Garmin
Avionics: Bringing The Future Into Focus -- Visit Them in Hangar D,
#4035A
It's one thing to speculate where the future of general aviation
is heading. But it's quite another to be totally engaged in
creating that future right now.
Garmin is totally engaged. From the industry's first IFR
approach-certified GPS to today's leadership in developing ADS-B
datalink technology, as well as its advanced WAAS-certified
systems that let pilots fly GPS glidepath approaches into airports
with no ground-based navaid systems of any kind -- Garmin
continues to set the pace for avionics innovation in General
Aviation.
The company's full line of industry-leading panel-mount,
remote-mount and portable equipment offers pilots a wide range of
VFR and IFR choices. All of which add extra margins of safety,
convenience, efficiency and fun to any flight.
For example, Garmin's G1000 and related glass flight deck
systems offer true breakthroughs in integrated capability. They
give pilots the "big picture" by combining all primary flight,
navigation, terrain avoidance, communication, and engine and
aircraft sensor data on big, brilliant PFD and MFD high-resolution
displays. The physical architecture of these systems lends itself
to easy installation and service -- as well as outstanding
situational awareness for the pilot. The systems are also
expandable, making it possible to add new technologies and
capabilities (such as Garmin's exciting new SVT™ synthetic
vision technology) as such enhancements become available.
Feature-rich and logical to operate, Garmin avionics are clearly
designed for pilots by pilots. And as new technologies keep
emerging, you can count on Garmin to further extend its leadership
-with ever-higher levels of reliability, integration and pilot
situational awareness for tomorrow's ATC environment.
Whether it's a single unit or a complete avionics stack, Garmin
is committed to providing a terrific user experience with any and
all of our products. That's why the Olathe, KS-based company
is known for comprehensive service and technical expertise in
virtually every corner of the globe.
Garmin backs every product in its avionics lineup with a full
Garmin warranty. Then, they make that warranty mean even more
by attracting and hiring some of the industry's brightest technical
minds to serve in our factory support positions. Their
troubleshooting expertise is available by phone, fax or online,
whenever there's a question or service issue that demands immediate
attention.
These experts work as a team with hundreds of Garmin Authorized
Service Centers around the world. Individually, they are the top
shops in the business. Collectively, they form one highly
professional and comprehensive avionics service network available
to support you anywhere you fly. No doubt, that's why Garmin's
aviation product support team has been ranked #1 for the fourth
year in a row by the Aviation International News industry
survey.
Bringing the future into focus is what Garmin is all
about. When you combine that vision with the company's
uncompromising quality in manufacturing and service, it's easy to
see why so many pilots are making Garmin their first choice in
avionics. To find out more, you can visit them on the web at
www.garmin.com
Things You REALLY Should Know
About Garmin Avionics!
- Did you know Garmin has a sub-$1,000 audio panel designed
specifically for the experimental and light sport aircraft market.
The GMA 240 is a non-certified audio panel and includes many
popular control and indication features found on Garmin's certified
audio panels.
- Did you know Garmin's G600 turns aircraft with steam gauges
into all glass panels. The G600 has a PFD and MFD in a customized
package designed for easy retrofit installation.
- Did you know the G600 combines primary flight data - attitude
and air data - with navigation, weather, terrain and traffic data
displayed in on two large displays.
- Did you know Garmin's G600 PFD display increases the pilot's
attitude indication by over 50 percent over a traditional 3-inch
attitude indicator.
- Did you know Garmin offers customers FREE software updates on
portable handhelds. Simply bring your aviation handheld to Garmin's
booth, or you can download the free software update from www.garmin.com.
- Did you know Garmin's team will be offering several different
free seminars. Seminar topics include the GPSMAP 396/496, GNS
430w/530w, G600 features and operations; Synthetic Vision
Technology, G1000, Pilot My Cast overview, and Garmin Website
Database Updates. Visit Garmin's booth at Hangar D for a complete
list of topics and times.
- Did you know Garmin's 430w/530w WAAS certified boxes give
pilots GPS "glideslope" navigation to as low as 200 feet above the
runway end under IFR.
- Did you know over 5,000 vertical guidance approaches are
already in service across the nation, which brings GPS "glideslope"
access to scores of smaller GA airports.
- Did you know Lancair and RV-series kitplane builders can add
the perfect Garmin glass to their perfect airplane. Garmin's G900X
is a fully integrated avionics suite that comes with everything you
need for simple, straightforward installation.
- Did you know the phenomenally popular GPSMAP 496 will be on
display at Oshkosh. The GPSMAP 496 gives real-time XM WX Satellite
Weather so that you have NEXRAD, METARS, TAFS, TFRS,
Lightning and Winds Aloft at your fingertips.
- Did you know the GPSMAP 496 has preloaded automotive maps. Once
you park your airplane on the ramp, put your 496 in your car and
receive turn-by-turn, voice-prompted directions to places like
hotels, restaurants, ATMs, and stores.
- Did you know the GPSMAP 496 includes a built-in AOPA Airport
Director that includes information for over 5,300 public airports
and more than 7,000 FBOs. Garmin's version of the AOPA Directory
highlights airports where pilots can save on fuel by using
self-service fueling locations.
Oshkosh Special Programs
- Garmin new product announcements press conference: Monday, July
28 at 10:00 AM in the Garmin tent
- Garmin ADS-B press conference: Thursday, July 31 at 10:00 AM in
the Garmin tent. This press conference will include senior
representatives from Garmin, GAMA and the FAA.
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