Dynon Avionics announced today that it is extending a special rebate offer to owners of Blue Mountain Avionics equipment who trade in their BMA systems for the new SkyView EFISes when they start shipping on December 1. The $1000 rebate applies to customers who buy either of the SkyView screens (7- or 10-inch) and an ADAHRS module. According to the company, the offer will remain valid for six months after Dynon begins shipping SkyView.This news comes on the heels of Dynon announcing upgrade pricing for existing customers who upgrade to the SkyView. Dynon is offering 50% of the price of the “legacy” systems toward the new system.For more information, visit Dynon’s website.
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