540 to 550 Upgrade Path

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   Here are the details for the 550 upgrade program
which we will be rolling out this week:

For current IFD540 owners

Avidyne’s IFD540-->IFD550 Trade-In Program is a limited-time
offer for current IFD540 owners who would like to move up to the
IFD550.  Customers can sign up now to trade in your IFD540 + $5,000
and get an IFD550 w/new 2 year warranty (or a full 4 years of
warranty with AeroPlan^®). This $5,000 upgrade pricing is only
available until the IFD550 is certified. Upon certification of the IFD550,
the standard 540-to-550 trade-in price will be
starting at $7,000. Pricing does not include shipping or installation
fees. Avidyne is accepting full-payment reservations for up to 10 upgrade slots
per month on a first-come, first-served basis.

IFD550 Early Purchase

Avidyne’s IFD550 early-purchase program allows aircraft owners who
do not currently have an IFD to act now and install an IFD540 today and
swap it out for the IFD550 once it is certified—there’s no reason to
wait!  Customer pays for IFD540 + $3,500 (50% of retail cost to
upgrade to 550) now.  The difference in
retail price between the IFD540 and IFD550 is $5,000. With this offer,
customers can place an order for the IFD550 now, install a IFD540 today and
only pay additional $3,500 (a savings of $1,500) versus waiting until IFD550 is
available. Upgrade payment of $3,500 due at the time of initial purchase. With
this program, the customer can begin to enjoy the
ease of use and fun of flying the IFD540 now, and get the added benefits of the
IFD550 once it becomes available.
For more information contact sales at 800-284-3963 or sales(at)avidyne.com

Edited by AviSimpson - 31 May 2016 at 3:02pm

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AviSimpson Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 31 Mar 2015 Location: Lincoln, MA Status: Offline Points: 765	Post Options Post Reply Quote AviSimpson Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 31 May 2016 at 2:58pm
	Here are the details for the 550 upgrade program which we will be rolling out this week: For current IFD540 owners Avidyne’s IFD540-->IFD550 Trade-In Program is a limited-time offer for current IFD540 owners who would like to move up to the IFD550. Customers can sign up now to trade in your IFD540 + $5,000 and get an IFD550 w/new 2 year warranty (or a full 4 years of warranty with AeroPlan^®). This $5,000 upgrade pricing is only available until the IFD550 is certified. Upon certification of the IFD550, the standard 540-to-550 trade-in price will be starting at $7,000. Pricing does not include shipping or installation fees. Avidyne is accepting full-payment reservations for up to 10 upgrade slots per month on a first-come, first-served basis. IFD550 Early Purchase Avidyne’s IFD550 early-purchase program allows aircraft owners who do not currently have an IFD to act now and install an IFD540 today and swap it out for the IFD550 once it is certified—there’s no reason to wait! Customer pays for IFD540 + $3,500 (50% of retail cost to upgrade to 550) now. The difference in retail price between the IFD540 and IFD550 is $5,000. With this offer, customers can place an order for the IFD550 now, install a IFD540 today and only pay additional $3,500 (a savings of $1,500) versus waiting until IFD550 is available. Upgrade payment of $3,500 due at the time of initial purchase. With this program, the customer can begin to enjoy the ease of use and fun of flying the IFD540 now, and get the added benefits of the IFD550 once it becomes available. For more information contact sales at 800-284-3963 or sales(at)avidyne.com Edited by AviSimpson - 31 May 2016 at 3:02pm
	Simpson Bennett Avidyne Corporation Product Manager

AviSimpson Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 31 Mar 2015 Location: Lincoln, MA Status: Offline Points: 765	Post Options Post Reply Quote AviSimpson Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 27 May 2016 at 8:08am
	We are working on the final touches of the program. We should have the approval shortly.
	Simpson Bennett Avidyne Corporation Product Manager

TurboPA30 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 18 Sep 2010 Location: 27XS Status: Offline Points: 138	Post Options Post Reply Quote TurboPA30 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 26 May 2016 at 9:37pm
	Tomorrow is the last working day of the "week of 23".... just sayin'

TomG Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 26 Dec 2014 Location: Wilmington, NC Status: Offline Points: 32	Post Options Post Reply Quote TomG Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 25 May 2016 at 11:57am
	Any news?
	Tom G

TomG Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 26 Dec 2014 Location: Wilmington, NC Status: Offline Points: 32	Post Options Post Reply Quote TomG Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 18 May 2016 at 6:43pm
	This could be good! Thanks look forward to next week!
	Tom G

pburger Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 26 Dec 2013 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 406	Post Options Post Reply Quote pburger Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 18 May 2016 at 9:28am
	Steve, What can we expect as far as installation requirements for swapping a 540 with a 550? I assume it's a plug-n-play for the box itself, but are there external sensors that need to be installed? Edited by pburger - 18 May 2016 at 9:28am

oskrypuch Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 09 Nov 2012 Location: CYFD Status: Offline Points: 3058	Post Options Post Reply Quote oskrypuch Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 18 May 2016 at 8:36am
	Thanks for the update. * Orest

AviJake Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Joined: 26 Mar 2009 Location: Lincoln MA Status: Offline Points: 2815	Post Options Post Reply Quote AviJake Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 18 May 2016 at 8:06am
	Sales and Marketing folks are finalizing their program that will be available for anyone interested in upgrading their IFD540 to an IFD550. I've seen the draft and it looks pretty good. They expect to publish those plans some time in the week of 23 May.
	Steve Jacobson sjacobson@avidyne.com