Scalable upgrade options are available for
hundreds of aircraft models in Europe
Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN),
today announced it has received European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA) certification of the G3X Touch™ flight display for hundreds
of single-engine certificated aircraft. The G3X Touch offers a
variety of scalable panel configurations and a superior feature set
that includes wireless connectivity and synthetic vision as
standard, as well as advanced features such as display redundancy,
advanced autopilot compatibility, engine monitoring and more.
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“Through a well-established relationship with EASA and a
combined commitment to improve safety in general aviation, we are
thrilled to bring the G3X Touch glass display suite to hundreds of
certified piston aircraft in Europe,” said Carl Wolf, vice
president of aviation sales and marketing. “As a trusted leader in
avionics, we’re excited to offer this game-changing system to
aircraft owners who are ambitious to pursue a flight display
upgrade, giving them an opportunity to take advantage of the safety
and redundancy benefits of a Garmin glass display system.”
The G3X Touch system for certified aircraft is representative of
Garmin’s experience in integrated flight deck technology, which
boasts a resilient, high-resolution display with a clean and sleek
appearance. The touchscreen offers an intuitive user interface and
through any combination of the touchscreen or dual-concentric
knobs, pilots can efficiently perform common in-flight functions
like direct-to navigation, setting altitude pre-select or radio
tuning. Pilots will also appreciate the seamless in-flight
experience behind G3X Touch as the user interface is harmonious
with multiple Garmin products, such as the GTN™ 650Xi/750Xi
navigators or the GPS 175, GNC® 355 and GNX™ 375.
Multiple panel configurations and display options allow pilots
and aircraft owners to take a scalable approach to their current
and future avionics investment. One configuration option includes
dual large 10.6-inch G3X Touch displays and another includes a
10.6-inch display paired with a 7-inch display. Both of these
configurations offer the convenience and utility of a large primary
flight display (PFD) with a dedicated multi-function display (MFD).
Another option allows dual 7‑inch displays to serve as a dedicated
PFD/MFD. For space-limited panels, pilots can also install a single
10.6-inch or 7-inch display. In configurations where multiple
displays are installed, the G3X Touch system offers redundancy
through a reversionary mode where a single display is capable of
showing all primary flight information, including engine
information when installed. For aircraft owners that have already
installed a G5 electronic flight instrument in their aircraft, they
can easily add a G3X Touch display to take advantage of the
redundancy benefits associated with this configuration. The
building-block design of these five approved cockpit configurations
give aircraft owners scalable upgrade options that suit a variety
of panels.
The G3X Touch suite offers an impressive array of standard
features that give pilots greater situational awareness throughout
every phase of flight. Synthetic Vision (SVX™) comes standard on
all G3X Touch displays and provides a rich, three-dimensional
depiction of terrain, obstacles, water features, the runway
environment and more. Capable of serving as a standalone VFR
navigator, the G3X Touch provides benefits that help further
situational awareness in visual conditions with features like
vertical navigation (VNAV), which allows pilots to generate a
vertical descent profile by setting an altitude constraint in the
flight plan. Modern tools such as wireless flight plan transfer,
the sharing of traffic1, weather1, back-up attitude information and
more with a compatible tablet or smartphone are all available via
Garmin Connext®.
The G3X Touch flight display for certificated aircraft can
interface with a variety of optional Garmin equipment
including:
- For complete IFR-approach compatibility, customers can pair the
G3X Touch with a variety of Garmin GPS navigators and
Nav/Comms, including the GTN 650Xi/750Xi, GTN 650/750, GPS
175/GNX 375, GNS™ 430W/530W, GNS 480, SL 30/40, and GNC 255.
- For aircraft that can benefit from a modern autopilot, the
GFC 500 autopilot provides workload-reducing features such
as auto-trim, flight director, airspeed climbs and descents,
dedicated level (LVL) mode and more. Garmin Electronic Stability
and Protection (ESP), underspeed and overspeed protection are also
available as standard and work in the background to help pilots
avoid inadvertent flight attitudes or bank angles while the pilot
is hand-flying the aircraft. The addition of yaw damping (YD)
minimizes yawing oscillations and helps maintain coordinated flight
by keeping the slip/skid indicator centered. Additionally, G3X
Touch can now serve as an attitude source for the GFC 500
autopilot, which does not require the G5 electronic flight
instrument when installed with G3X Touch.
- Pilots can fly fully-coupled instrument and visual
approaches when the G3X Touch is paired with the GFC 500
autopilot and a GPS 175/GNC 355/GNX 375, GTN 650Xi/750Xi or GTN
650/750. Pilots can also fly fully-coupled go-arounds during missed
approach sequencing after an instrument approach.
- The G5 electronic flight instrument can be utilized as
an all-in-one back-up instrument2 to the G3X Touch flight display,
offering superior redundancy and the sharing of attitude
information, air data, baro sync, and miscompare alerts. In the
event of a miscompare between the G3X Touch and G5 attitude or air
data sources, the GFC 500 autopilot will choose the best available
source and continue to function normally.
- Pilots can receive and display the benefits ADS-B In via
the GNX 375, GTX™ 345 or the GDL® 50R/52R. ADS-B-enabled features
such as patented TargetTrend™ and TerminalTraffic™
are also available with these products.
- The GMA™ 345/342 audio panel adds advanced functions,
including auto squelch, 3D Audio and Bluetooth® connectivity.
- Up to two Comm radios can be supported and controlled by G3X
Touch, including the GNC 255 Nav/Comm and the GTR 225
Comm, as well as the GTN 650Xi/750Xi or GTN 650/750.
- G3X Touch can display primary engine information with
the addition of the GEA 24, including engine gauges, color bands,
alerts, fuel and other vital information. Piston engines with up to
6 cylinders are supported.
- The GTS 800 active traffic system can interface with G3X
Touch, offering added protection and visibility while operating in
high-density airspace and traffic environments.
The G3X Touch flight display is available immediately and
approved for installation in hundreds of single-engine piston
aircraft in Europe and can be purchased through the Garmin
Authorized Dealer network starting at a list price of $7,995 for a
single 7-inch display and $9,995 for a 10.6-inch display. Pricing
includes the G3X Touch display, install kit, ADAHRS, magnetometer
and temperature probe (installation not included). There is no
additional cost for the STC. The G3X Touch is also supported by
Garmin’s award-winning aviation support team, which provides 24/7
worldwide technical and warranty support. For additional
information, visit www.garmin.com/G3Xcertified.
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 markets,
including automotive, aviation, fitness, marine, and outdoor
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- When properly equipped.
- The G5 electronic flight instrument can only be used as a
back-up to the G3X Touch display in select aircraft. See a Garmin
dealer for additional information.
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, Connext, GNC and GDL are registered
trademarks and G3X Touch, GTN, GNS, SVX, GTX and GMA are trademarks
of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries.
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks
owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Garmin is
under license. All other brands, product names, company names,
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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 28, 2019, filed by Garmin with the
Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission file number
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forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information,
future events, or otherwise.
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