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Simple, Capable, Ingenious... Release 9 Puts Avidyne At The Top Of The Flight Deck Game Here it is, Aero-TV's Jim Campbell gets his hot little hands on one of the most avidly awaited Flight Deck upgrades in recent memory... Avidyne's "Next-Generation" Release 9. As expected (and alluded to in previous ANN coverage), the anticipated certification of Avidyne's next-generation flight deck was not only around the corner... its right here, right now. Avidyne has confirmed to ANN that they have certified their new Entegra Release 9 Integrated Flight Deck (IFD) system. And not a moment too soon... when much of the industry is about to award first prize to industry behemoth Garmin in terms of Flight Deck preference and market share, Avidyne's massive Release 9 effort, along with their FMS and Digital Autopilot programs raises the bar enough to make the lead a real horse-race. Utilizing a fully-modular architecture, Entegra Release 9 represents the next generation of integrated flight deck systems for light general aviation. The Entegra Release 9 retrofit for Cirrus SR20 & SR22 includes dual XGA-resolution IFD5000 displays, dual-redundant FMS900w systems with a QWERTY keypad, next-generation fully-digital VHF NAV/COM radios, and dual WAAS/RNP-capable GPS receivers. In addition, Entegra Release 9 provides a new level of communication between the FMS/NAV system and the existing STEC 55X autopilot. This added capability virtually eliminates pilot interaction with the autopilot once coupled to the Entegra system, automatically switching the autopilot modes during transitions from en route to approach phases of flight, reducing pilot workload and eliminating 'modes confusion' associated with other systems. Entegra Release 9 system was also designed with a fully-redundant architecture that eliminates traditional 'Reversionary Modes' and the need for a 'big red button' as seen in competing systems. A typical Entegra Release 9 installation, as retrofitted in the Cirrus SR22, features two large-format IFD5000 Integrated Flight Displays, (IFD) which are fully interchangeable for use as PFD or MFD. Since each IFD5000 is fully capable of performing the functions of the other, no unfamiliar or limited reversionary modes are required. In the unlikely event of a display failure, the remaining IFD5000 continues to operate as either display format with no loss of functionality. With Entegra Release 9, Avidyne has developed a truly integrated system that is specifically designed to eliminate complexity, reduce head-down time, provide a whole new level of redundancy, and dramatically enhance safety. The retail price of the Entegra Release 9 retrofit for Cirrus SR20 & SR22 is $72,800 which includes dual XGA displays, FMS keyboard, dual GPS/FMS receivers, dual 16-watt VHF COMM radios, and MLB700 XM/SIRIUS Broadcast datalink receiver. Aero-TV Flight Test Avidyne's Entegra Release 9! FMI: www.aviyne.com, www.release9.com, www.aero-tv.net, www.youtube.com/aerotvnetwork, http://twitter.com/AeroNews Copyright 2009, Aero-News Network, Inc., ALL Rights Reserved.

