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June 2006 - Visionaire Announces the availability of the GeoPilot and GeoPilot Plus Aeronautical Navigators.

Aartselaar, June 20th, 2006 – Visionaire Announces the availability of the GeoPilot and GeoPilot Plus Aeronautical Navigators.

The AvMap GeoPilot and GeoPilot Plus is a compact aeronautical GPS navigator which combines a large (14,2cm diagonal), bright (400nit), color screen and pilot-friendly features. The large control buttons and unique thumb cursor control make navigating through the menu's and flight plan programming easy. The map page is fully customisable: you can choose map only, map with data fields or map with split HSI/RMI display. The cartography preloaded on the CF memory card includes the Tele Atlas background and Jeppesen NavData Database.

The Geopilot Plus incorporates a speaker that, together with the optional 2GB Terrestrial CF card, make this device a full Car Navigator with Voice instructions (in 13 languages).

Like its bigger brother, the EKP-IV, the Geopilot Plus includes great features like Terrain Awareness and Warning System (TAWS), customisable checklists, Terrain elevation data, Low Airways, .... For more information contact: Visionaire bvba, Leugstraat 130, B-2630 Aartselaar. Tel: +32 3 290 96 24, Bernard@visionaire.be.

AvMap, headquatered in Italy, develops and produces C-Map and TeleAtlasTM based GPS systems for land (GeoSat2) and air (EKP) navigation. The EKP units are used by general aviation pilots, Search and Rescue (SAR, with the EKP-IIIc Pro) operations and military helicopter units. Visionaire is an AvMap distributor and reseller of AvMap aviation products for Northern Europe. Besides the GPS solutions (integration and software development, and the In-flight Event Manager®) Visionaire also offers cockpit display systems and computer systems. The EFB solutions are developed to be used in General, business and commercial aviation.

GeoPilot Aeronautical Navigator


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June 2006 - Jeppesen FliteStar (v9.16) now supports AvMap EKP-IV.

The latest update of Jeppesen's FliteStar (v9.16) now supports the EKP-IV. The update can be obtained via

http://www.jeppesen.com/wlcs/index.jsp?section=support&content=technical_flitestar.jsp

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Lambert Aircraft Engineering uses the EKP-IV for its Mission 106 Glass cockpit.

Lambert Aircraft Engineering uses the EKP-IV for its Mission 106 Glass cockpit.

Lambert Aircraft Engineering, located in Kortrijk (EBKT), uses the EKP-IV for its Mission 106 glass cockpit. More information on this great Belgian ULM airplane can be found on: www.lambert-aircraft.com

Lambert Aircraft Mission 106 with glass cockpit


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EKP-IV and EKP-IV Pro software update available from www.avmap.it.

Some of the features added to this new (v1.11.50R) release (free of charge to all registered EKP-IV and EKP-IV Pro users) are:


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April 2006 - Visionaire Announces the availability of the Ekp-Iv Pro Moving Map GPS and TAWS functionality for both EKP-IV and EKP-IV Pro.

Aartselaar, April 16th, 2006 – Visionaire announces the availability of two important evolutions to the EKP-IV Moving Map GPS of AvMap.

The EKP-IV Moving Map GPS distinguishes itself from other GPS systems by its large (18cm diagonal) sunlight viewable screen and user friendliness.

New is the EKP-IV Pro. This Moving Map GPS has all great features of the EKP-IV plus new functionalities that are very appreciated by helicopter pilots and SAR operators (the Belgian Army uses the EKP-IIIc Pro in its Seaking). These extra functionalities are:

Both the EKP-IV and EKP-IV Pro are now equipped with TAWS (Terrain Awareness Warning System), configurable checklists, Low Airways (Victor Airways in de USA), HSI, Land Elevation Quick info, Selectable NMEA (-string) output, usage of VFR Reporting Points as route waypoints in flight plan, …. For more information contact: Visionaire bvba, Leugstraat 130, B-2630 Aartselaar. Tel: +32 3 290 96 24, Bernard@visionaire.be.

AvMap, headquatered in Italy, develops and produces C-Map and TeleAtlasTM based GPS systems for land (GeoSat2) and air (EKP) navigation. The EKP units are used by general aviation pilots, Search and Rescue (SAR, with the EKP-IIIc Pro) operations and military helicopter units. Visionaire is an AvMap distributor and reseller of AvMap aviation products for Northern Europe. Besides the GPS solutions (integration and software development, and the In-flight Event Manager®) Visionaire also offers cockpit display systems and computer systems. The EFB solutions are developed to be used in General, business and commercial aviation.

Inbound LXLX
alt 2047 ft
terrain under cursor
(+) 1722 ft
New HIS display

Inbound LEGE
Alt 5459ft
Terrain under cursor
Green = Caution
2904ft

Overview terrain when
flying at 2131
in the Pyrenees Terrain
elevation under
cursor 2603ft


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April 2006 - For its Search And Rescue (SAR) operations the Belgian Army selected the EKP-IIIc Pro.

