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N427EF 11-28-2016 03:31 PM

Quote:

May I suggest that you obtain a current apples to apples quote. You may find that this statement is a bit outdated.
My reference to "almost twice the price" was directed at the idea of an "upgrade"
switching from a Dynon system to a Garmin system.
In his case, he would only have to pay for the new HDX if he can wait for the
VP-X support from Dynon.
If he upgrades to a Garmin he will need new screens and Garmin servos for the autopilot to work along with mostly new wiring.
Compare that upgrade to a simple drop in replacement for a HDX from Dynon.

I am aware that Garmin is now very competitive in the experimental market.

cdeerinck 11-28-2016 06:11 PM

Waiting
 
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Originally Posted by dynonsupport (Post 1129755)
Claude,
Right now we expect to put the VP-X on the HDX, but we don't have a timeframe we'd promise. We have a lot of things we want to keep adding to our systems so we're prioritizing VP-X along with everything else. Knowing customer demand sure helps.

Put me down as a customer that intends on buying a dual HDX system, as soon as it supports the VP-X. I am just reaching the point on my build to get them in the next few months.

I don't wan't to go to the pre-HDX systems, as one of the responses from Dynon to a user asking about the split EMS screen on a pre-HDX system indicated that they would be entering a "no new development" phase soon, if not already the case.

Brantel 11-28-2016 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by N427EF (Post 1130164)
My reference to "almost twice the price" was directed at the idea of an "upgrade"
switching from a Dynon system to a Garmin system.
In his case, he would only have to pay for the new HDX if he can wait for the
VP-X support from Dynon.
If he upgrades to a Garmin he will need new screens and Garmin servos for the autopilot to work along with mostly new wiring.
Compare that upgrade to a simple drop in replacement for a HDX from Dynon.

I am aware that Garmin is now very competitive in the experimental market.

Fair enough!

GaryK 11-29-2016 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by cdeerinck (Post 1130208)
Put me down as a customer that intends on buying a dual HDX system, as soon as it supports the VP-X. I am just reaching the point on my build to get them in the next few months.

I don't wan't to go to the pre-HDX systems, as one of the responses from Dynon to a user asking about the split EMS screen on a pre-HDX system indicated that they would be entering a "no new development" phase soon, if not already the case.

Chuck,
Can you point to the response from Dynon that says "no new development". I find it hard to believe the legacy Skyveiw systems will have no further development.

Gary

Raymo 11-29-2016 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by cdeerinck (Post 1130208)
they would be entering a "no new development" phase soon, if not already the case.

Not according to a recent post on their forum.

Flying Canuck 11-29-2016 07:55 AM

And also on the Dynon forums, a response to the same question I started this thread with.

Quote:

Yes, it is coming to the HDX, and yes, it's expected in the coming months.
That's a little bit more of a commitment than was given here.

RV7A Flyer 11-29-2016 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Raymo (Post 1130330)
Not according to a recent post on their forum.

Dynon never said any such thing on that thread or any other.

Raymo 11-29-2016 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by RV7A Flyer (Post 1130384)
Dynon never said any such thing on that thread or any other.

To quote:

"v15 adds a bunch of awesome features to all SkyView displays. Highway in the Sky, runway centerlines on the map, navigation to runways, aircraft maintenance tracking, and more. Non-HDX SkyView has not been discontinued, and as you can see we've continued to add features."

RV7A Flyer 11-29-2016 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Raymo (Post 1130387)
To quote:

"Mark & Quote Quote v15 adds a bunch of awesome features to all SkyView displays. Highway in the Sky, runway centerlines on the map, navigation to runways, aircraft maintenance tracking, and more. Non-HDX SkyView has not been discontinued, and as you can see we've continued to add features."

That's what I meant...that they never said they were entering a "no new development phase". I sort of phrased my earlier response incorrectly, it was really in response to the earlier assertion.

You're correct...and my apologies for being obtuse... :)

Raymo 11-29-2016 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by RV7A Flyer (Post 1130402)
That's what I meant...that they never said they were entering a "no new development phase".

Thanks for clarifying and all good. I do hope that they continue development of the "Legacy" boxes but also realize that it will depend on sales/profit of that hardware. Software support in other realms tops out at 10 years unless you pay for continued support.

I recently cancelled an HDX order and went with a second SV1000T since I already had one and budget did not allow for two new screens, at the moment. I hope to be flying soon and transition training will be in a -7 with nearly the same setup.


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