PLANESYNC™ CONNECTED AIRCRAFT MANAGEMENT

THE FLYING LIFE, SIMPLIFIED

Every pilot knows that flying doesn’t just start at the runway. It takes time, effort and preparation to keep your aircraft ready for flight. PlaneSync technology helps simplify the complexities of aircraft management, allowing aircraft owners and operators to spend more time focused on the task at hand – flying.

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SEAMLESSLY CONNECT WITH YOUR AIRCRAFT

Using 4G LTE cellular or Wi-Fi® connectivity provided by the GDL® 60 datalink, PlaneSync technology interfaces with supported avionics and devices to let you keep tabs on your aircraft from virtually anywhere1,2.

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AUTOMATE YOUR DATABASE UPDATES

With PlaneSync, you don’t have to lift a finger to manage your avionics database updates – because it’s all done automatically via 4G LTE or Wi-Fi1 technology. Forget juggling database update cycles or transferring databases to data cards. With PlaneSync technology, your avionics and databases are kept ready to go whenever you are. You save the time and hassle of updating data cards, and you can even check your system’s update status remotely via your Garmin Pilot™ app.

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REMOTELY CHECK THE STATUS OF YOUR AIRCRAFT

Is your aircraft serviced and ready to go? You can check ahead, using an aircraft dashboard on your Garmin Pilot app. When appropriately equipped, PlaneSync allows you to check2 active/standby database status as well as Hobbs, tachometer and flight times, fuel quantity, battery voltage, OAT, oil temperature and aircraft GPS location3. Avoid last-minute surprises at the airport by checking things out in advance6.

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EASILY ACCESS FLIGHT AND ENGINE DATA

With added capability coming in early 2024, PlaneSync will also help keep your postflight activities to a minimum. With compatible avionics, PlaneSync technology will automatically transmit your flight and engine log data to the flyGarmin.com® website. You can then view the data on flyGarmin.com or your Garmin Pilot app and share it with your maintenance crew for analysis or troubleshooting.

IT’S ALSO A CONNEXT® GATEWAY IN YOUR COCKPIT

INTEGRATE MOBILE DEVICES WITH YOUR AVIONICS

To give you more flexibility in the cockpit, the GDL 60 datalink with PlaneSync technology also includes Connext device connectivity, enabling information to flow back and forth between your avionics and compatible flight apps. You can stream weather, traffic, attitude information, GPS position reference and other data from your system4 – and essentially turn your mobile touchscreen into an extra control/display in the cockpit.

5-ACCESS 6-FLIGHT-PLAN

FLIGHT PLAN ENTRY MADE SIMPLE

Save vital time on flight planning by using flight apps such as Garmin Pilot and ForeFlight on your mobile device to create and file your flight plan from the comfort of your home or office. Then, once at the airport, the GDL 60 datalink’s Connext device connectivity lets you quickly upload the waypoint data from your device to your avionics. In no time, you’re ready to activate your flight plan and go flying.

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IN-FLIGHT ENTERTAINMENT OPTIONS

When a GDL 69A SiriusXM® receiver5 is added to your Connext onboard network, you and your passengers can select and control SiriusXM audio entertainment channels via the Garmin Pilot app on your compatible mobile devices. Select from 100+ channels of SiriusXM music, sports, news and entertainment programming for your in-flight enjoyment.

7-ENTERTAINMENT 8-GLOBAL

GLOBAL SATELLITE COMMUNICATION

By adding a GSR 56 satellite transceiver with Connext satellite services5 to your GDL 60 datalink-equipped aircraft, you can extend your reach. Use your compatible mobile device and its contacts list to send in-flight text messages or initiate phone calls globally.

GDL 60 DATALINK WITH PLANESYNC TECHNOLOGY

Providing LTE and Wi-Fi connectivity capabilities, the GDL 60 datalink can add PlaneSync technology to your aircraft.

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CHOOSE A PLANESYNC SUBSCRIPTION PLAN

PlaneSync service is available via three simple subscription plan options. Subscriptions can be activated via the flyGarmin.com website, and service is billed monthly. LTE coverage is available in most countries worldwide. Subscription pricing may vary by aircraft type.

Starting at Price: $30 per month $45 per month $10 per month
Automatic Database Updates via LTE Yes Yes No
Automatic Database Updates via Wi-Fi Yes Yes Yes
Remote Aircraft Status Yes Yes No
Automatic Flight Log Upload Yes Yes Yes
1Active PlaneSync and database subscriptions required for automatic database updates. Active PlaneSync subscription plan required for flight log uploading. Features are available on-ground only and require GDL 60 to have active LTE or Wi-Fi connectivity; signal strength and other factors may apply. See Garmin.com/PlaneSyncCoverage for LTE coverage details.
2Remote aircraft status requires active PlaneSync subscription. User’s smart device must have internet connectivity. Feature is available on-ground only and requires GDL 60 to have LTE connectivity; signal strength and other factors may apply. See Garmin.com/PlaneSyncCoverage for coverage details.
3GPS location provided by avionics. Select avionics can provide live location with a compatible GPS antenna; otherwise location displayed will be based on the avionics last known location. GPS signal strength and other factors may apply.
4Compatible avionics required
5Sold separately; subscription required. Some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit the use of satellite communication devices. It is the responsibility of the user to know and follow all applicable laws in the jurisdictions where the device is intended to be used.
6This information is intended as supplemental information only and is not a substitute for preflight checks
7Flight log uploading expected to be available in early 2024

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Aeronautical Aviation is proud to have been selected by Garmin and to have been part of the testing and trial on the GDL 60 in South Africa in our Beechcraft Baron 58. Contact us on [email protected] for a demonstration.

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