Compact 8" PFD4000 Joins Massive 15" Systems From Avidyne -- With Synthetic Vision! It's been an interesting year for a renewed and reinvigorated Avidyne. Avidyne Corporation had a message for pilots, manufacturers, and the general aviation industry as a whole, at AirVenture 2008: the company's back, and anyone who had written them off should take notice. After ceding much of the GA glass panel market -- a market pretty much Avidyne created, with its Envision flight deck -- to rival Garmin, Avidyne knew it had to offer a knockout punch in order to stand any chance of regaining market share. The avionics manufacturer has done it by combining Synthetic Vision (SVS) and Enhanced Vision (EVS) with large-format 15-inch Integrated Flight Displays (IFDs). Avidyne says its Entegra SVS offers improvements over existing systems by depicting 3D terrain all the way out to the horizon, based on the aircraft's altitude above the ground. The Avidyne system also depicts obstacles, traffic and "Highway-in-the-Sky" (HITS) boxes on the PFD, enhancing the utility of the airplane, improving the comfort level of passengers, and increasing the safety of each flight. As demonstrated on Avidyne's massive new 15" IFD8000 PFDs, the company builds on that capability by offering Entegra EVS enhanced vision, using a Max-Viz EVS-100 infrared camera. EVS is designed to turn night into day, enabling pilots to see up to ten times further in marginal VFR conditions through most atmospheric obscurations. With SVS and EVS, pilots can now fly comfortably at night, enjoying clear views of the ground, seeing emergency landing fields, roads, lakes, and buildings. Avidyne also introduced the Entegra PFD4000, a new compact, 8-inch primary flight display system, at AirVenture 2008. The panel is designed to fit virtually any general aviation aircraft, adding the enhanced situational awareness and reliability of an all-glass flight deck. The PFD4000 is designed as a "6-pack" replacement that will fit in virtually any panel space and offers traditional primary flight instrumentation, including support for autopilot and flight director as well as altitude pre-select, vertical speed select and heading select modes. Just like the Entegra EXP5000, it's bigger brother, the PFD4000 has a wide-format artificial horizon, intuitive trend tapes for altitude, airspeed, and vertical speed, a full horizontal situation indicator (HSI) with moving map presentation of flight plan data and an RMI/Bearing pointer overlay, as well as a full-time wind vector -- all within the pilot's primary field of view. The PFD4000 also offers one-button access to frequent pilot settings such as altitude, vertical speed, and heading, as well as a dedicated BARO knob, make it easy to use. It is designed to have a learning curve of less than five minutes. Avidyne says the PFD4000 will be "competitively" priced, and available sometime in 2009. Come See How Avidyne Tackles Synthetic Vision With The IFD800 and PFD4000--On Aero-TV! FMI: www.avidyne.com, www.aero-tv.net, www.youtube.com/aerotvnetwork Copyright 2008, Aero-News Network, Inc., ALL Rights Reserved.

Another Avionics Powerhouse Gets Serious About GA Glass As noted in Part One of our look at Honeywell's upcoming GA Glass panel offerings, the Glass Panel game is a popular one... and filled with extremely aggressive competitors with exciting products... but with nearly all the cards on the table, EFIS-wise, all eyes turn to Honeywell/Bendix-King... and the "other shoe" that they are about to drop. With Industry innovators like Avidyne, Chelton and Garmin in the competition and some novel new players like Aspen coming hot and heavy on to the scene, Honeywell has a tough road ahead... but then again, they ARE Honeywell. The second part of our Aero-TV two-part look into the Honeywell Glass Panel equation finishes up with a pretty solid look at the KSN 770 -- the partner to Honeywell's forthcoming KFD 840 offering. Combining an IFR GPS navigator, integrated TAWS, weather radar display, a 16-watt digital VHF comm and VHF nav/ILS, Bendix/King s new KSN 770 multifunction display takes the place of up to four separate units. It features a large, high-resolution display and a sleek, ergonomic, intuitive design. The system also includes a comprehensive moving map and a fully certified 24-channel WAAS-LPV GPS navigator. But, according to Honeywell/Bendix-King, that s not the only technology separating the KSN 770 from other systems. The KSN 770 showcases a full VGA high resolution screen with a larger display area than on previous models. It offers an excellent view of the latest Jeppesen electronic charts and maps, complete with an own-aircraft position overlay. Based on the graphical user interface found on advanced business jets, their GUI enables graphical flight planning with a cursor control device 'so simple to use, flight planning and enroute navigation have never been easier.' The KSN 770 includes a complete set of safety system display options that include on board weather radar, lightning, data link weather, TCAS and TAWS-B. Preliminary dimensions for the KSN 770 are 6.25"W x 5.25"H x 10"D with approximately 5.75 diagonal display space. The feature list is a tough one to match: FMS feel and functionality Advanced controls: intuitive menus, line select keys, and CCD (Cursor Control Device) Graphical Flight Plans Standard WAAS LPV 10 Watt VHF comm EGPWS/Terrain interface Stormscope interface Optional features include: Integrated TAWS Radar interface (RDR-2000/2100, other digital sensors proposed) Traffic interface Weather datalink interface Charts and Maps 16 Watt comm Aero-TV Checks Out the Honeywell KSN 770 MULTI-Function Display System! FMI: www.bendixking.com Copyright 2008, Aero-News Network, Inc., ALL Rights Reserved.

