Avidyne TAS600 Series to be Factory Option on DA20, DA40 and
DA42 Aircraft
Diamond Aircraft has
selected the Avidyne TAS600 series of active-surveillance traffic
advisory systems as factory options for Diamond's DA20, DA40 and
DA42 aircraft. Diamond's selection of Avidyne expands the traffic
advisory capabilities of Diamond's aircraft lineup and highlights
Avidyne's expanding presence as a full-line avionics supplier.
The TAS600 series uses high-performance technology typically
associated with traffic alert & collision avoidance system
(TCAS) systems. Heads-up Audible Position Alerting™ keeps the
pilot's attention focused outside the cockpit, scanning for
oncoming traffic, by verbally calling out target bearing, range and
relative altitude. This automated voice alert uses the same alert
terminology as Air Traffic Control: "Traffic! 12 O'clock! High! Two
Miles!" Patented small-footprint, top-and-bottom antennas provide
improved target acquisition and tracking compared to single-antenna
systems. Ryan Active Surveillance™ technology detects target
transponders when in range no matter where the aircraft is
operating. The TAS600 series standard TCAS symbology to display
traffic information on all Diamond factory-installed multi-function
displays including the Honeywell KLN 94 moving-map GPS, the Garmin
GNS430 and GNS530, and the Garmin G1000.
Diamond aircraft feature composite construction, ergonomic
design, and low operating costs. The four-seat DA40 has the best
fuel consumption in its class and is ideal for fleet operators as
well as individual aircraft owners. The recently certified DA42
twin-engine aircraft is the first diesel-powered twin-engine piston
aircraft to be certified in the United States. The FADEC controlled
engines provide twin-engine performance and redundancy at
single-engine acquisition and fuel consumption costs.
"Avidyne's TAS600 series brings an impressive new level of
safety to our DA20, DA40 and DA42 aircraft," said Diamond President
Peter Maurer. "And with its unique combination of performance and
value, the TAS600 product family makes our aircraft even more
enjoyable to own and fly."
"With the TAS600 series, Diamond Aircraft Industries' customers
are gaining an important safety system and Avidyne and Diamond are
continuing to advance toward our common goal of providing safe,
innovative and high-performance products," said Mark Sandeen, vice
president of sales and marketing at Avidyne.
"The market response to the TAS600 series has been tremendously
strong and Diamond's selection of Avidyne validates our strategy of
offering a full line of avionics for GA," said Dan Schwinn,
president of Avidyne Corporation. "We'll continue to expand our
product lines and broaden our presence in across GA market
segments."