Thu, Apr 08, 2010
Entegra Release 9 Enhancement Provides Real-Time Graphical
Depiction Of Flight Plan Mods
Avidyne has rolled out an innovative new feature called
"FMS Preview" for their award-winning Entegra Release 9 Integrated
Flight Deck (R9) avionics system.
As the name suggests, FMS Preview allows pilots to see a
graphical presentation on the split-screen map as they scroll
through the list of available departures, airways, transitions, and
approach procedures in the R9 Flight Management System
(FMS). FMS Preview will be available as part of the upcoming
Entegra Release 9.1 software that is targeted for certification
later in the second quarter of 2010.
FMS Preview also includes an innovative "FMS Centered" view that
centers the map on any selected waypoint in the flight plan.
This feature enables pilots to scroll through the flight plan and
view the entire route of flight at a single range setting on the
map, to get a better idea of the weather along the route. FMS
Centered view takes in-flight strategic planning to a whole new
level.
"The ability to view datalink weather all along your route is a
tremendous benefit of FMS Preview," said Patrick Herguth, Avidyne's
Chief Operating Officer. "Not only can pilots be sure they
are choosing the correct procedure, they can also see the procedure
relative to datalink weather on the map, to ensure they are
choosing the best route or best approach for the current weather
conditions."
"FMS Preview makes selecting airways and approaches with R9 even
easier, and is another example of Avidyne's commitment to ease of
use and our 'Flying Made Simple' philosophy," said Dan Schwinn,
Avidyne's President and CEO. "Entegra Release 9 is designed
to make single-pilot IFR flying safer and easier, and the FMS
Preview feature increases safety by enabling pilots to preview any
changes to the flight plan, thereby ensuring they are selecting
exactly what they want."
FMS Preview is a new feature included with the upcoming Entegra
Release 9.1 software that is targeted for certification later in
the second quarter of 2010. Release 9.1 software is field-loadable
by Avidyne-authorized distributors and will be made available to
all current Entegra Release 9 owners at no charge. Nominal
installation charges may apply.
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