Another Avionics Powerhouse Gets Serious About GA Glass The Glass Panel game is a popular one... and filled with extremely aggressive competitors with exciting products... but with nearly all the cards on the table, EFIS-wise, all eyes turn to Honeywell/Bendix-King... and the "other shoe" that they are about to drop. With Industry innovators like Avidyne, Chelton and Garmin in the competition and some novel new players like Aspen coming hot and heavy on to the scene, Honeywell has a tough road ahead... but then again, they ARE Honeywell. The Aero-TV two-part look into the Honeywell Glass Panel equation starts with a good look at the KFD 840 (with the equally intriguing KSN 770 to follow). The KFD 840 Primary Flight Display offers Part 23 piston aircraft an 8.4" display including ADI, Air Data, and HSI display. Integrated ADC and AHRS are included. The KFD 840 is designed to be 'an affordable replacement option for all the analog instruments in the steam gauge six pack. It can complement other systems or be used as a standalone Primary Flight Display for Bendix/King s new line of avionics including the similarly styled KSN 770 Next Generation GPS/NAV/COMM. It is designed to integrate with common autopilots including the Bendix/King KFC line and common Nav and GPS systems including all KSN and KLN products. Other features include: Large, 8.4-inch LCD fits easily into the space traditionally occupied by steam gauges Internal Air Data Attitude Heading Reference System (ADAHRS) with remote magnetometer Weight Optional engine instrument monitoring Full TSO on display and the ADAHRS subsystem Standard interface to KAP-140, KFC-150/200/225 Autopilots Interface to Nav systems: KX-155/165, Garmin GNS-430/530/SL30 Checklist, Weight and Balance utility Optional external battery backup Architecture for future engine monitoring features Preliminary dimensions for the KFD 840 are 8.0"W x 6.75"H x 5.0"D. List price for the system is reportedly less than $20K. FMI: www.bendixking.com Copyright 2008, Aero-News Network, Inc., ALL Rights Reserved.

A New Generation Of WX Avoidance Systems While checking out Avidyne's FMS900W, Aero-TV also got a solid briefing on their new TWX 670. The company bills its TWX670 Tactical Weather Detection system as the first color, real-time, lightning-based tactical weather avoidance system for general aviation aircraft. Avidyne's Tom Harper tells Aero-TV that the TWX670 provides real-time weather avoidance capability out to 200 nautical miles (nm), which is especially valuable for customers operating aircraft outside the United States where datalink graphical weather is unavailable. Its advanced, high-speed digital signal processing provides a significant advantage over previous-generation systems by allowing the TWX670 to display lightning in the 0-25nm range, providing truly tactical weather detection and avoidance capability. Avidyne says the TWX670 Tactical Weather Detection system provides rotary wing operators with full color-contoured, dynamic lightning depictions which will greatly enhance their ability to avoid severe weather. The TWX670 s real-time display of storm cell intensity eliminates the guess-work associated with interpreting previous-generation lightning systems. The TWX670 is already a standard option on the Piper PA-46 Matrix and is now available for retrofit in existing fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft. The system is available at a suggested list price of $7,995. Avidyne Shows Aero-TV How NOT To Encounter Bad WX Via The TWX670 Copyright 2008, Aero-News Network, Inc., ALL Rights Reserved. FMI: www.avidyne.com

