AFS and IFD540 working together with Jeppesen and Seattle Avionics Databases
The IFD uses only Jeppesen (Jepp) databases for NavData, Terrain, Obstacles and Charts.
The AFS-5600 uses Seattle Avionics (S.A.) databases for NavData, Terrain, Obstacles, Charts.
This seems like a duplication, what do I need to fly an IFR flight? With Jepp data the price can get quite high.
So to keep to a minimum of what is required to conduct a safe IFR flight, how do I configure my data packages?
Can I just use Jepp Navdata in the IFD and use AFS with NavData, Terrain, Obstacles and Charts?
I would like to see a discussion/article on how the AFS system and Avidyne system databases tie into one another.
I'm confused as to what data packages I need to fly a VFR and an IFR flight.
Jeppesen Nav Data and AFS Map Data
Quote:
Originally Posted by
Rob Hickman
Jeppesen recently lowered the price on the IFD Nav Data to $299 a year. We recommend that you do the following:
IFD
Nav Data Only - $299
AF-5000
AFS Map Data - Free from our web site every 28 days
Seattle Avionics (IFR Low, Sectionals, Approach Plates, Airport Diagrams) - $99
I buy the "Americas" nav data from Jeppesen for my IFD440 which in almost twice the cost of the $299.00 "USA" only plan . I have to do that in order to get "Canadian" Nav data for the IFD. My question is how far north of the Canada US border does the free AFS nav data go?