a new light since it can also work using the interoperability between the portable device and the aircraft's installed avionics and electronics and Garmin Pilot. The components: A tablet, Garmin Pilot, Flight Stream and Connext complete the linkage Garmin can't lay claim as the first avionics maker to deliver interactive connectivity between installed avionics and portable. But it can claim a well-conceived, high-functioning interconnected system that delivers functions and capabilities with benefits for safety and functionality. With Garmin's Flight Stream 210 providing a wealth of functions, Connext allowing components to shake hands, Garmin Pilot for flight planning and weather, and the tablet as the control device - an Apple iPad Air in this case - Garmin's package delivers practical, useful tools. Connext serves as the wireless connection between Garmin's satellite, network link and in-cockpit wireless-enhanced avionics. It opens the gateway to high-quality on-demand weather updates and other data-sharing capabilities designed to streamline and simplify the ways they connect - both in the air and on the ground - and more. Continued on following page avionics news * september 2015 35