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.