Avionics News February 2015 - 65

Garmin

Gulf Coast Avionics

GARMIN announced it is continuing to make a series of investments into developing a lineup of helicopter solutions.
The company's latest additions include Night Vision Goggle capable versions of the
GTR 225 comm and GNC 255 nav/comm radios, as well as the introduction of the
GWX 70H solid-state weather radar, which are optimized for helicopter operations.
According to the company, the NVG capable GTR 225 and GNC 255 radios offer an
internal frequency database, which makes it simple to find frequencies associated with
an airport or facility. By entering an airport identifier, frequency data associated with the
facility is displayed for quick and easy access to information needed while en route.
With an optionally-installed switch on the controls, according to Garmin, this safetyenhancing feature enables pilots to select from often-used radio frequencies while
leaving their hands free for in-flight operations. When installed with a compatible GPS
unit such as the GTN 650/750 or GNS 430W/530W series, the GTR 225 and GNC
255 displays facility name and type when tuned to a valid station. Additional timesaving features permit the GTR and GNC series to automatically store 20 recently
used frequencies, with the option to manually store up to 15 of the most-used frequencies, such as those at the pilot's home airport. In addition to the GTR 225 and GNC
255, Garmin offers additional NVG capable products, including the GTN 650/635/750
touchscreen navigators and G500/G600/G500H flight display systems.
Garmin also announced the helicopter-optimized GWX 70H weather radar, which
has been enhanced for more challenging environmental conditions. Doppler-capable
radar combines excellent range and adjustable scanning profiles with precision target definition for accurate, easy-to-interpret, real-time analysis in the field. Vertical
scanning also enables pilots to analyze gradients and cell buildup activity at various
altitudes. With the addition of Ground Mapping Mode, the GWX 70H provides a realtime depiction of terrain so operators can easily
detect natural and man-made ground features,
further enhancing situational awareness. The
GWX 70H is compatible with the GTN 750 and
GTN 725 touchscreen navigators, the G1000
integrated flight deck, G500/G600/G500H flight
display systems and GMX 200 multifunction
display.
For more information, visit garmin.com. q

GULF COAST AVIONICS of
Lakeland, Florida, completed a full digital upgrade on a Bell 412EP helicopter
operated by the Panamanian Servicio
Nacional Aeronaval.
"When this 412 arrived in our shop
last August, it looked every bit like a helicopter that had worked long and hard,"
said RICK GARCIA, president and chief
executive officer. "As you can imagine, its
original analog avionics and instruments
were becoming unreliable and difficult to
repair. The state-of-the-art digital avionics package including Garmin Helicopter
Synthetic Vision gives Panamanian
Public Forces pilots the highest levels of
system reliability, safety and situational
awareness."
For more information, visit gca.aero. q

Garmin GTR 225

Garmin GTN Weather Radar

Valair Aviation
VALAIR AVIATION of Oklahoma
City, Oklahoma, and Blackhawk
Modifications Inc. of Waco, Texas,
completed an agreement to renew
Valair as an installation and service
center for Blackhawk's line of PT6A
new engine upgrades.
The full-service FBO and Part 145
repair station based at Wiley Post
Airport will offer customers new engine
upgrades for Beechcraft King Air 90
and 200, Cessna Conquest I, Cessna
208 and 208B Caravans and Piper
Cheyenne I, II, IIXL.
For more information, visit
valairaviation.com. q

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