IFD5000i Synthetic Vision - SynVis
When upgrading the IFD5000i to the latest release of software shops must confirm the following: 1) you have the Jeppesen NavData (specific for 9.4) installed 2) you must have good GPS coverage - get out of the hangar 3) you must have the R9 checklist installed - new checklist for R9 units are in the Software Tab i…
Avidyne R9 in Extra aircraft
Update 9/3/2025 Aerospace Composites has overtaken SST Flugtechnik in 2025. SST has overtaken the TC of the Extra 500 from the Extra company in 2015. This means that now Aerospace Composites is holder of the Extra 500 aircraft TC and, therefore, is responsible for TC modifications such as changes to the R9 software…
IFD5000i DVX Connectors
Before removing the R9 system from the aircraft the technician removing the unit should label the connectors, this is essential for a quick reinstallation of the R9 back into the aircraft. For the DVX, there are 4-coax connectors: Com J145 Nav J141 Glideslope J142 Not used J143 (marker beacon - no longer used) …
