Garmin has released expanded features and new enhancements for the GTN touchscreen avionics. New capabilities include customer-requested features, such as creating and executing customized holding patterns, search and rescue patterns, as well as animated NEXRAD weather imagery from a variety of weather sources. The GTN 650/750 incorporate enhanced navigation functions that are commonly found within Garmin Integrated Flight […]
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Piper collaborates with Garmin on Piper Pilot app
Piper Aircraft is collaborating with Garmin on the development of Piper Pilot, a Piper-specific avionics app based on Garmin Pilot for iPad and iPhone. The first phase of Piper Pilot allows aviators to file their flight plans and receive full en route navigation on an interactive map. Piper Pilot offers 3D Vision, aviation weather, flight plan filing, […]
Garmin introduces ADS-B Out solution for experimentals
Garmin has introduced the GPS 20A, an ADS-B Out compliant WAAS GPS position source for experimental amateur-built (EAB) and light-sport aircraft (LSA). For experimental aircraft owners that already have a Mode S Extended Squitter (ES) transponder, such as the GTX 23ES, the non-certified GPS 20A provides aircraft owners with a rule-compliant WAAS position source, which meets […]
Garmin introduces VIRB XE Aviation Bundle
Garmin has introduced the VIRB XE Aviation Bundle, including the VIRB XE, which features gyro-based stabilization, can receive advanced attitude metrics from select Garmin products such as Flight Stream, while providing up to two hours of HD video recording on a single charge. Built-in GPS, Bluetooth, WiFi and ANT+ provide pilots with added functionality and enhanced […]
ForeFlight Mobile now connects with Garmin avionics
ForeFlight now connects with Garmin avionics. When connected to Garmin Flight Stream, ForeFlight Mobile customers can now wirelessly receive ADS-B weather and traffic, GPS position data, and dynamic pitch and bank information on iPad or iPhone. Flight plan transfer capability is currently in development and will be available in a future app update, company officials note. ForeFlight […]
Garmin Pilot adds obstacles and terrain for Android
The Garmin Pilot app for Android has been updated, now incorporating the display of both terrain and obstacles overtop Garmin’s navigation maps, VFR Sectionals, IFR high and low enroute charts. The terrain and obstacle overlays display visual alerts of potential hazards and enhance situational awareness, particularly in unfamiliar environments, according to Garmin officials. In addition […]
Garmin introduces D2 Bravo
Garmin has introduced D2 Bravo, an aviator GPS watch. D2 Bravo incorporates Garmin’s direct-to and nearest airport navigation features, complete with a worldwide aviation navigation database. New features includes altitude alerts, including preset alerts for altitudes requiring supplemental oxygen, as well as easy access to current aviation weather information. In addition to in-flight functionality, D2 Bravo incorporates activity […]
Pacific Coast Avionics receives Garmin award
PORTLAND, Ore. — Pacific Coast Avionics has received Garmin’s 2014 Top 10 Elite Platinum Dealer Award. “Even though this is our 19th year in a row, each time we are presented with this prestigious award, it becomes more special than the last,” said Dewey Conroy, vice president and COO. “With there being over 800 […]
Garmin slates open house
Garmin will hold its first Aviation Open House Thursday, June 11, from 4-7 p.m. CDT. Pilots are invited to visit Garmin headquarters in Olathe, Kansas, to learn more about Garmin, tour the company’s product reliability lab, manufacturing and repair facilities and flight simulator lab. Informational seminars tailored to Garmin avionics and industry-related topics also will be held. Garmin is […]