Since our inception in 1989 by Gary Burrell and Dr. Min Kao, we have evolved as the leading, worldwide provider of navigation, communication and information devices and applications, most of which are enabled by GPS technology. We design, develop, manufacture and market a diverse line of user-friendly handheld portable and fix-mounted products for the auto, mobile, outdoor, fitness, marine and aviation markets. This particular timeline will be focussing on the aviation sector, and how we have grown this area through the years.
The Garmin company was started in 1989 by just a few engineers who wanted to create communication and navigation devices. They named the new company ProNav, but changed it to Garmin in 1991 when a competitor, using the name NavPro on one of its GPS receivers, sued for trademark infringement. “Garmin” is a combination of the founders’ names, Gary and Min. The company has grown to be a global company with offices in Europe and Asia, as well as the United States.
The portable GPS 100 AVD personal navigator tracks up to eight satellites, updating navigation information once per second. Acquisition time is typically two minutes for two-dimensional and 2½ minutes for three-dimensional fixing. The system operates off aircraft DC power or rechargeable battery. The worldwide Jeppesen database provides information on airports, NDBs, VORs, outer markers and final approach fixes. It also features a 10-route storage capability and can be interfaced with a CDI, autopilot or moving map display. Information is provided on a high-contrast display.
The GPS 95 AVD features a Jeppesen database complete with airports, VORs, NDBs, intersections, commonly used frequencies, runway information and fuel services available. An additional 1,500 user waypoints can be stored. Database updates can be accomplished with an IBM-compatible PC by utilising a Garmin update diskette and interface cable. The unit provides logical keypad data entry and one touch access to nearest airports and all necessary navigational and flight plan information. The GPS 95 AVD uses a soft-key approach, which enables the pilot to scan between several displays with one touch. The high-contrast, dot matrix, back-lit LCD screen displays easy-to-read navigation information. The GPS 95 AVD can be customised by the user with adjustable CDI scales, specialised display set-up, date/time formats and unique interface options. In addition, it provides times of sunrise and sunset, trip, VNav and fuel capabilities. The GPS 95 AVD continuously tracks and uses up to eight satellites for fast positioning and accuracy.
The Garmin GPS 155 and 165 TSO are the world's first GPS receivers to be fully certified to FAA TSO-C129, Class A1 standards for non-precision approach use, giving you the freedom and convenience of flying IFR from takeoff to touchdown with GPS as your navigation reference. And by flying with Garmin as your GPS source, you've got the inherent reliability, workload-limiting features, worldwide service and peace of mind that can only come from flying the #1 name in general aviation GPS. The GPS 155/165 TSO store navigation fixes for over 4,500 approaches, from the initial fix to the missed approach holding point, while Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitoring (RAIM)—a critical requirement for IFR approach certification—confirms adequate reception of satellite signals. Both models feature a three-line vacuum-florescent dot matrix display that provides exceptional readability from almost any angle—even in direct sunlight. A huge Jeppesen® database provides access to a flightcase full of navigation, communication, airport, airspace, approach, departure and arrival route information—all from a convenient, front-loading NavData® card. These high-performance panel mounts also store up to 1,000 user waypoints and 20 reversible flight plans of up to 31 waypoints each. (And you can add your own comments on up to 250 data items.) The GPS 155 TSO is a standard 6.25-inch, Mark-width box designed for easy rack-mounting in most light aircraft, while the GPS 165 TSO is a 5.75-inch, ATR-width box with Dzus-rail mounts. And they both interface with your flight control, EFIS, HSI, moving map, altitude encoder, fuel management, or other sophisticated systems, while a back-up battery keeps you navigating in the event of an electrical failure.
The Garmin GNC 250 is a full-featured VFR navcom that offers pilots powerful panel mount convenience in a space-saving package. With a proven Garmin GPS receiver and a fully TSO'd, 760-channel digital transceiver, the GNC 250 is an all-purpose system that's versatile, easy to use, and very affordable. On the NAV side, the GNC 250 provides clear, accurate navigation data from takeoff to touchdown, complete with a full American, International or Worldwide Jeppesen® database, sectorized airspaces, and MSAs. And with 20 reversible flight plans, 1,000 user waypoints, nearest waypoint search, user checklists and one-touch direct-to navigation, you'll see just how easy GPS flying can be. Add in a full complement of comm features like instant standby and emergency channel select, automatic squelch, and convenient selection of frequencies right from the GPS database, and you get a complete package that's an ideal choice for new/experimental installations or for updating a crowded panel with the technology that's taking aviation into the next century.
The Garmin GNC 300 is a fully TSO'd navcom for the IFR environment that offers today's pilot an unbeatable combination of performance, convenience and versatility. By bringing together a C-129 A1 GPS navigator certified for non-precision approach, en-route and terminal navigation and a 760-channel digital transceiver, the GNC 300 offers reliability, peace of mind and reduced workload for every phase of flight. With a 4-line, 80-character vacuum fluorescent display and over 4,500 approaches, SIDs and STARs available from a convenient, front-loading Jeppesen® NavData card, the GNC 300 streamlines IFR procedures with remarkable simplicity. Just select your destination, load in the desired approach and fly the plane. Garmin's exclusive auto-arming feature and will guide you every step of the way. And once you're under way, the GNC 300's NAVCOM page will put every frequency you need at your fingertips—from takeoff to touchdown—right from the GPS database. Add in a host of other standard features like fuel and trip planning, E6-B functions, nearest airport and waypoint information, sectorized airspace alerts and full interfacing capabilitites with other avionics, and it's easy to understand why the GNC 300 takes a prominent place in any IFR panel.
By 1995 Garmin’s sales had reached $105 million, and had achieved a profit of $23 million.
The GNC 250XL delivers picture perfect GPS/comm technology and outstanding reliability. This VFR panel mount combines GPS navigation with a TSO-certified 760-channel transceiver and high resolution DSTN moving map display. The GNC 250XL shares the popular features of the GNC 300XL TSO at a lower price for the VFR pilot. View Graphics in Sharp Detail Graphics appear in crisp detail on GNC 250 XL’s 80 x 240 pixel display — jagged lines disappear and smooth arcs and crisp alphanumeric characters prevail. For optimum viewing, a built-in photocell reads the light level and adjusts the display automatically from black-on-yellow to yellow-on-black for nighttime viewing. Enhance Situational Awareness Receive your choice of Americas or Atlantic or Pacific coverage from a huge Jeppesen® database. Like other Garmin panel-mount units, GNC 250XL features front-loading data cartridges, so you can make data updates without removing the unit from the rack. Save Space with Built-in Comm The GNC 250XL also delivers clear communication from its 760-channel VHF transceiver. Comm features include auto squelch control, instant standby and emergency channel select, and frequencies transfer from the database. GNC 250XL: GPS/comm technology in a space-saving unit
The GPSCOM 190 strikes the perfect balance between navigation and communication by combining a state-of-the-art, 760-channel digital transceiver with a 12-parallel channel GPS receiver for fast, accurate positioning and crystal clear communications. And it's all packed in a rugged, compact case that's right at home on the yoke or in the palm of your hand. With 200 nav frequencies, 10 weather channels with weather alert, advanced scanning and memory modes and a nav frequencies page for your active flight plan, the GPSCOM 190 lets you dial in every frequency you need (including nearest airports, FSS or Ctr), right from the GPS database. Without rustling through a stack of sectionals or excessive data entry. The 190's high-contrast, backlit LCD display features advanced moving map graphics that display your present position, along with nearby sectorized airspaces, airports and navaids right on screen. Add in a full alphanumeric keypad, and simple, convenient selection of any comm frequency right from the GPS database, and it's easy to see why the GPSCOM 190 is the perfect portable navcom.
The Garmin GPSMAP 195 is aviation's largest display moving map handheld, with a high-resolution, 4-gray display that delivers 50% more useful display area than any other handheld. That space is filled with a full Jeppesen database, a built-in Americas or International land map with geographically specific details of U.S. roads, railroads, etc. Add in over 4,500 non-precision approaches and a 12 parallel channel GPS receiver for unbeatable performance, coupled with all the accessories you need to take off, and it's easy to see why the GPSMAP 195 is the ultimate moving map portable. A graphical HSI page offers pilots a full range of horizontal and vertical guidance, complete with a deviation bar, OBS, track bug and TO/FROM indicator. The advanced vertical navigation feature lets you to specify your desired altitude at a given distance from a selected target and watch your progress every step of the way all on a backlit, 38,400 pixel display that's easy on the eye, even in direct sunlight. The GPSMAP 195 also includes final segments of all published approaches, 250 user waypoints, 20 reversible flight plans of 30 waypoints each, fuel and trip planning, weight and balance calculator, and much more. And it's all accessible using a few simple keystrokes. Standard accessories include a universal yoke mount, remote antenna with windshield mounting bracket, 6 AA battery pack, cigarette lighter power cable, wrist strap, and an attractive carrying case—everything you need to fly like you've never flown before.
Garmin introduces a full-featured, compact, panel-mounted Class 1A transponder. The GTX 320's solid state transmitter provides 200 watts nominal power output, eliminating the need for a cavity tube that can degrade with time, fail, or require expensive replacement. 100 percent solid state also means no warm up time, reduced power consumption, and heat for longer service life. Extensive utilization of surface mount technology provides shallow depth and light weight which simplifies installation in the tightest spaces. 14- or 28-volt operation is available without the requirement for external voltage converters or dropping resistors. The GTX 320 fits into existing installations of selected Narco and King transponders using optional adapters for simple, cost-effective upgrading. A single board design allows for ease of serviceability and simple, standard, four-knob tuning. Also included is an extensive one-year warranty. The GTX 320 transponder—another high-value, compact, reliable product from the avionics industry innovator: Garmin.
The GPS III Pilot takes its place among the world's best aviation handhelds. This 9-ounce wonder has the same pilot-friendly operations of the Garmin® GPS 90 and the mapping details of Garmin's GPSMAP 195. Yet the extraordinary GPS III Pilot occupies a unique position—or, actually, two positions. The GPS III Pilot's two-way display can be used in a horizontal "heads-up" configuration atop the glare shield of any aircraft—or, with the push of a button, can be changed to a vertical display for use on the yoke or in the palm of your hand. The GPS III Pilot's basemap with Jeppesen data shows airports, SUAs, cities, highways, railroads, rivers, and lakes with the kind of detail only available from a 4-level gray scale display. A 3D graphic turns your flightplan into a highway in the sky, and Garmin's proprietary 12 parallel channel receiver gives you fast satellite acquisition and stays locked on to provide the finest accuracy possible under the toughest conditions or maneuvers.The GPS III Pilot is easy to use in either the portrait or landscape mode, while fluid scrolling from the rocker keypad and dedicated function keys allow you to fly through its pilot-friendly operating software. So, no matter how you view the GPS III Pilot—handheld or mounted, primary or backup navigation, Americas or International configuration, vertical or horizontal orientation—there's simply nothing that compares.
The GNC 300XL TSO delivers picture perfect GPS/comm technology and outstanding reliability. This panel mount combines GPS navigation with a 760-channel transceiver and high resolution DSTN display. The 300XL TSO shares the popular features of the GNC 250XL and is TSO-certified for non-precision approaches for the IFR environment. View Graphics in Sharp Detail Graphics appear in crisp detail on GNC 300XL TSO’s 80 x 240 pixel display — jagged lines disappear and smooth arcs and crisp alphanumeric characters prevail. For optimum viewing, a built-in photocell reads the light level and adjusts the display automatically from black-on-yellow to yellow-on-black for nighttime viewing. Enhance Situational Awareness Receive your choice of Americas or Atlantic or Pacific coverage from a huge Jeppesen® database. Like other Garmin panel-mount units, GNC 300XL TSO features front-loading data cartridges, so you can make data updates without removing the unit from the rack. Save Space with Built-in Comm GNC 300XL TSO also delivers clear communication from its 760-channel VHF transceiver. Comm features include auto squelch control, instant standby and emergency channel select and frequencies transfer from the database. GNC 300XL TSO: GPS/comm technology in a space-saving unit.
