Evolution Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How much is the Evolution Flight Display?
What is the installation cost?
Where can I buy an Evolution Flight Display?
Will the Evolution Flight Display work with my current autopilot/flight director?
Will the Evolution Flight Display system work with my current GPS?
Will the Evolution Flight Display system work with my VHF navigation radios?
What is the certification basis for the EFD1000?
In which makes and models of aircraft can the EFD1000 be installed?
Can the Evolution Flight Display be installed in helicopters?
How do I become an Aspen Avionics dealer?
Q: How much is the Evolution Flight Display?
A: The PFDs start at $5,995, and the MFDs start at $4,995.
For detailed list pricing, see the Evolution Pricing page.
Q: What is the installation cost?
A: Please see your avionics dealer for specific installed pricing for your aircraft.
Q: Where can I buy an Evolution Flight Display?
A: We are constantly adding new dealers. Please see our dealer locator at the Where To Buy page to find a dealer near you.
Q: Will the Evolution Flight Display work with my current autopilot/flight director?
A: For the latest information on Evolution certifications and integration specifications, including autopilots and flight directors, refer to the Evolution Approvals page.
Q: Will the Evolution Flight Display system work with my current GPS?
A: All Evolution Flight Display PFDs are designed to work with dual GPS sources that interface through ARINC 429 and/or RS-232.
The GPS Steering (GPSS) function of the Pro and ATP PFDs is available only when the installed GPS navigator is an ARINC 429-based GPS providing Label 121 bank angle command information (e.g., Garmin 400/500 series GPS navigators).
The EFD system supports both WAAS and legacy GPS navigators. When connected to a WAAS GPS, the EFD Pro and ATP PFDs will display the Vertical Deviation Indicator (like an ILS glideslope indicator) when an APV (approach with vertical guidance) is loaded and active, and the WAAS GPS is outputting vertical deviation signals to the PFD.
The EFD Pro and ATP PFDs can also be configured at installation to display the required WAAS GPS annunciations, obviating the need for external annunciators.
Q: Will the Evolution Flight Display system work with my VHF navigation radios?
A: The Pro and ATP PFD models also support dual VHF navigation radios, whether standalone VHF radios with composite nav outputs, or integrated GPS/Nav receivers.
Q: What is the certification basis for the EFD1000?
A: For the latest information on Evolution certifications refer to the Evolution Approvals page.
Q: In which makes and models of aircraft can the EFD1000 be installed?
A: For the latest information on Evolution certifications, including AML-STCs, refer to the Evolution Approvals page.
Q: Can the Evolution Flight Display be installed in helicopters?
A: Aspen’s initial AML-STC for the EFD system will include airplanes only, not helicopters.
Aspen Avionics plans to do the required additional testing, and pursue an AML-STC for Part 27 rotorcraft, as demand and resources permit.
Q: How do I become an Aspen Avionics dealer?
A: Please complete and submit this Authorized Dealer Application, and an Aspen Sales representative will contact you.
You can also email us at Aspen Sales; or call us at
(505) 856-5034.
