[FORANE]

The FAA has just issued TSO/STC certification for the IFD540.

http://forums.avidyne.com/forum_post...certified#3134

 

[Arlen]

I got to play with one of these units a year or so ago: they are VERY nice!

....competition for Garmin....

http://www.avidyne.com/products/Ifd540/

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[Brantel]

So they have been showing these things at Osh for at least 3 years now.

Are they for real this time?

Maybe those folks that pre-ordered will finally get somewhere....

 

[FORANE]

So they have been showing these things at Osh for at least 3 years now.

Are they for real this time?

Maybe those folks that pre-ordered will finally get somewhere....

Yes, looks like it is for real this time. Competition benefits all of us.
http://www.avidyne.com/news/press.asp?release=299

Also announced today:
Avidyne?s innovative new IFD540s & IFD440s include hardware to support both WiFi and Bluetooth? connectivity at no additional charge.
http://www.avidyne.com/news/press.asp?release=298

 

[paul mosher]

cost

$17,000! What you flying a king air?

 

[Arlen]

$17,000! What you flying a king air?

Priced to compete with the GTN-750...