Tag: GTN

Garmin Updates the Free PC Trainer Suite

Garmin has updated the free Garmin PC Trainer Suite for Windows. Download and details here.

The new version, dated June 7, 2024, simulates:

  • GTN
  • G500/G600 TXi
  • GDU 620
  • GNX 375
  • GNC 355/355A,
  • GPS 175

As far as I know, this is the first version of the simulation to support two GPS/NAV units simultaneously, if you select one of the new Aircraft Trainers from the main screen. The available airframes are:

  • Citation 525A CJ2
  • Cirrus SR22TN
  • Pilatus PC-12/47

For example, with the Cirrus SR22TN selected, you can display a PFD and MFD, and both a GTN 750Xi and GTN 650Xi. You can show dual bearing pointers on the HSI and practice using other features available with such a setup.

Unfortunately, the simulation does not (yet) support a GFC 500 or GFC 600 autopilot. You still have a generic, basic autopilot-like controller to set speed, altitude, etc.

Still this update can be a great tool for learning about and teaching these avionics.

New GTN Guides

Pilot Workshops has published updated versions of its Pilot-Friendly manuals for the Garmin GTN 750 and GTN 650 touch-screen navigators. More details and samples here.

Full disclosure: I was the primary author of the new GTN editions, with a lot of help from the editors and graphics staff at Pilot Workshops. I also contribute to the company’s IFR and VFR training scenarios.

The books are available both in spiral-bound print editions and as PDFs.cover-gtn750