IFD Software Release 10.2.0.0

Wondered if 10.2 will provide the capability to receive WX data from heads up technologies on the 440/540?

You are only limited by your imagination.

Edited by oskrypuch - 03 Apr 2016 at 10:57pm

From first blush, seems complex, maybe it isn't.

Seems to me like that for those of us who don't fly 37s or the big airplane FMSs, it would take a lot of time to become facile in "heavy iron" FMS ops.

Nav database and user waypoints both count.

I use it as a bullseye - some bullseye you want to stay away from, some you want to go to, and some you just want to reference your location to it.

AviJake wrote: Yes, everything is fine.   This has no effect on your workaround to get 429 Baro altitude into your IFD. We just fixed an issue when GPS was invalid that we didn't report Baro corrected altitude as MSL altitude in 2 places, Av232 and the GPS specific status page.

ddgates wrote: AviJake wrote: Everywhere else still uses the failover.  Release 10.2 change affects usage of MSL altitude in those 2 specific places, not the input into the FMS.  Those two statements are reassuring I think. Orest, some of us didn't go to ACU2, but rather put the ACU in parallel with the IFD.  That was facilitated by rewording of the Aspen IM, as you indicated.  My question to Avidyne addresses whether that data is still being used. There are a few functions where BEFORE 10.2 , BaroAlt would be used preferentially over GPSAlt.  It is important to know for flight plan altitude restrictions etc. Thanks, Jake.

Yes, everything is fine.  

This has no effect on your workaround to get 429 Baro altitude into your IFD. We just fixed an issue when GPS was invalid that we didn't report Baro corrected altitude as MSL altitude in 2 places, Av232 and the GPS specific status page. 

AviJake wrote: Everywhere else still uses the failover.  Release 10.2 change affects usage of MSL altitude in those 2 specific places, not the input into the FMS.

Feature Re-Request

Edited by oskrypuch - 03 Apr 2016 at 12:41pm

The change disabled the failover of MSL altitude. Previously if gps-based MSL altitude went invalid, the GPS status page would show Baro alt as GPS MSL altitude. Likewise Aviation232 would send Baro alt as MSL. There's a system wide concept of MSL and that could come from gps or Baro alt. Some places shouldn't failover, specifically the gps page and aviation232. Everywhere else still uses the failover. 

The part I have to remind myself with is what the change was you Aspen equipped guys made, but the Release 10.2 change affects usage of MSL altitude in those 2 specific places, not the input into the FMS. 

AviJake wrote: ddgates wrote: 66. 66. Fixed improper use of pressure altitude on GPS Status Page – eliminates the use of pressure altitude on the GPS Status page for the altitude field and in the Aviation 232 output stream. It’s GPS Altitude or nothing now. Jake: we are hoping that this doesn't undo what we Aspen users did to get BaroAlt from the Aspen ARINC stream? I'll have to double check a few things on Monday in the lab and then post an update.

ddgates wrote: 66. 66. Fixed improper use of pressure altitude on GPS Status Page – eliminates the use of pressure altitude on the GPS Status page for the altitude field and in the Aviation 232 output stream. It’s GPS Altitude or nothing now. Jake: we are hoping that this doesn't undo what we Aspen users did to get BaroAlt from the Aspen ARINC stream?

66. 66. Fixed improper use of pressure altitude on GPS Status Page – eliminates the use of pressure altitude on the GPS Status page for the altitude field and in the Aviation 232 output stream. It’s GPS Altitude or nothing now.

Jake: we are hoping that this doesn't undo what we Aspen users did to get BaroAlt from the Aspen ARINC stream?

With the IFD 100, I get my wish of a larger screen IFD. Can't wait to get it.

oskrypuch wrote: I find the voice quality very good. Any chance it is a headset issue? * Orest

I don't think so but to be sure I will try a different headset and report back. I am currently using Clarity Aloft. I will try it with my Bose.

Harmik

I find the voice quality very good.

Any chance it is a headset issue?

* Orest

paulr wrote: For #2, I'd really, really like an audio callout indicating reaching the FAF and MAP inbound.

Per Steve's question #2 above on audio callouts: I'd really, really like an audio callout indicating reaching the FAF and MAP inbound. TOD and the 500' callout are very helpful already but these would add real value.

Edited by paulr - 02 Apr 2016 at 1:53pm

mfb wrote: AviSimpson wrote: mfb wrote: When will a 10.2.0.0 version of the PC and/or iPad simulator be available? Thanks Mike Working on that now. Should have it soon via the website. It would be nice if VOR and ILS receivers were simulated properly. And maybe turn down the traffic so targets don't buzz around like flies quite so much. (I can always wish, can't I? As long as you're working on the sim you might as well........   ) Mike

With R10.2 software, all 5-Series IFD versions can provide display of weather radar from nine different Bendix/King digital series Wx Radar models including the RDR2000, RDR2100 and RDS81/82/82VP/84/84VP/86/86VP

And to utilize the radar is a $3999 unlock


Which is a real bummer it cant be as inclusive as the ex600 radar capabilities...

Wow, that's a lot of updates! I'm guessing that there's not going to be an "IFD450", like a smaller IFD550?

Any chance of a list of which radar units are supported?

Thanks, Jake.

I spend all too much time on the aluminum tube and hear their call outs: 2500, 1000, 500, 100, and minimums.
The IFD approaching this would kind of be a poor man's radio alt.

Aspen blew it when they shortcut their alerting with the Sonalert rather than audio. The IFD could do that (and yeah, I'd pay for it) - think about alt alerting. Should be doable with the functionality you already have. Could save some IFR altitude busts.

If we are going big:
Ultimate suggestion - BUY GENESYS!! FREE the DFC-90.

(Only partially tongue in cheek)

I continue to be beyond impressed. I see a path with what you are doing.

Jake/Simpson:
1. Not explicitly mentioned. Does 10.2 support flight plan save with altitude restrictions?
2. Is there an intermediate between full TAWS and FLTA? I'm thinking of more audio call outs.
3. Are you going to develop "suggestions" or a "super users" forum? Seems that such could be useful in the setting of a large panorama of options.
4. What about suggested optimal configurations for dual 540s or 540/440 combinations?
5. Does 10.2 support MLB data streaming via wifi?
6. Is IFD100 ok on Mimi or does it require iPad Pro?

I could go on...and on...but can't make it to Florida- so those who go from this forum need to be reporters...

Edited by ddgates - 02 Apr 2016 at 10:02am

I am definitely in the camp of "very interested in upgrading to the 550 if the delta cost is reasonable".  I can't imagine I'm the only one.

Since there seems to be a bunch of questions about upgrading to the 550, perhaps you could mull this over with sales/management.