DFC90 Autopilot from Avidyne to interface with avionics displays from Aspen Avionics

Posted by John McHale
BEDFORD, Mass., 28 March 2011. Engineers from Avidyne Corp. and Aspen Avionics are joining hands to develop an interface between Avidyne's DFC90 Digital Autopilot and Aspen's Evolution avionics displays.
Aspen Evolution Displays are already compatible with Avidyne’s TAS600 Traffic Advisory Systems. The DFC90 is currently certified with Avidyne's Entegra Integrated Flight Deck displays in Cirrus aircraft.
"The combination of Aspen's integrated Air Data and Attitude Heading Reference System (ADAHRS) and Avidyne's innovative safety features is a powerful offering for those seeking an affordable, all-digital solution," says John Uczekaj, Aspen president and chief executive officer.
"With their versatile Evolution display systems, Aspen can retrofit into a wide variety of aircraft with varied avionics configurations and we are pleased to be working with them on the interface with our DFC90," says Patrick Herguth, Avidyne's chief operating officer. "The combination of the DFC90's innovative safety features like Flight Envelope Protection and Straight & Level button with the Aspen displays creates the opportunity to expand the retrofit market.”