Jorg Nuemann just announced that AAU4 - Avionics and Aircraft Update 4 - will be released along side Sim Update 5 “in a few weeks”. Interestingly, he said it was available to try in the booth at FSWeekend, even though it’s not part of the SU5 beta testing. “You should think of this as our plan - o…

FYI: [image] Aircraft & Avionics Update 04 (AAU04) Release Information News & Announcements We are excited to announce that our Aircraft and Avionics 04 Update will release on May 5th, which includes the highly versatile Antonov An-2, our Expert Series 01 ATR 4…

[image] GimbalAxis: Avidyne IFD 550 & 540 GPS Navigators Has anyone found how to enable the new Cessna 172 avionics? I have MSFS 2024 Premium and only see the Garmin 530/430 combination… Oh, never mind. I see AAU4 is not scheduled until next week (May 5).

Avidyne IFD 550 & 540 GPS Navigators are here. Just select the plane equipped via Config menu. [20260430234006_1]

[image] CommonBloom31: Just select the plane equipped via Config menu. Yes, I can confirm.

Correct, you need to look for the “IFD” versions: [Screenshot (3167)]

The IFD variant is not selectable/available in my 1.7.27.0, when selecting C172 Skyhawk G1000 - Variant. I have only the regular G1000 (cargo, skis, amphibious…) Empty Community. I have even tested with IFD package Streamed or Downloaded (at the next boot, MSFS display Package installed) …

The IFD variants come with the C172 Classic. Do you have the 7.18.0 version installed ? [image] You don’t see any IFD variant then ? [Screenshot (3180)]

I’m also seeing the IDF versions in my MS store aviator edition: [Cessna IDF] I’m using the streamed version: [Library]

[image] DementedCorn327: The IFD variants come with the C172 Classic. Do you have the 7.18.0 version installed ? A screen shot of yours shows IFD variant in the G1000 version. I will check if the variant is available with my 172 steamed gauges. What 7.18.0 version are you refering to?

[image] Vincent1064: A screen shot of yours shows IFD variant in the G1000 version Apologize, I kept the G1000 selected and moved the scroll bar, that is why the screenshot is confusing. There is no G1000 IFD. [image] Vincent1064: What 7.18.0 version are you refering to? The version o…

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DementedCorn327 April 30, 2026, 11:43pm 17

Correct, you need to look for the “IFD” versions: