Some older bizjets and even some turboprops are still flying around with Carter-era avionics because of the sizable teardown and costs. Avidyne is looking to change that with its Atlas FMS. This flight management system trickles down from Avidyne’s IFD-series panel navigators, but it’s packaged in a chassis that fits the center pedestal of some older jets that might not even have GPS approach capability, or ADS-B. In this video shot at the NBAA 2019 convention in Las Vegas, Aviation Consumer’s Larry Anglisano takes a look at the Atlas with Avidyne’s Tom Harper.
Avidyne’s New Atlas Bizjet FMS
Key Takeaways:
- Many older bizjets and turboprops still operate with outdated "Carter-era" avionics due to the high costs and complexity of upgrades, often lacking modern features like GPS approach capability or ADS-B.
- Avidyne aims to modernize these aircraft with its new Atlas FMS, offering a cost-effective upgrade solution.
- The Atlas FMS is a flight management system, derived from Avidyne's IFD-series, packaged in a chassis designed to fit the center pedestal of older jets, providing essential capabilities like GPS approach and ADS-B.
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