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.
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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.
Garmin introduces new series of slimline radios
The GTR 205 Comm radio and GNC 215 NAV/COMM radio, designed for both fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters, are “versatile radios that can serve in a variety of aircraft types and panel installations,” according to company officials.
New Garmin pilot watch includes flashlight
Garmin has introduced its latest aviator smartwatch, the D2TM Mach 1 Pro, which features a touchscreen display, up to 25 days of battery life, an LED flashlight, and more.