Garmin announces slate of product updates

Garmin announces slate of product updates

For pilots considering flying to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in Wisconsin for the first time, simply reading the FAA Notice—AirVenture Flight Procedures detailing relevant procedures can be daunting. What makes some truly nervous, though, is fear they might fail to identify one of the many visual waypoints—the gravel pit, the railroad tracks—that help guide aircraft to runways at Wittman Regional Airport. Garmin seeks to take the anxiety out of the a…

Garmin Remains Major Player in Display and Autopilot Upgrades for Turbines

For buyers stepping up into the world of turboprops and jets, a significant part of the transition might be learning an unfamiliar avionics suite. And for many aging aircraft that never had avionics upgrades, it means spending big on repairs and dealing with downtime, while sacrificing modern capabilities and automation that can increase workload.   This means buying the airplane right so there’s money—lots of it— left in the budget for major pa…