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Garmin updates GTN software

By Janice Wood · January 6, 2013 ·

Garmin has released GTN software version 3.0, a free software update that brings expanded features and capabilities to the GTN series touchscreen avionics.

GTN 2The new features include display support for weather radar, advanced ADS-B capabilities, worldwide connectivity, cross fill with the GNS 430W/530W series and geo-referenced FliteCharts, company officials said.

The latest GTN software also incorporates improvements such as the ability to graphically edit direct-to legs, the ability to sort airway exit points geographically, bigger, bolder, and relevant airspace with the Smart Airspace feature, the ability to toggle off and on certain European airspaces and TCAD traffic display.

GTN software version 3.0 has received Approved Model List Supplemental Type Certificate (AML STC) approval, and is available immediately as a free software update for current GTN owners (installation charges may apply). An upgrade to GNS version 5.0 software, expected to be available in Q1 2013, is required for enabling GNS crossfill functionality.

For more information: FlyGarmin.com

About Janice Wood

Janice Wood is editor of General Aviation News.

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