The GNS 430, designed as the first in a line of new aviation products, is an equally versatile panel-mounted companion to the GNS 530. It is a WAAS-upgradeable IFR GPS, Com, VOR, LOC, and glide-slope with color moving map in one multipurpose unit. The TSO'd VHF Com offers a choice of 25 kHz or 8.33 kHz spacing for 760- or 3040-channel configuration respectively. A huge Jeppesen database (that can be updated with a front-loading data card) contains all airports, VORs, NDBs, Intersections, FSS, Approach, DPs/STARs, and SUA information. The GNS 430 makes practical use of this information with features like intelligent frequency nomination. Many boxes offer some of the same features as the GNS 430, but it's the integration of so many functions that sets this aviation product apart. The map features a built-in all-land database that shows cities, highways, railroads, rivers, lakes and coastlines, in addition to a Jeppesen database in bright colors. Thanks to the high-contrast color display, the information can be easily read from wide viewing angles even in direct sunlight. The GNS 430 has plenty of growth potential, as there are upgrade paths for WAAS compatibility, and Terrain awareness. Pilots will enjoy the GNS 430 as an MFD, especially when it is coupled with traffic, lightning detection, and weather interfaces like Ryan TCAD, TIS from the Garmin GTX 330 Mode S transponder, or Goodrich SKYWATCH™, STORMSCOPE® WX 500. For the latest in graphical and textual weather information, the GNS 430 can connect to XM Satellite Radio's XM WX Weather Service via the GDL 69 datalink receiver. With the FDE prediction program, the GNS 430 may be used for oceanic or remote operations. This mulitpurpose unit is available with either a 10-watt (GNS 430) or 16-watt (GNS 430A) COM. The GNS 430 combines all the navigation capabilities necessary today with all known and defined technologies of the future.
With the GPS 92, we set our sights even higher for aviation handheld GPS. The GPS 92 offers the size and operating convenience of our popular GPS 89 and our best-selling aviation handheld GPS 90. Then we packed in a powerful 12-channel receiver that delivers a fast first fix and stays locked on even in tight maneuvers. At the heart of the unit is a Jeppesen—database with approach, departure, and FSS and ARTCC frequencies. Airport, VOR, NDB, Intersection, and SUA information has never been handier, not to mention airport-specific runway and comm frequencies. What's more, the GPS 92 earns its wings long before you're airborne with fuel and trip planning capabilities and an E6-B calculator. Build and store 20 flightplans with as many as 30 waypoints each. The Garmin GPS 92: Feel the power for yourself.
Announcing a new panel-mounted navigator: the GPS 155XL TSO. This unit is IFR approach certified under TSO C129a A1 and offers a very high definition moving map. This development marries two of GARMIN's product development strengths: crisp, high-detail moving map technology and GARMIN's legacy of proven, approach-certified IFR GPS receivers. The moving map on the GPS 155XL TSO is exceptionally sharp. The DSTN (double super twist nematic) LCD is the familiar yellow-on-black display that found success in the VFR-only GPS 150XL and GNC 250XL. Individual pixels in these displays are transparent to the viewer, and SUAs actually appear as curved rings and alphanumeric characters are easily distinguishable. The high-resolution display is readable from every angle in all lighting conditions. A photocell in the display automatically controls the intensity of the backlight and will reverse the display from black-on-yellow to yellow-on-black for maximum contrast in daylight or nighttime viewing. Users may also choose to make these adjustments manually according to their individual preferences. Unit includes: GPS 155XL receiver TSO'd to C129, Class A-1 with Jeppesen datacard Aviation installation kit including low-profile TSO antenna Owner's manual Quick reference card
The GNS 530 represents the single biggest idea in integrated avionics in years. Traditionally, it would take a host of components to provide the capabilities represented in this one sophisticated box. It is a WAAS-upgradeable IFR GPS, Com, VOR, LOC and glide-slope with color moving map all rolled into one. A TSO'd VHF Com offers a choice of 25 kHz or 8.33 kHz spacing for 760- or 3040-channel configuration respectively. A huge Jeppesen database (that can be updated with a front-loading data card) contains all airports, VORs, NDBs, Intersections, FSS, Approach, DPs/STARs and SUA information. The GNS 530 makes practical use of this information with features like intelligent frequency nomination. The brilliant colors of the GNS 530's 5-inch display make the pilot-critical information easy to read and interpret. Thanks to a high-contrast color display, the information can be easily read from wide viewing angles even in direct sunlight. It's especially true of the 530's basemap. Pilot's will enjoy enhanced situational awareness by seeing their position relative to cities, highways, railroads, rivers, lakes, and coastlines. But even more important, the appropriate use of color separates land data, terminal areas, route, and approach information for easy pilot scanning and reduced pilot workload. Simply put, the GNS 530 incorporates advanced procedure types usually found only in high-end FMS systems. The GNS 530 has plenty of growth potential, as there are upgrade paths for WAAS compatibility, TAWS, and Terrain awareness. Pilots will enjoy the GNS 530 as an MFD, especially when it is coupled with traffic, lightning detection, and weather interfaces like Ryan TCAD, TIS from the Garmin GTX 330 Mode S transponder, or Goodrich SKYWATCH™, STORMSCOPE® WX 500. For the latest in graphical and textual weather information, the GNS 530 can connect to XM Satellite Radio's XM WX Weather Service via the GDL 69 datalink receiver. With the FDE prediction program, the GNS 530 may be used for oceanic or remote operations. This mulitpurpose unit is available with either a 10-watt (GNS 530) or 16-watt (GNS 530A) COM. The GNS 530's intuitive software and logical layout prove that this is a system built for pilots, by pilots. So much information. So easy to use. The GNS 530. It'll change the way you look at avionics.
Mapping details on Garmin's GPSMAP 295 provide a clear picture of the ground below. Its big, 4-inch (diagonal) 16-color display makes it easy to distinguish SUAs from highways, or VORs from nearby towns. Move the cursor to one of those SUAs and the name, controlling agency, and vertical boundaries pop-up on the map. Meanwhile a "vector to final" feature offers the finest situational awareness on approach. This unit also can provide position accuracy to less than three meters when receiving WAAS corrections. Like all Garmin portables, the GPSMAP 295 is pilot configurable. You can split the screen to keep an eye on an HSI graphic while tracking your progress on the moving map. You can also store up to 30 locations in a personal favorites list for quick access to those frequently traveled spots. Installation options are equally handy. Mount the 295 on the yoke for convenient one-thumb operation, or attach it to the glareshield in a heads-up configuration. Your choice. Since the GPSMAP 295 is CD-ROM compatible, you also enjoy virtually unlimited mapping utility. Load city-specific data into your GPSMAP 295 from a MapSource® CD accessory, transfer the unit to your car, and you'll navigate to a restaurant on the ground as easily as you follow a flight plan in the air. The GPSMAP 295—brilliant GPS innovation. See it at a dealer (or cockpit) near you.
Two powerful technologies — GPS satellite navigation and cellular communication. Two distinct dimensions: air and land. One very smart unit: the NavTalk Pilot GPS cell phone. The NavTalk Pilot is the best of Garmin GPS and everything you ever wanted in a cell phone. The NavTalk Pilot allows you to make and receive calls from the cockpit, from your car, from your boat, from home, from just about anywhere. A special mounting kit and external antenna allow the NavTalk Pilot to communicate through your audio panel on an approved system while airborne. It's an unconventional concept—using the same phone and phone number for ground-based and airborne communication. Our alliance with AirCell®, an airborne cellular provider, makes this breakthrough technology possible. And we've made it practical, packing this compact unit with all the GPS navigation and cellular features pilots need. The NavTalk GPS receiver technology and software configuration are the same found on the GPS III® Pilot, complete with an extensive internal basemap including cities plus millions of miles of roads and highways. For added versatility, the NavTalk Pilot is also water resistant—in fact, submersible—so it's at home on the water, on the land, or in the air. The NavTalk Pilot from Garmin: It works just as hard from the air as it does on land. Phone: In addition to its GPS functions, the NavTalk Pilot is a full-featured cell phone with an electronic phone book, numeric paging and ground-to-air, air-to-air and air-to-ground calling capabilities. Map: The NavTalk Pilot's basemap with Jeppesen® data shows airports, SUAs, cities, highways, railroads, rivers, and lakes on a four-level gray scale display. Optional MapSource® CD-ROMs provide even greater map detail, which you can download from your PC. Performance: Garmin's patented high-performance 12 parallel channel receiver gives you fast satellite acquisition and stays locked on to provide the finest accuracy possible under the most difficult conditions or maneuvers. Operation: The NavTalk Pilot is simple to operate whether it's mounted on the yoke or cradled in the palm of your hand. Dedicated function keys allow you to fly through its pilot-friendly operating software.
The panel-mounted GTX 327 is a TSO-certified Mode C digital transponder. Its innovative features, proven performance and reliability bring a whole new level of transponder utility to your aircraft. Looking for a more affordable alternative? The panel-mounted GTX 320A Mode C transponder features a pilot-friendly design minus the DSTN LCD display. Enjoy Innovative Features GTX 327 features a solid state design, and with no warm up time, lower power consumption and much lower heat emissions, you’ll enjoy a longer service life. It provides 200 watts nominal power output and has an easy-to-read DSTN liquid crystal display which reverses the numbers out of black for optimal viewing. An innovative keypad makes entering a squawk code a snap, and a dedicated VFR button allows for quick-and-easy VFR squawking. Similar to the GTX 330 Mode S transponder, the 327 also offers several timing and display functions, including flight time, count-up and count-down timers, as well as current pressure altitude. GTX 327: A whole new standard in transponder utility.
The GMA 340 audio panel offers the latest in digital features to reduce cockpit workload and improve communication. Operate with Ease GMA 340 features convenient, LED-illuminated button controls for audio selection of both nav and com audio — as well as split comm capability for pilot and co-pilot. Large buttons activate the comm microphone and audios for up to three comm transceivers to simplify cockpit workload. Split comm allows the pilot to transmit/receive on Comm 1 and the co-pilot to transmit/receive on Comm 2. Enjoy Host of Features GMA 340 streamlines cockpit management. It provides MASQ processing, which reduces ambient noise from the avionics inputs, and it has special circuitry to de-emphasize cabin noise to enhance communication in the cockpit. You can select speakers to monitor the aircraft radios or make PA announcements. The 340 also provides comm transmit indication and the three-light Marker Beacon receiver/indicator with high or low sensitivity and SmartMute audio muting. GMA 340 has two unswitched inputs for telephone ringers, altitude alert warnings or other warning tones, so you'll never miss an important incoming transmission. The 340 also includes a six-place VOX intercom with three modes of isolation, dual stereo music inputs and independent pilot, co-pilot and passenger volume control. In fact, each microphone input has a dedicated VOX circuit to ensure that only the active microphone is heard when squelch is broken. GMA 340 is easy to install in the tightest aircraft spaces. Operation is available in 14 or 28 volts without voltage converters or dropping resistors. Installation is simplified with the built-in intercom and marker beacon, and the GMA 340 also features photo cell dimming of annunciators, pilot fail-safe mode connection to Comm 1 and FAA TSO approval. GMA 340: Technology that has everyone talking.
The panel-mounted GTX 320A is a low cost, dependable, pilot-friendly Mode C transponder. For even more options, the companion GTX 327 Mode C transponder comes with a DSTN LCD display and additional features that reduce pilot workload. Enjoy Solid State Design Like all Garmin transponders, the IFR-certified GTX 320A features a solid state design, and with no warm up time, lower power consumption and much lower heat emissions, you’ll enjoy a longer service life. Transmit codes are dialed in using traditional knobs, and the 320A operates on 14- or 28-volt power. Upgrade Easily GTX 320A’s compact, lightweight design makes it easy to install in the tightest spaces. The 320A fits into existing installations of select Narco and King transponders using optional adapters for simple, cost-effective upgrading. GTX 320A: A whole new standard in transponder utility.
OLATHE, Kan. — Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (Nasdaq: GRMN) and the leading avionics manufacturer for the general aviation market, today announced the GTX 330 — a solid-state, Mode-S transponder with datalink capability. "This product is an important addition to our avionics product line," said Gary Kelley, Garmin's director of marketing. "The GTX 330 improves communication between the aircraft and air traffic control (ATC), and it will provide U.S. pilots with greater traffic awareness at busy airports through datalink services via the FAA’s Traffic Information Service (TIS)." In 1999, the European aviation regulatory agency mandated Mode-S transponders for all IFR flights by April 2003 and Mode-S for all VFR flights by April 2005. The GTX 330 affordably meets this European mandate. As a Level 2 Mode-S transponder with extended squitter, the GTX 330 can downlink aircraft parameters — such as position, velocity, altitude and attitude — to the air traffic control, reducing the interrogation workload of the ATC. Its Comm A/B protocol will enable modest datalink capabilities for such services as TIS and potentially Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B)— which may be displayed in vivid color on the Garmin GNS 430 or GNS 530, as these services become available. Pilots familiar with Garmin avionics will notice that the GTX 330 is built on the same receiver and transmitter technology as the best-selling GTX 327. Its solid-state design increases efficiency by using less power, less heat emissions and no warm-up time. The GTX 330 will also use the same easy-to-use pilot interface and feature the same high-contrast yellow and black LCD display and user-friendly keypad featuring a dedicated VFR button. But the GTX 330 goes a step further to add outside air temperature, altitude monitoring (with a built-in digitized voice annunciator to alert the pilot when preset altitude limits have been exceeded), and density altitude functions, and front-panel input for flight ID or tail numbers. Garmin expects to deliver the GTX 330 Mode-S digital transponder in the third quarter of 2002 at a suggested retail price of $4,995.
