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AviJake 
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 Topic: IFD540, IFD510 and IFD440 FAQsPosted: 26 Jun 2015 at 9:41am |
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Updated set of FAQs (dated 23 June 2015) just posted in standard spot.
http://www.avidyne.com/downloads/products/ifd540/IFD540-FAQ.pdf |
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Posted: 05 May 2015 at 5:27pm |
Simpson is correct. No fee for this on our end. |
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Posted: 04 May 2015 at 12:20pm |
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Great, thanks.
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Posted: 04 May 2015 at 12:14pm |
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I've heard no mention of a unlock fee so I highly doubt we would have one in this scenario.
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Posted: 04 May 2015 at 12:11pm |
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Do you intend to impose an unlock fee like Aspen is proposing?
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Posted: 04 May 2015 at 12:02pm |
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We haven't tested it but it should work.
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Posted: 01 May 2015 at 4:46pm |
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You are welcome.
Is your flavor of Capstone compatible or is the output a proprietary format?
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Posted: 01 May 2015 at 3:49pm |
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David,
Thank you for posting this! It is very helpful. -Simpson
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Posted: 01 May 2015 at 3:28pm |
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Simpson:
From Aspen's social media guy on Beechtalk: "Yes an Aspen MFD should work with an aftermarket ADS-B receiver that uses the Capstone protocol. It will require a MFD unlock, which is currently priced at $2,000, to connect the non-Aspen ADS-B receiver. George Pariza Director of Product Marketing Aspen Avionics" My question: Is the MLB100's protocol Capstone-ish enough to display on my Aspen MFD? With their receiver priced at $1695, and the unlock ~$2K using a non-Aspen receiver, it is clear what their intent is. David
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Posted: 01 May 2015 at 3:17pm |
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There's no timeline right now for the 510, we
found the majority of our customers that were interested in the 510 ultimately
ended up with the 540.
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Posted: 01 May 2015 at 2:55pm |
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Is there an estimated date on IFD510 certification?
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Posted: 23 Apr 2015 at 11:41am |
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IFD440 and IFD540 FAQs updated. Changed items are marked as 23 April 2015. Updates cover Bluetooth, PFD4000, new features, TAWS-B, transponder interface, 440 status, AeroPlan info
They can be accessed here: http://www.avidyne.com/downloads/products/ifd540/IFD540-FAQ.pdf |
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Posted: 05 Feb 2015 at 1:58pm |
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We are not able to send you a 440 tray right now but by the time the 440 is certified and shipping this spring, there will be a parallel set of PMA letters that will permit the 430/W-Avidyne 440 tray combo to be installed.
So in Vince's scenario, there should be no reason to pull the panel apart a 2nd time. When the 440 arrives, slide out the 430W, slide in the 440 and sell the combo 430-Avidyne tray to someone and include a copy of that PMA letter which gives installation cover for that combo.
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Posted: 05 Feb 2015 at 11:21am |
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Regarding the IFD440 certification status, is the mounting tray part of the approval or is there a chance to receive one now?
I am currently adding an IFD540 to my existing G430W and will swap the Garmin out for the IFD440 once received. However it appears that I will need to replace the G430 tray with an Avidyne 440 tray so that I can sell the G430 (selling one without a try appears to be a challenge). It would be much easier to replace the G430 tray with Avidyne's 440 tray at the same time as I install the 540 so that the 440 install is a simple swap. Otherwise, I'll need to take my panel apart again when the 440 arrives in 6 months. Vince |
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Posted: 04 Feb 2015 at 9:21pm |
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Steve Thank you for your notice. Frank also notified me. Thank you for your fast intervention. Best regards Rodrigo |
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Posted: 04 Feb 2015 at 9:00pm |
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As a customer it is always good to see someone follow through.
Is there a update you can provide on the IFD440?
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Posted: 04 Feb 2015 at 4:34pm |
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Rodrigo,
The wire is being issued to your bank for tomorrow, 5 Feb.
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Posted: 02 Feb 2015 at 11:31am |
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Steve Thank very much. Have a nice day. Best Regards Rodrigo |
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Posted: 02 Feb 2015 at 11:10am |
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Rodrigo,
I'm on it. The MA office is closed right now due to the snowstorm but I'll contact the right folks today and get this resolved. Steve |
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Posted: 02 Feb 2015 at 10:58am |
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Good morning Steve Thank you for all the information provided in the forums. I bought the IFD540 in September 2012 I asked for my money back 11 weeks ago and still do not receive nothing. I have write to Brian Oliver, Frank Singleton and Mark Koch and do not give me an answer for what. I would like if possible that you help me, even if it is a topic other than this forum. Thanks a lot. Rodrigo |
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Posted: 30 Jan 2015 at 9:35pm |
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Thank you!
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Posted: 30 Jan 2015 at 9:13pm |
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Steve, your link is broken (has an extra space at the beginning).
Here's one that should work: http://www.avidyne.com/downloads/products/ifd540/IFD540-FAQ.pdf
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Posted: 30 Jan 2015 at 3:22pm |
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Updated FAQs posted today (30 Jan 2015). Just a slight tweak to #78 (KFC225 and KAP140 autopilot integration).
They can be accessed from the same spot as usual: http://www.avidyne.com/downloads/products/ifd540/IFD540-FAQ.pdf |
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Posted: 18 Jan 2015 at 4:49pm |
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All true.
