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oskrypuch
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We are ALL anticipating the Boeing Banana!! (to be known as the Avidyne Plantain) * Orest Edited by oskrypuch - 09 Mar 2016 at 11:12am |
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chflyer
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Agree with David. Past experience is that the list is published at the time a new release availability is announced. That's standard business practice in many industries. Details of a new Microsoft or Apple product release are also not devulged in advance.
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Vince
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DavidBunin
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No. For competitive reasons, they have elected not to release that information. Which probably means it's pretty good stuff. David Bunin |
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ronl
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Do we have a list of the updates and new features to be added with 10.2.0.0? I can't find one.
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Ron L
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Paul
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Point the Bluetooth keyboard at the aircraft, hit the delete key...
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DavidBunin
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In my mind, the user interface would be quite simple. Step 1) I poke the airplane icon on the screen, and a data block pops up (just like for airspace). Step 2) There is a button within that datablock that says, "Ignore" (or similar). Same two steps to undo it. Or whatever Avidyne can dream up. David Bunin |
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MysticCobra
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My portable solution allows me to select any target to mute; whether that target's data came via direct-broadcast from the target or via broadcast from an ADSB tower is transparent to me.
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Paul
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It may just be that I'm lazy (or incompetent). Does selecting a target to ignore only work for aircraft with ADS-B out or can it keep track of aircraft it receives through TIS-B?
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MysticCobra
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Identifying a specific target (or targets) that needs no further annunciations seems pretty straightforward to me. I have a portable ADSB receiver system that uses this approach and it works well.
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Paul
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That might be complex to use. I think it would be good to be able to easily say "I know about the nearby target(s). Only annoy me if something changes. The algorithm for "something changes" would need a bit more definition but I don't think it is a hard problem. It might also be somewhat configurable.
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DavidBunin
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From a separate thread about the ability to turn off traffic alerts...
This would be helpful when two aircraft are flying together (in formation, or just another known-aircraft flying to the same location). The ability to let the equipment know that I am aware of THIS target and only alert me for other traffic that gets near us. David Bunin |
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AviSimpson
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We've added this to the candidate list for a future software release.
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Simpson Bennett
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ronl
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Since the IFD540 is altitude aware, why couldn't it also display a geo-referenced "airplane" in the profile view on approach plates? I know there is some precedence for approving this feature with the FAA because Eclipse jets have it.
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Ron L
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JPRoscoe
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Thanks, Steve.
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AviJake
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Go to this site and look for the button at the bottom of the right-hand column.
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Steve Jacobson
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JPRoscoe
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Perhaps a silly question, but my two IFD 440's each has a different software release. How do I update my unit to 10.1.1?
thanks! |
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oskrypuch
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Remember that you can put in "route 2", as a continuation of your current flight strip, very easy tothen select the first appropriate waypoint and transition. With the GNS units I would always have my takeoff and landing alternates as routes in memory #1 & #2, so I could easily swap them in. But given the flexibility of the IFD's flight plan handling, that really isn't necessary. * Orest |
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tony
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Would it be possible that if you have a dual configuration, and the two units are sync'd; the system use a single light sensor? Right now if both unit are in the auto setting. They will transition into night modes at different times.
Not a big deal, just a nit.
Maybe key off the "keyboard Convenience setting"?
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chflyer
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The $2'200 number I mentioned (Euro2'000) was incl German VAT which of course doesn't apply in CH, so that probably explains the difference. In any case, it is several factors of 2 larger than I would consider. I have EasyVFR on a tablet and it has all the Europe geo-referenced IFR charts included by default in the yearly Euro150 fee. Sure, each country format is different but I can't justify Euro1'500 extra on my C172 budget, just to get the nice tie in to the 540 flight plan and auto-swap to airport on landing. The 540 functionality is beautiful, but the Jepp prices are simply out of my market.
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Vince
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khuffine
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After the miss, have route two loaded as another route ready to activate. No one usually ever flies the miss any.now heads to a new destroy..works great.
