Garmin International Inc. announced an expanded feature set, an enhanced user interface and additional wireless connectivity solutions for its popular GTN 650/750 touchscreen navigators. New GTN enhancements include pinch-to-zoom, Telligence Voice Command and more. Additional Connext® capabilities include Flight Stream 510 integration, which supports wireless Database Concierge between the GTN and the Garmin Pilot™ app on a mobile device. Flight plan transfer, as well as traffic, weather, GPS information and more also display on select mobile devices when paired with Flight Stream 510. Pilots can also utilize the Garmin Pilot app on Apple mobile devices to send text messages and initiate phone calls. These new features bring advanced capabilities and even more functionality to new and existing GTN 650/750 touchscreen avionics.
Control the GTN via spoken commands using Telligence
When installed with a separate push-to-command button, Telligence Voice Command can help reduce pilot workload by using automatic speech recognition technology within the GTN and GMA™ 35/GMA 350 audio panels to perform common tasks. Based on intuitive phraseology, Telligence now accepts hundreds of commands at the push of a button.
Database Concierge wireless database management
The new Flight Stream 510 is a small, patented Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth®-enabled MultiMediaCard (MMC) that enables wireless Database Concierge and communication between the GTN 650/750 series, select avionics and up to two compatible Apple or Android mobile devices operating Garmin Pilot. Wi-Fi connectivity is specifically for wireless database transfer, while Bluetooth enables a wide variety of additional capabilities, including flight plan transfer, the sharing of traffic, weather, GPS and more. Customers can easily incorporate wireless technology into their aircraft with the latest GTN software upgrade and Flight Stream 510 as no wiring changes or complex installation considerations are required. For customers with a G500/G600 glass flight display installed, back-up attitude information also wirelessly displays within a mobile device.
Database synchronization
Customers with any combination of GTNs or GTNs with G500/G600s receive additional benefits with database synchronization. Once customers complete the wireless database transfer to the GTN, the databases are automatically transferred to the G500/G600 and synced across both systems to ensure database information matches and is up-to-date. Chart streaming also allows pilots to view and utilize departure, approach and arrival charts immediately, even while the charts database is synchronizing between the two systems. Flight Stream improves the experience by adding Database Concierge wireless database transfer, which automates database management between Garmin avionics. Flight Stream 510 wirelessly transfers the following databases to compatible avionics: Jeppesen NavData or the Garmin Navigation Database, Airport Directory, Obstacle, Terrain, SafeTaxi®, FliteCharts® and Basemap.
Connext text and voice control via mobile devices
With Flight Stream 510, customers can pair an Apple mobile device operating Garmin Pilot to the GTN to access text and voice services enabled by a GSR 56 datalink. While in-flight and on the ground, pilots can quickly send and receive messages with a mobile device using a familiar conversation format and conveniently utilize the phone’s existing contact database. Similarly, customers can initiate phone calls on an Apple mobile device using Garmin Pilot, so it’s easier to complete phone calls over a headset while in flight. The GSR 56 also supports the display of weather on compatible avionics.
European enhancements
Tailored specifically to European operators, the GTN series now includes the option to display Visual Reporting Points (VRPs) on the moving map. Often used as reporting points in controlled airspace, pilots can easily reference these points relative to their position on the map so it’s easy to navigate and help make accurate reports to air traffic control.
Trusted, cost-effective Garmin Navigation Database extended to certified avionics
The new Garmin Navigation Database offers a cost-effective path to incorporate the latest database information within select Garmin avionics throughout a single aircraft for one low price. The Garmin Navigation Database coverage encompasses North America. U.S. coverage of the new Garmin Navigation Database starts at $129 for a single update and $299 for an annual subscription for the GTN 650/750. Single navigator bundles for the GTN 650 start at $499, while a variety of new OnePak annual database subscriptions are available starting at $649, which can be downloaded across multiple Garmin avionics and one portable in a single aircraft at no additional cost. In addition to database information, the purchase of a U.S or North America OnePak subscription also provides customers with an annual subscription to Garmin Pilot IFR Premium on Apple or Android mobile devices. To purchase and download new OnePak database subscriptions and to view additional database pricing or coverage information, visit: www.flyGarmin.com.
Additional features within the latest GTN software upgrade
- Radios available during power-up prior to engine start
- Addition of flight track vector gives pilots more visual cues to help ensure flight plan tracking
- Option to clear-all stored flight plans and user-waypoints
- Pilot selectable SafeTaxi diagram hot spot descriptions
These new features are expected to be available in August from Garmin Authorized Dealers. For additional information, visit www.garmin.com/aviation.
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