Android adds weight and balance, weather
enhancements and more
Garmin International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd.
(NASDAQ: GRMN), today announced several new additions to the
Garmin Pilot™ feature set for Apple and Android mobile devices.
Among the updates, wireless real-time display and play-back of
engine data is available within Garmin Pilot via Flight Stream 510
when the app is paired with an EIS-capable TXi flight display or
the G1000® NXi integrated flight deck. A new document viewer
provides easy access to the Garmin aviation library, as well as
access to popular cloud storage providers, and the addition of
weather improvements further enhances the app. New for Android,
weight and balance calculations and several more features aid in
flight planning. These new capabilities offer greater utility
within a single application and more integration within the Garmin
ecosystem.
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Garmin Pilot real-time engine information
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“With Garmin Pilot, customers receive an optimized Garmin
experience, whether it’s monitoring engine performance, accessing
Garmin pilots guides within the document viewer, database loading
or wirelessly transferring flight plan data – pilots have it all
easily accessible at their fingertips,” said Carl Wolf, vice
president of aviation marketing and sales. “Garmin Pilot is a
comprehensive application with capabilities that no other app on
the market can deliver. A simple and familiar user-interface that
closely represents Garmin avionics, cutting-edge integration and a
competitive feature set combine to offer pilots the best value in
the industry.”
Garmin Pilot for Apple mobile devices
flyGarmin® and Engine Information System (EIS)
analytics
Exclusive to Garmin, customers will be able to utilize Garmin
Pilot on Apple mobile devices to view real-time engine information
via Flight Stream 510 when the app is paired with an EIS-capable
TXi flight display or the G1000 NXi integrated flight deck.
Upon landing, the flight data log is wirelessly uploaded to the
flyGarmin website and is stored securely within the app and on
flyGarmin. Within the flyGarmin website, pilots can access detailed
information related to any flight, play back the flight and
download data logs. Pilot-configurable exceedances can also be set
within the flyGarmin website. In the event an exceedance occurs,
pilots can receive an email alert that details that particular
exceedance. Utilizing Garmin Pilot alongside an EIS-capable TXi
flight display or G1000 NXi, pilots are provided with a
comprehensive, in-depth look at engine performance and trend data
and can more easily troubleshoot and identify potential issues.
Best-in-class document viewer
The new document viewer within Garmin Pilot helps pilots better
organize and access a variety of informational products, including
the latest Garmin library of manuals such as pilots guides and
cockpit reference guides, aviation handbooks and more. The premium
version of Garmin Pilot allows customers to access popular cloud
storage sites like DropBox to create and add their own documents
such as an aircraft flight manual (AFM) in PDF, JPG and PNG
formats. Additionally, pilots can bookmark all electronic documents
and highlight them for easy recall within the app.
Additional enhancements expected to be available for Apple
mobile devices:
- The flight profile view within the app
displays Pilot Reports (PIREPs) alongside airspace, terrain,
obstacles, TFRs and weather.
- Pilots can view the Area Forecast
Discussion (AFD) within Garmin Pilot, which is a plain-English
narrative developed by meteorologists at the National Weather
Service.
- Model Output Statistics (MOS) are
accessible within the app, which displays a forecast similar in
format to the Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF). The MOS is updated
hourly and the forecast extends 72 hours into the future.
- Within the U.S. and Europe, pilots can
view base reflectivity radar, which utilizes the lowest elevation
scan to display precipitation falling from the clouds better than
other radar scans.
- Transitioning across multiple Apple
mobile devices or adding a new device to an existing account is
easier as user preferences such as weight and balance, charts,
settings, downloads and more are saved to the flyGarmin
website.
- The new D2™ Delta PX aviator watch
connects wirelessly to the app to display wrist-based Pulse
Oximeter1 and heart rate data in the navigation bar and within the
Connext® menu. Garmin Pilot also supports wireless flight plan
transfer to the new D2™ Delta aviator watch.
- Pilots can create a custom map shape
file on a computer to design a customized map so it’s easier to
reference their position relative to a specific geographic area,
such as a practice area. This map file is transferred from a
computer via email and then uploaded within the app.
Garmin Pilot for Android mobile devices
Garmin Pilot on Android mobile devices incorporates weight and
balance calculations into a flight plan or a saved trip, taking
into account fuel burn and more. Pilots can take advantage of
pre-loaded aircraft types or enter aircraft weight and balance
figures manually, noting the arm, moment and station of each point
from the Pilot’s Operating Handbook (POH). Center of gravity (CG)
is easily referenced in the application relative to an active
flight plan. In the event CG limits entered within the app are not
loaded within the envelope, pilots receive a notification.
Additionally, customized weight and balance profiles can be shared
across multiple Garmin Pilot accounts.
Additional features expected to be available for Android mobile
devices:
- Storm cell movement displays the
projected path of a storm. An orange circle paired with a line that
extends from the strongest storm cells shows its potential path in
15, 30, 45 and 60-minute intervals. If hail or tornadic activity is
present, a corresponding icon will also be displayed alongside the
particular storm cell line.
- Pilots can also view the Area Forecast
Discussion (AFD) that is disseminated in a plain-English narrative
within the app.
- The new D2™ Delta PX aviator watch and
Garmin Pilot connect to display Pulse Oximeter1 and heart rate data
in the navigation bar and within the Connext® menu. Wireless flight
plan transfer to the watch is also supported by the app.
The newest release of Garmin Pilot for Apple and Android mobile
devices is expected to be available next week during the 2018 EAA
AirVenture fly-in, in Oshkosh, Wis., July 23-29, 2018. For new
customers, Garmin Pilot is available from the Apple App Store and
Google Play Store as a free download for the first 30 days. After
the 30-day trial period, customers may purchase an annual
subscription of Garmin Pilot starting at $74.99. Visit
www.garmin.com/aviation for additional information.
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
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1. This is not a medical device and is not intended for use in
the diagnosis or monitoring of any medical condition; see
Garmin.com/ataccuracy. Pulse Ox is not available in all
regions.
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, G1000, flyGarmin and Connext are
registered trademarks and Garmin Pilot and D2 are trademarks of
Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries.
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other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. Android
and Google Play Store are trademarks of Google Inc.
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