Thu, Jul 28, 2005
EFIS Software Version 6.0 For Experimental Aircraft
A new software version for Chelton
Flight Systems EFIS-SV Sport has been released at Oshkosh
Airventure 2005. Version 6.0 for experimental aircraft will be the
basis for software to be used in aircraft certified in the
transport category which will become available in 2006.
The new software adds several new features to improve the safety
and performance of the Chelton EFIS including: shaded-relief
terrain using relative elevation-based coloring using colors that
are compatible with the real time display of weather; A new basic
training mode that starts with less features and simpler graphics
and adds features and detail as the pilot gains proficiency;
Interface to WSI real time weather with graphical displays of
METARS, TFRs, TAFS, winds and temperatures aloft, graphic AIRMET
and SIGMET when installed with the av-100 receiver and WSI in
flight subscription.
A significant improvement to the VNAV autopilot control provides
the first digital EFIS/autopilot combination with both LNAV and
VNAV coupling for the experimental market. The EFIS VNAV mode now
provides low speed envelope protection, preventing the aircraft
from slowing to stall speed.
Chelton's Kirk Hammersmith said "We've been flight testing this
combination for several months, and are very excited about bringing
this level of safety and control to the experimental market. Flying
a full procedure turn ILS followed by a missed approach with a
parallel entry to a holding pattern without ever touching the
controls is truly amazing."
Chelton also announced that their series II autopilot is
available and is compatible with the version 6.0 software.
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