Gain Traffic. Save Space. IFR-certified 250 W transponder for GTN series avionics Optional 1090 MHz ES broadcast technology Integrates with a wide range of displays Displays Traffic Information System (TIS-A) alerts Remote ident and auto standby capability GTX 33/ 33ES See the same radar traffic your ATC controller is watching with the GTX 33, a remote-mounted Mode S digital transponder with traffic datalink capability that also meets the European mandate for Mode S level 2 surveillance. GTX 33D adds antenna diversity to the features of the GTX 33 for improved visibility of TCAS-equipped aircraft flying above you. Enjoy Innovative Design GTX 33 features a solid-state design, and with no warm up time, lower power consumption and much lower heat emissions, you’ll enjoy a longer service life. It provides 250 watts nominal power output. Other features include remote ident and auto standby, plus altitude monitor with voice alerts. GTX 33: A whole new standard in transponder utility. Note: The GTX 33 is compatible only with the GNS 480
Garmin announced that it is introducing the GPSMAP 196 — a fast, crisp, feature-rich aviation portable GPS device for pilots and flight instructors. The company will unveil the product at AirVenture 2002 in Oshkosh, Wis., as the latest addition to its popular line of pilot-friendly portables and said the GPSMAP 196 not only was shipping, but would also be sold at the show — the world’s largest gathering of pilots. The GPSMAP 196 continues the legacy of the popular GPSMAP 195 aviation portable and will replace it in Garmin's lineup of aviation handhelds. The GPSMAP 196 provides a second layer of situational awareness for pilots, allowing them not only to see their position along a route on an electronic map that integrates Jeppesen® and general landmark data, but also view GPS-derived ground speed, altitude, vertical speed and turn coordination. Pilots will see the same robust mapping, intuitive software and ease-of-use interface that initially attracted them to the GPSMAP 195. But they will also notice large leaps in performance: Twice the redraw speed and twice the screen resolution. Innovative Features: Garmin has added an automatic logbook feature to the GPSMAP 196 that enables aviators to answer three important questions – when, where, and how long. The internal logging system is GPS-derived and stores the date, points of departure and arrival, day/night flight conditions, and total duration of flight. As an added benefit, Garmin has developed FlightBook software that allows pilots to upload data from the automatic logbook and enter aircraft information, procedural comments, instrument approaches, landings, and VFR/IFR daytime conditions. A printout helps to organize pilot and flight instructor records. The software can be downloaded from Garmin's website in August. The GPSMAP 196 also incorporates runway extensions on the internal map database. Similar to a localizer function on an approach plate, a runway extension appears as a "cone" on the basemap. It helps the pilot to find an airport, the appropriate flight path and the landing pattern alignment — an especially helpful tool on hazy days in congested airspace or when flying into an unfamiliar airport. The GPSMAP 196 also provides easier access to aviation data using a highlighting function. For instance, when the pilot moves the cursor to an aviation icon and highlights a particular VOR or NDB, the identifier, name and frequency is displayed. The pilot can then tune the frequency on their avionics without having to search further. Cross-Platform Capabilities: "With the GPSMAP 196, we have blended our latest innovations in aviation, marine and automotive portable navigation to deliver a no-excuses, lightning-fast device that is truly a cross-platform navigator," said Gary Kelley, Garmin's director of marketing. "The GPSMAP 196 offers pilots more utility than any aviation portable on the market." The GPSMAP 196 also combines the user interface of the popular GPSMAP 176 marine portable and the versatile GPS V mobile navigation device to create a GPS navigator that is easy to move from the cockpit to an automobile or boat. The GPSMAP 196 has built-in automotive capabilities like automatic route generation, turn-by-turn guidance, and audible alerts that make driving a snap. Simply input a destination and the device calculates the shortest or fastest route using the internal basemap of highways and thoroughfares. Then it guides the user through a series of turns, alerting him or her when it is time to turn or when he/she is approaching the destination. The optional auto kit includes two mounts, a USB data card programmer, a 64-MB data card and the MapSource® City Select® CD-ROM for detailed mapping and address look-up capabilities for cities in either North America or Europe. Pilots with a passion for boating or sailing will appreciate the marine mode on the GPSMAP 196 — especially with a worldwide marine database and U.S. tide data. When coupled with the optional marine kit (USB data card programmer, 16-MB data card, and BlueChart® CD), the GPSMAP 196 displays such information as depth contours, inter-tidal zones, spot soundings, wrecks, navaids, port plans, restricted areas, cable areas, anchorages and much more. And they shouldn’t worry about getting the unit wet; Garmin engineered the GPSMAP 196 to be waterproof. Other specifications of the GPSMAP 196: Detailed basemap: General map data including highways, major roads, river, lakes and borders Dedicated buttons: Find, Menu, Zoom Out/In, Page, Quit, Navigation, Power, and Nearest Accurate: WAAS-capable GPS receiver with accuracy within 10 feet in North America Sharp display: High-resolution (320x240 pixel count), 12-level grayscale display (3.75 inches diagonally) Long battery life: 12 hours of typical use on four AA batteries Multi-platform navigation: Land and water modes for easy navigation in a car or boat; accepts data from Garmin's MapSource products (City Select for driving, BlueChart for saltwater and Fishing Hot Spots for freshwater applications) Waterproof to IPX-7 standards – can be immersed in one meter of water for 30 minutes Lightweight: Only 12 ounces Routes, Tracks, Waypoints: 50 routes (50 waypoints each), TracBack® technology, 1,000 waypoints with graphical icon identification The GPSMAP 196 is first being sold at the 2002 AirVenture and will be available through authorized Garmin dealers afterward for a suggested retail price of $1,049. It will ship standard with a yoke mount, GA 26C antenna, 12-volt adapter cable, PC interface cable, and owner’s manual.
Now this simplifies everything. Garmin’s G1000 is an all-glass avionics suite designed for OEM or custom retrofit installation on a wide range of business aircraft. It is a seamlessly integrated package that makes flight information easier to scan and process. G1000's revolutionary design brings new levels of situational awareness, simplicity and safety to the cockpit. Integrate Your Cockpit G1000 puts a wealth of flight-critical data at your fingertips. Its glass flightdeck presents flight instrumentation, navigation, weather, terrain, traffic and engine data on large-format, high-resolution displays. Customize Your Display Featuring a flexible design, G1000 adapts to a broad range of aircraft models. It can be configured as a 2-display or 3-display system, with a choice of 10" or 12" flat-panel LCDs interchangeable for use as either a primary flight display (PFD) or multi-function display (MFD). An optional 15" screen is also available for even larger format MFD configurations. Enjoy Advanced AHRS Architecture G1000 replaces traditional mechanical gyroscopic flight instruments with Garmin’s super reliable GRS77 Attitude and Heading Reference System (AHRS). AHRS provides accurate, digital output and referencing of your aircraft position, rate, vector and acceleration data. It’s even able to restart and properly reference itself while your aircraft is moving. Put It on Autopilot G1000 also includes the GFC 700, the first entirely new autopilot designed and certified for the 21st century. The GFC 700 is capable of using all data available to G1000 to navigate, including the ability to maintain airspeed references and optimize performance over the entire airspeed envelope. Enhance Situational Awareness G1000 seamlessly integrates built-in terrain and navigation databases, providing a clear, concise picture of where you are and where you’re heading. A Jeppesen® database supports onscreen navigation, communication and mapping functions. For safer arrivals and departures, optional ChartView™ — available through Jeppesen’s JeppView™ subscription service — lets you overlay your aircraft’s position on the electronic approach chart to provide a visual crosscheck. Using information from the built-in terrain and U.S. obstacles databases, G1000 displays color coding to graphically alert you when proximity conflicts loom ahead. In addition, you can augment G1000 with optional Class-B Terrain Awareness and Warning System (TAWS) for an extra margin of safety in the air. View your position on taxiways with SafeTaxi®, a built-in database of either U.S. or European airport diagrams. Optional FliteCharts®, an electronic version of the AeroNav U.S. Terminal Procedures Publication, lets you quickly find and view all AeroNav Departure Procedures (DP), Standard Terminal Arrival Routes (STARs), approach charts and airport diagrams on the MFD. Look to the Future in Virtual 3-D For added visual orientation, optional Garmin SVT™ synthetic vision technology is now available with your G1000. Using sophisticated graphics modeling, the system recreates a 3-D “virtual reality” database landscape on the pilot and copilot PFDs. Thus, Garmin SVT enables you to clearly visualize nearby flight and enroute navigation features — even in solid IFR or nighttime VFR conditions. Add Weather, Radio and Traffic With an optional subscription to XM WX Satellite Weather™ and the addition of the GDL 69 or 69A data link receiver, you’ll have access to up-to-the-minute, high resolution weather for the U.S., right in the cockpit. The GDL 69 provides NEXRAD, METARs, TAFs, lightning and more that can be laid directly over Jeppesen and topographic map databases. For global weather information, an optional GSR 56 can connect you to the Iridium satellite network, which also provides voice and text messaging connectivity, as well as position reporting. For the best in “scan-your-own” weather analysis, the G1000 can be interfaced with Garmin’s GWX 68™ digital color radar. At 6.5 kilowatts, it packs the power to penetrate serious weather. Add a Garmin Mode S transponder, and the G1000 will also display Traffic Information Services (TIS) alerts that identify surrounding air traffic. G1000: The choice is clear as glass.
In August 2003 Garmin completed acquisition of UPS Aviation Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of United Parcel Service, Inc., expanding its product line of panel-mounted GPS/NAV/COMM units and integrated cockpit systems for private and commercial aircraft. The acquired company changed its name to Garmin AT, Inc. and continued operations as a wholly owned subsidiary of Garmin International, Inc
Cessna Aircraft Co. has selected Garmin’s G1000 integrated avionics system as optional equipment on all new 182 Skylanes, 182 Turbo Skylanes, 206 Stationairs and 206 Turbo Stationairs aircraft, starting early in the second quarter of 2004. These single-engine aircraft will be the first Cessna airframes to offer Garmin’s G1000 all-glass cockpit, boasting a 10-inch primary flight display (PFD) and 10-inch multi-function display (MFD). "The G1000 system offers an additional level of safety, reliability and affordability — qualities that Cessna pilots have come to expect from their aircraft — making it a natural fit on Cessna’s single-engine piston aircraft," said Gary Kelley, Garmin’s director of marketing. "By replacing many of the analog gauges and mechanical instruments with the G1000’s all-digital, large format LCDs and integrated avionics, Cessna will be revolutionizing the 182 and 206 series of aircraft." The G1000 integrates all primary flight, navigation, communication, engine, and sensor data on the dual 10-inch, XGA-resolution (1,024x768-pixel) displays. The physical architecture of the G1000 system lends itself to easy installation and service. The integrated design of the avionics is also expandable, making it possible to add new technologies and capabilities, as they become available. Further, the system offers outstanding situational awareness for flight management, aircraft control, traffic, terrain and weather. Installations of the G1000 on new Cessna 182 and 206 models include the following components: Digital audio control panel Dual integrated radio modules that provide IFR oceanic-approved GPS; VHF navigation with ILS; and VHF communication with 16-watt transceivers and 8.33-kHz channel spacing Mode-S transponder with Traffic Information Service (TIS) Solid-state Attitude and Heading Reference System Digital air data computer XM Satellite Radio receiver, featuring full-color, graphical weather information via digital data link and 101 channels of CD-quality audio (availability: 4Q04 in U.S. models only) "We are very excited to offer this revolutionary glass-cockpit technology on our single-engine piston aircraft," said John Doman, Cessna’s vice president of worldwide propeller sales. "The G1000 will provide Cessna customers with greater situational awareness and continue building on Cessna’s tradition of providing customers with the safest aircraft in the skies." Garmin avionics are currently available as optional equipment on all Cessna Caravan aircraft and select Citation business jets. Earlier this year, Cessna selected a three-display version of the G1000 for its Citation Mustang business jet, slated for production in 2006.
All major GA manufacturers go on to adopt the Garmin G1000 glass cockpit quickly making it the industry standard for NEW aircraft. The last company to adopt Garmin was Piper in 2009.
