Helicopter pilots can now take advantage of the latest and greatest version of Garmin’s G500 system, the G500H TXi. Garmin has achieved certification for the panel mounted equipment, which comes in several configurations, with 10.6-inch and 7-inch touch displays. The 7-inch screen can display either a PFD or MFD while the 10.6-inch version can display both.
Garmin Certifies G500H TXi
Key Takeaways:
- Garmin has certified the new G500H TXi, an advanced panel-mounted avionics system specifically for helicopters, featuring configurable touch displays.
- The system includes critical helicopter-optimized safety features such as an enhanced HTAWS with a Reduced Protection mode and the innovative WireAware powerline avoidance system.
- G500H TXi offers broad connectivity, integrating with GTN navigators, video cameras, night vision goggles, and aviation apps via Garmin Flight Stream 510.
- Existing G500H operators can easily upgrade to the TXi version, often by simply replacing the display unit while retaining other components.
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