Garmin’s G5 electronic flight instrument will soon be compatible with a wide-range of third-party autopilots available on the market. Using the new GAD 29B adapter, the G5 directional gyro (DG)/horizontal situation indicator (HSI) can interface with a variety of autopilots to provide heading and course error to drive the autopilot. With a compatible navigation source, […]
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Garmin unveils retrofit autopilots for general aviation aircraft
Garmin has introduced the GFC 600 and GFC 500, solid state attitude-based (AHRS-derived) autopilots for fixed-wing general aviation aircraft. The GFC 600 and GFC 500 incorporate a number of safety-enhancing technologies, including Electronic Stability and Protection (ESP), underspeed protection, overspeed protection, Level Mode, Flight Director (FD) and more, according to company officials. The GFC 600 autopilot […]
Garmin debuts all-in-one portable ADS-B and SiriusXM Aviation receiver
Garmin has introduced the GDL 52/51, a series of portable receivers capable of receiving Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) traffic and weather, as well as SiriusXM Aviation weather and audio on portables and mobile devices. The flagship GDL 52 combines all of these functions into a single device, while the GDL 51 specifically provides SiriusXM Aviation weather […]
Garmin G5 STC’d as DG/HSI
Garmin has received approval of the G5 electronic flight instrument for installation as a replacement directional gyro (DG) or horizontal situation indicator (HSI) in type-certificated fixed-wing general aviation aircraft. When paired with select VHF NAV/COMMs or GPS navigators, the G5 can be considered primary for displaying magnetic heading, VOR/LOC guidance and/or GPS course guidance, as well […]
Jeppesen and Garmin expand Garmin Pilot App wireless data capabilities
Garmin and Jeppesen recently unveiled new wireless data transfer capabilities for Jeppesen terminal charts that are accessed through select Garmin avionics and the iOS-based Garmin Pilot app. “The ability to provide wireless data updates streamlines the flight preparation process and allows pilots to take the skies more quickly,” said Scott Reagan, director, Jeppesen OEM Client Management. […]
New G3X Touch display for experimental aircraft introduced
Garmin has unveiled a new addition to the G3X Touch glass flight display family, the 7-inch G3X Touch portrait display. For first generation G3X customers, the new 7-inch portrait display offers an easy upgrade path as the existing footprint is easily adaptable to the new display and includes all of the same features as the G3X […]
Garmin sets 2017 pilot training classes
Garmin has expanded pilot training opportunities for 2017 to include additional classes throughout the United States. In addition to scheduled classes for the GTN 650/750 touchscreen navigator series and G500/G600 glass flight display systems, on-demand classes for the G1000, G3000, and G5000 Integrated Flight Decks and supplemental eLearning opportunities are also available. These new training opportunities […]
Garmin G1000 NXi certified in Piper trainers
VERO BEACH, Fla. — Piper Aircraft has received certification the the new Garmin G1000 NXi in the twin-engine Piper Seminole and single-engine Archer. Deliveries have already begun. The University Of North Dakota John D. Odegard School Of Aerospace Sciences is the launch customer for the next generation Piper trainers. UND and Piper Aircraft announced a contract in April 2016 […]
Garmin introduces G1000 NXi
Garmin has introduced the successor to the G1000 integrated flight deck, the G1000 NXi. The G1000 NXi incorporates features such as wireless cockpit connectivity, including wireless aviation database updates using Garmin Flight Stream, enhanced situational awareness with SurfaceWatch, visual approaches, map overlay on the HSI and more, according to company officials. Deliveries are expected to begin […]