Garmin today introduced the GPSMAP 296, a portable aviation device that delivers topographic mapping and terrain advisory alerting in brilliant color. Thanks to its 256-color, high-resolution (480x320-pixels) TFT transflective display, the GPSMAP 296 makes it easy for pilots to view and interpret navigation data in most lighting conditions. Fans of Garmin’s pilot-friendly monochromatic GPSMAP 196 and colorful GPSMAP 295 will notice that the GPSMAP 296 takes legacy innovations from these products and adds several significant features. For instance, the GPSMAP 296 offers terrain cautions and alerts, Sectional chart-like topographic data, a built-in obstacle database of the U.S., and a transparent navigation arc view for course, speed and distance information. The unit also features USB data transfer, faster processing speed, and a rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack. "Terrain awareness really sets the GPSMAP 296 apart from other aviation handheld devices," said Gary Kelley, Garmin's director of marketing. "The GPSMAP 296 allows pilots to see in vivid color not only where they’re going, but also where potential obstacles lie along the flight path — providing useful information that can help them avoid controlled-flight-into-terrain (CFIT) accidents." In Terrain mode, the GPSMAP 296 combines inputs from built-in terrain, obstacle and electronic flight databases to give pilots a vivid depiction of proximity hazards that require their attention. Pilots benefit from this technology in a number of ways: Terrain/obstacle alerting. The unit offers a configurable look-ahead warning function that provides the pilot with additional time to make critical decisions regarding the flight path. Configurable buffer zones. The pilot can set the minimum limits to receive terrain cautions. The unit then presents potential hazards in yellow (to indicate ground proximity of 500-1,000 feet) and red (to indicate ground proximity of 100 feet or less). Obstacles database. Users can view the elevation or relative altitude of any obstacle (towers, buildings, etc.) within the unit’s built-in database. Pop-up alerts. Terrain proximity cautions and alerts pop up as digital thumbnail images in the lower left-hand corner of any page whenever a potential hazard conflict looms ahead. Topographic data is depicted as shaded contours in Sectional chart-like detail. An extensive Jeppesen® database is overlaid on the topographic mapping to help the pilot see their flight path in relation to nearby navigation aids, special-use airspace and obstructions. Garmin’s innovative GPS Panel Page migrates to the GPSMAP 296 from its predecessor, the GPSMAP 196. The Panel Page depicts GPS-derived groundspeed, altitude, turn rate, course, heading, and vertical speed in a presentation similar to an Electronic Flight Information System. Garmin realizes that pilots are also motorists and many are active mariners, so the GPSMAP 296 is designed to move seamlessly between an aircraft, vehicle or boat. At the press of a button, pilots have access to the unit’s Automotive and Marine modes. On land, the GPSMAP 296 has built-in automotive capabilities including automatic route generation, turn-by-turn guidance, and voice prompts that simplify navigation in unfamiliar settings. A built-in basemap provides the user with a worldwide database of major cities and national borders, as well as highways, thoroughfares, rivers and lakes for the Americas, Europe or the Pacific Rim. The optional Auto Kit includes two mounts, a cigarette-lighter adapter with speaker output, a 128-MB data card and a MapSource® City Select® CD-ROM for detailed mapping and address lookup capabilities for cities in either North America or Europe. On the water, the GPSMAP 296 offers a worldwide marine database and U.S. tide data. When coupled with the optional Marine Kit (64-MB data card and MapSource BlueChart® CD), the unit displays such information as depth contours, inter-tidal zones, spot soundings, wrecks, navaids, port plans, restricted areas, cable areas, anchorages and much more. Other specifications of the GPSMAP 296: Detailed basemap: General map data including highways, major roads, river, lakes and borders WAAS accuracy: WAAS-capable GPS receiver for enhanced lateral/vertical guidance Crisp display: High-resolution (480x320 pixel count), 256-color TFT display (3.8 inches diagonally) Powerful processor: Operates at 200 MHz for fast map drawing, turn-by-turn route calculation and guidance Long battery life: 5-15 hours, depending on backlight setting Battery: Rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack Multi-platform navigation: Automotive and Marine modes for easy navigation in a vehicle or boat; accepts data from Garmin’s MapSource CD-ROM products (City Select for driving, BlueChart for saltwater and Recreational Lakes with Fishing Hot Spots® for freshwater applications) Languages (text/voice): 15/11 Waterproof to IEC 60529 IPX-7 standards (submersible in 1 meter of water for up to 30 minutes) Lightweight: 12 ounces Routes, Tracks, Waypoints: 50 reversible routes (300 waypoints each), 15 saved tracks (700 trackpoints each), TracBack® technology, 3,000 waypoints with graphical icon identification The GPSMAP 296 is expected to be available in April 2004 and will be sold first at the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Sun ‘N Fun Fly-In at the Lakeland, Fla., Linder Regional Airport. The suggested retail price of the GPSMAP 296 is $1,795 and the unit ships standard with a yoke mount, automotive mount, cigarette-lighter adapter, AC adapter cable, USB-to-PC interface cable, low-profile remote GPS antenna, carrying case, free Jeppesen update certificate, Trip & Waypoint Manager software, owner’s manual and quick-reference guide.
Garmin today introduced the GPSMAP 96 and GPSMAP 96C — two new portable devices for the aviation market. These products are enabled with Global Positioning System (GPS) technology and feature detailed obstruction data and auto-routing capabilities to help pilots navigate the skies above and the roads and waterways below. The GPSMAP 96 has a four-level grayscale display and 23 megabytes of internal memory, while the GPSMAP 96C boasts a 256-color transflective TFT display and 119 megabytes of built-in memory — enabling users to store map data from a variety of optional MapSource® CD-ROMs. Both units have a mini-USB port, which allows rapid transfer of map data from a PC. "These products provide a level of utility, simplicity, safety and affordability that should appeal to a wide variety of pilots," said Gary Kelley, Garmin’s director of marketing. "With the GPSMAP 96 and GPSMAP 96C, we’ve integrated several key capabilities, including full-featured GPS navigation and a comprehensive U.S. database of obstacles, and are offering these products at attractive prices." The GPSMAP 96 and GPSMAP 96C depict Jeppesen® airport data overlaid on an electronic map, localizer-like runway extensions, a GPS-derived horizontal situation indicator (HSI) and one-touch access to see information on nearby airports (including identifier, bearing and distance to each). Like all of Garmin’s new aviation portables, the GPSMAP 96 and GPSMAP 96C also provide advanced navigation capabilities on the road or out on the water. Both units have a basemap that depicts highways, major roads, lakes, rivers, railroads and state and national borders. They also provide automatic-route generation, off-route recalculation and turn-by-turn directions with audible tones to alert the driver of upcoming turns. When coupled with optional MapSource City Select® software, the GPSMAP 96 and GPSMAP 96C enable the user to locate and route to more than 5 million points of interest, including hotels, restaurants, service stations, ATMs and more. For pilots who also like to captain a boat, these units have a Marine mode. Using optional MapSource BlueChart® or Recreational Lakes with Fishing Hot Spots® software, users can navigate the high seas or nearby lakes with ease. An added bonus: The GPSMAP 96 and GPSMAP 96C are not only waterproof, but they also float! GPS mapping is especially helpful when combined with the detailed database of nearby obstructions like radio towers and high-rise buildings. Symbology depicting an obstacle along the flight route provides pilots with a visual cue, alerting them to potential hazards ahead. Garmin also built features into the GPSMAP 96 and GPSMAP 96C that will appeal to the competitive hang-gliding and paragliding community. The units boast GPS-derived rate-of-ascent/descent indicators, as well as glide-ratio and glide-ratio-to-target features, to assist the pilot in goal assessment. In either the GPSMAP 96 or GPSMAP 96C, users get a full-featured GPS unit for competition or recreation. Other specifications of the GPSMAP 96/96C: Physical dimensions (WxHxD): 2.7" x 6.2" x 1.4" Weight: 7 ounces Display Size (96/96C): 3.0" / 2.6" (diagonally) Display Resolution (96/96C): 180x240-pixel, four-level gray FSTN display / 160x240-pixel, 256-color TFT display Antenna: Quad-helix WAAS capability: WAAS GPS receiver for enhanced lateral/vertical guidance Usable storage capacity (96/96C): 23 MB / 119 MB Battery life: Up to 25 hours (96) or 40 hours (96C), depending on backlight setting Multi-platform navigation: Easy navigation in an aircraft, vehicle or boat and as a handheld GPS unit; accepts data from Garmin’s MapSource CD-ROM products Waterproof to IEC 60529 IPX-7 standards (submersible in 1 meter of water for up to 30 minutes) Routes, Tracks, Waypoints: 50 reversible routes (300 waypoints each), 20 saved tracks (500 trackpoints each), TracBack® technology and 1,000 waypoints with graphical icon identification The GPSMAP 96 and 96C are expected to be available later this month for $499 and $699, respectively. The units will first be sold at the Experimental Aircraft Association’s AirVenture Fly-In at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisc. Both products will ship standard with a yoke mount, 12-volt adapter, USB cable, wrist strap, two AA batteries, an installation CD with USB drivers and Trip & Waypoint Manager software, an owner’s manual, and a quick-reference guide.
Garmin International today introduced the iQue 3600a, the first Palm Powered aviation device that is ready to navigate right out of the box. The iQue 3600a package includes an innovative yoke-mounted cradle as well as built-in basemap, terrain, obstacle and Jeppesen databases - all of which turn this full-featured PDA into a premium aviation navigator without any complicated set-up procedures. In addition, the device features all of the automotive turn-by-turn capabilities and personal information management (PIM) applications of Garmin’s popular iQue product line, making it a highly versatile device for aviation enthusiasts. "It's like flying with a portable MFD," said Gary Kelley, Garmin’s director of marketing. "Pilots will fall in love with the rich color, the high-resolution display, the Sectional chart-like presentation, the terrain-mapping and obstacle-alerting functions, and the overall ease of use. They’ll also have the peace of mind knowing that, when they snap their iQue 3600a into the smart cradle, they take to the skies with an enhanced awareness of surrounding terrain." The iQue 3600a has a patented GPS antenna design that folds discreetly into the back of the unit. Once released from this locked position, the antenna immediately begins acquiring satellite signals and can be adjusted for optimal reception. The iQue 3600a features Garmin’s Que technology, a set of integrated applications for mobile navigation. The company has added several new or enhanced Que applications to the iQue 3600a — beyond those for road navigation, including mapping, turn-by-turn routing, locating points of interest, trip computing, and satellite acquisition — to fit the needs and expectations of today’s pilots. These applications include: -- QueMap: Displays a comprehensive set of mapping data, such as a basemap of North/South America; aviation navaids, airports and airspace; navigation arc overlay with configurable data fields; Sectional chart-like topographic data; and U.S. obstacles like towers and obstructions -- QueTerrain: Takes advantage of the topographic/obstacles database to alert the pilot of potential terrain conflicts within the proximity of the flight path using pop-up windows -- QueNav: Displays GPS-derived speed, altitude and guidance features in an aircraft panel format -- QueFlights: Keeps a record of flight time, mileage and start/end point as a digital logbook (also interfaces with Garmin’s PC-based FlightBook software, which is included in the Setup CD) The iQue 3600a features a unique cradle with a patent-pending design that mounts to the yoke. Instead of using a stylus for data input, simply insert the unit in the cradle and navigate using the dedicated Direct To, Nearest, Menu, Escape, Enter and directional rocker buttons — giving it the same functionality as other Garmin aviation portables. When inserted into the cradle, it instinctively selects settings appropriate for aviation use and allows aviators to transition seamlessly from personal/automotive use to the cockpit environment. “We are pleased to welcome the iQue 3600a from Garmin as it extends the Palm OS® platform to a new category of Palm Powered devices by providing users with a powerful combination of aviation mapping and PIM software in a single handheld,” said David Nagel, president and chief executive officer of PalmSource. As a highly functional PDA, the iQue 3600a features the Palm operating system and includes the complete suite of PIM applications — Address, Date Book, Memo Pad, To Do (all of which can be synchronized with Microsoft Outlook), Calculator and Palm Reader for e-books. It boasts a bright, high-resolution (320x480-pixel) color TFT display, a voice recorder and MP3 player, and a Secure Digital slot for memory expansion. Other specifications of the iQue 3600a: -- Operating system: Palm OS Garnet -- Processor: 200-MHz DragonBall MXL ARM9 -- Internal memory: 96 MB of ROM for pre-installed data and applications; 64 MB of SDRAM for downloading Palm OS-compatible applications and map data from Garmin MapSource® CDs -- GPS receiver/antenna: 12 parallel channel WAAS receiver / Flip-up integrated GPS patch antenna with remote antenna capability -- Aviation calculator applications: QueE6B and QueWeight&Balance -- GPS applications: Location awareness, electronic mapping, address lookup, automatic route generation, turn-by-turn directions with voice guidance, trip computer, tracklog, route avoidance, and Contact Locator™ (geocoding a location within the Address or Date Book applications) -- Unit size (WxHxD)/Weight: 2.8” x 5.0” x 0.8” / 6.2 oz. -- Screen dimensions: 3.8” (diagonally) -- Display information: 320x480-pixel, transflective TFT display with 64K colors -- Battery/Battery life: Rechargeable lithium ion battery / Up to 9 hours of continuous use (at minimum backlight setting) and four weeks on standby The iQue 3600a is expected to be available in January 2005 at an MSRP of $1,099. It will ship standard with a USB HotSync cradle, yoke-mount cradle, GA27C external GPS antenna kit, AC adapter, 12-volt adapter, installation/application CD-ROM with owner’s manual, and a quick-start guide. To use the iQue 3600a around town, an optional auto kit is available for $219 and includes a MapSource City Select CD-ROM and a skid-friction mount with 12-volt adapter and speaker.
