Garmins Flightstream

Garmins Flightstream 110/210 is the hardware side of the companys Connext wireless Bluetooth technology, which provides an interface between the companys panel-mounted avionics-the GNS- and GTN-series navigators-and the pilots tablet-based EFB app, as pictured. On a tablet, the benefits of Connext are only available when running Garmins Pilot app, which is available for iOS and Android devices.

Key Takeaways:

• Garmin's Flightstream (hardware) and Connext (wireless Bluetooth technology) link panel-mounted navigators with tablet EFBs running the Garmin Pilot app.
• A primary benefit is enabling two-way data communication, allowing pilots to transfer flight plans generated on their tablets directly to the aircraft's panel-mounted avionics.
• The system also allows panel-mounted units to understand and incorporate Victor airways into flight plans, addressing a previous limitation.
• Connext ultimately serves as a hedge against obsolescence, bridging the technology gap between rapidly evolving portable devices and slower-to-update panel avionics.

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