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Sun ‘n Fun 2023: What’s Happening At uAvionix

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Saturday, April 01, 2023 at 07:23 PM ET

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Key Takeaways:

uAvionix provided an update on the AV-30 and other avionics products at Sun 'n Fun 2023, highlighting ongoing development.
The AV-30 recently received an update, enabling it to utilize an external magnetometer and drive digital autopilots in experimental aircraft.
Still in development for the AV-30 are autopilot functionalities for legacy systems (like S-Tec) and ARINC 429 connectivity to provide IFR-capable HSI features.

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Shane Woodson breaks down where uAvionix is with the development of the AV-30 and its other avionics/lighting products in this video from Sun ‘n Fun 2023. Still in process: Autopilot functionality for legacy autopilots (think S-Tec), ARINC 429 connectivity to make an IFR-capable HSI in the AV-30 and other products. The AV-30 was recently updated to use an external magnetometer and can drive a digital autopilot in experimental aircraft.

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KITPLANES Editor in Chief Marc Cook has been in aviation journalism for more than 30 years. He is a 4000-hour instrument-rated, multi-engine pilot with experience in nearly 150 types. He’s completed two kit aircraft, an Aero Designs Pulsar XP and a Glasair Sportsman 2+2, and currently flies a 2002 GlaStar.