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King Air 90 series aircraft with both factory-equipped and retrofit Blackhawk en- gine upgrades.
Multi-engine dynamic EIS markings and fuel display enhancements
New multi-engine dy- namic EIS markings clearly illustrate specific phase of flight limitations so pilots can more easily interpret engine data at a glance1. Additional improvements allow for easier entry of fuel
onboard during initialization at start-up and the ability to display total fuel onboard to more easily reference the amount of fuel available. To make fuel calculations simpler and more accurate, pilots now also have the abil- ity to sync fuel quantity with an onboard fuel computer.
Additional new capabilities
There are several new updates for the primary flight display (PFD) that include:
= Enhanced autopilot indications for Garmin GFC 500, GFC 600 and Avidyne DFC 90 autopilot installations include indicated airspeed (IAS) and vertical speed (VS) bugs that show solid when activated and hollow when inactive
= TXi PFD installations with a 7-inch landscape display have a new down arrow and dashed
line that will now point out the direction of the heading bug when selected to a heading out of view on the HSI, an enhancement to help with situational awareness and help prevent autopilots from changing directions in a 180-degree turn
= A new optional G-meter will indicate acceleration (G-force) that could be valuable during turbulence or aerobatic maneuvers
These new TXi EIS features for twin turboprop aircraft are expected to be available in July through the authorized Garmin dealer network. The TXi series also come with a two-year warranty, which is supported by Garmin’s award-winning aviation support team. For additional information, visit www.garmin.com/TXi or contact a local Garmin authorized dealer.
1. Must be configured at setup and is dependent on AFM.
Genesys Aerosystems
Adds New Features to S-TEC 3100
Genesys Aerosystems recently announced an update to its S-TEC 3100 autopilot. Referenced as Version 1.4, it comprises of both software and hardware changes. The new hardware features a white backlit display perfect for bright sunlit panels or steep viewing angles.
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