Page 32 - Volume 11 Number 9

VALUE KA ADDED
National Flight Simulator utilizes four FAA-approved Elite iGATE AATDs, all capable of training King Air pilots, along with a FlyThisSim Touch Trainer to provide pilots with a full range of instrument panel presentations, including the Garmin 500/600 with the GTN 430/530 navigators, the Garmin 1000, Aspen and a variety of autopilots.
A complete list of aircraft training programs offered by the company can be found at www. nationalflightsimulator.com.
Garmin Introduces D2TM Charlie Aviator Watch
Garmin International, Inc. announced the D2 Charlie aviator watch, a timepiece that boasts global navigation information, rich and colorful moving maps and a host of connectivity options. Designed with pilots, aviation enthusiasts and aspiring pilots in mind, the D2 Charlie aviator watch features real-time worldwide weather radar, as well as airport information that includes frequencies, runway information, weather data and more. Garmin ElevateTM wrist heart rate technology also allows customers to measure heart rate 24/7 alongside daily activity tracking1. Whether climbing into the cockpit, playing a round of golf or in the boardroom, using the new QuickFitTM bands pilots can easily switch between the titanium, leather or silicone bands in seconds to suit style preference.
Aviation-inspired signature accents along the bezel and a unique feature set tailored to aviators bring additional functionality to the cockpit. A colorful, dynamic moving map incorporates key landmarks, such as airports, navaids, roads, bodies of water, cities and more, offering improved situational awareness. Dedicated direct-to and nearest buttons along the side of the bezel allows for immediate navigation commands.
When the D2 Charlie is paired with Garmin ConnectTM on a connected mobile device, customers can view weather radar on top of the map display relative to flight plan information. To easily access local weather radar, pilots can simply press and hold the direct-to and down buttons. Pilots can also overlay estimated time enroute (ETE), universal coordinated time (UTC) or other pilot-selectable data fields overtop the map so it’s easy to monitor the progress of a flight and view pertinent flight information simultaneously.
D2 Charlie offers a bold design made of premium materials, including a sapphire scratch-resistant crystal lens and a diamond-like carbon (DLC) coated titanium bezel for improved durability. A sunlight-readable, high- resolution color display with an LED backlight on the watch face allows pilots to view data in most lighting conditions in the cockpit. The D2 Charlie offers up to 20 hours of battery life in GPS mode and up to 12 days in smartwatch mode.
An advanced, standalone navigator, the D2 Charlie aviator watch incorporates exclusive navigation functions and capabilities that aid in navigating. New airport information pages display communication frequencies, runway information (including dimensions and surface type), weather data and more for a specified airport. The flight log page allows pilots to conveniently reference recent flights at their wrist, displaying date, flight duration, total distance and more of a particular flight. Additionally, improved flight planning capabilities include the option to add multiple waypoints within a single flight plan and the ability to navigate direct to any waypoint in a flight plan.
Comprehensive integration within the Connext® ecosystem sets the D2 Charlie aviator watch apart from other aviator watches on the market. When using the Garmin PilotTM application on a compatible Apple or Android mobile device, pilots can wirelessly transfer a flight plan to D2 Charlie. GPS data from the watch can also be shared and used by a tablet or mobile device using Garmin Pilot. D2 Charlie also features automated flight logging, which initiates the logbook function to begin recording when a change in altitude is detected. Information such as date, total flight time and route are automatically recorded and logged within the watch and synced across the flyGarmin® website and the Garmin Pilot app.
The D2 Charlie aviator watch comes preloaded with a full multisport toolset for running, golfing, cycling, swimming, skiing and more. Water rated to 100 meters2, the watch can also withstand swimming and other water activities. In addition to a variety of sport profiles, D2 Charlie incorporates activity tracking functions, which counts steps and provides a customized step goal each morning, while also counting calories and distance
30 • KING AIR MAGAZINE
SEPTEMBER 2017