Garmin has expanded pilot training opportunities for 2022, including webinars, eLearning courses, instructor-led classes and a variety of self-study guides and trainers offered for the GTN series, G500/600, G500/G600/G700 TXi, G3X, and Garmin integrated flight decks.
Monthly Webinars
Webinars are offered monthly for no charge and are intended to help pilots explore various avionics setups, flight planning, navigation, and other features with Garmin pilot instructors. Webinar options are updated monthly.
To register for any of the webinars, go to Garmin.com/AviationWebinars.
eLearning Courses
Garmin GTN Essentials 2.0: This course provides instruction on the operation of the GTN and GTN Xi touchscreen navigators, as well as helicopter features, for pilots who are new to the GTN or just want a refresher.
Garmin TXi Essentials 2.0: For pilots who are new to the system, this course provides instruction on operation of the touchscreen flight display.
Garmin G1000 NXi: Pilots have four courses to choose from that will provide training on the G1000 NXi.
Garmin G3000 Essentials 2.0: This course introduces pilots to the operation and user interface of the G3000 integrated flight deck.
Garmin G5000 Essentials 2.0 and 2.0 PLUS: Introduces pilots to the operation and user interface of the G5000 integrated flight deck, including the latest features. The G5000 Essentials 2.0 PLUS course includes a separate module that describes autothrottle usage.
Garmin Aviation Weather Radar 2.0: This course helps pilots understand the fundamentals of weather radar and the latest features to take full advantage of Garmin GWX systems.
The following eLearning courses are expected to be added later in 2022: GFC 500 Essentials, G3X Touch Experimental, and G3X Touch Certified, company officials noted.
eLearning courses come with a two-year subscription and can be purchased at Fly.Garmin.com/Training.
Instructor-led training
Garmin offers instructor-led classroom training for all levels of experience at its headquarters in Olathe, Kansas, along with GTN and Flight Display training at Garmin’s office in Cary, North Carolina.
To see the full calendar of Garmin training events and information on purchasing these classes, go to Fly.Garmin.com/Training.
GTN Series
The capabilities of Garmin’s GTN and GTN Xi series of navigators are explored in a one-day virtual training class or two-day in-person classroom training. This class is intended for both novice and experienced aviators using scenario-based training that builds on knowledge obtained through the GTN 2.0 eLearning course. The cost for this training is $550.
GTN and Flight Display
This one-day virtual training class or two-day in-person classroom training includes instruction on the GTN/GTN Xi navigators and TXi series, G3X Touch and the G500/G600 displays. The training focuses on flight planning and instrument procedures for those new to the GTN or just looking for a refresher and builds on knowledge obtained through the GTN 2.0 eLearning course. The cost for this training at the Olathe office is $700, and the cost for the regional training in Cary is $875.
G1000/G1000 NXi
With an emphasis on flight planning, instrument procedures, vertical navigation, and the automatic flight control system, this one-day instructor-led virtual training class or two-day in-person classroom training explores the capabilities of the G1000 integrated flight deck, building on knowledge obtained through G1000 NXi eLearning course. The cost for this training is $825.
Self-Study Opportunities
Free pilot guides are available for download for all retrofit installations, including the GTN series, GTN Xi series, G500/G600, G500/G600/G700 TXi, and G3X Touch.
For integrated flight decks such as the G1000, G3000 and G5000, the pilot’s guides are available from the aircraft manufacturer.
Training videos and pilot training webinar recordings can be found on the Garmin Aviation YouTube channel.
PC and iPad Trainers
Garmin also offers a limited number of computer (PC) and iPad trainers that simulate the behavior of an avionics system interface for pilots interested in learning the basic operation of a system. Current PC trainers can be found at Garmin.com, and the GTN, GTN Xi, and TXi series trainer apps are available for download from the Apple App Store.
EAA AirVenture 2022
The Garmin Aviation Training team anticipates offering seminars and classes at EAA AirVenture 2022.
The team plans to provide GTN Series training seminars from July 25-31, focusing on what is most important to customers — flight planning and instrument approach procedures. Garmin will also offer the G3X Touch Academy and other GTN pilot training seminars in the Garmin tents. As EAA AirVenture 2022 nears, go to FlyGarmin.com/Training to see the list of training events and to register for one of these classes.