Former House Speaker Talks Aviation To The Aircraft Electronics Association Newt Gingrich's high-energy luncheon speech at the 2008 Aircraft Electronic Association annual convention provided more than a little opportunity for some thought-provoking discussion throughout the annual gathering. No matter what you think of the man or his politics, Gingrich was knowledgeable and well-prepared to speak on aviation matters to an aviation-centric audience... who seemed more than interested in what the former House Speaker had to say. Gingrich covered ALL the bases... progress, technology, education, ATC, Airspace, GPS, airports... you name it. Despite being out of office for several years, Gingrich remains a prominent and compelling figure in the Republican Party, as well as the Washington political scene. Gingrich spoke during the AEA's main luncheon on Friday, April 25, at the Gaylord National Resort in Washington, DC. AEA says Gingrich gives audiences the "big picture" view of the issues at stake in the upcoming presidential election, and the future of the country after the votes are cast. He draws on his years in the front lines of politics and his current role as a leading figure in entrepreneurial and technological advances to discuss the current political climate in Washington and offer an up-to-the-minute look at today s issues and events. A prolific author, Gingrich has published several fiction and nonfiction best sellers. His nonfiction books include "Winning the Future: A 21st Century Contract with America," "Contract with America," "To Renew America," "Lessons Learned the Hard Way," "Saving Lives & Saving Money," "Window of Opportunity," "The Art of Transformation," "Rediscovering God in America," which was made into a documentary-style movie with he and his wife, Callista, "A Contract with the Earth," and his latest "Real Change." He also is the author of these fiction books: "Gettysburg," "Grant Comes East," "Never Call Retreat: Lee & Grant, the Final Victory," "1945," and "Pearl Harbor: A Novel of December 8." Join Aero-TV In Our Two-Part Look At Some Of Speaker Gingrich's remarks (Excerpted) From The 2008 AEA Convention! Copyright 2008, Aero-News Network, Inc., ALL Rights Reserved. FMI: www.aea.net/convention

Retrofittable 21st Century Engine Management... At Last! AEA 2008 gave the Aero-TV crew a chance to not only get up close and personal with the AuRACLE CRM 2100 but the twin-engine, the CRM 2120... and we came away convinced that Xerion Avionix has been thinking up some great things. With all the emphasis being given on retrofitting and upgrading attitude, navigation and communication displays, it's an honest pleasure to see a solid effort to bring 21st Century technology to engine data and management -- especially when it looks THIS good. Xerion tells ANN that the AuRACLE CRM2100 is a dual-box networked system. where the system's EIU (Engine Interface Unit) is mounted on the engine-side of the firewall and where ALL engine sensors connect directly to the EIU, 'over there.' The engine data is transmitted via a networked CAN bus to the Display Unit using a single bulkhead connector on the firewall. From there, a second cable marries up with the DU. Xerion notes that this networked system 'reduces wire runs, thereby significantly reducing installation costs and is very advantageous for pressurized aircraft.' The AuRACLE CRM2100 networked system architecture also allows for future expansion to communicate with other networked Xerion engine monitoring systems. Standard Functions: Four or Six Cylinder EGT CHT MAP, RPM, FF Oil Temperature, Oil Pressure Vacuum or Instrument Pressure Outside Air Temp (OAT) Voltage/Ammeter Fuel Computer %HP Tach Time GPS Interface Programmable warnings/cautions USB programming Flight Data logging (150 Hrs. 1 Sample/2 Sec) Flight Data Transfer via USB (drive included) Logical Pilot Interface SmartLean Intuitive Leaning Process ALL functions certified PRIMARY replacement EGView personal edition included with unit! Wiring harness and probes included Optional Functions: TIT - Turbine Inlet Temperature Fuel Pressure Carburetor Temperature IAT - Induction Air Temperature CDT - Compressor Discharge Temperature Settle On In And Watch Aero-TV's Comprehensive Look At Xerion's Intriguing AuRACLE CRM2100 (Part Three) FMI: http://xerionavionics.com Copyright 2008, Aero-News Network, Inc., ALL Rights Reserved.

