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    Avidyne Receives Brazilian Validation of Latest DFC-Series Digital Autopilot Capabilities

    April 16, 2012
    It has received ANAC validation for its DFC90 Release 2 software upgrade which adds full-time Envelope Alerting (EA) capability and also allows the option of wiring the aircraft for dynamic Envelope Protection (EP) with Flap Sensing for Cirrus SR20 and SR22 aircraft in Brazil.
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    Lincoln, Mass. – April 16, 2012 -– Avidyne Corporation, a leading provider of integrated avionics and safety systems for general aviation aircraft, today announced that they have received Agência Nacional De Aviação Civil –Brasil (ANAC) validation for their DFC90 Release 2 software upgrade which adds full-time Envelope Alerting (EA) capability and also allows the option of wiring the aircraft for dynamic Envelope Protection (EP) with Flap Sensing for Cirrus SR20 and SR22 aircraft in Brazil.  The ANAC approval also includes validation of software v9.2.4, which adds flap overspeed sensing capability for Cirrus aircraft with the Entegra Release 9 and DFC100 package.

    “These new features, including Full-time Envelope Alerting and flap-sensing dynamic Envelope Protection, provide additional safety enhancements for our DFC-series autopilot customers, and we are pleased to be able to extend these capabilities to our Brazilian customer base,” said Patrick Herguth, Avidyne’s Chief Operating Officer.

    About DFC90/DFC100

    The DFC90 and DFC100 are digital autopilot systems that are designed as slide-in replacements for the S-TEC55X autopilot.  They add the precision and reliability of an attitude-based flight control system, by taking advantage of the single or dual ADAHRS in the Entegra and Release 9 systems.  Both autopilots provide the safety enhancements of the ‘Straight & Level’ mode, providing one-button unusual attitude recovery, Flight Envelope Protection (EP) and full-time Envelope Alerting (EA).  EP virtually eliminates autopilot-induced stalls (underspeed) and overspeeds, while EA protects against flight envelope exceedences by providing visual and aural warnings to the pilot, even when the autopilot is not engaged. In addition, the DFC90 and DFC100 add Indicated Airspeed Hold (IAS Hold) capability, which is a preferred method for climbing and descending in these higher-performing aircraft.  

    Pricing & Availability

    The DFC90 Release2 upgrade price is $500 for existing owners of DFC90-equipped Cirrus aircraft.  This includes the factory update of the DFC90 flight computer and field-loadable software to update the Entegra EXP5000 PFD.   This price does not include the cost of shipping, VAT, or the cost for additional parts or dealer labor for performing the software upgrade nor for any additional wiring should you choose to add it.  Please contact Avidyne for a quote.  

    There is no charge for v9.2.4 software upgrade for existing Entegra Release 9 owners.  The IFD5000s can be updated via the front-mounted USB ports with field-loadable software. The cost of shipping, VAT, other parts or dealer labor is extra.

    New DFC90 autopilot pricing is $9,995, plus $3,895 to upgrade the Entegra PFD to Release 8.0.5 software.  Pricing does not include the cost of shipping, VAT, other parts or dealer labor. All new DFC90 systems include Release 2 software.

    Adding a DFC100 autopilot to an existing Entegra Release 9 suite is $14,995, which includes the v9.2.4 software upgrades for the dual IFD5000s.  Pricing does not include the cost of shipping, VAT, other parts or dealer labor.

    For additional information or to schedule your upgrade, please contact Avidyne or contact your Avidyne Authorized Dealer.

    DFC90 and DFC100 pricing assumes exchange of STEC55X unit, which must be returned to Avidyne.

    About Avidyne Corporation (www.avidyne.com)
    Avidyne’s continuing leadership in innovation and its Flying Made Simple™ system design make flying safer, more accessible and more enjoyable for pilots and their passengers. The company offers a full line of panel-mounted avionics including their new IFD540 FMS/GPS/NAV/COM, AMX240 audio panel, AXP340 Mode S Transponder, and DFC90 digital flight control systems.  Avidyne’s product line also includes the industry-leading Entegra integrated flight deck  with DFC100 digital flight control system, datalink-capable EX600 multi-function displays, the dual-antenna TAS600 series of active traffic advisory systems with ADS-B, the MLB700 broadcast datalink receiver, the MLX770 world-wide datalink transceiver, and the TWX670 Tactical Weather Detection system. Headquartered in Lincoln, MA, the company has facilities in Westerville (Columbus), OH, Melbourne, FL, and Boulder, CO.