For its Search And Rescue (SAR) operations the Belgian Army selected the EKP-IIIc Pro to assist the Navigator in his work. The EKP-IIIc Pro, installed in four Seaking Helicopters, features a large (16cm) sunlight viewable screen, easy operation in the more complex helicopter environment, and detailed cartography.

Special Maps were created to cover the operating are and powerline data was added.

The Belgian Army selected the EKP-IIIc Pro for its crisp clear screen, under all light conditions, and its added Professional features like:

The EKP-IIIc Pro sunlight viewable moving Map GPS perfectly complements the high demands of the operations and offers an increased level of situational awareness, facilitating the - sometimes very demanding – operations challenged by the crews.

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December 2004 - Visionaire introduces the EKP-IV MOVING MAP GPS Cradle.

Visionaire announces the availability of the EKP-IV cradle. This cradle will allow Pilots to fasten the EKP-IV in a quick and secure way in the aircraft. By using RAM-Mount type B parts the cradle can be mounted to the airplane's yoke, panel or glare shield (using the suction cap).

The EKP-IV cradle is available through AvMap US and Italy as through many of the AvMap resellers in Europe. For more information contact: Visionaire bvba, Leugstraat 130, B-2630 Aartselaar. Tel: +32 3 290 96 24, Bernard@visionaire.be or go to www.visionaire.be.

Visionaire is an AvMap distributor and reseller of AvMap aviation products for Northern Europe. Besides the GPS solutions (integration and software development) Visionaire also offers EFB (Electronic Flight Bag) Cockpit Displays and EFB airplane server. The EFB solutions are developed to be used in General, business and commercial aviation.

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December 2004 - EKP-IV now viewable in two display modes.

Visionaire, a leading technology company specializing in the sales and marketing of Mobile airline solutions and portable GPS moving map systems, announces a new capability that allows the EKP-IV to be operated in either a vertical or horizontal mode.

"The new EKP-IV is a tremendous improvement over any of the other existing portable GPS moving map systems," said Bernard Panier, manager of Visionaire. "We already have the largest and most brilliant colour display in a portable device, as well as the highest screen resolution. Now, we are the only company that has the built-in capability to view the display in either horizontal (landscape) or vertical (portrait) mode . This allows the EKP-IV to be used in a variety of installations onboard an aircraft; on the yoke, installed in a home-built panel or located anywhere inside the aircraft with our cradle mount and R-A-M accessories," added Bernard Panier.

With a few keystrokes, the display modes can be switched between vertical or horizontal. The keypad layout is designed so that all keys are readable regardless of the display mode selected. At any time, one can choose the display mode - putting unprecedented control and power at the aviator's fingertips.

The EKP-IV was introduced in Oshkoch last summer and is the successor of the already widely accepted EKP-IIIc, which is used by thousands of pilots world wide. The professional version, EKP-IIIc Pro SAR, finds it usage in many Naval, police, fire brigade and Medivac units.

New customers have shown a strong preference for the new EKP-IV, especially in a side-by-side comparison to other portable units. "It's really exciting to see the response from customers when they see the EKP-IV for the first time," said Bernard Panier. "Many planned on purchasing other smaller portable units, but when they saw the EKP-IV, they were instantly captivated by its large, clear and easy-to-view display."

Another great feature of the EKP-IV is the use of 6AA rechargeable batteries that can be used in the unit either as an emergency power supply or for limited use without aircraft power (up to 2 hours). The EKP-IV is available through avionics dealers in the Benelux. For more information contact: Visionaire bvba, Leugstraat 130, B-2630 Aartselaar.

Tel: +32 3 290 96 24, Bernard@visionaire.be or go to www.visionaire.be.

AvMap, headquartered in Italy, develops and produces C-Map based GPS systems for land (GeoSat2) and air (EKP) navigation. The EKP units are used by general aviation pilots but also by Search and Rescue (SAR, with the EKP-IIIc Pro) operations and military helicopter units.

Visionaire is an AvMap distributor and reseller of AvMap aviation products for Northern Europe. Besides the GPS solutions (integration and software development) Visionaire also offers EFB (Electronic Flight Bag) Cockpit Displays and EFB airplane server. The EFB solutions are developed to be used in General, business and commercial aviation.

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August 2004 - Visionaire Introduces The Ekp-IV Moving Map Gps.

Aartselaar, august 12, 2004 - Visionaire announces the availability of the EKP-IV Moving Map GPS. The new EKP-IV expands on many of the advanced features that made its predecessor, the EKP-IIIC Series, so popular. Like the EKP-IIIC, the EKP-IV features a brilliant color Thin Film Transistor (TFT) screen with sunlight-viewable filters, which makes it viewable in all light conditions. In a unique twist, however, AvMap's product engineers have managed to increase the display size to a LARGER 17.5cm - diagonal screen while actually decreasing the overall size of the case.

By strategically positioning menu keys along the sides of the slimmed-down case, designers have made it easier than ever to operate and access features such as the new Profile and Landscape viewing capabilities. Key improvements were also made in the areas of chart data storage and software. Instead of operating with a 16MB C-card, the EKP-IV utilizes a standard 128MB Compact Flash (CF) with the capability to expand to a 256MB card in the near future.

