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Big news from Garmin just in time for EAA Air Venture

Today, Garmin goes public on the newest addition to its Connext line of products – and let me say: it is a game changer. We also have fresh announcements on software updates, database bundles, and promotional discounts for summer 2016. … Continue reading

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Garmin Announces Solid State Radar for Helicopters

GWX 70H Brings Advanced Radar Features to Rotorcraft Garmin is pleased to announce the helicopter-optimized GWX 70H weather radar, that combines exceptional range and adjustable scanning profiles with precision target definition for accurate, real-time weather analysis in the cockpit.  The … Continue reading

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Large Flight Display System for Experimental Aircraft

New From Garmin,  the G3X Touchscreen This is a large touchscreen glass flight display system designed for installation in experimental amateur-built and light sport aircraft (LSA).  This newest addition from Garmin offers pilots an easy-to read, easy-to-use, high resolution 10.6 … Continue reading

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What is the Sikorsky Prize?

The Sikorsky Prize went to a Toronto Team The Igor I. Sikorsky Human Powered Helicopter Competition was established in 1980 by the American Helicopter Society (AHS) International. The award, the AHS Sikorsky Prize, was given for the first human powered helicopter (HPH) to meet a … Continue reading

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