Garmin Pilot Adds Altitude, Traffic Pattern Recommendations To IOS And Android

Home

Medical Factors Facing Pilots

Aviation Stories Of Interest

FAA Exam

Aviation News

Maintenance and Aircraft Mechanics

General Aviation

Helicopters

Aviation History

Legal Issues In Aviation

Links To Other Sites

Editorials

Hot Air Balloon

Aviation Training Handbooks Read Online

Upcoming Events

Editorials

Garmin Pilot Adds Altitude, Traffic Pattern Recommendations To IOS And Android

January 21, 2014 - Garmin offers new release on both Apple’s iOS and android mobile operating device platforms. Version 6.0 for iOS and Version 2.8 for Android which are available for update and offer a number of enhancements and integration among several other Garmin products.

Version 6.0 for iOS - Backup Attitude Information - The new GDL 39 3D will easily Bluetooth to an iPad or iPhone to display backup attitude information within Garmin Pilot.

A backup attitude indicator is displayed in split-screen mode as part of the Garmin panel page. The attitude indicator may be simultaneously displayed alongside flight plan information or the moving map page.

Pre-flight Planning Enhancements - Based on customer feedback, enhancements have been made to the Active FPL and File & Brief functions of Garmin Pilot, which will streamline flight planning even further.

iOS 7 Redesign - Garmin has revamped the look of Garmin Pilot since the introduction of iOS 7 with a new, modern look and implemented many of the design elements from Apple’s new operating system.

VIRB Compatibility - Display video and remotely control VIRB, Garmin’s HD action camera while viewing pertinent flight plan information in Garmin Pilot. Take still photos and start/stop video recording all within Garmin Pilot in case VIRB is mounted in a non-accessible area.

Devices - A new ‘Devices’ page is available via the Home Screen Menu, allowing customers to manage Garmin hardware that integrates with Garmin Pilot. When the hardware is connected, the ‘Devices’ page will display a connected status for any of the following: GDL 39/ GDL 39 3D, VIRB and D2 Pilot Watch.

Traffic Pattern Recommendations - Garmin Pilot conveniently displays right traffic pattern recommendations at specific airports as needed, taking the guess-work out of whether right-hand traffic is suitable for a particular airport. This information can be viewed within the ‘Airports’ page by selecting ‘Runways.’

Airspace Frequencies - Frequencies are now available for many special use airspaces. To view, tap on the airspace to display the radial menu and select the airspace icon. Airspace frequencies are also available in split screen mode by selecting widgets.

Version 2.8 for Android - GDL 39 3D Support – Bluetooth compatible Android mobile devices will display backup attitude information supplied from the GDL 39 3D, as well as ADS-B traffic and weather.