"What set the EKP-IV product apart from others is the Large display size and display orientation and this in a sleek unit design" says Luca Padroni, Product Manager at AvMap Italy. "We carefully listened to our customers and market needs. The EKP-IV is the answer to the General Aviation Pilot needs."

The software provides expanded capabilities for viewing aviation and marine data. The same Jeppesen® library from the EKP-IIIC is included; the same unit can also read award-winning NT+ marine cartography. The background cartography, on the other hand, has been changed to TeleAtlas® data. By doing so pilots have land details at all zoom levels.

The EKP-IV is designed to be mounted on the aviator's knee, but the kneepad is removable to allow R-A-M® mounting in various locations in the aircraft. Even with the six included, rechargeable AA batteries inserted, the EKP-IV weighs only a few grams more than the EKP-IIIC. These batteries provide more than 1.5 hour of emergency power, should aircraft power be lost.

"With this new EKP-IV the general aviation pilot will enjoy the enhanced situational awareness and experience clear cartography like those few glass cockpit pilots" says Bernard Panier, General Manager of Visionaire.

For more information contact: Visionaire bvba, Leugstraat 130, B-2630 Aartselaar. Tel: +32 3 290 96 24, Bernard@visionaire.be or go to www.visionaire.be.

AvMap , headquatered in Italy, develops and produces C-Map based GPS systems for land (GeoSat2) and air (EKP) navigation. The EKP units are used by general aviation pilots but also by Search and Rescue (SAR, with the EKP-IIIc Pro) operations and military helicopter units.

Visionaire is an AvMap distributor and reseller of AvMap aviation products for Northern Europe. Besides the GPS solutions (integration and software development) Visionaire also offers EFB (Electronic Flight Bag) Cockpit Displays and EFB airplane server. The EFB solutions are developed to be used in General, business and commercial aviation.

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March 2003 - Helishuttle is using the EKP-IIIc Pro SAR Moving Map GPS for its Medivac operations.

Visionaire announces that Helishuttle has selected the EKP-IIIc Pro SAR Color Moving Map GPS for its Medivac operations. The EKP-IIIc Pro, installed in the MD902, features a large (16cm) sunlight viewable screen, facilitates operation in the more complex helicopter environment, and offers detailed cartography.

Helishuttle selected the EKP-IIIc Pro for its crisp clear screen, under all light conditions, and for its added Professional features like:

"When it comes to medical evacuations, precision and time is critical. By adding the EKP-IIIc Pro Moving Map to our cockpit our pilots can plan their mission quicker and have a better situational awareness when executing this mission." Says Piet De Backer, CEO of Helishuttle.

The EKP-IIIc Pro sunlight viewable moving Map GPS perfectly complements the demands for our operations. Says Piet De Backer, CEO of Helishuttle. The EKP-IIIc Pro offers an increased level of situational awareness, facilitating the - sometimes very demanding - operations challenged by our pilots.

Visionaire is an AvMap distributor and reseller of AvMap aviation products for Northern Europe. Besides the GPS solutions (integration and software development) Visionaire also offers EFB (Electronic Flight Bag) Cockpit Displays and EFB airplane server. The EFB solutions are developed to be used in General, business and commercial aviation.

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January 2003 - Visionaire announces the support of AvMap VFR Moving Map GPS in NavBox ProPlan.

Visionaire announces today the availability of EKP-IIIc Moving Map GPS Support in ProPlan Flight Planning Software.

With this support, pilots using the EKP-IIIc can take advantage of all the flight planning functionalities offered in ProPlan as well as the low cost one-year monthly database update. "Our customers have told us they wanted a powerful flight planning tool for the EKP-IIIc." said Bernard Panier, CEO of Visionaire and distributor of the EKP-IIIc Moving Map. "This enhancement in ProPlan will give give EKP-IIIc Pilots what they missed: affordable and functional flight planning software."

"We have been contacted by Visionaire with the request of making our flexible flight Planning tool available for EKP-IIIc pilots." said Olof Bakker, CEO of NavBox and designer of ProPlan. "Since we were convinced of the potential of this extraordinary sunlight viewable large sreeen GPS, we have modified our GPS interfaces to meet the EKP-IIIc standards."

AvMap/ProPlan users will find the new interfaces in the free downloads section at www.navbox.nl.

About Visionaire.

Visionaire stands for innovation and new developments in all areas of aviation. The extensive product range reaches from pilot training (with ABACUS), general aviation pilot GPS solutions (EKP-IIIc VFR Moving Map GPS), Electronic Flight Bag solutions for commercial aviation and mobile solutions for the airline mobile worker (pilots, cabin crew, airport personel - crewBOOK TM and crewLINK TM ). Our services assist our customers with consultancy, project realization, support, training and eBOOKsolution (mobile electronic documentation). More information on Visionaire can be found on www.visionaire.be.

About NavBox.

We at NavBox have been producing flight planning software for the past 10 years and during this period our products have found wide acceptance in the world of private and corporate pilots. NavBox software has been used throughout Europe and has even seen action with peace keeping forces providing vital flight planning support. Many corporate flight departments have welcomed our software and accountants have welcomed our pricing policy.

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