The twin-engine Seminole is the latest of Piper’s offerings to receive type certificate approval from the FAA for the integrated Garmin G1000 avionics system. G1000-equipped Seminoles are expected to start rolling out of the Vero Beach, Florida, factory next month, and Piper will have one on display at AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, set for July 29 through August 4.
The Seminole’s G1000 system comes with Garmin’s latest software, which includes new capabilities such as user-defined holds and a vertical profile view. While the G1000 has become known for good reliability, Seminole pilots will have a very capable backup system with Aspen Avionics’ EFD1000 located left of the G1000 PFD, which is included as standard equipment.
