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Automated electronic logbook for Android
Pilots can now take advantage of electronic logbook capabilities built- in to the Garmin Pilot application for Android mobile devices, which also offers seamless integration with flyGarmin. While flying with Garmin Pilot, the logbook feature provides automatic record keeping of commonly recorded data pertaining to each flight. Information such as date, total duration of each flight, number of takeoffs and landings, route and more are all conveniently sorted and saved for easy reference across Garmin Pilot devices and within flyGarmin. Built- in redundancy also allows pilots to make manual logbook entries via the flyGarmin website or Garmin Pilot app, where both entries are automatically synced and stored. Additional capabilities include the option to record endorsements, track flight currency, generate historical flight reports and more. All Garmin Pilot customers can also visit the flyGarmin website to import previous flight plans.
Flight Stream 510 for Android and Apple mobile devices
Pilots can more easily manage their database subscriptions with Flight Stream, while also receiving additional benefits such as wireless flight plan transfer, the sharing of traffic, weather, GPS position data and more via the Garmin Pilot app. The newly announced Flight Stream 510 is a small, patented Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth®-enabled MultiMediaCard (MMC) that enables communication between the GTNTM 650/750 series and two compatible Apple or Android mobile devices operating Garmin Pilot. Wi-Fi connectivity is specifically for Database Concierge wireless database transfer and Bluetooth allows for a wide variety of addi- tional capabilities, including flight plan transfer.
With Flight Stream 510 and a GSR 56 datalink, customers can also pair an Apple mobile device
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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 text messages and initiate phone calls on an Apple mobile device within the app. Customers can easily incorporate wireless technology into their aircraft with Garmin Pilot, the GTN 650/750 and Flight Stream 510, as no wiring changes or complex installation considerations are required. Flight Stream 510 wirelessly transfers the following databases to the GTN: Jeppesen NavData or the new Garmin Navigation Database, Obstacles, Terrain, SafeTaxi®, FliteCharts and Basemap.
Garmin Pilot 8.4 for Apple mobile devices and 5.4 for Android are both currently available. For new customers, Garmin Pilot is available from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store as a free download for the first 30 days. After the 30-day trial period, customers may purchase an annual subscription of Garmin Pilot starting at $74.99. A subscription to Garmin Pilot IFR Premium starts at $149.99. Visit www.garmin.com/ aviation for additional information.
Air BP Sterling Card Enters
U.S. Market with Signature
Starting in August, Air BP’s Sterling Card will be accepted at 62 of Signature Flight Support’s 122 U.S. locations for fuel purchases, as well as other ancillary FBO purchases such as ramp fees, lavatory service, lubricants and de-icing.
The agreement brings the card’s global acceptance to more than 700 locations, and marks its entry into the U.S. market. According to Signature, after the initial introduction, the company will look to further expand the payment option within its network in the future.
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