Where is AGL measured from? As with most things in life — and aviation — it depends.
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Garmin autopilot OK’d for Scouts
Garmin has received FAA Supplemental Type Certification (STC) for the GFC 500 autopilot in the American Champion Aircraft 8GCBC Scout, while Smart Rudder Bias and vertical navigation (VNAV) functionality are now certified for Beechcraft Baron B55s and B55As.
Latest Garmin Pilot app update makes weight & balance calculations easier
Frequent passengers and cargo can be saved as favorites, Garmin officials said, adding the app still includes the traditional moment/arm charts.
Aspen integrates with Garmin autopilot
Certification paperwork has been submitted and approval is expected in the fall of 2022, for new software that allows Aspen Avionics’ Evolution Flight Display to interface with Garmin’s GFC 600 digital autopilot.
Garmin autopilot approved for more airplanes, virtual training course launches
Garmin has received FAA Supplemental Type Certification (STC) for the GFC 500 autopilot in additional aircraft, including Cessna 172D/P172D models and Commander 112B, 112TC/TC-A, and 114 models.
Elliott Aviation at KPDK named Garmin dealer
The location at Dekalb-Peachtree Airport in Georgia becomes the fourth Elliott Aviation MRO to be named a Garmin dealer.
Garmin Pilot updated
The update includes a variety of new features, including the ability to take notes on the screen, decoded NOTAM text, and more.
Garmin introduces D2 Mach 1 pilot watch
The D2 Mach 1 includes preflight, in-flight and post-flight features and tools to assist pilots in navigation and enhance situational awareness, along with multi-band frequency and multi-GNSS support for better and more accurate GPS positioning, Garmin officials said.
Sporty’s slates free webinars
The free webinar cover a variety of topics, from Garmin avionics to home flight simulators.