The new models of the GSB 15 are offered with either dual USB Type-C ports or an option that includes a combination of USB Type-A and USB Type-C ports. Both new models include two 27W USB charging ports that can provide enough power to charge most later generation mobile devices during use in the cockpit and throughout the cabin.
Avionics
uAvionix ping200X certified
ping200X, which combines a Mode S Transponder, ADS-B Out, and an altitude encoder, is certified for use on drones, general aviation, and defense aircraft.
Garmin Pilot adds graphical weather briefings and NAVAID NOTAMs
Garmin has added new features to the Garmin Pilot app, including the ability to generate a graphical weather briefing from Leidos Flight Service, plus graphical NAVAID NOTAMs to depict when a NAVAID has limitations or is out of service.
Handbook for G3000 and G5000 glass cockpits released
Max Trescott, the 2008 National Flight Instructor of the Year, uses a narrative approach to explain the G3000 and G5000 from a pilot’s perspective in ways that both beginners and experts can understand.
Gulf Avionics finds new home at KERV
The company plans to create 50 new jobs at its new headquarters at Kerrville/Kerr County Airport in the Texas Hill Country.
Flexible digital instrument debuts
Flex can bring new data into the cockpit or replace legacy gauges. Possible configurations include radar altimeter display, GPS clock, airspeed indicator, fuel management display, and more.
Garmin expands training opportunities for 2021
From free videos on YouTube and free monthly webinars to instructor-led training, Garmin offers a variety of training opportunities for general aviation pilots.
Avionics sales plummet 26% in 2020
While 2020’s sales marked the lowest amount of sales in the Avionics Market Report’s nine-year history, officials with the Aircraft Electronics Association note that the industry experienced “healthy sales growth” during the last six months of the year as pandemic restrictions loosened.
Antennas for experimental aircraft now available from Aircraft Spruce
The line of antennas, specifically designed for experimental and light- sport aircraft, includes solutions for ADS-B and more.