OLATHE, Kan., July 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. , today announced its G900X avionics suite will be available on a number of leading kitbuilt aircraft -- 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 kitplane 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 avionics suite integrates all primary flight, navigation, communication, terrain, traffic, surveillance, weather, and engine sensor data on 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. The following G900X system components will be available on the Lancair and Van's airframes:
-- The primary flight display (PFD) replaces many of the traditional
cockpit instruments and 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(TM) 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 an external LRU as with other TAWS systems
Kitbuilders purchase the G900X through a Garmin G900X qualified distributor. Specific AHRS and magnetometer mounting brackets are included with the G900X. These customized brackets will help simplify the assembly process and allow homebuilders to install these sensitive instruments with the assurance that the Garmin G900X certified distributor will approve the installation. The G900X distributor-supplied package also includes the wiring harness and installation drawings.
The G900X will be available in the first quarter of 2007 at a suggested retail price of $66,745. Additional G900X information is available from any of the approved Garmin G900X Experimental Aircraft distributors. A list of these distributors is available at http://www.garmin.com/ .
Garmin International Inc. is a member of the Garmin Ltd. group of companies, which designs and manufactures navigation, communication and information devices -- most of which are enabled by GPS technology. Garmin is a leader in the general aviation and consumer GPS markets and its products serve aviation, marine, outdoor recreation, automotive, wireless and OEM applications. Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in the Cayman Islands, and its principal subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit Garmin's virtual pressroom at http://www.garmin.com/pressroom or contact the Media Relations department at 913-397-8200. Garmin is a registered trademark, and SafeTaxi and G900X are trademarks, of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. Anticipated product availability dates are based on management's current expectations and are not guaranteed.
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