See the big picture, including weather, with the GPSMAP 396. Building on the success of the 296, this aviation portable combines a color map and terrain alerting with XM WX Satellite Weather. Enhance Situational Awareness GPSMAP 396 comes with a detailed built-in Jeppesen® database along with terrain and U.S. obstacles databases. Using this information, the 396 provides detailed views of your flight route, displayed over realistic topography. For added safety, you can put the unit in Terrain mode for TAWS-like warnings and alerts when proximity conflicts loom ahead. View Images in Sharp Detail Viewing the display in any light is easy, thanks to the unit’s 256-color, high-resolution (320 x 480-pixel) sunlight-readable TFT display with adjustable backlighting. The 396 also features USB data transfer, fast processing speed and a rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack. Add Weather, Radio and Traffic Make informed decisions based on weather and traffic with optional sensors and services. With a subscription to XM WX Satellite Weather and the included GXM 30A smart antenna, you’ll have access to constantly-updated, high-resolution weather data for the U.S., right in the cockpit. Weather information includes Next Generation Radar (NEXRAD), Aviation Routine Weather Reports (METARs), Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts (TAFs), Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs), Lightning and Winds Aloft and can be laid directly over the 396’s map. With an additional monthly service fee, GXM 30A delivers XM Satellite Radio to your aircraft. Add a Garmin Mode S transponder, and the 396 can display TIS traffic alerts that identify surrounding air traffic. Automate Your Logbook A built-in logbook tracks your flying hours and automatically records departure and arrival locations. When used with Garmin's free logbook software, FlightBook, this feature simplifies record keeping. Flightbook software allows you to create, manage, analyze, save and print flight data from GPSMAP 396's logbook. Navigate by Air, Land or Sea Simply press a button to switch GPSMAP 396 to automotive or marine mode. The 396 comes with a built-in routable basemap. Add optional MapSource® detailed street maps and receive voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions to addresses and points of interest. For a great day on the water, customize the water resistant 396 with optional marine cartography. Easily add detailed maps with plug and play Garmin data cards.
Garmin International has introduced their new GMA 347 audio panel. The GMA 347 builds upon the successful attributes of the GMA 340 while adding distinctive features such as automatic squelch, digital clearance recorder, full-duplex telephone interface, and additional inputs. “The GMA 347 audio panel meets the needs of aircraft owners who require industry leading communication integration,” said Gary Kelley, Garmin’s vice president of marketing. “The versatility of the audio switching functions helps reduce cockpit workload and makes the flight more enjoyable for the pilot and crew.” One of the new features of the GMA 347 is the automatic squelch option, which makes the entire audio experience quieter and clearer. Since there are some occasions when pilots would not want an automatic squelch – such as high noise environments – the GMA 347 also retains the manual squelch adjustment feature. Garmin has also added three more unmuted, unswitched inputs with individual volume control to the GMA 347. The GMA 347’s automatic digital clearance recorder will help pilots manage the demands of a busy cockpit. The unit continuously captures the last two and a half minutes of audio switched through the panel. If a pilot misses a frequency change or clearance, they can replay the necessary information by simply pressing the “play” button. In addition, the GMA 347 has a full-duplex telephone interface with intercom isolation and disable capability. This feature allows private telephone calls by the pilot or copilot, or multi-party calls with crew and/or passengers. Pilots will also appreciate the audio panel’s “configuration module.” A small chip keeps track of the audio panel’s configuration at all times. If the audio panel is ever replaced, all the pilot’s preferred settings are automatically loaded into the unit. The GMA 347 is available immediately for an estimated retail price of $2395.00
Garmin today introduced the GPSMAP 496, a full-color, portable aviation device that expands on the GPSMAP 396’s features by incorporating Garmin’s SafeTaxi™ airport diagrams, Garmin’s Smart Airspace™, AOPA’s Airport Directory data, enhanced high-resolution terrain database, aviation database with private airports and heliports, accelerated GPS update rate, and pre-loaded automotive maps of North America or Europe. These features are in addition to the real-time XM WX Satellite Weather™ that puts powerful weather information at the pilot’s fingertips. “With more power and information than any other portable handheld on today’s market, the GPSMAP 496 is an essential piece of equipment for any pilot,” said Gary Kelley, Garmin’s vice president of marketing. “The information on this mini-MFD helps increase safety and situational awareness during all phases of flight – from taxiing to navigating around terrain and weather. And thanks to the pre-loaded street maps, it also gives pilots the ability to navigate unfamiliar roadways with the same ease that they navigate the airways.” The Garmin SafeTaxi airport diagrams help pilots navigate unfamiliar airports with confidence. Over 650 U.S. airport diagrams come pre-loaded on the unit. The charts identify runways, taxiways, and hangars, as well as the aircraft’s exact location on the field. Garmin anticipates offering SafeTaxi updates regularly. International airport diagrams will also be available in the future. When in the air, Garmin’s new Smart Airspace feature makes it easier than ever to identify what airspace lies ahead. Smart Airspace automatically highlights airspace close to the pilot’s current altitude and de-emphasizes airspace away from the current altitude, which gives pilots increased situational awareness. The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Airport Directory data are also available in electronic format on the GPSMAP 496. Recognized throughout the industry as one of the most comprehensive sources of airport information, the AOPA’s Airport Directory includes information for over 5,300 public-use airports and more than 7,000 FBOs, such as pilot services, ground transportation, lodging, restaurants, and local attractions. In addition, Garmin’s version of the AOPA’s Airport Directory highlights airports where pilots can save on fuel by using self-service fueling locations. In addition, the GPSMAP 496 has an enhanced, higher resolution terrain database that has over ten times as much data as the GPSMAP 396’s terrain database. The new database lets pilots see vivid depictions of proximity hazards that require their attention. Pilots can customize their own minimum clearance limits to receive terrain cautions, which pop up as digital thumbnail images. Pilots will also appreciate the unit’s increased GPS update rate, which is five times faster than any other handheld on today’s market. This impressive new attribute results in near-real-time updates of the aircraft’s analog indicators, such as the HSI and turn rate indicator. Viewing the GPSMAP 496’s display in any light is easy, thanks to the device’s 256-color, high-resolution (480x320-pixels) TFT display. The unit also features a USB interface and rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack. As with the GPSMAP 396, the GPSMAP 496 will continue to offer optional XM WX Satellite Weather™ (U.S. only) that features Next Generation Radar (NEXRAD), Aviation Routine Weather Reports (METARs), Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts (TAFs), Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs), Lightning and Winds Aloft, and several other important weather products to help pilots make informed navigational decisions. The weather data may be laid directly over the unit’s Jeppesen® and topographic map databases. Weather information is delivered to the unit through Garmin’s new GXM™ 30A smart antenna, which is included with the GPSMAP 496. On the road, the 496 serves as a premium in-car navigation system with automatic route calculation to any destination and turn-by-turn voice-prompted directions along the way. The GPSMAP 496 is Garmin’s first aviation handheld to include pre-loaded City Navigator® NT maps of North America or Europe. These detailed street maps include a huge points of interest database — including hotels, restaurants, gas stations, ATMs, and attractions. Map data are provided by NAVTEQ™ – a world leader in premium-quality mapping. When traveling by water, the GPSMAP 496 is compatible with Garmin’s new BlueChart® g2 technology. These optional data cards turn the GPSMAP 496 into a color chartplotter that displays integrated marine maps with shaded depth contours, port plans, inter-tidal zones, spot soundings, wrecks, navaids, restricted areas, cable areas, and anchorages. The GPSMAP 496 will be available for purchase at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wis. For those unable to attend EAA AirVenture or those who want to try and win a GPSMAP 496, Garmin is also giving one away. Please visit www.garmin.blogs.com to find complete details, rules and entry form. All entries must be received between July 20 through August 4, 2006. The GPSMAP 496 is expected to be available in late July at an expected street price of $2,795. The unit includes a GXM™ 30A XM smart antenna, yoke mount, cigarette-lighter adapter, AC adapter cable, USB-to-PC interface cable, low-profile remote GPS antenna, carrying case, free Jeppesen update certificate, City Navigator™ North America software, owner’s manual and quick-reference guide. For customers in Europe, Garmin also offers a GPSMAP 496 Atlantic version that will be available shortly after the GPSMAP 496 North America model is available. The GPSMAP 496 Atlantic will include pre-loaded City Navigator Europe street maps, as well as VFR Reporting Points (VRPs), private airports, and obstacles. The GPSMAP 496 Atlantic does not include XM support, AOPA’s Airport Directory, or SafeTaxi diagrams.
Garmin announced the G1000 integrated avionics suite will be available on Beechcraft’s King Air C90 as a retrofit package. This is the first program that the G1000 will be available for retrofit. Once Garmin receives the FAA’s Supplemental Type Certificate (STC), King Air C90 operators will be able to choose from a select group of distributors that have met Garmin’s qualifications to install the G1000 on the C90. “The King Air C90 is a highly respected aircraft that is recognized throughout the industry for its performance, efficiency, and versatility,” said Gary Kelley, Garmin’s vice president of marketing. “We look forward to providing owners of this fine aircraft with another avionics option – the G1000 – which we believe will make the aircraft safer and even more enjoyable to fly.” The G1000 system integrates all primary flight, navigation, communication, terrain, traffic, weather, and Engine Instrumentation and Crew Alerting System (EICAS) on high-definition LCDs. The C90 avionics suite will feature a 15-inch multi-function display (MFD), flanked by pilot and co-pilot 10.4-inch primary flight displays (PFDs). The PFDs and MFD present traditional cockpit information in an integrated fashion on a large-format display, and puts all aircraft-systems monitoring, situational awareness, and flight-planning functions at the pilot’s fingertips Integrated design with reversionary capabilities, allowing all flight-critical data to transfer seamlessly to a single display for added safety during flight Garmin’s revolutionary new GFC 700 three axis, fully digital, dual channel, fail passive Automatic Flight Control System (AFCS). The GFC 700 features roll, pitch and yaw control, with automatic Pitch Trim control, and additional features not found in other autopilots Dual integrated solid-state Attitude and Heading Reference Systems (AHRS), which can align while in motion, including in-flight dynamic restarts Dual integrated RVSM-Compliant Digital Air Data Computers Integrated Engine Indication and Crew Alerting System (EICAS) Integrated Mode S transponder with Traffic Information Service (TIS) Dual integrated radio modules that provide WAAS-certified IFR oceanic-approved GPS; VHF navigation with ILS; and VHF communication with 16-watt transceivers and 8.33-kHz channel spacing Integrated Class-B Terrain Awareness and Warning System (TAWS) with worldwide terrain and U.S. obstacle database, which does not require an external LRU as with other TAWS systems Dual integrated digital audio control systems Fully digital Airborne Weather RADAR with Horizontal and Vertical scanning capability Optional integrated satellite weather datalink and digital-quality audio via XM WX Satellite Weather™ (U.S. only) through Garmin’s GDL 69A. Garmin anticipates receiving the STC for the King Air C90 in the Spring of 2007. The initial STC will include C90 aircraft ranging from serial number LJ-1164 to LJ-1755, and candidate aircraft must have a factory-installed APS-65 Automatic Flight Control System.
