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Per the company, AeroVue includes three high- resolution 12-inch liquid crystal displays with Honeywell’s SmartViewTM Synthetic Vision System software. The software enhances pilot safety and alertness, especially when flying and landing at night, in bad weather, or at unfamiliar airports. AeroVue includes a track-based flight management system and heads-up display symbols on the primary display that make it easy to “point and fly” exactly where the pilot would like to go. The flight deck also has a cursor control device mounted on the center console that eliminates the need for pilots to reach out to the instrument panel, which can be inaccurate and laborious during turbulence or high workload phases of flight. AeroVue is also compatible with the Aspen Avionics Connected PanelTM Wireless Gateway, allowing updates for navigational aids to happen wirelessly.
These new cockpit technologies bring owners and operators to the digital age with a state-of-the-art integrated flight deck that features a sleek, visually- appealing design and commercial durability. The AeroVue system weighs 125 pounds less than currently-installed equipment, resulting in reduced fuel consumption, greater range and more payload capacity. Finally, AeroVue brings owners into compliance with the Federal Aviation Administration’s ADS-B mandate.
Textron Aviation Announces Customer Conference Dates
Textron Aviation is asking their aircraft operators to “Save the Date” for their Customer Conference located in Wichita, Kansas, and held May 14-16, 2018.
Per the company, this year’s conference will include knowledge gained from maintenance and operations semi- nars, exhibits of cutting-edge services and technologies, interfacing with Textron Aviation leaders and experts and networking with other operators from around the world.
More information is forthcoming.
Garmin Announces Expanded Pilot Training
Garmin is pleased to announce expanded pilot training opportunities for 2018 to include additional classes throughout the United States. Instructor-led
training classes are available for the GTN 650/750 touchscreen navigator series, the G500/G600 glass flight display systems, and all Garmin Integrated Flight Decks. Supplemental eLearning opportunities are also available, and additional training for the G500 TXi/G600 TXi and G3X Touch series will be added later in the year.
These new training opportunities and locations provide pilots with varying levels of experience and a hands-on approach to learning Garmin avionics in a classroom environment taught by experienced certified flight instructors. Unless otherwise noted, all classes are hosted at Garmin Headquarters in Olathe, Kansas, and include a factory tour, lunch and a Kansas City BBQ dinner.
More details, including the dates and locations for the various courses, can be found by going to: http://newsroom.garmin.com/ press-release/garmin-announces- new-2018-classroom-pilot- training-classes. KA
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