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Lucy's Logbook: A good look at bad weather

23 May 2013 @ 1:09 PM

Lucy's Logbook: A good look at bad weather

When it comes to flying, as pilots we use a variety of weather resources for planning a flight whether it’s a long distance cross-country or a local, touch-n-go lesson. With the introduction of XM and FIS-B, (Flight Information Service – Broadcast) weather receivers such as the GXM 40, GDL 39, or GDL 88, obtaining weather data in-flight is even more affordable, accessible, and easy to use! Beyond the har… Read the complete story.

20 May 2013 @ 12:59 PM

Garmin GTX 330 ES and GTX 33 ES: Certified and Ready to Fly

The FAA has certified our new GTX 330 ES and GTX 33 ES transponders, and they are ready to be installed now in hundreds of makes an models of fixed-wing aircraft. These new transponders are qualified as ADS-B NextGen c… Read the complete story.

15 May 2013 @ 4:11 PM

Lucy's Logbook: A few of many firsts for G3000!

Spring is typically thought of as a time of new beginnings. You could definitely say that about Garmin’s G3000 avionics system! Cessna’s new Citation M2, a G3000 equipped aircraft, recently got its wings, while another… Read the complete story.