March 19, 2008 Aspen Avionics Glass-Panel Units Get FAA OK |
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By Mary Grady, Contributing editor
 The new Evolution Flight Displays that were introduced last summer at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh by Aspen Avionics now are FAA-certified and will be ready to deliver by the end of the month, the company says. The system aims to be an affordable upgrade for general aviation cockpits, with modular units that can be installed directly into existing three-inch instrument panel holes. The basic model lists at $5,995, and a pro model goes for $9,995. The market has been enthusiastic about the launch, according to the company, buying over $1.5 million of the units in the first week after Oshkosh. "This is the right product, at the right time, for the right price, and is a joy to fly," said Doug Cayne, Aspen's vice president of marketing. About 300 authorized avionics dealers are ready to begin installations of the Evolution system next month, the company said.
Depending on the software installed, each of Aspen's modular units can act as of a primary flight display or a multi-function display. The first unit is typically installed as a PFD, replacing the old attitude indicator and directional gyro or HSI. A second unit can be configured as an MFD and replace the altimeter and VSI. A third unit can offer a second MFD to gain even more capability and backup options. AOPA will install the units in its next sweepstakes airplane, a Piper Archer.
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