Wow -- Ya Gotta Try This One Out...

Seattle Avionics Software has announced the general availability of the new Voyager Flight Software System 3.0TM. Voyager 3.0 is the first and only integrated flight software system, comprised of individual software modules that work together to cover all aspects of flying: pre-flight planning, in-flight situational awareness, IFR procedure management, and more. Pilots can choose the modules to fit their needs which then integrate into one seamless application custom-tailored for each individual.

Increased functionality can always be added by downloading and integrating additional modules separately or in any combination as needs change. Choose from Voyager's GlassViewTM moving map, SmartPlan Premier flight planner, SmartPlan Express flight planner, SmartPlates approach plate manager, and XM WX Weather, live, in-cockpit, weather. Combining superior technology, ease of use, and affordability, this new product integrates all the tools pilots need, whether on the ground or in the sky.

The company is offering free 10-day full product trial CD-ROMs for visitors to its AOPA Expo Booth 1208/1309 in Tampa, FL, or its website at www.seattleavionics.com.

Voyager is a state-of-the-art, fully integrated system, not just old technology applications bundled together. Such solutions are awkward and require users to transfer data between individual applications, which is especially cumbersome in the cockpit. And unlike expensive "one-size-fits-all" solutions, the Voyager Flight Software System allows pilots to select only the tools and functionality they want, and then add more as their needs change.

According to Steve Podradchik, Seattle Avionics Software CEO, "Our mission has always been to use technology to make flying safer and more fun. To that end, we feel we've broken new ground with the Voyager Flight Software System in that it automatically adapts to pilots' needs as their situation changes with phases of flight. For example, in addition to showing basic GPS information, Voyager's GlassView moving map keeps you safe by automatically displaying nearest airport, navaid and airspace information as your position changes and shows detailed airport and procedure information as you approach your destination."

Seattle Avionics Software is the technological leader in aviation software. Voyager is the only integrated flight system written from the ground up with the Microsoft .Net Framework development tools, providing many significant advantages over competitive offerings. This development environment allows true integration of pilot tools, such as a planner or moving map, into a single application. It also allows updates to the Voyager program and additional innovative features to be rolled out more frequently, and offers seamless background Internet connectivity and multi-threading. Voyager takes full advantage of Intel's new HTTM (HyperThreading) technology.

E-I-C Note: We've JUST started examining this new program and we're blown away by the functionality and ease by which one navigates what has become a complexly featured "do-it-all" software package. We're not sure that we've ever seen anything quite like it... in terms of BOTH functionality as well as ease of use. When our current AOPA Expo and NBAA Convention duties are finished, we're going to have to take a much stronger look at this monster. So far, we REALLY like what we see.

FMI: www.seattleavionics.com