However, two helpful data points due to rapid ramping up of production lines: 1. We will have delivered all pre-buy IFD540s by Feb. (If there is anyone on this forum who doesn't have their IFD540 or a ship date in Feb or earlier, then we need to hear from you since our records show that everyone has their unit or will have their unit by then). There are some folks who have intentionally delayed their receipt due to personal situations (like some folks are waiting to take joint delivery of a 540-440). 2. We will have caught up and will have delivered all bought AXP340s by Feb. |
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Posted: 18 Jan 2015 at 4:43pm |
Well, that's not good.
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Posted: 18 Jan 2015 at 4:10pm |
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Thanks Steve and others, that and the other responses helps to clear
that up for me.
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Posted: 18 Jan 2015 at 3:10pm |
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As long as one can get an AXP340. Mine was ordered early November and latest delivery date is early February.
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Posted: 18 Jan 2015 at 2:21pm |
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And to that point, I can testify that the 540/340 combination is fully compliant with FAA ADS-B standards, STC or not.
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A friend asked Bendix/King about a KT 74 STC for use with the IFD 540 at Oshkosh. They told him they were planning to do this by the end of 2014.
At the time the price difference between the AXP 340 and the KT 74 was about $1000. The difference became much smaller. And BK has not produced the STC. I'm willing to bet that Avidyne gets the STC for the IFD 540. They have a lot of incentive and Steve has been posting the progress in this forum. I'm less willing to bet on Bendix/King. The price difference is not enough to make it worth the risk. We ordered an AXP 340 for our plane. If all goes well the installation will start in about a week. |
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Posted: 18 Jan 2015 at 1:13pm |
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In theory yes BUT, and I can't emphasize the "BUT" enough, that's not for Avidyne to say.
The transponder maker (or the installer) has the burden to show a given navigator is an ADS-B compliant position source. We (Avidyne) are not allowed to say/do that on behalf of another vendor's TSO/STC. Edited by AviJake - 18 Jan 2015 at 1:14pm |
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Will the IFD 540 work as a position source fro the KT74. It looks like
it is Trig 31 internals.
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Steve, FYI, "Bluetooth" is only capitalized at the start of the word. Also, my understanding is that you're also not required to use the "TM" for somebody else's trademark, unless you have some kind of legal agreement obligating you to do so. Even then, it's generally not applied to every instance.
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Posted: 07 Jan 2015 at 10:36pm |
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So is there a protocol spec for the Wifi connection? And can the BT connection support anything besides a keyboard?
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Posted: 07 Jan 2015 at 3:39pm |
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That is awesome. I am sure that will surprise some of the folks who keep wondering what future features will require money and what will be included. Sure surprised me.
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Posted: 07 Jan 2015 at 3:31pm |
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Very nice!
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Posted: 07 Jan 2015 at 3:05pm |
Outstanding! A wonderful gesture. * Orest |
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I am amazed.
I already have a BT keyboard, but I am sure what Avidyne uses will be better. Eager to go forward!
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Wow, that is awesome! I don't get surprised by much, but this one sure took me by surprise. Good for you!
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No bluetooth keyboard for Royski yet but.....we will be distributing free BT keyboards to all IFD540/440 owners when we get the WiFi/Bluetooth STC approval.
They're little beauties. Nice compact form factor but they feel robust (not little flimsy things) and are backlit too. |
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Avidyne also supplies IFD540s, AXP340s, AMX240s, etc.
I doubt they're going to just be handing out BT keyboards for free.
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UPS tells me I have a package incoming from Avidyne. Printed Pilot Guide, bluetooth keyboard, maybe both?
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A late stocking stuffer perhaps! * Orest Edited by oskrypuch - 06 Jan 2015 at 4:20pm |
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"The one that we'll supply..."
The one you will supply??? Tell us more! |
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Posted: 06 Jan 2015 at 10:04am |
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22 and 92 updated and revised copy uploaded.
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I will updated 22 and 92 accordingly later today - thanks for the heads up.
You are getting ahead of yourself on the BT. We tried that keyboard and it's too cheap. The one that we'll supply is the same form factor but of better/higher quality. For at least the initial release, the BT keyboard will just replace the functions of the virtual keyboard on the display. So that basically means numbers and letters only - no function keys or navigation keys supported. |
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Thanks for the update. Could you please update questions 22 and 92 regarding who can perform an update. The two questions use different terms for the facilities that can perform an update, and neither response mentions any shop that holds a repair station certificate, an A&P, or an Experimental Aircraft owner with log book signoff authority.
Getting a little ahead but, can you clarify if there will be limitations to bluetooth keyboard support - will all be supported? What version bluetooth are you using? Do you know of any special keys to consider such as the windows/command/function keys that may be used for shortcuts or commands? I'm thinking I'd get something small like this (http://www.amazon.com/HDE-Bluetooth-Wireless-Keyboard-Smartphones/dp/B00H88HC4Y/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1420517429&sr=8-2&keywords=mini+bluetooth+keyboard). I think that could be very useful, at least until the tablet/wifi/540 supports uploading.
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Thanks for updating the FAQ. It sounds like a bluetooth keyboard could be a good iPad application...
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I like the new answers, very interesting....
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IFD440 and IFD540 FAQs updated. Changed items are marked as 5 January 2015.
They can be accessed here: http://www.avidyne.com/downloads/products/ifd540/IFD540-FAQ.pdf |
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Will the 440 and 540
interface with the TT-21 or T-22 and provide ADSB-out? I
originally had a 540 but opted for the 440 when I was forced to change planes
and i did not want to redo the panel in the new plane. I would really like the
540 over the 440 and my current configuration my GT327 takes up too much room
in the center stack. So I’m looking for options
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