Aircraft PFD Vantage 12

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Overview
Vantage 12 is a next-generation glass touchscreen flight display system designed as a cost-effective, straightforward retrofit upgrade for Entegra-equipped Cirrus aircraft. It features dual 12-inch touchscreen displays with full redundancy, 3D Synthetic Vision (SVS), a hybrid touch/tactile interface, dual-AHRS MFD reversion capability, and integrated support for modern navigator and avionics ecosystems.

Key Benefits

• Direct retrofit for Entegra-equipped Cirrus, reducing installation complexity and aircraft downtime.
• Dual 12-inch touchscreen displays with redundant architecture and failsafe behavior.
• Hybrid touch/tactile interface combining touchscreen control with physical buttons for precise input.
• 3D Synthetic Vision for enhanced situational awareness of terrain, obstacles and traffic.
• Wireless flight plan syncing with Avidyne IFD100 app and ForeFlight; supports FlyQ and SkyDemon and other third-party apps.
• Minimal, pilot-focused interface preserving familiar workflow for Cirrus operators.

Software Release 12.1 (Coming Soon) — Highlights

• Compatibility with GNS WAAS and GTN series navigators.
• Support for Avidyne DFC110 digital autopilot including VNAV capability.
• Approach minimums displayed on the PFD.
• Improved VFR charts with enhanced base maps, stitching and weather overlays.

Features

• Only 12-inch touchscreen that is a direct retrofit for Entegra-equipped aircraft.
• Failsafe architecture with dual AHRS and split-screen MFD reversion to maintain critical flight functions.
• Hybrid touch interface providing touchscreen operation plus tactile buttons and strong integration with Avidyne products.
• 3D Synthetic Vision (SVS) delivering a clear VFR-like depiction of terrain, obstacles and traffic.
• Pilot-centric, uncluttered interface to support rapid information retrieval.
• Displays are ~40% larger than legacy Entegra units and offer ~64% more pixels for improved resolution.
• Installation reuses existing aircraft wiring; compatible with Cirrus engine instrument configurations.

Recommended Configurations and Options

• Full-Redundancy Kit: adds second Air Data Computer and second magnetometer to provide full ADAHRS redundancy for IFR operations.
• Supports DFC90 and DFC110 digital autopilots; DFC110 provides VNAV when paired with IFD navigators and Vantage.
• IFD navigators recommended for expanded functionality (FMS display/control on MFD, synchronized CAS messaging, SVS redundancy).
• Complementary products: AMX240 audio panel, AXP322 remote-mount transponder, SkyTrax200 ADS-B In receiver.

Upgrade Paths / Installation Notes

• Flexible upgrade strategy: full panel replacement or phased modernization leveraging navigator compatibility.
• Autopilot-first upgrades may require MOD55 for legacy Entegra E1 PFD compatibility.
• Installations should be performed by Avidyne-authorized Cirrus specialists; labor rates and times vary by location.

Technical specifications

• Displays: Dual 12-inch touchscreen flight displays.
• Interface: Hybrid touch (touchscreen) with tactile buttons.
• Synthetic Vision: 3D SVS for terrain/obstacle/traffic depiction.
• Redundancy: Dual AHRS architecture; optional Full-Redundancy Kit adds second Air Data Computer and magnetometer for full ADAHRS redundancy.
• Compatibility: Direct retrofit for Entegra-equipped Cirrus; upcoming compatibility with GNS WAAS and GTN series; recommended with Avidyne IFD navigators for full functionality.
• Autopilot Support: Supports DFC90 and DFC110; DFC110 enables VNAV with IFD navigators and Vantage.
• Maps & Charts: Improved VFR charting with enhanced base maps and weather overlays (Software 12.1).
• Integration: Wireless flight plan syncing with IFD100 app and ForeFlight; supports other third-party flight apps.
• Installation: Reuses existing aircraft wiring to simplify installation; compatible with Cirrus engine instrument configurations.