Platinum systems with the FMS900w, Avidyne is offering an upgrade to Synthetic Vision and future upgrade to the DFC100 attitude-based autopilot for $10,000. (Total Savings of $15,000 Value). This Oshkosh promotion is valid for Entegra Release 9 systems ordered between now and August 31st for systems installed by December 31, 2009.

FMI: www.avidyne.com