It’s easy to confuse the Max-Viz enhanced vision system (EVS)with popular synthetic vision systems (SVS). These include Garmin’s proprietary SVT and Aspen’s ESV synthetic vision software. While synthetic vision is just that—a GPS-based synthetic depiction of terrain, obstacle and landscape features—the Max-Viz product from Oregon-based Astronics is a live moving image of the outside environment.
Max-Viz isn’t a new product. It’s been in use in a variety of military and tactical applications, plus select general aviation applications. But a growing list of STC and TC approvals is giving the product legs for more retrofit and OEM installations.