The Beechcraft Baron A55 is approved for the GFC 600, while the GFC 500 has received certification for Robertson STOL-equipped Cessna 180s and Cessna 185s, adding on to the already certified Cessna 180 and 185.
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Premier Aircraft appointed factory-authorized dealer for Garmin
Premier Aircraft, an FAA Part 145 Repair Station at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (KFXE), has been appointed as an authorized dealer and service center for Garmin’s full line of avionics products.
Garmin co-founders inducted into National Aviation Hall of Fame
Garmin co-founders Dr. Min Kao and the late Gary Burrell were inducted into the National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) at the 60th annual ceremony held Sept. 14, 2024, at the National Museum of the United States Air Force.
Garmin introduces new mode controller for GFC 600 autopilot
The new controller contains a larger, sunlight-readable display that provides more than double the usable screen area compared to the previous mode controller, according to company officials.
New technology helps pilots avoid runway incursions
Garmin’s Runway Occupancy Awareness (ROA) has received FAA certification.
Heritage Aviation newly Authorized Garmin service center
Heritage Aviation, based at Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport (KBTV), has been named an authorized Garmin Aviation Service Center.
Air Plains now authorized Garmin dealer
Air Plains also offers custom powder-coated and laser engraved avionics panels, designed and produced in-house on CNC machines specifically to the customer’s preferred layout, company officials said.
Garmin brings StormOptix Weather Radar compatibility to thousands more displays
Using 3D volumetric scanning capability, GWX 8000 reduces pilot workload and depicts the weather with four times the colors of traditional weather radars — while also providing hail and lightning prediction, turbulence detection, and advanced ground clutter suppression.
Garmin autopilot OK’d for Bonanzas
Garmin has received FAA Supplemental Type Certification (STC) for the GFC 500 digital autopilot in Beechcraft A35 and B35 aircraft.