A/P not part of initial launch?

[kerstensa]

Hello, I read this on the SV preview page:

"A subsequent product launch (date unknown) will include our moving map navigation software option, autopilot, and ARINC 429 converter module."

Does that mean the A/P functionality will not be part of Skyview at product launch? If so, when will this be added?

Thanks
Andre

 

[dynonsupport]

That is correct, the AP will not be in the product when it first ships in December. We'll have a full schedule for future releases in January, so I can't tell you now when the AP will be available.

 

[PhantomPholly]

Will that be a free software upgrade as in the earlier models, or will that require an additional module?

 

[dynonsupport]

It will be a free firmware update as before.

 

[kerstensa]

Any chance that this will be in by April or May 2010? I'm wondering if I should decide for Skyview or stick with the D100's for a while until more of the functionality is in place... I already bought and installed the servo's so kind of a pity to just have 'em sit there doing nothing and not knowing when I will be able to use them. Any advice would be appreciated

 

[dynonsupport]

We have yet to publish dates, but it is basically the first think we'll be working on after the Dec release, and we're aiming for releases every 4-6 months, so it should be in that ballpark. We'll have a roadmap published soon though, with approximate release dates for various features. Sorry we don't have it pinned down better than that, and thanks for your patience.