Garmin today announced new details about its destination store in Chicago, as well as transformation to the corporate logo and website. These announcements signify the company’s dedication to the markets it serves and its progressive efforts to introduce the many lifestyle-enhancing benefits of GPS to a wide variety of consumers. “As the GPS market continues to expand, Garmin seeks to strengthen its leadership position through brand building efforts that directly touch our customers,” said Min Kao, Garmin’s President and CEO. “We are thrilled with the opportunity to directly interact with our customer base through the combination of our new website and our flagship retail store in Chicago.” Garmin will celebrate the grand opening of its first retail store on Chicago’s illustrious “Magnificent Mile” on Saturday, November 11 at 10:00 a.m. CT. The Garmin destination store is the world’s only retail space dedicated to giving customers a comprehensive GPS experience. Some features of the Garmin store include: Two floors where customers can shop and learn about Garmin products Approximately 50 Garmin products on display for a hands-on experience. The products encompass all of the markets Garmin serves — automotive, fitness, outdoor, mobile phone, marine, and aviation A state-of-the-art theater where customers can attend workshops to learn about GPS technology and Garmin’s latest products Knowledgeable Garmin specialists who can answer questions about the entire product line Garmin’s grand opening will feature numerous activities including free seminars from well-known industry experts, kid’s activities, and more. The grand opening seminar schedule will be publicized at www.garmin.com and www.garmin.blogs.com. In addition to opening the world’s first GPS retail showcase, Garmin has begun to rollout a new corporate logo. The contemporary and easy-to-read logo builds on Garmin’s rich brand awareness while integrating new modern elements. One of the most noticeable changes is the elimination of the globe and the introduction of a triangle, which is in Garmin’s signature blue. Garmin’s website, www.garmin.com, is also undergoing a redesign. Portions of the new site are already active, and Garmin will continue to unveil other areas of the site at regular intervals. The updated website features a more consumer friendly interface, an active community forum, and “myGarmin,” a one-stop-shop for customers who want to take advantage of all of their product’s features. Garmin’s fourth quarter advertising campaign will also help brand awareness and cleverly communicate the benefits of some of Garmin’s most popular devices. The multi-media marketing campaign will ramp-up through the holidays and will include national print, radio and television advertisements. The holiday campaign’s TV media buy encompasses both network and cable, targeting news, entertainment, and sports programming including NFL football. The TV commercials will first air October 29 on NFL football on CBS.
Garmin today announced the achievement of a major aviation milestone at the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Expo in Palm Springs, CA. The GNS 400/500 series have earned the FAA’s TSO C146a Gamma-3 certification, which enables pilots to fly Lateral-Precision with Vertical (LPV) guidance approaches and receive GPS navigation via the Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS). The FAA also granted AML (approved model list) STC approval allowing the 400W/500W equipment to be installed on over 980 popular makes and models of aircraft. The GNS 400/500W series joins the G1000 and GNS 480 in providing WAAS enabled navigation for aircraft. Garmin currently offers more WAAS solutions than any other avionics provider. "This is a great day for Garmin and the aviation industry," said Gary Kelley, Garmin’s vice president of marketing. "Since the FAA commissioned WAAS in 2003, there has been an enormous demand for WAAS certified equipment in the marketplace. We are pleased to announce that all 75,000 Garmin GNS 400/500 series products currently in the field can upgrade to WAAS. We expect the number of WAAS equipped aircraft to increase quickly, and pilots will be able to operate to and from airports that would otherwise be unavailable to them in marginal weather." Thanks to the certification and AML STC approval, owners of Garmin’s popular GNS 400/500 series panel-mount avionics will be able to upgrade their products to meet the FAA’s WAAS standards* without a field approval**. These upgrades include 5 Hz position updates, faster map redraws, fully coupled and guided procedure turns and holding patterns, and increased XM weather content. Pilots will also experience significantly enhanced functionality because of the WAAS LPV, LNAV/VNAV, LNAV+V, and LNAV approach capabilities. Garmin’s GNS 400W/500W series meets the FAA’s highest level of certification for WAAS navigation. The units utilize satellite-based navaids for precise lateral and vertical approach guidance — similar to Instrument Landing System (ILS) operations — without the need for ground-based navaids of any kind. The Gamma-3 level of certification lets pilots fly the FAA’s new LPV approaches. The FAA has already published over 600 LPV and 5,500 WAAS approach procedures. The WAAS system improves the accuracy, reliability and integrity of the GPS signal. GPS-WAAS navigators that meet FAA’s WAAS regulations may be used for sole means of navigation* for all phases of flight, including en route through precision approach at airports. With WAAS LPV approaches, pilots will have stabilized lateral and vertical navigation and will be able to navigate as low as 200 feet above the runway end under instrument flight rules. Garmin’s panel mount avionics have been installed on nearly three-fourths of all U.S. single and twin-engine piston and turbine aircraft retrofitted since 2000. The company strives continually to raise-the-bar in the avionics industry, and two years ago at the 2004 AOPA Expo Garmin’s GNS 480™ was the first GPS navigator in the industry to earn a TSO C146a Gamma-3 certification. Garmin expects deliveries of the new GNS 430W™ and GNS 530W™ to begin in about 30 days with upgrades beginning in January 2007. Upgrades are available for a suggested retail price of $1,500. Pilots who do not currently own Garmin 400/500 series equipment and are in the process of upgrading their avionics, will be able to purchase new GNS 430W and GNS 530W units for $10,750 and $16,495, respectively. Visit www.garmin.com for additional information or a complete list of authorized Garmin dealers.
Designed exclusively for Europe, GTX 328 satisfies the European requirement for a Mode S solution that meets the reduced certification requirements for the VFR Mode S mandate. GTX 328 is intended to serve VFR/Class 2 aircraft where there is adequate size and power consumption support for a GTX 328 unit and is a straightforward retrofit. GTX 328 offers the same great value, reliability and innovation that pilots and aircraft owners have come to know from Garmin — at an affordable price. Enjoy Innovative Design Similar to GTX 330, GTX 328 includes features such as displaying outside air temperature, altitude monitoring, count up and count down timers (using a built-in digitized voice annunciator to alert the pilot when preset altitude limits have been exceeded or timer expiration), density altitude functions and front-panel input for flight ID. Since the GTX-330 Mode S Transponder provides TIS (Traffic Information Services), EHS (Enhanced Mode S) functionality and transmits power that exceeds the requirement for VFR aircraft in Europe, the European GTX 328 does not offer TIS, EHS or ADS-B functionality.
In January of 2007, Garmin Ltd. (Nasdaq: GRMN) acquired provider Digital Cyclone Inc. in an effort to broaden the LBS product offerings and expands capability in the area of wireless application development, marketing, and distribution. DCI has been an early mover in the emerging location based services market offering weather solutions for consumers, outdoor enthusiasts, and pilots on a subscription based model that are delivered to customers in partnership with top national wireless carriers as well as regional carriers. The company is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota and operates as an independent subsidiary of Garmin Ltd.
Garmin announced it is expanding its G1000 King Air retrofit program to include the King Air 200 and B200 models. In July 2006, Garmin revealed that the King Air C90 would be the first aircraft eligible for a retrofit G1000 avionics suite. Now that the King Air C90 program is in the final certification stages and is anticipated to receive its Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) soon, Garmin has begun a G1000 STC program for the King Air 200 and B200. “We are pleased with the response we’ve received from C90 owners who want to add the G1000 to their airplane, and adding the King Air 200 and B200 is a natural progression for this retrofit program,” said Gary Kelley, Garmin’s vice president of marketing. “This retrofit option allows customers to transform their panel, without altering the King Air’s legendary performance or flight characteristics.” The G1000 avionics suite in the King Air 200 and B200 will be very similar to the C90’s all-glass avionics. It will integrate all primary flight, navigation, communication, terrain, traffic, weather, and Engine Instrumentation System (EIS) on a large 15-inch multi-function display (MFD) and two 10.4-inch primary flight displays (PFD). King Air 200 and B200 pilots will also have the benefit of Garmin’s GFC 700™ three axis, fully digital, dual channel, fail passive Automatic Flight Control System (AFCS). The GFC 700 includes features you would expect in this class of aircraft like coupled WAAS approaches, coupled vertical navigation and Flight Level Change (FLC). The King Air 200 and B200 will be among the first G1000 equipped aircraft to include Garmin’s Mode S transponder with 1090 MHz Extended Squitter (ES). This Mode S transponder meets ADS-B transmit guidelines and makes it possible for the aircraft to automatically transmit position, velocity and heading information. Other standard features of the G1000 avionics suite include Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS), Class-B Terrain Awareness and Warning System (TAWS), dual integrated solid-state Attitude and Heading Reference Systems (AHRS), and dual integrated RVSM-capable digital air data computers. Also included are Garmin’s SafeTaxi™, ChartView™ and FliteCharts™ that simplify operation, enhance situational awareness and increase safety during flight and when taxiing. Garmin’s GDL 69A™ will be available as an option and brings integrated satellite weather datalink and digital-quality audio via XM WX Satellite Weather™ (U.S. only). Garmin anticipates receiving the STC for the King Air 200 and B200 early in 2009. This program will also include RVSM certification as an option. Garmin has established a select list of authorized G1000 retrofit dealers to sell and install the G1000 on the King Air. A complete list of these dealers is available at www8.garmin.com/buzz/g1000. Orders for the King Air C90 retrofit are being accepted now, and C90 owners interested in this panel upgrade should contact an authorized G1000 retrofit dealer for an installation quote and to place an order. The King Air is a twin-turboprop transport and utility aircraft. It has been in continuous production since 1964 and holds the distinction of being the most popular cabin turboprop of all time. This extremely versatile aircraft is used for corporate, commercial and special mission operations.
Garmin announced today the GPSMAP 495, a portable aviation device designed for pilots who want many of the same features as the popular GPSMAP 496 at a fraction of the cost. The GPSMAP 495 includes Garmin’s SafeTaxi® airport diagrams, Garmin’s Smart Airspace, AOPA’s Airport Directory data, enhanced high-resolution terrain database, aviation database with private airports and heliports, accelerated GPS update rate, and European VFR reporting waypoints. “Those familiar with our aviation handheld product line will see the GPSMAP 495 as a cross between the GPSMAP 296 and GPSMAP 496 because it provides some of the advanced features found on the GPSMAP 496, but is closer to the GPSMAP 296’s price point,” said Gary Kelley, Garmin’s vice president of marketing. The GPSMAP 495 incorporates the same, higher resolution terrain database found on the GPSMAP 496. The land graphics have over ten times as much data as other Garmin handhelds and vividly display proximity hazards. In aviation mode, pilots have the benefit of terrain and obstacle alerting, pop-up alerts, and customizable minimum clearance limits that give audible terrain alerts at specified altitudes. Pilots will also appreciate Garmin’s Smart Airspace feature that automatically highlights airspace close to the pilot’s current altitude and de-emphasizes airspace away from the current altitude. Like the GPSMAP 496, the GPSMAP 495 has an increased GPS update rate that is five times faster than other handheld GPS devices. This impressive speed gives fluid updates of GPS derived data including the aircraft’s flight indicators, such as the HSI and turn rate indicator. The GPSMAP 495’s SafeTaxi diagrams and Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Airport Directory data help reduce the headaches associated with navigating unfamiliar taxiways and airports. With over 850 US airport diagrams preloaded, SafeTaxi lets pilots see the aircraft’s exact location on the field in relation to charts that identify runways, taxiways and hangars. The preloaded AOPA Airport Directory data includes information for over 5,300 public-use airports and more than 7,000 FBOs, such as pilot services, ground transportation, lodging, restaurants, and local attractions. In addition, Garmin’s version of the AOPA’s Airport Directory highlights airports where pilots can save on fuel by using self-service fueling locations. Those who want to use the GPSMAP 495 on the road or water can do so by adding optional MapSource® City Navigator® street maps or BlueChart® marine cartography. City Navigator helps drivers navigate unfamiliar streets with turn-by-turn, voice-prompted directions to specific addresses and points of interests. When MapSource BlueChart® marine cartography is installed, the waterproof GPSMAP 495 displays information like depth contours, inter-tidal zones, spot soundings, wrecks, navaids, port plans, restricted areas, cable areas and anchorages. The GPSMAP 495 is expected to be available April 8-13, 2008, at the Sun ‘n Fun Fly-In in Lakeland, Florida. The expected street price is $1,595.00. Those who purchase a GPSMAP 495 at the 2008 Sun ‘n Fun Fly-In are also eligible to receive a $100 rebate. The GPSMAP 495 package includes a yoke mount, cigarette-lighter adapter, AC adapter cable, USB-to-PC interface cable, low-profile remote GPS antenna, carrying case, free Jeppesen update certificate, owner’s manual and quick-reference guide. The GPSMAP 495 does not include the GXM 30A smart antenna with XM WX Satellite Weather and it is not compatible with the GXM™ 30A smart antenna.
