Garmin has introduced the GAD 27, a small, lightweight and solid state integrated controller that provides a solution to many of the typical airframe interfacing needs. With the GAD 27, pilots are provided a consolidated system that would otherwise require multiple adapter modules, which streamlines configuration of experimental amateur-built (EAB) and light sport aircraft (LSA), company […]
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Garmin introduces Terminal Safety Solutions
Garmin has introduced Terminal Safety Solutions, a set of technologies that provide a better state of situational awareness to pilots throughout the airport terminal environment, including SurfaceWatch, TerminalTraffic and SafeTaxi. SurfaceWatch SurfaceWatch provides visual and aural tools to help prevent pilots from taking off and landing on a taxiway, on a runway that is too short, […]
Garmin expands aircraft list for ADS-B solutions
OLATHE, Kan. — Garmin reports the addition of several business aircraft to an aircraft model list that are eligible for Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) solutions through the Garmin Authorized Dealer Network. Garmin ADS-B solutions are certified and currently available for the following aircraft through its partners: Learjet 60, Butler Avionics; Cessna Citation 550/560, Columbia Avionics & JetTech LLC; […]
Garmin releases new flyGarmin app
Garmin has released the new flyGarmin app for Windows, which simplifies avionics database updates, such as navigation, charts and more, while also accommodating the distribution of Jeppesen charts, according to company officials. Pilots begin at flyGarmin.com to register their products and purchase databases a la carte or in PilotPak database bundles. Prior to initiating a […]
Garmin expands obstacle database to Canada
Garmin has expanded the availability of its obstacle database to include Canada for select Garmin portables and certified avionics. Man-made structures such as towers that are greater than 200 feet AGL are included within the database. Additionally, an obstacle database tailored to helicopter operators includes man-made structures that are greater than 10 feet AGL. Customers can now […]
Cirrus introduces Perspective Touch by Garmin for Vision SF50
Cirrus Aircraft has introduced new avionics designed specifically for the new Vision SF50 Personal Jet: Cirrus Perspective Touch by Garmin. Created in collaboration with Garmin International, this new touchscreen-based flight deck was custom built for the Vision Jet cockpit, according to company officials. The avionics suite includes dual oversized widescreen flight displays with multi-pane capabilities and […]
Garmin unveils landscape touchscreen controller
Garmin has unveiled a new touchscreen controller option, which serves as the interface between the pilot and G2000, G3000 and G5000 Integrated Flight Decks (IFD), while also providing Standby Flight Display (SFD) capabilities. A new, high-resolution landscape display and infrared touchscreen serves as the primary point of entry, so flight plan modifications and data entry […]
Garmin offers online weather course
Garmin now offers a Weather Radar Operations eLearning Course through its flyGarmin website. The new course introduces pilots to basic and intermediate weather radar operations and goes beyond the Pilot’s Guide to ensure pilots utilize the benefits provided by on-board weather radar, according to Garmin officials. The course also covers radar interpretation and analytical techniques, which aid in the […]
Garmin G500 certified for Tecnam P Twenty Ten
EASA has certified an alternative avionics system for the Tecnam P Twenty Ten based on Garmin’s G500 glass cockpit suite. The Tecnam P Twenty Ten is a single engine, high wing, four-seat, Part 23 certified aircraft that is now flying in the Czech Republic, France Poland, the UK and Spain. The new avionics configuration includes the […]