Aspen Avionics has received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) to interface its Evolution primary and multi-function displays with the Garmin GTX 345 all-in-one transponder. Installing the GTX 345 with an Aspen EFD1000 primary flight display will allow aircraft owners to take full advantage of viewing ADS-B weather and traffic information directly in their line of sight, […]
Garmin
Garmin introduces VIRB aviation bundle
Garmin has introduced an aviation-specific addition to the VIRB Ultra 30 action camera family, offering several new accessories tailored to capturing high definition footage in-flight. VIRB Ultra 30 is a waterproof action camera with the power to shoot Ultra HD footage at 4K/30fps. The VIRB Ultra 30 contains a suite of new features, including voice control, an […]
Yingling Aviation named Garmin flight deck dealer
WICHITA — Yingling Aviation has been named a Garmin Integrated Flight Deck dealer, approved by Garmin to install its new G5000 glass upgrade suite. The G5000 is Garmin’s latest line of satellite-based navigation capabilities, digital management tools, NextGen/SESAR/Eurocontrol operational support for ADS-B and Data Comm/Link 2000+ and graphical display technologies. Yingling was recently approved to […]
AOPA Flight Planner now Garmin friendly
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) reports that Garmin Pilot app users who upgrade to version 8.5 can receive planned routes created on the AOPA Flight Planner. Since its introduction, the AOPA Flight Planner has undergone steady enhancements with an eye on making flying safe, economical, and more fun, according to AOPA officials. In recent […]
Garmin Pilot adds new tools
Garmin has introduced integrated weight and balance calculations, as well as aircraft performance tables and calculations within the Garmin Pilot app on Apple mobile devices. Also new to Garmin Pilot, Freehand flight planning allows for flight plan editing from the moving map page. Pilot-configurable checklists are also integrated within Garmin Pilot, providing pilots the option to […]
Garmin introduces ADS-B transponders for experimental aircraft
Garmin has introduced the GTX 35R, which meets Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Out requirements, and the GTX 45R that offers ADS-B Out, as well as ADS-B In benefits. Designed specifically for experimental amateur-built (EAB) and light-sport aircraft (LSA), these new transponders are controlled by G3X and G3X Touch systems. The GTX 45R unlocks more capabilities for […]
Garmin introduces new ways to interact with GTN 650/750
Garmin has introduced new ways to interact with the GTN 650/750 touchscreen navigators, including voice commands, pinch to zoom and more. Additional Connext capabilities include Flight Stream 510 integration, which supports wireless Database Concierge between the GTN and the Garmin Pilot app on a mobile device. Flight plan transfer, as well as traffic, weather, GPS information […]
Garmin introduces G5 electronic flight instrument for certificated aircraft
Garmin has received FAA approval of the G5 electronic flight instrument in type-certificated fixed-wing general aviation aircraft. The new STC approved model list (AML) includes 562 aircraft models. The compact G5 serves as a standalone primary source for aircraft attitude or turn coordination information while also displaying secondary information, such as airspeed, altitude and more. “The FAA’s Safer Skies […]
Garmin introduces new subscriptions for datalink weather, text and voice
Garmin has unveiled expanded Connext weather and data service packages that provide new pricing tiers that offer all-inclusive rate plans designed to suit pilots’ flying needs for global weather and connectivity. Based on annual aircraft utilization, two new rate plans are available, each combining continuous weather updates, voice calling and unlimited text messaging. Aircraft equipped […]