In the latest update to its iFly EFB app, Adventure Pilot has made the electronic flight bag (EFB) software fully compatible with Avidyne’s touchscreen flight displays, the companies announced this week. As of the version 12.2 update, Avidyne’s IFD-series FMS/GPS navcom avionics can now share various data streams directly with the iFly EFB app.
According to Juanita Boyd, Adventure Pilot’s v-p of operations, "iFly EFB 12.2 represents a significant milestone for iFly as we continue to prioritize safety and innovation in the aviation industry." The app is one of the few EFB apps with a full feature set that is available for Apple, Android, and Windows devices.
Pilots using iFly can now share flight plans between Avidyne IFD navigators and their personal electronic devices, “streamlining the flight preparation process for pilots and ensuring data consistency between avionics systems,” Avidyne said in a statement. Avidyne’s systems can also automatically share ADS-B, WAAS GPS, and attitude/heading reference system data with the app, which “seamlessly enhances the situational awareness and capabilities of the iFly EFB app,” according to Avidyne.
The iFly app requires a subscription and costs $79.99 per year, but pilots interested in trying it out can sign up for a free 30-day trial. Avidyne IFDs are also compatible with several other third-party apps, including Foreflight, AvPlan, CloudAhoy, SkyDemon, and Oz Runways.