Retrofittable 21st Century Engine Management... At Last! AEA 2008 gave the Aero-TV crew a chance to not only get up close and personal with the AuRACLE CRM 2100 but the twin-engine, the CRM 2120... and we came away convinced that Xerion Avionix has been thinking up some great things. With all the emphasis being given on retrofitting and upgrading attitude, navigation and communication displays, it's an honest pleasure to see a solid effort to bring 21st Century technology to engine data and management -- especially when it looks THIS good. Xerion tells ANN that the AuRACLE CRM2100 is a dual-box networked system. where the system's EIU (Engine Interface Unit) is mounted on the engine-side of the firewall and where ALL engine sensors connect directly to the EIU, 'over there.' The engine data is transmitted via a networked CAN bus to the Display Unit using a single bulkhead connector on the firewall. From there, a second cable marries up with the DU. Xerion notes that this networked system 'reduces wire runs, thereby significantly reducing installation costs and is very advantageous for pressurized aircraft.' The AuRACLE CRM2100 networked system architecture also allows for future expansion to communicate with other networked Xerion engine monitoring systems. Standard Functions: Four or Six Cylinder EGT CHT MAP, RPM, FF Oil Temperature, Oil Pressure Vacuum or Instrument Pressure Outside Air Temp (OAT) Voltage/Ammeter Fuel Computer %HP Tach Time GPS Interface Programmable warnings/cautions USB programming Flight Data logging (150 Hrs. 1 Sample/2 Sec) Flight Data Transfer via USB (drive included) Logical Pilot Interface SmartLean Intuitive Leaning Process ALL functions certified PRIMARY replacement EGView personal edition included with unit! Wiring harness and probes included Optional Functions: TIT - Turbine Inlet Temperature Fuel Pressure Carburetor Temperature IAT - Induction Air Temperature CDT - Compressor Discharge Temperature Settle On In And Watch Aero-TV's Comprehensive Look At Xerion's Intriguing AuRACLE CRM2100 (Part Two Of Three) FMI: http://xerionavionics.com Copyright 2008, Aero-News Network, Inc., ALL Rights Reserved.

Retrofittable 21st Century Engine Management... At Last! AEA 2008 gave the Aero-TV crew a chance to not only get up close and personal with the AuRACLE CRM 2100 but the twin-engine version, the CRM 2120... and we came away convinced that Xerion Avionix has been thinking up some great things. With all the emphasis being given on retrofitting and upgrading attitude, navigation and communication displays, it's an honest pleasure to see a solid effort to bring 21st Century technology to engine data and management -- especially when it looks THIS good. Xerion tells ANN that the AuRACLE CRM2100 is a dual-box networked system. where the system's EIU (Engine Interface Unit) is mounted on the engine-side of the firewall and where ALL engine sensors connect directly to the EIU, 'over there.' The engine data is transmitted via a networked CAN bus to the Display Unit using a single bulkhead connector on the firewall. From there, a second cable marries up with the DU. Xerion notes that this networked system 'reduces wire runs, thereby significantly reducing installation costs and is very advantageous for pressurized aircraft.' The AuRACLE CRM2100 networked system architecture also allows for future expansion to communicate with other networked Xerion engine monitoring systems. Standard Functions: Four or Six Cylinder EGT / CHT MAP, RPM, FF Oil Temperature, Oil Pressure Vacuum or Instrument Pressure Outside Air Temp (OAT) Voltage/Ammeter Fuel Computer %HP Tach Time GPS Interface Programmable warnings/cautions USB programming Flight Data logging (150 Hrs. 1 Sample/2 Sec) Flight Data Transfer via USB (drive included) Logical Pilot Interface SmartLean Intuitive Leaning Process ALL functions certified PRIMARY replacement EGView personal edition included with unit! Wiring harness and probes included Optional Functions: TIT - Turbine Inlet Temperature Fuel Pressure Carburetor Temperature IAT - Induction Air Temperature CDT - Compressor Discharge Temperature Settle On In And Watch Aero-TV's Comprehensive Look At Xerion's Intriguing AuRACLE CRM2100 (Part One Of Three) FMI: http://xerionavionics.com Copyright 2008, Aero-News Network, Inc., ALL Rights Reserved.

