IFD 440 vs IFD 540

[Katamarino]

I'm looking at swapping my 440 for a 540. Would plan to do this in the next few weeks and sell the 440 effectively like new as I've had it less than 2 months so still have everything it came with and the warranty is barely started.

For people who've used both, is the switch worth it?

 

[Jesse Saint]

No question, the switch is worth it.

 

[arkvet]

I think the upgrade to 550 would be more useful than to the 540. The 440 to 540 upgrade primarily just gives you a bigger screen. An iPad running IFD 100 gives you that.

The 550 provides AHRS SV which unless you have some nice glass primary instruments you’ll really find value in.

I would not spend money to go from a 440 to 540 but I would to go to the 550. Just my opinion.

 

[AggieMike88]

Agree that the 550 is a better choice. Having seen one in action, I'm overwhelmed at the utility that brings to the GA party.

 

[Challenged]

If I already have synthetic vision fed from an external AHRS on my tablets, does that still make the 550 an attractive option?

 

[arkvet]

If I already have synthetic vision fed from an external AHRS on my tablets, does that still make the 550 an attractive option?

I personally think so. I have a stratus 2 / foreflight as well and since adding the 550 have never given the iPad SV another look.

Although it’s not my primary method I can easily and confidently hand fly an approach to minimums using solely the SV function of the 550.

There are some YouTube videos out there on the 550. Give them a look.

 

[Jesse Saint]

The 550 is great, but for the cost difference, I’m not sure it’s worth it unless there are some other promo items offered with it.