Need OSH report on- MGL Avionics Odyssey

[jcmcdowell]

For those of us that can't make the 'big' trip to Osh. Can I get a hands on report of the MGL Avionics preview of the Odyssey EFIS?

How does it look, resolution, touch/feel? A picture would be nice if possible.

Sport Flying Shop
Booths 2157/2158
Hangar B

Does it compare to the Dynon/Grt Resolution for comparisons sake?

Thanks to anyone that can provide feedback.

[FlyerJumper]

Yes please! I'm sure there are 1 or 2 of us very interested in this. Any info would be greatly appreciated!

[jcmcdowell]

Any feedback- how does it look?

[morlino]

I guess that makes at least 3 of us

[nicolcarstens]

Originally Posted by jcmcdowell

A picture would be nice if possible.
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Sport Flying Shop
Booths 2157/2158
Hangar B
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Thanks to anyone that can provide feedback.

Picture by Matt. Odyssey and VHF COM radio on stand: bottom right.

[jdeas]

Originally Posted by jcmcdowell

Any feedback- how does it look?

Didn't touch but the graphics looked a bit low res to me.
They have also canceled their plans to release a low level API so all you programers can start looking somewhere else for a hardware platform.....

They did not give a good reason for the policy change when I asked.

[jcmcdowell]

wow- that screen is huge.

anyone touch and feel it- how does it roll through the screens?

[Rainier Lamers]

Rest assured, we have not given up or canceled anything.

The lawyers have come into play !
Due to legalities, we need to seperate third party software and our own completely.
The API of FlightOps, as a result, will only be made available to a few selected companies.
However, there is better news on the horizon:
I am investigating Windows CE as well as Linux as operating system for guys that want to roll their own software.
This will be made available on Odyssey, Voyager and Enigma XL.
Due to the intelligent boot loader you will be able to run our own FlightOps applications or your own (or perhaps some stuff written by third parties).
Using a standard operating system makes it much easier for the budding EFIS software developer to develop an EFIS or some other system just the way he wants it.

Rainier
CEO MGL Avionics

Originally Posted by jdeas

Didn't touch but the graphics looked a bit low res to me.
They have also canceled their plans to release a low level API so all you programers can start looking somewhere else for a hardware platform.....

They did not give a good reason for the policy change when I asked.

[jcmcdowell]

Nicol, Rainier

Can you show some tighter shots with fingers on buttons for a size reference?

When are you expecting to start shipping Odysseys to the US market?

When are you expecting the Nav/com to hit the market?

[Rainier Lamers]

Originally Posted by jcmcdowell

Nicol, Rainier

Can you show some tighter shots with fingers on buttons for a size reference?

You want to see my fingers ? That is a new one
Seriously, the only Odyssey in existence is at Oshkosh and that is well over 10.000 miles from where I am typing this (unfortunately - I'd love to be there).
Size of a button is about the size of an index finders nail, perhaps just smaller.

Originally Posted by jcmcdowell

When are you expecting to start shipping Odysseys to the US market?

PCB population is scheduled for start September which should see first shipments end of September/beginning of October. The final PCB designs and mechanics are being produced now. All exactly on schedule.

Originally Posted by jcmcdowell

When are you expecting the Nav/com to hit the market?

Early 2008. The NAV part is completely digital done in software (DSP) so it should be quick to do, also exceptionaly low cost.

Rainier
CEO MGL Avionics