WingX and Jepp: Quite A Match! This has been quite a year for Hilton Software's WingX program... not only did they put together a truly inspired mobile information system for pilots that easily installs on just about any Phone/PDA powered by a Windows operating system, but it seems that Jeppesen kinda got caught up in what they did, as well... so much so that they have entered into an agreement to use WingX at the core of their new mobile offerings. Jeppesen Mobile was designed to be "the perfect solution for pilots who demand the utmost portability in a flight planning and pre-flight preparation tool. With fast, easy-to-use route planning, weight QCIP certified graphical weather images, FARs and FARs Explained and Airport Diagrams. Also included are the following" Route Planning and Filing DUATs Weather Briefings Aircraft Weight FARs and FARs Explained Extensive Aircraft Library Airport Search Functionality Dynamic Flight Navigator Expirations Tracking Log Integrated PodCast Capability Advanced E6B Calculator The new Jeppesen Mobile application suite is optimized to run on virtually all Windows Mobile 5 and Mobile 6 Devices (touch screen and non-touch screen) and reportedly works well on all known screen resolutions including 320x240, 240x320, 240x240, 640x480 and 480x640. Future versions for the Blackberry and Mac iPhone are planned as well. A list of specific devices known to be suited to this program are on the Jepp site, as well as answers to 'frequently asked questions,' and a User's Guide. By the way... in case you want to "try before you buy," that's totally cool with the Jepp folks. You can download a demo version of Jeppesen Mobile software directly to your Smartphone, Pocket PC Phone Edition or Pocket PC by visiting the link attached to this summary. Check it out! FMI: http://jeppesen.com/mobile Copyright 2008, Aero-News Network, Inc., ALL Rights Reserved.

Quite A Match! This has been quite a year for Hilton Software's WingX program... not only did they put together a truly inspired mobile information system for pilots that easily installs on just about any Phone/PDA powered by a Windows operating system, but it seems that Jeppesen kinda got caught up in what they did, as well... so much so that they have entered into an agreement to use WingX at the core of their new mobile offerings. Jeppesen Mobile was designed to be "the perfect solution for pilots who demand the utmost portability in a flight planning and pre-flight preparation tool. With fast, easy-to-use route planning, weight QCIP certified graphical weather images, FARs and FARs Explained and Airport Diagrams. Also included are the following" Route Planning and Filing DUATs Weather Briefings Aircraft Weight FARs and FARs Explained Extensive Aircraft Library Airport Search Functionality Dynamic Flight Navigator Expirations Tracking Log Integrated PodCast Capability Advanced E6B Calculator The new Jeppesen Mobile application suite is optimized to run on virtually all Windows Mobile 5 and Mobile 6 Devices (touch screen and non-touch screen) and reportedly works well on all known screen resolutions including 320x240, 240x320, 240x240, 640x480 and 480x640. Future versions for the Blackberry and Mac iPhone are planned as well. A list of specific devices known to be suited to this program are on the Jepp site, as well as answers to 'frequently asked questions,' and a User's Guide. By the way... in case you want to "try before you buy," that's totally cool with the Jepp folks. You can download a demo version of Jeppesen Mobile software directly to your Smartphone, Pocket PC Phone Edition or Pocket PC by visiting the link attached to this summary. Check it out! FMI: http://jeppesen.com/mobile Copyright 2008, Aero-News Network, Inc., ALL Rights Reserved. AEA 2008: Aero-TV Checks Out The Folks That Work In The Avionics Biz What An Interesting Group Of Aviators! The Annual gathering of the truly 'uber-professional' folks who populate the ultra-high-tech avionics business was a great success this year -- with outstanding attendance, accomplishments and achievements to be boasted about for years to come. But... who are these people and what do they get out of gathering each year? Aero-TV crews spent some time at the convention and on the exhibit floor to find out for ourselves. These are interesting people... and they belong to an equally interesting organization. Founded in 1957, the Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA) represents more than 1,300 aviation businesses, including repair stations that specialize in maintenance, repair and installation of avionics and electronic systems in general aviation aircraft. AEA membership also includes instruments facilities, manufacturers of avionics equipment, instrument manufacturers, airframe