CMax™ for Envision
Avidyne’s CMax™ Electronic Charts option offers a world-wide library of geo-referenced approach charts and airport diagrams, helping you manage and access critical flight information and reducing the amount of paper required on board your aircraft.
Available for the EX500 MFD as well as for the large-format EX5000 MFD, CMax utilizes Jeppesen’s trusted JeppView™ Electronic Airway Manual, and makes accessing an approach or viewing an airport diagram a breeze.
At startup, your departure airport chart is automatically loaded for ease of orientation, especially at unfamiliar fields. Your destination airport diagram and the list of available approaches are automatically loaded at the time your flight plan is entered, and can be viewed easily using the Auto-fill capability, or you can easily select and view any approach at any airport in the database.
Important Note: CMax electronic charts will not be displayed on the EX500 or EX5000 if you haven’t updated your electronic charts in the last ten weeks. Jeppesen provides an electronic charts update every two weeks to CMax subscribers. It is highly recommended that you keep your electronic charts current by regularly updating your EX500 or EX5000 with the latest update from Jeppesen. Charts Updates are available through Jeppesen at: http://www.jeppesen.com/.
CMax Frequently Asked Questions for the EX5000 MFD
Please feel free to submit your question by going to the Contact Us page on this site or call Inside Sales at 1-800-AVIDYNE (800-284-3963).
Is CMax Electronic Approach Charts available now?
FlightMax EX5000: CMax is currently available on the EX5000 through Cirrus, Piper, Symphony, Columbia and Avidyne dealers.
Do I buy the CMax subscription from Avidyne or from Jeppesen?
The CMax data subscription is purchased directly from Jeppesen. Please contact Jeppesen customer service or visit www.jeppesen.com for subscription information..
What is included in the CMax subscription?
The CMax subscription contains all of the terminal area charts for the given coverage area, identical to the charts contained in a paper chart subscription. Chart types include arrival procedures, departure procedures, airport diagrams, instrument approach procedures, and other miscellaneous terminal charts.
I already have a Jeppesen subscription for my navigation database. Do I need to get a new subscription?
Yes, the CMax database is separate from the navigation database. Therefore, it needs to be obtained and loaded independently. Both databases are purchased from Jeppesen.
Would I be able to print out paper copies of the approaches?
Yes, this can be done using Jeppesen’s Jeppview application on your PC.
When do CMax charts expire?
CMax electronic charts will not be displayed on the EX5000 if you haven’t updated your electronic charts in the last ten weeks. Jeppesen provides an electronic charts update every two weeks to CMax subscribers. It is highly recommended that you keep your electronic charts current by regularly updating your EX5000 with the latest update from Jeppesen.
How do I upload CMAX updates to my MFD?
First you must run the Avidyne CMax Data Extractor on your PC, to copy your chart data from the Jeppesen CD-ROM onto your Avidyne Data Loader. Then take your Avidyne Data Loader to your aircraft, plug the Data Loader into the MFD data port and power-up the MFD. The MFD will automatically detect the Data Loader and present the Chart Data Loader screen. Press Proceed to begin the dataload process. When complete, unplug and store the Avidyne Data Loader. For more information, see the Avidyne CMax Data Update Instructions manual.
What is a CMax KeyCode? Why do I need an KeyCode?
An Avidyne KeyCode is a unique number that ties a particular Jeppesen chart data subscription to a particular Avidyne FlightMax MFD. You will not be able to load any chart data into your MFD without an Avidyne KeyCode for your MFD.
Where do I get my CMax KeyCode?
Get your CMax KeyCode from www.myAvidyne.com. If you are not already registered with myAvidyne.com, you will have to register to gain access through your account. To get your CMax KeyCode, you will need to know your Avidyne MFD unit serial number and also your Jeppesen serial number (subscription number).
Do I have to get a new CMax KeyCode for each update?
No. Your CMax KeyCode is good as long as your Jeppesen Serial Number and your MFD unit serial number remain the same. If for some reason one of these numbers changes in the future, you will have to return to myAvidyne.com and receive a new CMax KeyCode.
I have two airplanes with MFD units; can I share one CMax subscription?
It is not possible to use a CMax subscription for more than one MFD unit. Please contact Jeppesen for subscription questions. All CMax data subscriptions are handled through Jeppesen.
I already have JeppView on my home computer; can I extend it to my MFD?
Please contact Jeppesen for subscription questions. All CMax data subscriptions are handled through Jeppesen
I am on Flex; do I automatically receive CMax updates?
CMax data subscriptions are handled by Jeppesen. For this reason, no CMax updates will be provided by Avidyne.
When attempting a data load to my EX5000 MFD, I get a message about serial numbers not matching and the data will not load. Why is that?
Verify that you entered the proper CMax KeyCode when running the CMax Data Extractor. If necessary, return to myAvidyne.com and re-confirm your CMax KeyCode. Remember that a Jeppesen subscription will only work with one particular serial number MFD.
The CMax data extractor says I have an invalid Jeppesen serial number. What should I do?
Double check that you have properly typed in your Jeppesen serial number. If the problem persists, contact Jeppesen customer service.
How do I know if my CMax charts are current?
The validity dates of your CMax chart data is shown on the initialization page on every power-up, and also on the MFD Setup Page.
Can I fly with outdated CMax charts?
Avidyne does not recommend flying with outdated charts. Charts are automatically removed from the system after a period of 10 weeks (following their current cycle).
Can I fly with outdated CMax charts if I have up-to-date paper charts onboard?
Avidyne does not recommend flying with outdated charts. Avidyne advises all pilots to comply with FAA regulations pertaining to chart usage as they are detailed in the FAR. It is also important to note that Jeppesen Approach Plate charts expire every two weeks. Ten weeks after the expiration date, CMax will be unable to display the out-dated charts, so it is important to keep your Jeppesen subscription up to date.
Can I use my CMax charts as sole means of conducting instrument approaches?
Avidyne advises all pilots to comply with FAA regulations pertaining chart-usage as they are detailed in the FAR.
