Garmin has released a new avionics suite called Axis, aimed at STC'd for certified models, experimentals, and LSAs. [Credit: Garmin]
Key Takeaways:
Garmin has introduced Axis, a new family of integrated flight displays specifically designed for certified piston-powered, experimental, and light sport aircraft.
Axis integrates multiple avionics functions, such as IFR GPS, nav/comm radio, and audio panel, into a single display to reduce aircraft weight, simplify installation, and offer an easy upgrade path from G3X Touch systems.
The system features advanced safety technologies like Smart Glide, Runway Occupancy Awareness, and Synthetic Vision, alongside flexible display configurations (PFD/MFD, optional EIS) and various connectivity options for enhanced situational awareness and pilot convenience.
Garmin on Wednesday unveiled a new family of flight displays designed for piston-powered aircraft called Axis.
Axis is designed to work with certified piston-powered singles and twins though an AML STC (Approved Model List Supplemental Type Certificate) covering hundreds of models. The integrated avionics system is also available for experimental and light sport aircraft.
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Meg Godlewski has been an aviation journalist for more than 24 years and a CFI for more than 20 years. If she is not flying or teaching aviation, she is writing about it. Meg is a founding member of the Pilot Proficiency Center at EAA AirVenture and excels at the application of simulation technology to flatten the learning curve. Follow Meg on Twitter @2Lewski.
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