Thu, Jul 28, 2016
Gary Reeves And PilotSafety.org Will Develop New, In-Depth Video-Based Training Programs
Avidyne Corporation announced that they have teamed with Master Instructor, Gary Reeves and PilotSafety.org to develop new, in-depth training programs for Avidyne’s avionics product line, starting with their IFD440/540 FMS GPS systems.

“Avidyne will be the first major avionics company to provide these superior training resources for pilots,” said Gary Reeves. “Using our in-flight video-based curriculum, IFD440 and IFD540 owners and prospects will get real world exposure to the power and simplicity of these great Avidyne products.”
“We are pleased to have Gary Reeves and PilotSafety.org as a designated training partner,” said Mitch Biggs, Avidyne’s Vice President of Sales & Marketing. “Gary has significant expertise as a professional instructor, especially in single-pilot operations and with GPS technology, and we believe our customers will find it very beneficial.”
Reeves’ comprehensive training program will include the following:
- Free webinars, which are available now.
- Free 90 minute training DVD with each new unit purchased. This video will also be available on line at Avidyne.com or PilotSafety.org at no charge.
- Free training seminars will be available at national aviation events, like EAA AirVenture, Sun n’ Fun, FLYING Aviation Expo, and others, presented live by Gary Reeves.
- Flight Instructor training programs including, free lesson plans and teaching guides will be created.
- A six hour Mastery video training system avail at PilotSafety.org
- A three day one-on-one intensive master training program in the owner's aircraft at their home airport.
Avidyne’s continuing leadership in innovation and its Flying Made Simple system design make flying safer, more accessible and more enjoyable for pilots and their passengers. The company offers a full line of panel-mounted avionics including their IFD-Series FMS/GPS/NAV/COMs, AMX240 audio panel, and DFC90 digital flight control systems.
(Image provided with Avidyne news release)
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