Garmin Press Releases

Garmin has made several big announcements this week giving the aviation industry something to talk about again. Garmin continues to provide new and more cost effective products aimed at giving owners and pilots more options for their aircraft. Here are some highlights of a few of those announcements.

GDL 51
Portable SiriusXM Receiver - $699

Specifically Receives SiriusXM1 Aviation Weather and Audio Entertainment
Provides GPS Position Data and Displays Back-up Attitude Information on devices
Connext Capable to aera 660 & aera 796
3.5mm Stereo Audio Output
Micro USB Port
Bluetooth Connectivity for Wireless Audio
Built-in-Battery: Up to 7 Hours on a Single Charge
Remote Mount Version Available Also

GDL 52
Portable ADS-B and SiriusXM Receiver - $1,199

Receives ADS-B and SiriusXM Aviation Weather
Dual-link ADS-B Traffic
SiriusXM Audio Entertainment
Connext Capable to aera 660 & aera 796
Bluetooth Connectivity for Wireless Audio
Provides GPS Position Data and Backup Attitude
Built-in-Battery- Up to 5 Hours on a Single Charge
Remote Mount Version Available Also

For a more detailed list of the features the GDL51 & GDL52 units offer please visit: http://newsroom.garmin.com/press-release/aviation/garmin-introduces-industry-first-all-one-portable-ads-b-and-siriusxm-aviation

GDL 82
ADS-B "Out" Data Link - $1,795

978 MHz UAT for aircraft under 18,000 ft.
AutoSquawk Interrogation Technology for Squawk Code Synchronization and Pressure Altitude
Interfaces with Most Mode C Transponders, Eliminating the Need to Install a Separate UAT Control Panel
Includes Built-in WAAS GPS (antenna included)
Installs In-Line Between Existing Transponder & Antenna

For more information on this press release please visit: http://newsroom.garmin.com/press-release/aviation/garmin-introduces-another-unique-cost-effective-solution-ads-b-out-general-av

G5 for Certificated Aircraft Update
Third-Party Autopilot Compatibility

Provides Heading and Course Error from G5 to Third-Party Autopilot
Utilizes New Gad 29B Adapter
Enables Following Modes with Compatible Navigation Source

Heading
GPSS
Navigation
Instrument Approach

Expected to Include the Following Autopilots:
- Century
- Cessna
- Honeywell (Bendix King)
- S-Tec
New Flush Mount Kit Also to be Made Available

For more detailed information regarding the updates to the G5 go to: http://newsroom.garmin.com/press-release/featured-releases/garmin-announces-third-party-autopilot-support-g5-electronic-flight-

GFC 500
Retrofit Autopilot

Solid State, Attitude-Based Autopilot for Fixed Wing Aircraft
Intended for Less Complex Single-Engine Aircraft
Leverages G5 Electronic Flight Instrument
Interfaces with Select Garmin Nav Radios and GPS Naviagtors
Brushless DC Motor and Gear Train Servo Design
Built-in GPS Roll Steering Capability
Garmin ESP (Electronic Stability & Protection)
Initial STC for Cessna 172; others to follow

Check out this video of the GFC 500 & GFC 600

GFC 600
Retrofit Autopilot

Incorporates Same Advanced Technology of GFC 500 but Intended for High Performance Single/Twin-Engine & Turbine Aircraft
Built Upon Acclaimed Performance of GFC 700 Autopilot
Environmentally Hardened Servos
Mode Annunciator & Air Data Module Available
Interfaces with a Variety of Garmin or 3rd Party Flight Displays and Navigation Sources
Compatible with a Wide Range of Aircraft Speed and Performance Characteristics
Initial STC for Beech A36 Bonanza and B55 Baron

For much more information on these two new autopilots please visit: http://newsroom.garmin.com/press-release/aviation/garmin-unveils-revolutionary-cost-effective-retrofit-autopilots-general-aviat

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Posted Date: 07/21/2017