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Khuffine
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luchetto
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Vince I am paying 1500€ p.a. for the central Europe package including 4 licenses of the Flie deck app. Still not cheap but better than the quoted 2200€. |
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safari
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I use I Books too and I understand it may not work. It is just a thought when your iPad goes south but your suggestion of being able to have it on the phone too is great.
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Dave
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AviJake
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Yes, we have that in the database too. It's weighted pretty highly so it stands a good chance of bubbling up into a release in the not too distant future. |
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Steve Jacobson
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chflyer
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I would like to see the smallest zoom scale be reduced further than it is today (2NM/1NM for the outer/inner circles). The G430 goes down to less than 300ft, which gives a nice view of the aircraft in the aerodrome and even runway environment in the case that one is not prepared to cough up the horrific Jepp charge for charts ($2200/yr for Europe ... not in my C172 budget). It helps when manoeuvring in the circuit which the IFD540 doesn't really present very nicely today. A shame with such a nice map.
Edited by chflyer - 27 Jan 2016 at 1:43pm |
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Vince
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AviJake
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Thanks Clyde. All have been entered in the future feature candidate database. All great ideas. |
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Steve Jacobson
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AviJake
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Whoops - I see Vince already suggested the same thing. Sorry for the repeat spam.
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Steve Jacobson
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AviJake
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That capability is already logged in our potential future feature candidate database. However, I don't think it will ever happen and here's why: That's a lot of code to create and certify just so you can time share that data on your relatively small display screen. Instead, we think it makes more sense to have all of that on an eReader of some sort. Personally, I have all those types of docs in pdf format and loaded on my iPad that I fly with. I also have a back up copy of each on my iPhone in the iBooks app. I find this to be a much better solution and totally usable, especially since I can charge both from my panel mount IFD. |
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Steve Jacobson
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chflyer
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I agree 100% with the need, but think that using a panel unit such as the IFDxxx that is subject to FAA certification rules and costs is not the best place for the info. These manuals use up a lot of GB and I can't imagine trying to read one of them in the small panel unit screen real estate. In addition, the info wouldn't be available when not in the aircraft or only when the aircraft is powered up. I think Avidyne's resources are better spent on continuing to enhance the in-flight functionality.
I have a tablet where I now keep all my documents. This approach is manufacturer neutral and has everything from all my avionics PG, IM, and installation schematics to the aircraft service and parts manual, airframe & engine type certificates, AFM, STC paperwork, service bulletins, etc. Sure, I need to keep it up to date myself but that ensures that I'm on top of my game. |
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Vince
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safari
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Not sure if this has been mentioned before but with all the new devices there are so many manuals one should carry around to be legal Could their be an aux page to store these manuals digitally to keep us in compliance with carrying all these documents.
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Dave
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oskrypuch
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Well, clearly a Boeing Banana facility would be invaluable in an engine out situation.
In the IFD setting you would have to select an airport and set an altitude constraint there to get any glide guidance, but that is not that many clicks. In a Boeing it works a little differently, the banana keys to the altitude preset that is set in the mode control panel (MCP) vice an altitude constraint in the flight plan. So that would be even faster and easier. You would normally set in the MCP the next lower altitude that you are cleared to. But unless we can get Avidyne to rig up a quick & cheap slide-in MCP for all of your planes... ;-)
* Orest Edited by oskrypuch - 23 Jan 2016 at 5:42pm |
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teeth6
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Orest,
How would you feel about a Boeing Banana? :) :). Seriously though, I just presented an IMC Club meeting on an engine out in IMC conditions with 3 possible airports to head to. How useful that feature would be in that situation!! |
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oskrypuch
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The whole TOD information will be greatly expanded in 10.2 I believe, including adding a TOD block in the flightplan. For now, don't forget that you can advise ATC just by looking at the screen, you do have range rings.
