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GARMIN UNVEILS G3000 PRIME: TOUCHSCREEN INTEGRATION FOR PART 23 COCKPITS

On the eve of the NBAA-BACE, Garmin has launched its third-generation integrated flight deck, the G3000 Prime, which revolutionises cockpit design by introducing fully touch-sensitive displays. This new system replaces the existing G3000/G5000 avionics, moving away from touchscreen controllers to a more streamlined and user-friendly interface.

The G3000 Prime features 14-inch touchscreen primary displays, equipped with enhanced processors and edge-to-edge glass for a larger, clearer viewing area. These displays replace traditional primary and multifunction flight displays, while secondary displays have been expanded by 40%, also serving as standby displays—eliminating the need for separate standby instruments.

 

Garmin has revamped the user interface for the G3000 Prime, making it intuitive for those familiar with modern smart devices. Notable enhancements include linked views that allow pilots to see how changes on the secondary display affect flight plans, such as options for arrival procedures at their destination. Additionally, the introduction of a radial menu from the Garmin Pilot app provides quick access to control features when a pilot touches the map view on a primary display.

 

One of the significant advancements is the capacitive touch technology in the G3000 Prime touchscreens, offering a more responsive interaction compared to the infrared touchscreens used in previous models. The design allows pilots to rest a hand on the display while simultaneously interacting with different areas or for two pilots to engage with separate windows on a single display.

 

The G3000 Prime has also eliminated the concentric knob that has been a staple in Garmin products for decades. However, controls remain accessible via the GCU 315 panel, which includes knobs and buttons, along with an optional rotating selector knob reminiscent of automotive entertainment systems.

 

In addition to the G3000 Prime, Garmin has introduced the GHD 2100 head-up display (HUD), now certified for the Textron Aviation Citation Longitude. This advanced HUD, paired with an Elbit multi-spectral camera system, offers enhanced flight vision capabilities, including combined overlays of infrared and synthetic vision imagery. Garmin is actively offering the GHD 2100 to other airframe manufacturers interested in integrating HUD technology into their business aircraft.

SOURCE: Garmin

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