Garmin

Each aviation generation sees a handful of revolutionary concepts, those leading-edge technologies that, once introduced to the airplane—because they are so game-changing—undergo a transition period before we fully understand the increase in safety that they can provide. Garmin announced today its entry into that rarefied space: the first Autoland system developed exclusively for use in […]

With a host of aircraft in its market segment (as well as those adjacent to it) already capable of the upgrade, it was only a matter of time before Garmin brought the G1000 NXi into the Beechcraft King Air C90. The popular flight deck has a growing following, compelling Garmin to continue its path to […]

The Bell 407GXi equipped with the Garmin G1000H NXi has obtained IFR certification, Garmin announced on September 5, 2019. A variety of advanced features makes the G1000H NXi optimized for use in helicopter operations, and the certification paves the way for the aircraft’s use in certain military applications. The G1000H NXi consists of a PFD […]

Bye Aerospace joined together with Garmin in announcing that the two companies will partner to provide Garmin’s G3X Touch for Bye’s eFlyer 2 all-electric aircraft in development. “As the trusted leader in avionics, we are very excited pilots have the opportunity to fly behind the G3X Touch avionics suite in the eFlyer 2,” said Carl […]

Garmin‘s introduction of the GNC 355 GPS navigator gives aircraft owners yet another compelling choice for the latest in GPS-derived WAAS LPV approach guidance in a package with a moving map and built-in comm radio. Intended for Class I/II aircraft weighing 6,000 pounds of less or Experimental/Amateur-Built (EAB) aircraft, the GNC 355 includes a touchscreen […]

Pilots who fly with Garmin’s latest G1000 NXi integrated flight deck know the truth: Once you go NXi, you’ll never want to go back. The upgraded version of the original G1000 flight deck is offered in a long list of new GA aircraft, and is quickly making its mark in the retrofit market as well. […]

Garmin International recently achieved FAA certification that approves installations of its G3X Touch system in Part 23 aircraft. The highly capable glass cockpit avionics system was designed for the experimental market, but its success prompted Garmin to bring it to the certified world. The G3X Touch certification covers more than 500 types of single-engine airplanes. […]

Garmin International has introduced a WAAS/SBAS GPS navigator that allows pilots to fly GPS approaches, including LPV approaches, while also complying with the upcoming ADS-B mandate. The GNX 375 is a standalone certified IFR navigator that offers a color touchscreen display with the latest features and capabilities, along with ADS-B Out and dual-link ADS-B In […]

When pilots install the latest Garmin software update and use a compatible ADS-B In receiver, they can view new FIS-B weather products on the moving map display of the GTN 650/750. The new weather products include lightning, cloud tops, turbulence, icing (current and forecasted), graphical AIRMETs and center weather advisories (CWA). When these Garmin units […]

Like many aviation enthusiasts, my introduction to general aviation and piston airplanes was Flying magazine. As a kid in the 1990s, I always looked forward to heading to the barbershop with my dad where I could read the latest copy of Flying while waiting my turn for a haircut. I hoped to see a full […]