Story ID: 391
Avidyne Receives STC For Robinson Avionics
By: Curt Epstein
Caption: The upgrade covers the IFD540 and 440 installation in the full Robinson line, from the R22 to the R66.
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Avidyne (Booth C2531) has received an FAA STC for its IFD series of FMS/GPS navcoms for installation in Robinson helicopters. The STC covers the IFD540 and IFD440 systems, as well as the standalone IFD 510 and IFD 410 FMS/GPS navigators, and allow for easy slide-in replacement installation in Robinsons currently equipped with legacy GNS navigators. It can also be used for green installations.

Operators who upgrade to the IFDs will also be able to add an IFD100, an iPad-based version of the IFD that communicates via wireless and provides independent, large-screen display and control of the panel-mounted system.

“Robinson is the world’s leading manufacturer of civil helicopters, and we have found that there is a huge, pent up demand for the features we offer with our IFD series,” said Avidyne CEO Dan Schwinn. “Now this STC marks the first of many upgrade and forward-fit programs we are working on to bring the powerful capabilities of the Avidyne IFD products to the helicopter market.”