manufacturers, test equipment manufacturers, major distributors, and educational institutions. AEA tells ANN that their mission is to be a worldwide, self-sustaining organization committed to enhancing the profitability of its members by... providing effective leadership to its members, facilitating the communications between members and with their various constituent groups, encouraging members to establish quality processes, furthering the education of its members and their various constituent groups, influencing the applicable legislative and regulatory processes. Among those attending are a number of different types of members... Regular Members who may be an avionics or instrument facility with a Government-approved repair station. Applications for membership must include radio or instrument ratings, as well as a photocopy of their Certified Repair Station Certificate. Associate Members may be an avionics manufacturer, instrument manufacturer, test equipment manufacturer, airframe manufacturer, wire/cable manufacturer, major distributor, company dealing in used equipment, trade publications, accessory manufacturer, calibration lab, or consultant to the industry. This type of member must derive the majority of its gross revenues from the above activities. Air Carrier Members are usually a Part 121/135 operator. A FAR-145 CRS is required. A photocopy of their CRS certificate is required with the application. Academic Members include schools or college offering avionics or maintenance training. Delegated Engineering Authorities include any entity delegated to approve data on behalf of its respective regulatory authority. Professionals all, we really enjoyed spending a few days in April with them and look forward to AEA 2009! Til then, let's join Aero-TV as they meet the rank and file of the Aircraft Electronics Association at AEA 2008! FMI: www.aea.net Copyright 2008, Aero-News Network, Inc., ALL Rights Reserved.

The Annual gathering of the truly 'uber-professional' folks who populate the ultra-high-tech avionics business was a great success this year -- with outstanding attendance, accomplishments and achievements to be boasted about for years to come. But... who are these people and what do they get out of gathering each year? Aero-TV crews spent some time at the convention and on the exhibit floor to find out for ourselves. These are interesting people... and they belong to an equally interesting organization. Founded in 1957, the Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA) represents more than 1,300 aviation businesses, including repair stations that specialize in maintenance, repair and installation of avionics and electronic systems in general aviation aircraft. AEA membership also includes instruments facilities, manufacturers of avionics equipment, instrument manufacturers, airframe manufacturers, test equipment manufacturers, major distributors, and educational institutions. AEA tells ANN that their mission is to be a worldwide, self-sustaining organization committed to enhancing the profitability of its members by... providing effective leadership to its members, facilitating the communications between members and with their various constituent groups, encouraging members to establish quality processes, furthering the education of its members and their various constituent groups, influencing the applicable legislative and regulatory processes. Among those attending are a number of different types of members... Regular Members who may be an avionics or instrument facility with a Government-approved repair station. Applications for membership must include radio or instrument ratings, as well as a photocopy of their Certified Repair Station Certificate. Associate Members may be an avionics manufacturer, instrument manufacturer, test equipment manufacturer, airframe manufacturer, wire/cable manufacturer, major distributor, company dealing in used equipment, trade publications, accessory manufacturer, calibration lab, or consultant to the industry. This type of member must derive the majority of its gross revenues from the above activities. Air Carrier Members are usually a Part 121/135 operator. A FAR-145 CRS is required. A photocopy of their CRS certificate is required with the application. Academic Members include schools or college offering avionics or maintenance training. Delegated Engineering Authorities include any entity delegated to approve data on behalf of its respective regulatory authority. Professionals all, we really enjoyed spending a few days in April with them and look forward to AEA 2009! Til then, let's join Aero-TV as they meet the rank and file of the Aircraft Electronics Association at AEA 2008! FMI: www.aea.net Copyright 2008, Aero-News Network, Inc., ALL Rights Reserved.

