Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN),
today announced the Garmin Head-up Display (GHD 2100) for
super-midsize business aircraft continues to make progress with
flight testing and certification on the Cessna Citation Longitude
in conjunction with the G5000™ integrated flight deck. The GHD
system incorporates modern optical design within a single display
unit, projecting a crisp, clear view of pertinent flight
information while also offering superior integration with Garmin
integrated flight decks. Garmin will also feature a
state-of-the-art, fully functional HUD at the Garmin exhibit
(C12412) at the National Business Aviation Association Convention
& Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) in Las Vegas, Nevada, October 10-12,
2017, which will allow customers to interact with and experience
the GHD first-hand.
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Garmin Head-up Display (HUD) on the
Citation Longitude. (Photo: Business Wire)
“The operational benefits of flying with a HUD are significant,
resulting in fewer missed approaches and vastly improved
situational awareness – particularly in challenging environments,”
said Carl Wolf, Garmin vice president of aviation sales and
marketing. “We’re excited to see our new HUD continue to make
progress in its flight testing along with the Longitude and look
forward to delivering this product to aircraft so flight crews can
experience the harmony between the GHD 2100 and a Garmin integrated
flight deck.”
Throughout flight testing in the Citation Longitude, the GHD
continues to progress in its own development and evaluation.
Numerous instrument approaches in a variety of flight environments
have been conducted during recent flight evaluations. Additionally,
Garmin has completed a comprehensive evaluation in its own human
factors flight simulation lab.
The GHD is a compact, self-contained projection system with a
large 30-degree by 24-degree field-of-view. Driven by the Garmin
integrated flight deck, the GHD projects a familiar presentation of
critical flight information, symbology and more. Given its small,
compact form factor, the GHD can easily be incorporated into a
variety of business aircraft cockpits while also maintaining
comfortable head clearance. The GHD incorporates intelligent
dimming that automatically adapts to ambient light, delivering
supreme clarity and brightness in all lighting conditions.
Because the GHD is highly integrated with the Garmin flight
deck, consistent symbology is utilized between both systems so
pilots experience a near-seamless transition when flying with the
primary flight display (PFD) or with the GHD. In addition to
displaying flight-critical PFD information, the GHD displays
conformal attitude and flight path information overtop the
real-world view, alongside navigation data, flight plan
information, autopilot modes, master warning/caution annunciations
and more. The GHD also offers a simplistic control interface and
offers similarities in tactile operation in relation to the Garmin
integrated flight deck.
The Flight Path Marker within the GHD precisely displays where
the aircraft is flying, taking into account crosswind, angle of
attack and other factors that impact the dynamic position and
heading of the aircraft. Coupled with a flight path-based flight
director, the pilot can more easily establish desired aircraft
flight path relative to the outside world. The Flight Path Marker
includes additional features such as speed offset and velocity cue,
allowing for precise energy management. The combination of the
Flight Path Marker and flight path-based flight director allows
pilots to more easily establish and maintain a stabilized approach
to land.
Pilots are provided with an enhanced level of situational
awareness with Synthetic Vision Technology (SVT™), which presents a
3D depiction of terrain, traffic, obstacles, the runway environment
and more within the GHD, supplementing the outside view with
pertinent flight information. Also featured within the GHD,
SurfaceWatch™ provides visual and aural cues to help prevent pilots
from taking off and landing on a taxiway, on a runway that is too
short or on the wrong runway based on performance data entered
during preflight. For example, while on approach to land on a
runway that is snow-covered or in an airport environment with
reduced visibilities, SurfaceWatch highlights and outlines the
pilot-selected runway on the GHD and on the PFD so it’s easier to
identify.
The GHD is positioned to further expand its present
capabilities. Future options such as integrating with external
cameras, including Enhanced Vision Systems (EVS), provide
significant improvements in situational awareness in fog and other
low visibility situations. Future capabilities also include
integration with a Combined Vision System (CVS), which blends EVS
and SVT images to present pertinent levels of detail to the pilot,
particularly during approach and landing.
The GHD also allows the operator to pursue Special Authorization
Category I (CAT I), as well as Special Authorization Category II
(CAT II) Instrument Landing System (ILS) approach minima.
Pilots can experience the GHD at the Garmin exhibit (C12412) at
NBAA-BACE this week. The fully-functional GHD will allow customers
to view and interact with the HUD first-hand as it’s flying a
terrain-challenging instrument approach. For additional information
contact aviation.sales@garmin.com.
Garmin’s aviation business segment is a leading provider of
solutions to OEM, aftermarket, military and government customers.
Garmin’s portfolio includes navigation, communication, flight
control, hazard avoidance, an expansive suite of ADS-B solutions
and other products and services that are known for innovation,
reliability, and value. For more information about Garmin’s full
line of avionics, go to www.garmin.com/aviation.
For decades, Garmin has pioneered new GPS navigation and
wireless devices and applications that are designed for people who
live an active lifestyle. Garmin serves five primary business
units, including automotive, aviation, fitness, marine, and outdoor
recreation. For more information, visit Garmin's virtual pressroom
at garmin.com/newsroom, contact the Media Relations department at
913-397-8200, or follow us at facebook.com/garmin,
twitter.com/garmin, or youtube.com/garmin.
About Garmin
Garmin International Inc. is a subsidiary of Garmin Ltd.
(Nasdaq: GRMN). Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in Switzerland, and its
principal subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and
the United Kingdom. Garmin is a registered trademark and G5000,
SurfaceWatch and SVT are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its
subsidiaries.
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