Wed, Dec 21, 2011
Simulates System Interface To Allow Ground-Based Training
Learning how to operate a new piece of equipment can sometimes
be challenging. To help pilots get acquainted with its new GTN 750
interface, Garmin said Tuesday a trainer app for the device is
available for the iPad 2. This trainer, downloadable from the
iTunes Store, simulates the behavior of the GTN 750 system
interface and provides pilots with a safe, on-the-ground
environment to learn the basic operation of the system.
“The iPad’s touchscreen interface lends itself well
to realistically simulating the full GTN experience,” said
Carl Wolf, Garmin’s vice president of aviation sales and
marketing. “By using this tool, pilots can interact with the
trainer like they would with the device in the cockpit, allowing
them to become more familiar and comfortable with a GTN before ever
going up in the air. It’s great for those who fly a
GTN-equipped aircraft including owners, renter pilots, flight
instructors, students and line pilots, as well as those who are
considering purchasing the new avionics.”
The app offers a touch and drag interface allowing users to
simulate and explore most functions of the GTN 750 including
panning the map, entering waypoints into the flight plan, loading
airways, graphically editing flight plans, radio tuning and more.
High resolution North and Central America terrain maps, worldwide
NavData, simulated traffic targets and simulated XM weather data
allow the pilot to experience the enhanced situational awareness
offered by the GTN 750. The app is also configured with product
options such as TAWS-B audible alerts, transponder control and
remote audio processor control. Plus it features user-selectable
demo settings that allow the user to simulate various flight
scenarios by changing altitude, speed, location and more.
The GTN Trainer app is available now for $24.95 from the App
Store on iPad 2 or at the app store.
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