Clicking through to the airport INFO page has been requested too, I think. That would be a nice feature. * Orest |
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clydeps
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A few things I'd like to see in a future release:
When the frequency list pop-up appears, it stays on the screen until the X or CLR button is pressed. I'd like it to auto-dismiss after a user-definable period of inactivity. When a datablock is configured to show nearest airport, destination etc. I'd like to be able to tap on that datablock and have the INFO page for the airport displayed. I'd like a datablock option that will show minutes and/or miles to the TOD marker. Right now if ATC asks what my top of descent will be I either have to work it out in my head or tap on the screen as close as possible to the TOD marker and see how far from my present position it is. |
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KIM
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David, interesting that even Argus had already this function. I have no idea why the IFD still shows airspaces beginning 5000 or 10000 ft above/below. And the airspace info is without depiction (highlite) of the concerning border. But Steve promised changes. |
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Klaus
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AUXAIR
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Klaus - My old Eventide Argus performs a similar function: Airspace depictions are displayed in green if you are at an altitude (+- 1000ft) that is above/below their effective limits, and in red if they are in effect at your altitude. Edited by AUXAIR - 11 Jan 2016 at 5:32pm |
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David E.
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glassanza
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Steve I apologize and retract the "Reminder" wish I made previously, I did not realize (because I did not thoroughly read that section of the User Guide) that touching the screen below the Departure Time box would bring up the Custom Timer Box. Maybe adding a "Custom Timer" tab below the Departure Time section would help those of us getting up in years find it without having to refer back to the User Guide. Just a thought...
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DavidBunin
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Jake, I read it the same way you did, and I was going to post the same response. So if you misinterpreted it, at least you have company. David Bunin
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KIM
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+1
Garmin calls this "Smart Airspace" : and it shows only
altitude-relevant
airspaces in normal depiction, nonrelevant airspaces only with thin
dashed
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Klaus
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lolsen94
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I did do some checking around and you are correct, don't need to check RAIM using WAAS GPS. Thanks!
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AviJake
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Maybe I misinterpret but the IFDs have that as well. In fact, I use those for exactly those three things a few others. Check out the Custom Timers section of the IFD Pilot Guide - see pages 4-8 and 4-9 of the Rev 02 IFD540 manual.
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AviJake
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I'll have a look.
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Steve Jacobson
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AviJake
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We never got around to posting the SDK signup on the web. If you send me your contact info via email, I'll shoot back some info for you to get started. Use sjacobson@avidyne.com please.
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Steve Jacobson
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glassanza
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Also miss the "G" schedule page on the 530, nice to have a reminder of things like IFR Cert date reminder, oil change hour countdown, annual reminder, etc...
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glassanza
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+1. Nearest should mean nearest, makes no sense to look down the list to see initial airport and press top selection for the REAL nearest. Great point.
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teeth6
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A suggestion for a future release for the IFDs.
On a recent trip, I thought I might be losing oil pressure, (I wasn't) so as I was monitoring that situation, I kept the nearest airport page selected just in case. When you first turn to the nearest page, the nearest airport is highlighted with a blue circle and has a selection box around it in the list. I know you can scroll down that list and see each airport highlighted with a blue circle. I wanted to stay on that page and keep the closest airport always in mind. As I flew although the closest airport changed, the display kept the blue circle on the original closest airport and the box on the original closest airport in the list. I'd like to suggest that this closest airport update so that the blue box and highlighted airport in the list, changes as you fly. Of course, you should still be able to scroll down the list and see the locations of all the other airports as now, but perhaps, after scrolling, if you leave the display on another selected airport, it would time out and jump back to the nearest airport after a determined amount of time. (almost like the pan ahead feature). Just a thought............ |
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Freff
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Could you please help me find the SDK? I have been searching both the forums and the avidyne website to no avail. I would like to know what API's are available in both the read-only and the read-write SDK's.
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oskrypuch
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Just as an aside, regs do not require in-flight RAIM checks for WAAS GPS devices with FDE, nor is doing so very meaningful. * Orest Edited by oskrypuch - 11 Nov 2015 at 9:50am |
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lolsen94
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My wish list is:
- Auto load charts to destination airport with ability to change. - RAIM check in easier location or data block since part of flight plan check list. - Airspace alarm not engaging until time or altitude after takeoff. |
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MysticCobra
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FTFY.
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MysticCobra
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No, it doesn't. The ground-based infrastructure of your cell service provider does it...your phone simply displays it.
Edited by MysticCobra - 11 Nov 2015 at 3:38am |
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