Garmin announced today that it received FAA supplemental type certification (STC) for Garmin Synthetic Vision Technology (SVT™), which is designed to integrate with the acclaimed G1000 avionics suite. Garmin’s SVT presents a 3D depiction of terrain, obstacles and traffic on the G1000’s primary flight-display (PFD) so that the avionics panel replicates what pilots would see outside the cockpit on a clear day. “Garmin’s SVT brings an unprecedented level of integration and awareness to pilots of G1000-equipped aircraft,” said Gary Kelley, Garmin’s vice president of marketing. “SVT transforms the cockpit by accurately displaying synthetic terrain, flight hazards, flight path marker and highway-in-the-sky on the PFD so that the pilot maintains excellent airborne situational awareness even when flying in conditions of reduced visibility or darkness. This results in reduced pilot workload and safer flying.” Garmin’s SVT seamlessly blends information about the aircraft’s position with topographic databases to create and display real-time 3D images. The information is presented on the G1000’s large flight displays with XGA (1,024x768-pixel) resolution, superior sunlight readability and wide viewing angles. SVT presents the necessary information in ways that are easy to understand so pilots feel at ease interpreting the information. The foundation of SVT is the depiction of 3D terrain, which is displayed on the PFD(s). Land, water and sky are clearly differentiated with shading and textures that are similar to the topographical colors found on the multi-function display (MFD) moving map. SVT works seamlessly to alert pilots of potential ground hazards by displaying terrain and obstacles which pose a threat to the aircraft with appropriate TAWS alert coloring. Those flying with a TAWS-B enabled (optional) G1000 avionics suite also have the benefit of receiving voice alerts. Terrain warnings are also depicted on the MFD with a traditional, color-coded “X” symbol. If the aircraft does not have TAWS-B enabled, reduced capability AC 23-26 compliant terrain alerting is included with SVT. Numerous other SVT features increase safety of flight and help pilots fly with greater precision: Obstacles: Intuitively enlarges obstacle(s) as aircraft approaches; TAWS based colors are used when the required obstacle clearance is not met or in the case of potential obstacle impact Traffic: TCAS traffic symbology represented in 3D that changes size relative to range Flight Path Marker: Displays projected path of the aircraft Zero Pitch Line: Clearly distinguishes aircraft’s altitude in relation to nearby terrain Gridlines: Drawn on the terrain surface and enhances distance perception Runways: Runway designations and thresholds are superimposed on terrain data; Unique runway highlighting and enhancements improves runway visibility from a distance Airport Signs: Depicts identifier of nearby airports Pilots will also appreciate SVT’spathways, or Highway-In-The-Sky (HITS) guidance. Depicted as 3D “flying rectangles”, pathway guidance symbols help pilots stay on course when flying en route legs, VNAV legs, GPS/WAAS vertical approach procedures, ILS approach procedures, and arrival and departure procedures. When on an ILS approach, pilots will take advantage of Garmin’s patent-pending system whereby SVT relies on ILS signals to position the pathway. Therefore, when pilots fly through the SVT boxes on an ILS approach, they will automatically fly the precision glideslope. Pathways may be enabled or disabled via a PFD softkey. “Garmin’s SVT is another example of our commitment to innovation,” said Kelley. “Because the G1000 is a truly integrated and expandable system, all major components are designed and manufactured by a single company so that they work together to give pilots the complete picture. SVT is a retrofitable system and we are working with OEMs to develop a process whereby customers will have the option of adding SVT to their aircraft with very little downtime.” SVTalso brings MFD enhancements. At the nose of the MFD’s aircraft graphic, pilots will see the field of view scan (45-degrees lateral scan) and flight path predictor that displays the aircraft’s anticipated flight path. Garmin’s all-glass, fully-integrated G1000 avionics suite is a revolutionary design that has set a new standard for the aviation industry. The lightweight and modular design continue Garmin’s tradition of technology innovation. The system integrates all primary flight, navigation, communication, terrain, traffic, weather, engine instrumentation, and crew-alerting system data, and presents the composite information on various size large-format PFD(s) and MFD. The G1000 features the GFC 700, the first entirely new autopilot designed and certified for the 21st century. The GFC 700 is capable of using all data available to the G1000 including the ability to maintain airspeed references and to optimize performance over the entire airspeed envelope. The G1000 avionics suite also integrates Garmin’s SafeTaxi®, FliteCharts® and ChartView (optional), which simplify operation, enhance situational awareness, and increase safety during flight and when taxiing. Garmin ChartView is an electronic version of Jeppesen’s extensive library of charts and airport diagrams displayed directly on the G1000’s MFD. FliteCharts is an electronic version of the National Aeronautical Chart Office (NACO) U.S. Terminal Procedures Publication and lets pilots quickly find and view all NACO Departure Procedures (DP), Standard Terminal Arrival Routes (STARs), approach charts, and airport diagrams on the MFD. Garmin SafeTaxi helps pilots navigate unfamiliar airports while taxiing by identifying runways, taxiways, and hangars, as well as the aircraft’s exact location on the field. SVT is expected to be available on G900X™ equipped aircraft by July 2008 and on the G1000 King Air C90 retrofit in 2009. Integration of SVT into existing G1000 systems or yet-to-be-delivered G1000 equipped aircraft is being coordinated with each aircraft manufacturer. Contact the individual aircraft manufacturer for SVT price and availability. The G1000 and SVT are backed by Garmin’s standard warranty and award-winning product support team. Additional information is available at www.garmin.com/aviation.
Garmin announced today the G950 avionics suite, an all-glass avionics suite that is designed for aircraft manufacturers who want a standardized avionics configuration and will complete certification of their airframe’s avionics panel on their own. Quartz Mountain Aerospace is the first manufacturer to select the G950 for its 11E aircraft, a four-seat, single-engine airplane that is newly in production. “The G950 is a step between the G900X and G1000,” said Gary Kelley, Garmin’s vice president of marketing. “The G900X is designed for non-certified kitbuilt planes and the G1000 is tailored to the specific aircraft that it will be installed on and generally includes the GFC 700 autopilot. The G950 fits a new niche – one which we’ve received many requests for – allowing OEMs with certified airframes to have the benefits of a proven, Garmin all-glass cockpit. Since the G950 isn’t customizable and doesn’t include the GFC 700 autopilot, OEMs will also have the benefit of a streamlined certification process.” The G950 integrates all primary flight, navigation, communication, terrain, traffic, surveillance, weather, and engine sensor data on Garmin’s high-definition LCDs. Manufacturers can select between a two or three display G950 system, and the TFT displays boast XGA (1,024x768-pixel) resolution with wide viewing angles. The G950 does not include Garmin’s GFC 700 autopilot. The G950 is a highly reliable system that utilizes many of the same features found on Garmin’s other popular avionics suites: The primary flight display (PFD) replaces many of the traditional cockpit instruments and presents this information in an integrated fashion on a large-format display, and the multi-function display (MFD) puts all aircraft-systems monitoring and flight-planning functions at the pilot’s fingertips Designed with reversionary capabilities, allowing all flight-critical data to transfer seamlessly to a single display for added safety during flight Solid-state Attitude and Heading Reference System (AHRS), which can align while in motion, including in-flight dynamic restarts Digital Air Data Computer Engine-monitoring display Mode S transponder with Traffic Information Service (TIS) Dual integrated radio modules that supports VHF communications, VHF navigation with ILS and Class Gamma 3 WAAS that provides the capability to execute LPV approaches Digital audio control system Garmin SafeTaxi® airport diagrams that help pilots navigate unfamiliar airports Garmin FliteCharts® for Terminal Procedures (with optional ChartView powered by Jeppesen) The Garmin G950 will be on display at Quartz Mountain Aerospace’s Sun ‘n Fun trade show booth in Lakeland, Florida, April 8-13, 2008.
Garmin announced today that Cirrus Aircraft will offer Cirrus Perspective™, Garmin’s all-glass, fully-integrated flight deck tailored for the Duluth, Minnesota, based aircraft manufacturer and its SR22-G3. “Cirrus and Garmin have worked together since the development of the first SR20 in the late 1990s when the GNS 430 was selected for the SR20’s panel, and we are very excited to expand our relationship,” said Gary Kelley, Garmin’s vice president of marketing. “Both companies are equally committed to bringing customers a safe and quality aircraft, and we are confident Cirrus pilots will enjoy flying with Garmin’s industry leading, all-glass integrated flight deck.” “As a pilot, you sit in a cockpit and experience the world in ways others can only imagine. So naturally, as leaders in technology and innovation, Cirrus and Garmin sat in the cockpit together and worked to truly redesign the pilot-airplane interface” said Cirrus CEO Alan Klapmeier. “Ultimately, with Cirrus Perspective pilots fly smoother, smarter and safer.” Cirrus Perspective will be offered as an option on Cirrus SR22-G3 aircraft. All information — from aircraft attitude and air data to engine instrumentation, real-time weather data link, traffic and terrain — is integrated and digitally depicted on the 12-inch primary flight display (PFD) and multi-function display (MFD). Thanks to these large displays, pilots will be able to see the big picture, which will ultimately help simplify operation, enhance situational awareness and increase flight safety. The Cirrus Perspective cockpit includes a “LEVEL (LVL) MODE”, a new safety feature that may be used in times of high workload when the pilot needs a few extra moments to flip through charts or read back a clearance. When engaged, it brings the aircraft to straight and level flight. In addition, Perspective is the first single engine piston aircraft with an all-glass Garmin cockpit to utilize dual, solid-state Attitude and Heading Reference Systems (AHRS) that can align while in motion, including in-flight dynamic restarts. This turbine aircraft style architecture provides Cirrus pilots with an extra level of redundancy and safety. Perspective cockpits also include seamless integration of Garmin’s GFC 700 automatic flight control system. This standard two-axis autopilot (three-axis autopilot optional) makes it possible for pilots to maintain airspeed references and optimize performance over the entire airspeed envelope. New features of the autopilot system include increased roll and pitch engagement attitudes. Garmin’s Synthetic Vision Technology (SVT™) will also be offered as standard on the Cirrus Perspective flight deck. SVT presents a 3D depiction of terrain, obstacles and traffic on the PFD so that the avionics panel replicates what pilots would see outside the cockpit on a clear day. SVT includes helpful features like a flight path marker (displays projected path of the aircraft), Pathways (Garmin’s implementation of highway-in-the-sky), and unique runway highlighting and airport signs. Other Cirrus Perspective system components include, but are not limited to, Dual integrated radio modules that provide ILS and Class 3 Gamma WAAS with the capability to execute LPV approaches; VHF navigation with ILS; and VHF communication with 16-watt transceivers and 8.33-kHz channel spacing GTX 32 Mode C transponder (GTX 33 Mode S transponder is available as an option) Pedestal-mounted, alpha-numeric keypad (GCU 478) that enables the pilot to control the avionics’ functionality from a center console Digital audio control system Full reversionary capabilities, allowing all flight-critical data to transfer seamlessly to a single display for added safety during flight Garmin SafeTaxi® airport diagrams that simplify operation, enhance situational awareness and increase safety when taxiing Garmin FliteCharts® for Terminal Procedures Optional Garmin ChartView® (powered by Jeppesen) Cirrus expects deliveries of SR22-G3 Perspective-equipped aircraft to begin in June 2008.
Garmin announced today the GMA 240 audio panel, a non-certified audio panel designed for experimental and light sport aircraft. The GMA 240 includes many popular control and indication features found on Garmin’s certified audio panels, and has an attractive sub-$1,000 price point. “This new audio panel is ideal for experimental and LSA pilots who want to upgrade from an intercom system, without breaking the bank,” said Gary Kelley, Garmin’s vice president of marketing. “It offers reliable and versatile audio switching functions in a user-friendly design.” The GMA 240 includes a 4 place stereo intercom system and support for two stereo music inputs. It has dual COM, NAV and AUX audio inputs. In addition, three unswitched audio alert inputs are provided for connection to external warning tones. The GMA 240 shines when it comes to music support. Pilots can connect up to two dedicated music sources to the rear connector (e.g. XM music and CD player) and over-ride one of those sources at any time by plugging-in a device (e.g. MP3 player) into the 2.5 mm front jack. Music volume can then be controlled by pulling out the intercom volume/squelch knob. If connecting a GPSMAP 396/496 to the GMA 240, pilots can adjust the XM music volume directly from the GMA 240. The 2.5 mm front jack also makes it easy for pilots to make and receive phone calls. It has a full-duplex telephone interface with intercom isolation and disable capability. This feature allows private telephone calls by the pilot or multi-party calls with the crew and passengers. The GMA 240 is available immediately for an expected retail price of $895.00
Garmin announced today fly.Garmin.com, a website that helps pilots manage Garmin database information and dramatically simplifies the process of updating and purchasing databases. “Product capabilities have dramatically increased over the past few years as we have introduced new features such as terrain, FliteCharts®, SafeTaxi®, AOPA airport directory, and obstacle data into our products,” said Gary Kelley, Garmin’s vice president of marketing. “We developed flyGarminTM to help pilots keep track of their Garmin aviation devices and make the overall database update experience as easy as possible.” After logging onto fly.Garmin.com, the home page gives a quick synopsis of the owner’s registered products and whether or not the databases are current. If a database needs updating, users can purchase one-time downloads or annual subscriptions directly from the site and install the database in three easy steps. Fly.Garmin.com eliminates the hassle of “unlock codes.” Pilots can view the status of each individual database by selecting one of four tabs: home, databases, portables and aircraft. By clicking the “databases” tab, owners will see detailed information about the five databases available on Garmin aviation products – FliteCharts, SafeTaxi, AOPA airport directory, Jeppesen NavData, Obstacles and Terrain – and whether or not the databases are up to date. The “portables” tab shows a picture of the portable device, unit ID number and database information. The “aircraft” tab associates the pilot’s aircraft with the plane’s panel mount avionics, such as the G1000® or GNS® 430, and that device’s database history. Pilots can customize the aircraft tab by entering their aircraft’s make, model, tail number, year, serial number, and photo of their aircraft. Fly.Garmin.com is available immediately to Garmin aviation customers in the US, UK, Ireland and France. In September, fly.Garmin.com will be available to the rest of Europe and also Australia.
