Author: PA20Pacer
Subject: Terrain Database Update
Posted: 20 Nov 2015 at 11:49am
I installed the terrain update, and it loaded with no problem, but it did take the better part of an hour. It indicated that it was loading terrain database PN 500-00208-000. It was interesting that there is no such update available on JSUM for my Dad's IFD540. Since my Dad's unit was just at Avidyne a few weeks ago for some hardware updates, I am wondering whether its terrain database was updated at the factory. If so, the Jeppesen updating software (which is specific to the N-number) would need to be sophisticated enough to know which units required the update.
Subject: Terrain Database Update
Posted: 20 Nov 2015 at 11:49am
I installed the terrain update, and it loaded with no problem, but it did take the better part of an hour. It indicated that it was loading terrain database PN 500-00208-000. It was interesting that there is no such update available on JSUM for my Dad's IFD540. Since my Dad's unit was just at Avidyne a few weeks ago for some hardware updates, I am wondering whether its terrain database was updated at the factory. If so, the Jeppesen updating software (which is specific to the N-number) would need to be sophisticated enough to know which units required the update.
I would be interested in whatever insight the Avidyne folks can provide. I did not expect that we would see too many terrain updates in the absence of large volcanic eruptions or major tectonic events.
Regards,
Bob