This week at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2007, Aspen Avionics is introducing its Evolution flight display system, which the company says is the most affordable glass-cockpit system offered for certificated general aviation aircraft. Composed of three models of primary flight display (PFD) starting at $5,995 and two models of multi-function display (MFD) starting at $4,995, the Evolution system enables aircraft owners to upgrade their primary flight instrument six-pack to glass-cockpit technology all at once or in stages.

Aspen Avionics says its Evolution system starts with a common hardware platform containing a solid-state air data, attitude, and heading reference system. The system slides easily into existing 3-inch instrument panel cutouts for quick and easy replacement of old analog gauges, with little or no panel modification or heavy, remote components. Easy and inexpensive software upgrades add new features and capabilities, while protecting owners from flying with obsolescent equipment.

"At Aspen Avionics, we believe that installing the latest avionics technologies and safety advances in GA aircraft shouldn’t have to mean emptying your bank account," says Doug Cayne, vice president of marketing. "And you shouldn’t have to throw out the old every time you want to add something new."

Aspen Avionics’ booth is in Exhibit Hangar B; the company’s website is www.AspenAvionics.com.