Garmin expects certification soon of several aircraft approved for its GFC 500 and GFC 600 autopilots, including the Bonanza Debonair, Cessna 210, Grumman AA-5 series, Beechcraft Baron, and Cessna 208B.
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Garmin updates TXi flight displays, GTN navigators, GFC autopilots and the G5 electronic flight instrument
Garmin has enhanced its GTN 650/750 touchscreen navigators, the G500 TXi/G600 TXi and G500/G600 flight displays, as well as the GFC 600 & GFC 500 autopilots.
Garmin introduces GWX 75 aviation Doppler weather radar
Garmin has debuted the GWX 75, a Doppler-based weather radar.
Garmin introduces D2 Delta pilot watches
Garmin has introduced the three new GPS-enable smartwatches, including one with a built-in wrist-based Pulse Oximeter for oxygen saturation awareness.
Garmin Pilot app to receive new FIS-B weather products
With the launch of new FIS-B weather products by the FAA, the Garmin Pilot app will be able to receive lightning, cloud tops, icing, and turbulence.
Garmin introduces InReach Mini
Garmin has introduced the inReach Mini, a smaller and more compact satellite communicator with available two-way messaging and a 24/7 SOS function when combined with an inReach subscription to access the Iridium satellite network. Measuring just under 4″ tall by 2″ wide, and weighing 3.5 ounces, the inReach Mini can easily be carried in a […]
Garmin GFC 600 autopilot approved for Baron 58 and Cessna 340
Garmin has received FAA Supplemental Type Certification (STC) for the GFC 600 autopilot for the Baron 58/58A (1984 model year or later) and Cessna 340/340A. The GFC 600 is designed as a standalone autopilot that integrates with the G500 TXi/G600 TXi and the G500/G600 glass flight displays, Garmin navigators, as well as a variety of third-party […]
Garmin GFC 500 autopilot STC’d for several aircraft models
Garmin has received FAA Supplemental Type Certification (STC) approval for the GFC 500 autopilot in several more aircraft models. Intended for qualifying piston single-engine aircraft below 6,000 pounds, the GFC 500 integrates with the G5 to provide pilots with an economical autopilot along with a modern electronic flight instrument, according to Garmin officials. The autopilot […]
Garmin’s G500 TXi and G600 TXi get FAA nod
Garmin has received FAA and European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) approval and has begun initial shipments of the G500 TXi and G600 TXi flight displays. Three displays are available, offering flexibility for panel configurations, including a 10.6″ display, and two versions of 7″ displays, in portrait and landscape orientations. The 10.6″ display can operate as […]