Piper Pilots Are Plunking Down Deposits For Meridian, Mirage, And Matrix

Avidyne has rolled out an Entegra Release 9 Integrated Flight Deck (R9) upgrade program for Piper PA-46  Meridian, Mirage, and Matrix aircraft. The company debuted the first Entegra R9-equipped Piper PA-46 Matrix at the Cirrus Owners and Pilots Association Migration (COPA M8) event last week in Dayton, Ohio.

The COPA Migration in Dayton, Ohio provided a unique opportunity for the Cirrus community to see the new R9-equipped Matrix first hand. The aircraft flew numerous demonstration flights on Thursday afternoon and all day Friday and Saturday.

"The PA-46 represents an ideal step-up airplane for the Cirrus owner looking for enhanced performance and more cabin space," said Avidyne Chief Operating Officer Patrick Herguth. "The ability to get a cabin-class PA-46 aircraft with an Avidyne R9 suite makes it an even more attractive option for the thousands of existing PA-46 and Cirrus owners who prefer Avidyne's avionics design philosophy and overall ease of use."

"Avidyne's Entegra Release 9 suite is a very attractive upgrade for many of our customers who are purchasing both new and used PA-46's," said Mike Borden, of High Performance Aircraft in El Cajon, California. "We just sold two more PA-46s, a new Entegra-equipped Meridian and a Matrix, that include an Avidyne coupon which allows PA-46 customers to upgrade to the Release 9 package for only $50,000. It's a very attractive option that allows my clients to get new Piper with the next generation of Avidyne avionics."

ANN is flying the R9 equipped Matrix Friday. Look for our report soon.

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