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October 18th 2006 Mid-Continent Instruments introduces the world’s only 2-Inch CDI WICHITA, Kan. — Mid-Continent Instruments understands the shortage of panel space. After introducing a 2-inch attitude gyro to the market last May, Mid-Continent adds a 2-inch course deviation indicator (CDI) to its résumé of certified instruments. With a compact size of 2.25”, the new CDI saves on panel space allowing it to be placed just about anywhere in your instrument panel. “Every general aviation pilot needs a CDI of some sort,” said Todd Winter, president of Mid-Continent Instruments. “The MD200 series’ size allows you to fulfill that need without taking up valuable panel real estate.” In addition to saving space, the MD200 series offers an innovative safety feature that moves the pointers out of view with an invalid signal. The CDI’s rectilinear meter movements allow for precise and accurate readings by the pilot. NAV, GPS, and VLOC annunciation are built-in and backlit by LED lighting providing enhanced nighttime and sunlight readability. “This indicator will fit the need of aircraft owners of LSA all the way up to business aircraft,” stated Winter. The CDI has TSO approval from the FAA and will interface with the most common NAV and GPS receivers. Edmo Distributors and Mid-Continent Instruments unveiled the product at NBAA’s 59th Annual Meeting and Convention in Orlando, Florida. These units will be available for purchase through any FAA approved avionics dealer. To locate an avionics dealer in your area, visit www.aea.net. Mid-Continent Instruments manufactures aircraft instruments for the general aviation industry. Services at the Wichita, Kansas facility also include developing and manufacturing new avionics products. Mid-Continent Instruments West in Van Nuys, California provides new instrument sales and is the top-rated instrument overhaul shop on the west coast. Together the locations employ more than 150 people and offer the largest general aviation instrument overhaul/exchange program in the world. Specialties include gyro, altimeter, HSI and autopilot system overhauls. Mid-Continent instruments are found in all new Cessna airplanes and in Raytheon’s Beech line of Bonanzas, Barons, King Airs and 1900 Airliners. Instruments are sold to other manufacturers such as GARMIN International, Honeywell, Cirrus, Lancair, Piper Aircraft Inc., Diamond and Robinson Helicopter Co.
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