IFD 440 and WX500 count display
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Topic: IFD 440 and WX500 count display
Posted By: Mkramer
Subject: IFD 440 and WX500 count display
Date Posted: 02 Oct 2017 at 1:30pm
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I purchased 2 IFD 440's. And was told it is a complete swap out with all functionality that is in the Garmin 530. Problem: I have a storm scope WX 500 in my PA32 & EX5000 display. With the Garmin I had control of the storm scope in all phases, i.e Range 20 mls to 200 mls, 120 or 360 degree zones display and most important strike count. The IFD 440 do not show strike counts. The display does show strike areas but without the count, you cannot validate the timing & proximity of the strikes. Hence it is not a true Strike finder. For those of us that use a storm scope for it's intent, strike count and zone control is critical. Does Avidyne have any intention to TSO this unit for count display?
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Posted By: skybum02
Date Posted: 31 Aug 2020 at 9:07pm
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Bumping this topic to see if it will be integrated in 10.3 Thanks!
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Posted By: skybum02
Date Posted: 06 Sep 2020 at 10:26pm
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I kept one of my GNS430s for the WX500 TSO integration.  True WX500 integration in the IFD would be a nice bonus and then I can get rid of the other GNS430. Below the WX overlay tab is cut in half and needs scrolling up.  |
Posted By: Catani
Date Posted: 07 Sep 2020 at 8:23pm
Me too. I kept the GNS430 for its dedicated traffic page display. I'd get a second IFD440 if it had a dedicated traffic page I could select. I guess that means I would want to see that in 10.3. Probably at bit much to ask I know.
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skybum02 wrote:Posted By: AviSteve
Date Posted: 10 Sep 2020 at 11:25am
I wasn't aware of this topic, since it was created before my tenure on AvidyneLive. It is not currently scheduled for inclusion in 10.3. I'll take a look to see if it's feasible. No promises... ------------- Steve Lindsley Avidyne Engineering |
Posted By: ddgates
Date Posted: 11 Sep 2020 at 9:15pm
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Another oldie is the ability to display TWX670 (your own product!) in cell mode on the IFDs. ------------- David Gates |
Posted By: skybum02
Date Posted: 27 Sep 2020 at 10:08am
Thanks for at least considering it. The WX500 is still a great product for SA even with ADS-B.
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Posted By: safari
Date Posted: 27 Sep 2020 at 12:26pm
Yes we need this to be added!
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Posted By: skybum02
Date Posted: 20 Jan 2021 at 1:37pm
Did the full WX500 support happen to make it into a future version of the IFD software? Until that occurs, I won't be able to get rid of my GNS430...I use the WX500 in conjunction with ADSB WX.
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Posted By: AviSteve
Date Posted: 22 Jan 2021 at 9:52am
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It's not in 10.3, but look for it in a subsequent release. ------------- Steve Lindsley Avidyne Engineering |
Posted By: oskrypuch
Date Posted: 22 Jan 2021 at 10:18pm
What are you missing in WX-500 support? * Orest |
Posted By: AviSteve
Date Posted: 25 Jan 2021 at 10:40am
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Strike count display ------------- Steve Lindsley Avidyne Engineering |