Wed, Aug 17, 2011
The industry has been waiting for years to see the follow-up to
one of the most successful avionics platforms in the history of
general aviation. Greatly anticipated, and buoyed by an aggressive
rumor mill, the Garmin folks spent a considerable period of time
with our Aero-TV teams to explain why the GTN 650 and 750 systems
represent Garmin's best bet for future cockpits.
These panel-mount units are certified and approved for
installation in hundreds of makes and models of general aviation
aircraft. The GTN 650 and GTN 750 feature new capabilities for
GPS/NAV/COM systems like touchscreen operation, graphical flight
planning with victor airways and high-altitude jet routes, remote
transponder, remote audio control (750 series only), SafeTaxi and
electronic chart capabilities (750 series only).
Garmin says the most notable physical difference between the GTN
650 and 750 is the screen size. The GTN 650 has the same exterior
footprint as the GNS 430W, but has a 4.9-inch screen (diagonal)
that has 53 percent more screen area than the GNS 430W.
The GTN 750's large 6.9-inch screen (diagonal) has 98 percent
more screen area than the GNS 530W, which makes it possible to view
an entire chart via Garmin FliteCharts and ChartView, as well as
display integrated audio and intercom functions (with the new
optional GMA 35 remote mount audio panel). In addition, both units
display a greatly enhanced, higher resolution picture (GTN 650:
600x266 pixels; GTN 750: 600x708 pixel) that has over 5 times more
pixels than the GNS 430W and 530W, respectively.
The GTN 650 and GTN 750 received FAA TSO authorization in March
and are STC approved on a broad model list covering most Part 23
fixed wing aircraft. The GTN 650 is available at a suggested retail
price of $11,495 and the GTN 750 is expected to be available at a
suggested retail price of $16,995. The GMA 35 remote audio
processor is expected to be available at a suggested retail price
of $2995.
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