The Prodigy Flight Deck in the cockpits of Embraer’s Phenom 100 and Phenom 300 are getting an upgrade with Garmin’s latest G1000 NXi system. This is not a simple software upgrade; NXi provides a significant upgrade to an already stellar package, adding visual approach capabilities (which can be coupled with the autopilot); SurfaceWatch (a runway monitoring and alerting feature); vastly improved processor speeds; the ability to show weather, traffic, SafeTaxi and a moving map overlay on the HIS portion of the PFD, and more.
Embraer’s Phenom 100 and Phenom 300 Get Garmin’s G1000 NXi
Key Takeaways:
- Embraer Phenom 100 and 300 aircraft are upgrading their Prodigy Flight Decks to the Garmin G1000 NXi system, bringing significant enhancements to an already existing package.
- Key new features include visual approach capabilities, SurfaceWatch runway monitoring and alerts, vastly improved processor speeds, and the ability to display weather, traffic, and a moving map overlay on the PFD's HSI.
- The system also supports wireless database updates and flight plan transfers via FlightStream 510, along with the viewing of ADS-B In data.
- The G1000 NXi is available in new aircraft now, with an STC upgrade for existing owners expected early next year for $59,995, including a two-year warranty.
Key takeaways sponsored by Aviator Pro | Start Your Training ->
See a mistake? Contact us.
