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Sky Kings: We’re Not Nearly As Lost

The touchscreen design on the GTN 725 means intuitive functions for pilots. Garmin
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Key Takeaways:

  • ADS-B installation significantly improved flight safety, reducing accident rates by approximately 50% and fatal accident rates by about 90%.
  • The Garmin GTN 725 touchscreen navigation system offers enhanced situational awareness, intuitive operation, and improved access to LPV approaches.
  • The touchscreen interface, initially viewed with skepticism, proved practical and easy to use even in turbulent conditions.
  • Integration with iPads and access to real-time weather data (Nexrad) provides a much clearer picture of weather and location than previous systems.
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The ADS-B deadline was looming. We wanted to keep our airplane as a practical transportation tool. But in addition to being legally required, ADS-B and the technology associated with it would make our flights safer.

Martha King

Martha King and John King take turns writing Sky Kings. They have shared flying and teaching aviation for more than 50 years.

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