Aspen Avionics' Evolution EFIS Now Approved In Nearly 400 Aircraft Models It's been a whirlwind year for the folks of Aspen Avionics. Just a few weeks ago, Aspen received its Approved Model List Supplemental Type Certificate (AML-STC) for the EFD1000 Primary Flight Display (PFD), from the almighty FAA. This certification -- combined with the TSO (Technical Standard Order) certification granted to the company two weeks ago, as ANN reported -- authorizes installation of Aspen s Evolution PFD in almost 400 airplane makes and models. Coming before the end of March 2008, the AML-STC enabled Aspen Avionics to start shipping, and its dealers to start installing, Evolution Flight Display systems... on track with the schedule Aspen promised to its customers. Announced last year at Oshkosh, Aspen bills its Evolution Flight Display system is an affordable glass cockpit solution for general aviation aircraft. With prices starting under $6,000, the modular and upgradeable Evolution system breaks the price barrier and makes the safety benefits of the most advanced glass cockpit technologies finally accessible to the vast majority of the GA aircraft fleet. Certification of the Evolution Flight Display is the second TSO Aspen Avionics has received. The company s innovative AT300 Hazard Awareness Display received certification in November 2005. The certification process for the EFD1000 PFD took approximately 18 months to complete. With certification of its Evolution EFD1000 PFD under their belt, the crew at Aspen Avionics looks forward to showing off their upcoming line of Evolution multi-function displays. Built upon the same certified hardwire platform as the PFDs, Aspen's MFD line adds additional situational awareness tools... while also providing a fully redundant backup to the PFD. The EFD1000 MFD and PFD combine high-resolution, sectional-style moving maps with dedicated and overlaid hazard awareness displays -- including weather, traffic and terrain advisories and warnings. The EFD1000 MFD also adds a second, independent air data, attitude and heading reference (ADAHRS) system for full redundancy. Aspen also gave hints to its next variant of the EFD1000 PFD, the ATP. Due in the second half of 2009, the ATP will add many MFD features, including sectional-style moving maps and integrated hazard awareness interfaces, to the PFD navigation display. It's an exciting time for the avionics biz... Let's Get Updated On Aspen Avionics With ANN's Aero-TV! FMI: www.aspenavionics.com Copyright 2008, Aero-News Network, Inc., ALL Rights Reserved.

Derks Looks To The Future With Excitement... And Caution The hard-working staff of AEA chalked up an amazing presentation with the close of the 51st Annual AEA Convention, concluded just days ago in the shadow of Washington, DC. Nearly 1,800 avionics and aviation industry professionals from more than 15 countries attending the Aircraft Electronics Association s four-day event from April 23-26. According to Paula Derks, president of the AEA, this year s convention was truly an international gathering of industry professionals. During the AEA s annual convention, 25 new products were introduced; nearly 95 hours of training was offered; more than $135,000 in scholarships were awarded, which was a record high; and 98 companies another record were honored with the Avionics Training Excellence Award. Our efforts in creating the pipeline of prospects for our academic members runs parallel with our effort to provide continuous regulatory and technical training once these technicians enter the field, said Mike Adamson, vice president of member programs and education for the AEA. These record numbers are indicative of the success AEA has had in being the preferred provider of training and education resources for the avionics and repair station community. The AEA Trade Show portion of the event featured 144 exhibitors throughout the 72,000-square-foot exhibit hall at the Gaylord National Resort on the Potomac River. Other convention highlights included: Honoring three international members with the AEA Lifetime Achievement Award Newt Gingrich, former speaker of the House of Representatives, spoke to attendees during the AEA Annual Awards Luncheon. EMTEQ was named the 2008 AEA Associate Member of the Year, and Gary Harpster of Duncan Aviation was named the 2008 AEA Member of the Year. In between technical and business training, the AEA offered regulatory updates sessions and various FAA panels. Regulatory agencies were significantly represented during the AEA s convention, including participation from Nick Sabatini, associate administrator, Aviation Safety, and dozens of FAA and international program managers and field inspectors representing aviation on four different continents. In our efforts for continuous improvement, the opportunity to meet with FAA leadership is priceless both so that FAA headquarters can visit with industry, and also for industry to meet with the FAA decision-makers, said Ric Peri, vice president of government and industry affairs for the AEA. In order to be prepared for the future, this was a great opportunity to see what is coming on the radar screen. Aero-TV covered this year's event AGGRESSIVELY... so, keep an eye out for DOZENS of programs that were generated from our attendance and coverage of this pivotal event... But first, let's start the ball rolling with our interview with AEA's accomplished President, Paula Derks. on ALL things avionics. FMI: www.aea.net Copyright 2008, Aero-News Network, Inc., ALL Rights Reserved.