Building on its partnership with Dynon Avionics, EAA has expanded the aircraft that are eligible for the Dynon D10A electronic flight instrument system (EFIS) supplemental type certificate and added the Dynon 7-inch EFIS-100 to the STC. The approved model list—originally including the Cessna 150, 152 and 172 and Piper PA-28 and PA-38 series—now also includes the Cessna 175, 177, 182, and Piper's PA-24 and PA-32.

During the Sun ’n’ Fun Fly-In in Lakeland, Fla. this spring, Dynon and EAA announced the original STC for the Dynon D10A EFIS. Their partnership was unusual, marking a rare time that an industry association has teamed with a specific manufacturer to bring new equipment to the market. But this effort facilitated the entry into the certified market of advanced technology that already had made its way into the amateur-built/light-sport market. Through the process, EAA and Dynon were able to gain the STC and make the equipment available without going through a more extensive technical standard order or parts manufacturer approval. Instead they used an ASTM standard.

At the time, EAA chairman Jack Pelton had called the effort an “inaugural project” for the association, enabling more advanced equipment to reach the market faster and at lower cost. He also indicated EAA would be willing to partner with other manufacturers.

At the same time, though, EAA continues to expand on its work with Dynon to add the EFIS-D100, making it the only seven-inch widescreen primary flight display available for the type-certified aircraft covered by the STC. Installed price of the equipment begins at $3,195.

“Expanding both the aircraft AML and the allowed equipment to include the seven-inch Dynon EFIS-D100 demonstrates EAA’s and the FAA’s commitment to delivering affordable safety-enhancing technology to the GA fleet,” said Paul Dunscomb, v-p of Dynon. The equipment and accessories are sold through Dynon and its dealers, while the STC is accessible through EAA, which is taking orders this week at EAA AirVenture 2016.

Dynon separately announced a new SkyView HDX display system with improved display capabilities, easier controls and upgraded interface. Calling the HDX its new flagship SkyView system, Dynon said the display has a brighter higher-resolution HD touchscreen with wider viewing angles and improved anti-reflective properties.

An angled control panel is designed for more natural hand positioning, reducing fatigue, and icon-driven touch controls are designed to simplify navigation. SkyView HDX uses the same components and modules as existing SkyView systems for ease of installation. Dynon has priced the 10-inch SV-HDX1100 display at $4,490 and 7-inch SV-HDX800 at $3,190. The new displays are expected to be available this fall. Dynon also is reducing the price of its SkyView Touch, Classic and AF-5000 Series systems by $500 and they now include navigation mapping capabilities.

Other announcements made by Dynon during EAA AirVenture included a new Advanced Flight Systems (AFS) remote audio panel that incorporates InteliAudio True Dimensional Sound and enhanced Bluetooth. The new AF-PDA360EX-R is manufactured by PS Engineering for AFS. Dynon also provided details of its upcoming SkyView Software Version 15 that includes extended runways on map, Highway in the Sky (HITS), airport signposts in synthetic vision, maintenance logging and a weight-and-balance calculator, among other features.