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Sky Kings: We’re Not Nearly As Lost

The touchscreen design on the GTN 725 means intuitive functions for pilots. Garmin
Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • The ADS-B mandate significantly enhances aviation safety, reducing overall accident rates by 50 percent and fatal accident rates by 90 percent for equipped aircraft.
  • The authors installed a Garmin GTN 725 WAAS GPS, which serves as an ADS-B Out source, enables LPV approaches, and offers a customizable, intuitive touchscreen interface.
  • Modern touchscreen avionics like the GTN 725 improve situational awareness, reduce pilot workload, and make navigation more satisfying and effective, even in turbulent conditions.
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The ADS-B deadline was looming. We wanted to keep our airplane as a practical transportation tool. But in addition to being legally required, ADS-B and the technology associated with it would make our flights safer.

Martha King

Martha King and John King take turns writing Sky Kings. They have shared flying and teaching aviation for more than 50 years.

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