Akin to some sort of looming satnav birthday, the GPS week rollover is approaching. The moment should pass without notice for some GPS receivers while … Read more
Garmin
Garmin’s latest 6.51 software update
Recently Garmin has added STC approval of version 6.51 to the GTN 650/750 series navigators for FAA certified light helicopters. This update follows last autumn’s … Read more
Garmin’s winter series of product webinars
If you’re thinking of upgrading your aircraft’s avionics over the winter, a good place to start the information gathering and planning process is one of … Read more
Bell and Garmin to collaborate on VTOL
Bell Helicopter and Garmin are to collaborate on the development of Bell’s vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) air taxi. Bell will lead the design, development … Read more
Garmin launches new series of avionics webinars
Just bought a Garmin product, or thinking about doing so, and like to know more about its capabilities and ways of making the most of … Read more
Garmin reveals Oshkosh product updates
Garmin is planning to launch a wide array of new products and updates at this year’s EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, which opens on 23 July. The … Read more
First flight of Diamond’s GE-powered DART-550
Diamond Aircraft has flown a new variant of its military trainer DART series. The DART-550 is equipped with a General Electric GE H75-100 turboprop engine, … Read more
Garmin updates Pilot app with airspace alerts and more
Garmin has updated its Pilot navigation app for iOS devices, ie Apple iPhone and iPad. Version 9.3 adds airspace alerting, icing in the flight profile … Read more
Aviat’s updated Husky has a litter of new tricks
Aviat Aircraft has updated its A1-C Husky backcountry aircraft with more than a dozen changes including landing main gear, avionics and a new trim system. … Read more
Garmin receives autopilot STC for Beech and Cessna twins
Garmin has received FAA Supplemental Type Certification (STC) to install the GFC 600 autopilot in Beech Baron 58/58A and Cessna 340/340A light twins. The GFC … Read more