Avidyne Press ReleaseFor Immediate ReleaseAvidyne Debuts Entegra Release 9 Upgrade for Piper PA-46 Matrix Aircraft Successful deposit program demonstrates demand for Entegra Release 9; R9 retrofit provides Meridian, Mirage and Matrix owners with upgrade to high-resolution displays, single-pilot IFR FMS with WAAS/RNP GPS and powerful 16-watt digital VHF radios. Lincoln, MA – Thursday, June 24, 2010 – Avidyne Corporation, a leading provider of integrated flight deck and safety systems for general aviation aircraft, announced another milestone in their Entegra Release 9 Integrated Flight Deck (R9) upgrade program for Piper PA-46 Meridian, Mirage, and Matrix aircraft, with the debut of the first Entegra R9-equipped Piper PA-46 Matrix at the Cirrus Owners and Pilots Association Migration (COPA M8) event last week in Dayton, Ohio. The COPA Migration in Dayton, Ohio provided a unique opportunity for the Cirrus community to see the new R9-equipped Matrix first hand. The aircraft flew numerous demonstration flights on Thursday afternoon and all day Friday and Saturday. “The PA-46 represents an ideal step-up airplane for the Cirrus owner looking for enhanced performance and more cabin space,” said Avidyne Chief Operating Officer Patrick Herguth. “The ability to get a cabin-class PA-46 aircraft with an Avidyne R9 suite makes it an even more attractive option for the thousands of existing PA-46 and Cirrus owners who prefer Avidyne’s avionics design philosophy and overall ease of use.” “Avidyne’s Entegra Release 9 suite is a very attractive upgrade for many of our customers who are purchasing both new and used PA-46’s,” said Mike Borden, of High Performance Aircraft in El Cajon, California. “We just sold two more PA-46s, a new Entegra-equipped Meridian and a Matrix, that include an Avidyne coupon which allows PA-46 customers to upgrade to the Release 9 package for only $50,000. It’s a very attractive option that allows my clients to get new Piper with the next generation of Avidyne avionics.” About the R9 Upgrade Program for PA-46 Aircraft For more information, please go to www.avidyne.com/pa-46
PA-46 Upgrade includes:
Release 9 is ideally suited as a next-generation flight deck upgrade to meet the mission profiles of these high-performance Piper PA-46 aircraft, and we are accelerating our development efforts to meet this demand. The Entegra Release 9 retrofit for Piper PA-46 Meridian and Mirage aircraft includes three XGA high-resolution IFD5000 displays. In addition, Release 9 features Avidyne’s dual-redundant FMS900w systems with FMS control/display unit, next-generation fully-digital VHF NAV/COM radios and dual WAAS/RNP-capable GPS receivers. Entegra Release 9 will provide dual Air Data and Heading Reference System (ADAHRS) inputs to the existing STEC 2100 digital autopilot. The Matrix uses dual IFD5000s and interfaces with the existing rate-based STEC 55X autopilot, which will be upgradeable to Avidyne’s new attitude-based DFC100 autopilot. Pricing and Availability Customers who purchase an Entegra-equipped Meridian, Mirage or Matrix now will receive an upgrade voucher that locks in the Entegra Release 9 upgrade price at $50,000—redeemable upon certification—representing a significant value for PA-46 owners. Customers who want more information can contact their local Piper Dealer or go to www.release9.com. Those who would like to get a flight demonstration of the Entegra Release 9 suite can contact Avidyne at 800.AVIDYNE (800.284.3963).
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