Originally Posted by
Sir Korsky
Nothing wrong with the Epic once you get used to it. Phase 8 is coming soon, lots of updates and no more perf init each time you lift.
But does Phase 8 have a moving map, with, you know, a map? Or do you still need to have a stand alone 5th screen or a portable GPS to get a good moving map?
The "map" display is, or at least was, just a black screen with your waypoints on it. You could then put TCAS on it and weather or EGPWS. But not a true moving map showing proper maps with airspace etc. It seemed like a lot of money on a great system that didn't have all the options turned on. And don't get me started on the cost of a new Options CD if you install new equipment that has to be integrated with the Primus Epic.
I wonder if that was a driver with moving to the Collins flight deck on the 169/189.
The fixed wing versions of Primus Epic I've seen have much better mapping and more updates.