Garmin 2014 Annual Report Download - page 7

Windows
to the Future
Garmin celebrated several
major milestones in 2014.
We observed the 25th
anniversary of the company’s
founding. We also recognized the
20th anniversary of the industry’s
rst FAA approval of an instrument
approach approved GPS receiver,
and the tenth anniversary of
delivering the revolutionary G1000®
Integrated Flight Deck (IFD) to
customers.
We have a lot to be proud of at
Garmin. The introduction of GPS
navigation revolutionized the
aviation industry, setting in motion
the phase-out of ground-based
navigational aids (NAVAIDs) and
ushering in the next generation
(NextGen) of technology. GPS
navigation proved to be more
precise and provided instrument
approach capability, particularly
important for remote airports
that did not have funding, or
accessibility to NAVAIDs.
For 25 years Garmin has been
committed to providing superior
products that are known for their
innovation, reliability and intuitive
design. But we’re resolved not
to rest on our accomplishments.
The same commitment to
innovation that drove our
cutting-edge technology when
we began still resides in the DNA
of our latest products.
In 2014 we released a large
touchscreen glass flight-display
system for installation in
experimental amateur-built
and light sport aircraft (LSA) and
an intuitive, safety-enhancing,
and easy-to-install angle of attack
(AOA) system available for simple
installation in general aviation
aircraft. We also announced
new capabilities and enhanced
operational benefits for the
G1000® King Air C90 aircraft.
In our marine market, we launched
new products, boasting glass-
bonded, monochrome displays
that show more than 50 marine
and vessel parameters, including
depth, speed, wind and navigational
dat a. T he GPSMAP®
7400/7600 series
of multifunction displays (MFD),
oered in sonar and non-sonar
versions, is a premier line that
streamlines high performance,
usability and superior boating
features with a renowned interface
that makes any time on the water
more productive and enjoyable.
The series includes a vibrant
widescreen display available in a
variety of sizes. Garmin DownVü™
and Garmin SideVü™ scanning
sonar provide an almost picture-
quality representation of objects,
structure and sh that are found
both underneath the boat and
also to the sides. These true-to-
life images give an angler a better
idea of the most ideal spots and
underwater structure for shing,
and provide a clear sonar picture.
The displays on our products are
the windows through which many
of our customers view the world.
They rely on the data they provide
to enhance their experiences and
improve performance and safety.
These true-to-life images give
pilots, mariners and drivers clear
pictures and advanced information
to make accurate decisions not just
to get from Point A to Point B, but
to get there eciently, safely and
enjoyably.