Garmin announced today the GPSMAP® 695 and GPSMAP 696, a new series of portable aviation navigation devices. As Garmin’s new flagship portable aviation product, the GPSMAP 696 incorporates the popular aviation features of the GPSMAP 496 while also adding new capabilities such as airways, electronic charts and expanded weather. In addition, the GPSMAP 696’s information is displayed on a screen that is three times larger than the GPSMAP 496. The GPSMAP 696 will be on display and available for purchase at the Aircraft Owner and Pilot’s Association (AOPA) Expo in San Jose, California, November 6-8, 2008. “The GPSMAP 696 gives pilots exactly what they have been looking for, a GPS with a large screen, electronic charts and real-time weather,” said Gary Kelley, Garmin’s vice president of marketing. “It’s our most feature rich, easy-to-use aviation portable, and is ideal for those wanting to minimize flipping through paper charts while in the cockpit.” The GPSMAP 696 is an all new, tablet-style device with a large, 7-inch portrait screen that makes it possible to view an entire approach plate on the display. The high-resolution, sunlight readable screen uses Garmin’s latest technology to ensure that pilots will be able to read the vibrant display day or night. The bezel that frames the bright screen has multiple keys on the bottom and right sides. The soft keys at the bottom of the display control the most commonly used features of the current page, such as turning the weather display on/off. The dedicated keys on the display’s right side have specific functions such as nearest, direct to, flight plan, zoom in/out and menu. Also on the display’s right side is a rotary knob/joystick, similar to the G1000’s joystick, that lets pilots enter airport identifiers, pan the map, or scroll to page and sub-page groups. Thanks to the GPSMAP 696’s IFR map mode, Part 91 pilots may be tempted to leave their IFR enroute paper charts at home. This mode displays a map similar to a standard enroute chart that has important features like victor airways, jet routes, minimum enroute altitude (MEA) and leg distance. The 696’s IFR map mode also offers more situational awareness than traditional charts because it subtlety displays major visual reference points like rivers, state boundaries, highways and railroad tracks from Garmin’s built-in basemap. The GPSMAP 696 also includes Garmin FliteCharts, an electronic version of the National Aeronautical Chart Office (NACO) U.S. Terminal Procedures Publication. With FliteCharts, pilots can quickly find and view all NACO departure procedures (DP), standard terminal arrival routes (STARs), approach charts and airport diagrams. If the current approach is known, the GPSMAP 696 automatically selects the correct chart based on the flight plan. FliteCharts are available every 28-days and will not be available on the 696 if they are not updated regularly. The GPSMAP 696 may be used in lieu of paper approach charts when used in accordance with AC 91-78. As with several other Garmin portable devices, the GPSMAP 696 has a receiver for XM radio and XM WX Satellite Weather (U.S. customers only) that gives next generation radar (NEXRAD), aviation routine weather reports (METARs), terminal aerodrome forecasts (TAFs), temporary flight restrictions (TFRs), lightning, winds aloft, turbulence forecasts, and several other important weather products. The 696 is also Garmin’s first portable device with PIREPs and icing forecast information. The weather data may be laid directly over the unit’s navigation and topographic map databases. Weather and radio information is delivered to the 696 via Garmin’s new GXM™ 40 smart antenna, which is included with the GPSMAP 696. XM WX subscription data is available from XM WX Satellite Weather. Other popular features found on the GPSMAP 696 include Smart Airspace, SafeTaxi and AOPA Airport Directory data. During flight, Garmin’s Smart Airspace automatically highlights airspace close to the pilot’s current altitude and de-emphasizes airspace away from the current altitude, which ultimately aids in situational awareness. Thanks to SafeTaxi, taxiing at unfamiliar airports is also easier because the GPSMAP 696 includes geo-referenced diagrams of over 850 U.S. airports that identify runways, taxiways and hangars, as well as the aircraft’s exact location on the field. The AOPA Airport Directory data is an electronic version of AOPA’s popular U.S. pilot guide that includes information for over 5,300 public-use airports and more than 7,000 FBOs, such as pilot services, ground transportation, lodging, restaurants, and local attractions. In addition, Garmin’s electronic version of the AOPA Airport Directory highlights airports where pilots can save on fuel by using self-service fueling locations. Pilots can keep track of and renew the databases on their GPSMAP 696 through fly.Garmin.com, a website that helps pilots manage Garmin database information and dramatically simplifies the process of updating and purchasing aviation databases. Fly.Garmin.com monitors the device’s terrain, FliteCharts, SafeTaxi, AOPA airport directory and obstacle databases. After logging onto fly.Garmin.com, the home page gives a quick synopsis of the owner’s registered products and whether or not the databases are current. If a database needs to be updated, users can purchase one-time downloads or annual subscriptions directly from the site and install the database in three easy steps. Fly.Garmin.com eliminates the hassle of “unlock codes.” North American customers that do not require XM radio and XM WX Satellite Weather, may be interested in the GPSMAP 695 Americas that has identical features to the GPSMAP 696 except that it does not include the GXM 40 smart antenna and may not be upgraded to add XM datalink capability in the future. Garmin also offers a GPSMAP 695 Atlantic and GPSMAP 695 Pacific version for customers in Europe and Australasia, respectively. The GPSMAP 695 Atlantic is pre-loaded with VFR reporting points (VRPs), private airports, and obstacles. The GPSMAP 695 Atlantic and Pacific do not include XM capability, AOPA Airport Directory, FliteCharts or SafeTaxi diagrams. The GPSMAP 695 and 696 are available immediately for an expected street price of $2,695 and $3,295, respectively. The GPSMAP 696 package includes a yoke mount, GXM 40 smart antenna, cigarette-lighter adapter, AC adapter cable, USB-to-PC interface cable, low-profile remote GPS antenna, unit cover, free Jeppesen update certificate, owner’s manual and quick-reference guide.
OLATHE, Kan./December 18, 2008/Business Wire — Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, announced today that it has received the FAA’s TSO-C166a authorization for the GTX 330 and GTX 33 transponders with 1090 MHz Extended Squitter (ES) transmission capabilities. Garmin is the first in the industry to receive TSO-C166a authorization for a general aviation transponder, and this newly certified transponder will establish aircraft on the path towards complying with the FAA’s proposed requirement for ADS-B equipage. “Pilots are starting to ask what Extended Squitter technology is and why it’s important. ES is the cornerstone of the FAA’s Next Generation airspace system and it provides precise information about the aircraft’s location to Air Traffic Control and other ADS-B equipped aircraft in the vicinity,” said Gary Kelley, Garmin’s vice president of marketing. “We are proud to be the first to bring this important, backbone technology to general and business aviation, and are determined to continue innovating products that will offer customers an affordable way to comply with the FAA’s NextGen system requirements.” The FAA is beginning to implement a nationwide ADS-B infrastructure of ground stations to improve traffic efficiency and improve situational awareness in the cockpit. The FAA announced a dual link decision using the 1090 MHz ES and UAT mediums for ADS-B, and has proposed a mandate that all aircraft have ADS-B Out capabilities by January 1, 2020. The addition of 1090 MHz ES transmission capabilities to Garmin’s Mode S transponders allows general aviation aircraft to meet the FAA’s proposed requirements because the ES transmissions will automatically provide position, velocity and heading information. This frequent and highly accurate aircraft state information is intended to provide superior surveillance capability for air traffic control, which is presently dependent upon aircraft position information derived from ground radar interrogation that has a slower update rate. The 1090 MHz ES builds upon the existing transponder system by transmitting pertinent aircraft information independent of being interrogated. This transponder TSO also includes an antenna diversity option, GTX 330D, that adds antenna diversity to the features of the GTX 330 for improved air-to-air surveillance of TCAS-equipped aircraft flying above the GTX 330D-equipped aircraft. Under the FAA’s current Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for NextGen airspace published on October 5, 2007, (Docket No. FAA-2007-29305; Notice No. 07-15), the GTX 330D meets the FAA requirements for Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) equipped aircraft. The FAA has proposed a mandate that all aircraft have ADS-B Out capabilities by January 1, 2020. The 1090 MHz ES upgrade preserves all of the existing GTX 330 and GTX 33 features. This includes Mode S TIS-A datalink reception and traffic, which are displayed on the GNS 430W, GNS 530W and GMX 200 displays. Garmin will offer the ES technology as a retrofit upgrade option for GTX 330 and GTX 33’s already in the field, as well as an optional upgrade on newly purchased GTX 330 and GTX 33 transponders. Customers seeking an ES or ES diversity upgrade to their GTX 330 or GTX 33, or a new GTX 330, GTX 33, GTX 330D and GTX 33D with the ES transmission capabilities should visit a Garmin dealer. For additional information, visit www.garmin.com. About Garmin International Inc. Garmin International Inc. is a subsidiary of Garmin Ltd. (Nasdaq: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation. Since 1989, this group of companies has designed, manufactured, marketed and sold navigation, communication and information devices and applications – most of which are enabled by GPS technology. Garmin’s products serve automotive, mobile, wireless, outdoor recreation, marine, aviation, and OEM applications. Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in the Cayman Islands, and its principal subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit Garmin's virtual pressroom at www.garmin.com/pressroom or contact the Media Relations department at 913-397-8200. Garmin is a registered trademark of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. All other brands, product names, company names, trademarks and service marks are the properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved. Notice on Forward-Looking Statements: This release includes forward-looking statements regarding Garmin Ltd. and its business. Such statements are based on management’s current expectations. The forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this release may not occur and actual results could differ materially as a result of known and unknown risk factors and uncertainties affecting Garmin, including, but not limited to, the risk factors listed in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 29, 2007, and the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 27, 2008, filed by Garmin with the Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission file number 0-31983). Copies of these filings are available at www.garmin.com/aboutGarmin/invRelations/finReports.html. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and Garmin undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
Garmin announced today that it has been selected by Cirrus Aircraft as the avionics provider for the innovative new Cirrus Vision SF50, a single-engine personal jet. “We are very pleased that Cirrus has selected Garmin avionics for the Vision,” said Gary Kelley, Garmin’s vice president of marketing. “Garmin has repeatedly designed and delivered reliable, industry leading technology to general aviation pilots, and the Cirrus Vision avionics suite will leverage Garmin’s innovation and cockpit management system.” “Cirrus Aircraft and Garmin share a philosophy of technical innovation and continual product improvement in General Aviation,” said Brent Wouters, Cirrus Aircraft president and CEO. “With the selection of Garmin for the Vision personal jet, we provide great benefit to all Cirrus customers as we now have Garmin’s depth and breadth of avionics’ leadership across the entire Cirrus product line.” The Cirrus Vision flight deck will include the leading edge technology that customers expect from Garmin: • One primary flight display (PFD) that digitally integrates flight information on a large-format display for easy interpretation by the pilot. The PFD interfaces with Garmin’s Attitude and Heading Reference System (AHRS), which features rapid, in-motion alignment — and can reliably align, even while the aircraft is in flight. • A multifunction display (MFD) that puts aircraft systems monitoring synoptics and flight-planning functions at the pilot’s fingertips. The MFD depicts a composite view of the aircraft’s environment, enhancing situational awareness to provide the pilot with key information to make safe decisions during each phase of flight. Engine performance and situational data such as location, terrain, traffic, weather and airport information are all graphically depicted and can be easily interpreted at a glance on the large-format display. • Included will be the seamless integration of Garmin’s automatic flight control system, a fully digital, fail-passive, AHRS based, dual channel, three-axis autopilot that makes it possible for pilots to maintain airspeed references and optimize performance over the entire airspeed envelope. • It will support Garmin’s synthetic vision technology (SVT™) that presents a 3D depiction of terrain, obstacles, traffic and the runway environment so that the image on the display replicates what pilots would see outside the cockpit on a clear day. SVT works seamlessly to alert pilots of potential ground hazards by displaying terrain and obstacles which pose a threat to the aircraft with appropriate TAWS alert coloring, as well as voice alerts. SVT also includes pathways (or Highway-In-The-Sky) that are depicted as 3D “flying rectangles” and help pilots stay on course when flying en route legs, VNAV legs, GPS/WAAS vertical approach procedures, ILS approach procedures, and arrival and departure procedures. Garmin originally teamed with Cirrus in the late 1990s when the GNS 430 was selected for the SR20. Today, the Cirrus fleet includes Cirrus Perspective, Garmin’s all-glass, fully-integrated flight deck for the SR22 and TURBO models.
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