IFD 5 Series & IFD 4 Series Touch Screen GPS/NAV/COM

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Topic: Seattle Avionics

Posted By: tony
Subject: Seattle Avionics
Date Posted: 24 Oct 2016 at 10:38am

I got an email from Seattle Avionics saying they are standing by and ready to begin development on providing charts for the IFDs. They are just waiting for Avidyne. What happened to open systems?

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Posted By: AviSimpson
Date Posted: 24 Oct 2016 at 1:43pm

Unfortunately, it isn't as easy as flipping a switch but we appreciate you letting us know that you are interested in having an alternative chart source.

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Simpson Bennett
Avidyne Corporation
Product Manager

Posted By: FlyingCOham
Date Posted: 24 Oct 2016 at 3:52pm

DUH !!!!

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Jim Patton

Posted By: tony
Date Posted: 24 Oct 2016 at 5:06pm

So I don’t see the big issue for Avidyne, unless there are contractual agreements you made with Jepp. I read SA00343BO and the data base is not part of the STC. I would suggest in the limitations section you add the words “a navigation database which compiles with DO-200B”. Then provide your ICD to Seattle and then the burden of certification is on them.

Posted By: paulr
Date Posted: 25 Oct 2016 at 8:51am

Yes please. +100 for SA charts vice Jepp.

Posted By: oskrypuch
Date Posted: 25 Oct 2016 at 9:09am

As long as we get a choice. Prefer Jepps.

* Orest

Posted By: DavidBunin
Date Posted: 25 Oct 2016 at 9:18am

Are we just talking about the charts? Or would Seattle Avionics also provide a Navigation Database to go with their charts?

Posted By: tony
Date Posted: 25 Oct 2016 at 9:19am

All I'm asking for is to have a choice. Let the market dictate the price and each one of us can decide on what best for our situation. Why does there have to be only one provider?

Posted By: MarkZ
Date Posted: 25 Oct 2016 at 2:15pm

David is asking the right question. I get fresh charts with Foreflight but the NAV Data is the major issue in my view.

Posted By: 1964-m20e
Date Posted: 25 Oct 2016 at 3:32pm

Yes an option for nav data and charts would be wonderful it would keep Jepp and SA honest.