Sun, Jul 23, 2006
Garmin Casting Its Net A LOT Wider
Continuing its major product announcements Sunday at AirVenture
2006, Garmin filled ANN in on its new G900X avionics suite, which
will be available on a number of leading homebuilt aircraft
-- including Lancair's IV/IV-P and ES/ES-P, and Van's RV-10,
RV-9/9A, and RV-7/7A.
This is the first time Garmin has offered an all-glass panel for
homebuilt airframes.
"The G900X is a highly reliable system that dramatically
increases safety of flight and situational awareness," said Gary
Kelley, Garmin's vice president of marketing. "We are confident
that our industry-leading technology and core principles --
commitment to quality, reliability, service, and value -- will make
the G900X an extremely popular avionics suite with kitplane
owners."
The G900X integrates all primary flight, navigation,
communication, terrain, traffic, surveillance, weather, and engine
sensor data into two 10.4-inch, high-definition LCDs. The
color TFT displays on the G900X suite boast XGA (1,024x768-pixel)
resolution with wide viewing angles. Customized brackets will help
simplify the assembly process and allow homebuilders to install
sensitive instruments with the assurance that the Garmin G900X
certified distributor will approve the installation. The G900X
distributor-supplied installation package also includes the wiring
harness and installation drawings.
The following G900X system components will be available for
Lancair and Van's owners and builders:
-
The primary flight
display (PFD) to replace many of the traditional cockpit
instruments. The G900X presents this information in an integrated
fashion on a large-format display, and the multi-function display
(MFD) puts all aircraft-systems monitoring and flight-planning
functions at the pilot's fingertips
- Designed with reversionary capabilities, allowing all
flight-critical data to transfer seamlessly to a single display for
added safety during flight
- Solid-state Attitude and Heading Reference System (AHRS), which
can align while in motion, including in-flight dynamic
restarts
- Digital Air Data Computer
- Engine-monitoring display
- Mode S transponder with Traffic Information Service (TIS)
- Dual integrated radio modules that provide WAAS-certified IFR
oceanic-approved GPS; VHF navigation with ILS; and VHF
communication with 16-watt transceivers and 8.33-kHz channel
spacing
- Digital audio control system
- Garmin SafeTaxi airport diagrams that help pilots navigate
unfamiliar airports
- Optional integrated satellite weather datalink and
digital-quality audio via XM Satellite Radio
- Optional remote Flight Management System (FMS) controller for
simplified waypoint, navigation, and communication tuning and
selection
- Optional integrated Class-B Terrain Awareness and Warning
System (TAWS) with worldwide terrain and U.S. obstacle database,
which does not require and external LRU as with other TAWS
systems
The G900X will be available in the first quarter of 2007 at a
suggested retail price of $66,745 through Garmin G900X qualified
distributors.
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