Pacific Coast Avionics has been recognized as a Garmin Elite Platinum Dealer for 2013. Wayne McGhee, Garmin Western Regional Sales Manager presented Dewey Conroy, Vice President and General Manager of Pacific Coast Avionics on July 10. “Our Company has held the status of a Top Ten Elite Garmin Dealer every year since 1997 and we are pleased to continue that designation for calendar year 2013,” said Conroy. “This is a particularly prestigious designation since there are over 800 Garmin dealers worldwide.”
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Garmin celebrates 10th anniversary of G1000
Garmin is celebrating the 10th anniversary of delivering the G1000 Integrated Flight Deck (IFD) to customers. The first announcement of the G1000 IFD was in March 2003, when Cessna announced the selection of G1000 for the Citation Mustang, which was in development at the time. Additional announcements by a variety of aircraft manufacturers followed and the first […]
Garmin introduces VIRB Elite Aviator Action Pack
Garmin has introduced aviation-specific accessories for the VIRB action camera. VIRB Elite features a 1.4-inch Chroma color display, which makes setup and playback simple and ensures pilots capture the in-flight footage they desire, Garmin officials noted. VIRB Elite offers up to three hours of HD video to be recorded on a single charge and offers […]
Eagle Creek Aviation receives STC for Garmin G950 in Twin Commanders
INDIANAPOLIS — Eagle Creek Aviation Services has received Supplemental Type Certification (STC) for Garmin G950 glass flight deck installations in Twin Commander aircraft. This Twin Commander application of the G950 is essentially the complete Garmin G1000 installation less the Garmin Autopilot, according to company officials. In this installation, the G950 is coupled with the S-TEC […]
Garmin adds attitude to aera 796/795
Garmin has introduced a new version of software for the aera 796/795, which allows the aviation portables to receive even more information from the GDL 39 3D. When paired with the GDL 39 3D via Bluetooth or standard hardwire connection, the aera 796/795 will display AHRS-like pitch and roll information and a slip/skid ball. After installing version […]
Banyan completes Garmin Avionics STC on Pilatus PC-12
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Banyan Air Service based at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport recently completed the installation of a Dual Garmin 600 Glass Cockpit Upgrade on a Pilatus PC-12. The project also included a Garmin GTN-750, GTN-650, GMA-350, and Dual GTX-330 transponders. The installations were performed utilizing both Garmin and Pilatus STCs. The Garmin dual G600 […]
New features for Garmin Pilot for Android
The latest update to the Garmin Pilot app for Android adds new interactive features, including track-up orientation, faster map rendering, higher resolution at tighter zoom levels and SafeTaxi integration on the moving map display. Version 3.0 of Garmin Pilot for Android offers pilots the option to select track-up orientation on static sectionals and enroute charts […]
CubCrafters introduces new flagship panel
CubCrafters is displaying a new top-of-the-line instrument panel at this week’s SUN ’n FUN in cooperation with Garmin, which is simultaneously introducing its G3X Touch 10.6-inch touch-sensitive flight display system. CubCrafters’ new panel, Executive GLASS touch, replaces the company’s previous high-end panel with an integrated suite of Garmin’s cutting-edge instruments. Executive GLASS touch is available […]
Garmin unveils G3X Touch
Garmin has introduced the G3X Touch, a large touchscreen, glass flight display system for installation in experimental amateur-built and light-sport aircraft (LSA). The non-certified G3X Touch system offers pilots high-resolution 10.6-inch flight displays with split-screen functionality and a host of advanced interface options, according to company officials. Since G3X Touch is scalable and easily configurable, […]