GI 275 Certified in Select Bell 206 Models Additional Approvals Expected Later in 2022 Garmin is pleased to announce that Supplemental Type Certification (STC) by the FAA for the GI 275 electronic flight instrument in select Part 27 VFR has been approved. Garmin will now commence the validation process with foreign authorities. A powerful solution…
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Garmin Introduces D2™ Mach 1 Aviator Smartwatch Garmin is pleased to announce the D2™ Mach 1 GPS aviator smartwatch with classic pilot watch styling and a bright AMOLED touchscreen display that offers advanced tools for flying – plus health and fitness features – to help pilots and aviation enthusiasts accelerate their adventures. With a battery…
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Garmin is pleased to announce the latest addition to the D2™ pilot watch line, the D2 Air X10 – a GPS smartwatch with powerful aviation functionality and new features that lets pilots take calls and use their compatible smartphone’s voice assistant to send texts, ask questions and so much more. These connected capabilities join the…
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EIS Capabilities Coming for Select Pilatus PC-12 Expected First Half of 2022 Garmin is pleased to announce that expanded monitoring capability will be available for select Pilatus PC-12/45 and PC-12/47 aircraft with the addition of the TXi Engine Indication System (EIS) display. This upgrade for PC-12 owners and operators can allow for a fully modernized,…
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Garmin Adds GFC 500 Aircraft Approvals Available for Select Cessna 210, Beech 35, & Mooney M20 Aircraft Garmin is pleased to announce that it has received FAA STC for the GFC 500 autopilot in additional Cessna 210, Mooney M20, and Beech 35 Bonanza series aircraft. Garmin has now submitted for international validation and expects a…
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GFC 600 Now Certified for Cessna CitationJet 525 Garmin is pleased to announce it has received both FAA & EASA STC approval for the GFC 600 digital autopilot in select Cessna CitationJet 525 models, the first jet certification for this popular autopilot solution. The GFC 600 digital autopilot delivers superior in-flight characteristics and new operational…
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Garmin certifies the GFC 600 digital autopilot in select Pilatus PC-12 aircraft Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd., has announced it has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval for the GFC 600 digital autopilot in select Pilatus PC-12/41 and PC-12/45 aircraft1. The GFC 600 digital autopilot is optimized to meet…
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Garmin announces TXi engine indication system for twin turboprop aircraft New twin turbine certifications include the Cessna 425, King Air 90 series, as well as Piper Cheyenne I and II aircraft Garmin has announced TXi engine indication system (EIS) support for select twin turboprop aircraft including the Cessna 425, the King Air 90 series,…
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How the GFC 600 Saved My Bacon I often get asked, “Why is Avionics so expensive” or “What is the point in upgrading and old aircraft” or I get told “I don’t want to over capitalise on my aircraft”. At the end of the day, I always ask one question. “What do you use your…
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Smart Rudder Bias: Safety-Enhancing Technology for Select Twin-Engine Piston Aircraft Garmins GFC 600 digital autopilot has been upgraded to feature new safety-enhancing capabilities, including Smart Rudder Bias for select piston twin-engine aircraft. Part of their AutonomiTM family of automated flight technologies, Smart Rudder Bias provides additional assistance against hazardous effects of a one-engine inoperative (OEI) event…
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