Garmin has introduced the D2 Air X10, a GPS watch that lets pilots take calls and use their smartphone’s voice assistant to send texts, ask questions, and more.
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New pilot training opportunities available from Garmin
Garmin has expanded pilot training opportunities for 2022, including webinars, eLearning courses, instructor-led classes and a variety of self-study guides and trainers offered for the GTN series, G500/600, G500/G600/G700 TXi, G3X, and Garmin integrated flight decks.
Garmin introduces inReach Mini 2
The satellite communication device can be paired with Garmin avionics and your phone to allow you to send messages, check weather, and more while out exploring the world.
Garmin Smart Glide now available for G3X and G5
Garmin’s Smart Glide technology, a safety tool that helps pilots in loss of engine power emergencies by automating tasks to reduce pilot workload, is now available as a free software update for the G3X Touch and G5 electronic flight instrument in certified aircraft equipped with a GTN Xi series navigator. Experimental aircraft with G3X Touch and a G3X autopilot can also enable Smart Glide technology.
Glass panel’s warnings worry aircraft owner
The old panel never yelled at me or gave me warnings, so to see the CHT hit 400 and then go yellow is unsettling.
Garmin Pilot update adds expanded NOTAM display options, enhanced airport page, and more
Expanded NOTAM display options, as well as an updated Airport page are just some of the new features in the latest version of the Garmin Pilot App.
Garmin expands pilot training courses
A new eLearning course provides instruction on the Garmin G3000, while free video series offer lessons in risk management and SiriusXM weather products.
Garmin autopilot certified for Piper Meridians, Smart Rudder Bias certified for Cessna 414A
Smart Rudder Bias continuously monitors engine parameters using Engine Indication System (EIS) data displayed on a G500 TXi or G600 TXi flight display and activates when the system detects a predetermined power differential between each engine. Once activated, rudder force is adjusted to aid a pilot in providing enough force to the rudder to help control a sideslip.
Garmin Pilot app adds new terminal environment NOTAM alerts and graphical runway closures
Runway closure NOTAMs are now color-coded, with other features added as well.