WingX Pro7 Version 6 Delivers Synthetic Vision, Integrates With
AHRS
As of Tuesday, aviation synthetic vision is available on the
iPad. Hilton Software LLC announced the addition of Synthetic
Vision to its flagship WingX Pro7 for iPad product. WingX
Pro7’s new Synthetic Vision depicts 3D terrain using its
high-resolution terrain database, obstacles using a comprehensive
obstacle database, and airport runways. Terrain and obstacles that
are above or slightly below the airplane’s altitude are
shaded red and yellow respectively. Also displayed are speed and
altitude tapes and a Zero Pitch Line that shows the
aircraft’s altitude in relation to nearby terrain. Pilots can
move to any airport in the country and can look around the airport
in all directions and at all altitudes by sliding their finger over
the Synthetic Vision view. This enables pilots to visualize a
preferred route of arrival or departure for the airport. The
Synthetic Vision can be displayed full-screen or simultaneously
with other charts such as a VFR sectional or geo-referenced
approach chart using WingX Pro7’s unique split screen
view.
Hilton Software LLC partnered with BA3 LLC to develop and
integrate Synthetic Vision into WingX Pro7. BA3’s engineering
team of graphics experts delivered a solution with an incredible
combination of performance and stunning graphics by making full use
of the iPad 2’s dual-core CPU and high-performance graphics
hardware. “Our mission was clear: to design and build a
high-performance first-of-its kind Synthetic Vision engine for
iPad," said Bruce Shankle, CEO and founder of BA3 LLC. "In WingX
Pro7 Version 6 you can see several hundred miles in every direction
to get a sense of terrain, obstacles, and runway layouts. This new
iPad technology is the kind of innovation that is a true
game-changer. WingX Pro7 with Synthetic Vision is a must-have for
any pilot, private or commercial. We look forward to continuing our
strong partnership with Hilton Software to deliver amazing graphics
technology.”
In addition, Hilton Software LLC worked closely with Levil
Technology to integrate their new Attitude and Heading Reference
System (AHRS) unit and enable it to drive the Synthetic Vision
display wirelessly. The result is a truly amazing real-time
depiction of the view outside and provides incredible situational
awareness for pilots flying at night, in reduced visibility, or
even in perfect day conditions. Levil Technology’s new AHRS
unit will be introduced at Airventure 2011 and is planned to sell
for approximately $750. Although the AHRS unit is not required to
view the Synthetic Vision, this powerful combination of WingX
Pro7’s new Synthetic Vision and AHRS significantly reduces
the price point and adds an additional level of aviation safety.
“This is the most exciting instrument Levil has worked on
thus far," said Ruben D. Leon, founder and president of Levil
Technology. "We took what we learned from our AHRS technology,
improved it and made it portable. WingX Pro7 combined with our AHRS
technology is truly the ideal backup solution for every
pilot.”
“When we delivered WingX Pro7 Version 5 with its
split-screen, terrain overlays on enroute charts, and ADS-B
in-flight weather, many of our customers said that WingX Pro7 had
all the features we could add," said Dr. Hilton Goldstein, founder
of Hilton Software LLC. "To the contrary, we were just getting
started and Version 6 shows how we continue to push the envelope.
This latest solution reduces the avionics cost to the homebuilt and
experimental markets and provides an inexpensive backup and
cross-reference display for all pilots. In our boldest move yet, we
continue to shift the convention away from dedicated systems with
high annual subscription fees. At just $99 per year, WingX
Pro7’s new AHRS-driven Synthetic Vision is incredibly
disruptive technology and we are proud to be leading the way. We
are the leader and it is exciting.”
Availability WingX Pro7 Version 6 is a free update for
registered users and will be available for download from the App
Store and iTunes in July 2011. WingX Pro7 is iOS 3, iOS 4, iPad,
and iPad 2 compatible. Synthetic Vision requires a separate $99
annual subscription. See company website for a complete feature
list by platform.