DEC 28, 2011 aviation gps, garmin, gps navigation, gps software, ipad
This is one of the ways Garmin is still staying relevant when every single smartphone on the market offers practically free GPS navigation. Stand alone automobile navigation is not their only market. They’ve got aviation too. Just recently they announced a new app for the iPad 2 called GTN 750 trainer. Pilots can now train on the ground, and practice basic operations of Garmin’s new all glass GTN aviation systems.
GTN 750 Trainer app allows pilots to pan the map, enter waypoints into the flight plan, load airways, graphically edit flight plans, radio tune and more. It even has hi res terrain maps, worldwide NavData, and simulated traffic targets and simulated XM weather data for a more realistic experience. Some other options include TAWS-B audible alerts, transponder control and remote audio processor control, and other demo settings that lets users to simulate flight scenarios by changing altitude, speed, location, etc.
$25 is small price to pay to get your training while still safely on the ground.
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Garmin GTN 650 and GTN 750
MAR 30, 2011 aviation gps, garmin, gps navigation
I think Garmin is doing a good job focusing in markets other than just end-consumer vehicle navigation. They have really great products for avionics. They just announced the GTN 650 and GTN 750 which are panel mounted touchscreen avionics units. They are certified and ready to fly GPS/NAV/COM systems that provide graphical flight planning with victor airways and high-altitude jet routes, remote transponder, remote audio control (750 only), SafeTaxi and electronic chart capabilities (750 only).Apparently the GTN 650 and 750 are the first touchscreen avionics certified for general aviation aircraft. The biggest difference between these two models and the previous (430W, and 530W) is the screen size. GTN 650 has a 4.9″ screen giving 50% more area, and GTN 750 has a 6.9″ screen which is twice as much screen space.
The interface with the new GTN’s is also greatly improved. They have a shallow menu structure, audio and visual feedback, finger anchoring bezel, but still support the old knob’s for the most basic tasks such as setting a route, and changing COM frequencies. Other features includes enhanced situational awareness with built-in terrain, mapping and obstacle databases, high resolution presentation of the surrounding area, and even a built-in terrain elevation database that shows color-coded alerts when potential terrain conflicts are ahead.
You can also extend the features of Garmin GTN 650 and GTN 750 by adding sensors, XM WX Satellite Weather, lightning, and traffic system inputs.
Both units are approved for a long list covering most Part 23 fixed wing aircraft. They already started shipping. How much?
GTN 650: $11,495
GTN 750: $16,995
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The following formats are supported for connection of external devices: NMEA 0180, 0182, 0183 (versions 1.5, 2.0, 2.3, 3.01), ASCII Text Output, and Garmin proprietary formats for connecting to a Mode S transponder for TIS data, and to a Garmin aviation
NAV/COM radio.
The following are the Approved Sentences for NMEA 0183, version 3.01 output:
GPRMC, GPGGA, GPGSA, GPGSV, GPGLL, GPBOD, GPRTE, and GPWPL. The following
are the Proprietary Sentences for NMEA 0183, version 3.01 output: PGRME, PGRMZ,
PGRMM, and PGRMH.
General Interface Setup
The Interface Setup controls the input/output format used when connecting the unit
to external devices.
to external devices.
Selecting an interface:
1) Press the MENU Key twice to select the Main Menu.
2) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to select ‘System Setup’, and press the ENT
Key.
3) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to select ‘Interface’, and press the ENT Key.
4) With the Serial Data Format field highlighted, turn the FMS Joystick to
select the desired Serial Data Format.
Serial Data Formats:
• Garmin Data Transfer—the proprietary format used to exchange data with a PC or
another Garmin GPSMAP 695/696.
• NMEA In/NMEA Out—transmits NMEA position, velocity, and navigation data.
• Aviation In—the proprietary format used for connection to a Garmin panelmounted
GPS receiver. This eliminates the need to enter the destination on both
units.
• Aviation In/NMEA & VHF Out—receives aviation data and transmits out both
NMEA data, at 9600 baud, and VHF frequency tuning information to a Garmin
Nav/Comm radio.
• TIS In—receives TIS data from a Garmin Mode S transponder or other compatible
device.
• TIS In/NMEA & VHF Out—receives TIS data and transmits out both NMEA data, at
9600 baud, and VHF frequency tuning information to a Garmin Nav/Comm radio.
• None—provides no interfacing capabilities.
another Garmin GPSMAP 695/696.
• NMEA In/NMEA Out—transmits NMEA position, velocity, and navigation data.
• Aviation In—the proprietary format used for connection to a Garmin panelmounted
GPS receiver. This eliminates the need to enter the destination on both
units.
• Aviation In/NMEA & VHF Out—receives aviation data and transmits out both
NMEA data, at 9600 baud, and VHF frequency tuning information to a Garmin
Nav/Comm radio.
• TIS In—receives TIS data from a Garmin Mode S transponder or other compatible
device.
• TIS In/NMEA & VHF Out—receives TIS data and transmits out both NMEA data, at
9600 baud, and VHF frequency tuning information to a Garmin Nav/Comm radio.
• None—provides no interfacing capabilities.
Advanced NMEA Output Setup
If interfacing the GPSMAP 695/696 with another piece of equipment (such as an
autopilot), the unit needs to be set to output NMEA data. If the NMEA output mode is
set to ‘Fast’, the unit will output a minimum number of NMEA sentences at 1-second
intervals. If the NMEA output is set to ‘Normal’, the unit will output a greater number
NMEA sentences as 2-second intervals.
autopilot), the unit needs to be set to output NMEA data. If the NMEA output mode is
set to ‘Fast’, the unit will output a minimum number of NMEA sentences at 1-second
intervals. If the NMEA output is set to ‘Normal’, the unit will output a greater number
NMEA sentences as 2-second intervals.
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