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NOTHING BUT BLUE SKY
Pilots around the world look to Garmin for comprehensive navigation and communication systems that add
a measure of safety and improved situational awareness to every flight. In 2005, Garmin introduced several
new products and achieved many certifications in both the OEM (original equipment manufacturer) and retrofit
markets. As the demand for glass cockpits continues to rise, Garmin is filling the need with our G1000®
avionics suite. This revolutionary system integrates and displays a full range of data on large color multifunction
displays. Since the G1000’s introduction, a total of 13 certifications have been achieved for various aircraft.
In April, the Cessna Citation Mustang jet made its first prototype flight with the G1000 and autopilot system
onboard. Diamond Aircraft announced that it will outfit an innovative personal jet, the D-Jet, with the G1000.
The D-Jet configuration will offer 2 primary flight displays flanking a centrally located MFD. Embraer of Brazil
will offer the G1000 and Garmin’s new GFC™700 autopilot system on two new business jets, the Phenom 100
and Phenom 300. The GFC 700, Garmin’s first-ever autopilot, was certified in September for Beechcraft’s
Bonanza and Baron models. It’s the first new autopilot designed and certified for piston aircraft in the 21st
century. The fact that the G1000 has been selected for several jet applications demonstrates the system’s
flexibility for a wide range of aircraft. Garmin also introduced the first airborne weather radar, the GWX™68.
This digital weather radar system is part of the G1000 glass cockpit suite aboard the Beechcraft Baron.
The introduction of the GPSMAP®396 revolutionized the industry by delivering near real-time weather in
the cockpit via a portable system. The 396 provides XM WX Satellite Weather™with Next Generation Radar
(NEXRAD), lightning and winds aloft, temporary flight restrictions (TFRs) and more. It also offers traffic
information services (TIS), terrain cautions and alerts and XM radio options. Like its predecessor, the 296,
this versatile navigator has automotive and marine modes. Another new product, the iQue®3600a, integrates
color GPS terrain mapping, Jeppesen®database and obstacle alerting with Palm®PDA applications. The 3600a
features a unique yoke-mounted cradle and dedicated aviation function keys. The existing GNS™430 and 530
panel mount systems are also evolving with the addition of capabilities such as XM WX Satellite Weather.
In the first half of 2005, sales of these panels were the largest in the product’s history. The popularity of this
product series has resulted in unprecedented sales — over 60,000 systems have been shipped and installed
in existing aircraft since their introduction seven years ago.
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