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Garmin unveils D2 Air X15 and D2 Mach 2, its newest aviator smartwatches

Pilot-centric watches boast avionics connectivity and tools aviators will want on the ground and in the skies Garmin is pleased to announce the D2™ Air X15 and the D2 Mach... Read more...

How to Choose the Right Aviation GPS and Radio

Answering a few simple questions will help you find the perfect fit for your Garmin avionics package. Whether you’re planning your avionics stack in your very first experimental aircraft or... Read more...

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12-Year Engine Overhaul Rule: SACAA CARCom Approves Part 43 Amendment

April 21, 2026|Clinton Carroll

The SACAA's CARCom has approved the Part 43 amendment that introduces a Condition Monitoring Program as an alternative to the 12-year calendar engine overhaul. The amendment now moves to the...

Pilot reviewing automatic flight log data on a tablet connected to Garmin G3X Touch avionics

Auto Flight Logging Now Available for G3X Touch

April 17, 2026|Clinton Carroll

Garmin has expanded automatic flight log integrations to G3X Touch equipped aircraft. Flight and engine data now uploads wirelessly to third-party analysis services — with several offering free tiers for...

Garmin D2 Mach 2 Pro aviator smartwatch with titanium bezel and AMOLED display

Garmin D2 Mach 2 Pro: The First Aviator Smartwatch with Built-In Satellite Connectivity

April 15, 2026|Clinton Carroll

Garmin's new flagship aviator smartwatch adds built-in inReach satellite connectivity and LTE — a meaningful upgrade for pilots flying beyond cellular coverage. Here's what it does and why it matters...

Garmin engine monitor display showing EGT and CHT data for SA-CATS 43 condition monitoring compliance

The SACAA's Proposed Condition Monitoring Programme: What It Means for Your Engine — and Why a Digital Engine Monitor Is Now Essential

April 10, 2026|Clinton Carroll

If you fly a privately operated, type-certificated GA aircraft in South Africa — a Cessna, a Piper, a Beechcraft, a Robin — your piston engine's future just got a great...

Cessna TR182 Avionics Transformation

April 1, 2026|Clinton Carroll

Upgrading legacy avionics is never just about replacing old equipment — it’s about restoring confidence in the aircraft, improving safety margins, and creating a platform that truly supports the pilot’s...