Written by: Joshua Marius
Avionics / Flight Simulation Team
02/8/2021
Every aircraft comes with its own personality: limitations, capacity, range, size, and its own Avionics and Flight Management System. This article will help you identify them, and provide links with information, manuals and other resources. Please contact our team for more information, or training in Avionics in one of our aircraft.
Note: All links and documents were obtained from public records directly from the manufacturer. All sources are listed at the end of this article.
Garmin
Useful links:
– Aviation Database Pricing
– Aviation Product Support
– Connext – Cockpit Connectivity
– Downloads: Manuals, Software, Videos
– Garming Aviation Training
– Garmin Aviation Blog
– Garmin Aviation Status
– Find a Dealer
– Flight Deck & Displays
GNS Series: GNS 430, GNS 430W, GNS 530, GNS 530W
The WAAS-certified GNS 530W and its slightly smaller sibling, GNS 430W, lead the industry with multitasking, integrated avionics and cutting-edge WAAS navigation. The standard GNS 530W features a 10-watt comm, and for a slightly higher price, GNS 530AW delivers 16 watts of power output. Both versions come with optional Class B TAWS alerting to warn you of potential terrain and obstacle conflicts along your flight path. Source: garmin.com
Aircrafts: Turbojets, Turboprops, Small aircraft, Helicopters
Documents:
– GNS 430W/430AW Pilot’s Guide and Reference
– GNS 530(A) with TAWS Pilot’s Guide and Reference
– GNS 530W/530AW Series Pilot’s Guide and Reference
– GNS 430W/530W Sample Training Syllabus and Flight Lessons
– GNS 430W/430AW Installation Manual
– GNS 530W/530AW/TAWS Installation Manual
Training: Flying the Garmin 430/530 – King Schools
Software: 400W/500W Series Trainer
GTN Series: GTN 625, GTN 635, GTN 650, GTN 725, GTN 750
Combining the latest in multi-function display (MFD) features with touchscreen data entry and integrated radio tuning – as well as optional remote transponder and audio panel control – the GTN series offers amazing, yet simple-to-use, technology that once again promises to redirect the course of General Aviation electronics. Source: garmin.com
Aircrafts: Turbojets, Turboprops, Small aircraft, Helicopters
Documents:
– GTN Series Brochure
– Value difference between GTN 650 and GNS 430W
– Value difference between GTN 750 and GNS 530W
– GTN 625/635/650 Pilot’s Guide
– GTN 725/750 Pilot’s Guide
Training: Garmin eCourse, King Schools
Software: PC Trainer for GTN Series
GTN Xi Series: GTN 625Xi, GTN 635Xi, GTN 650Xi, GTN 725Xi, GTN 750Xi
The next generation of in-flight navigation technology has arrived. Our GTN 650Xi and GTN 750Xi—the fourth generation of GPS/NAV/COMM solutions—are designed as a direct slide-in upgrade to the previous generation GTN 650/750, allowing pilots to preserve their panel and modernize the cockpit at the same time. The all-in-one GPS/NAV/COMM boasts a feature-rich multifunction display and can integrate with new or existing remote-mount equipment such as a transponder or audio panel. Dual-core processors and modern hardware also prepare the GTN Xi series for advanced capabilities in the future. Source: garmin.com
Aircrafts: Turbojets, Turboprops, Small aircraft, Helicopters
Documents:
– GTN Xi Series: Fourth Generation GPS/NAV/COMM Solutions
– GTN 650 Xi / 750X Pilot’s Guide
– GTN Xi Series Maintenance Manual
– Wireless Database Concierge Update Guide
Training: Sporty’s Garmin GTN Essentials eLearning Course
Software: PC Trainer for GTN / GTN Xi Series
G1000: G1000, G1000 NXi
The G1000 is an all-glass avionics suite designed for OEM or custom retrofit installation on a range of business aircraft. It is a seamlessly integrated package that makes flight information easier to scan and process. Its revolutionary design brings new levels of situational awareness, simplicity and safety to the cockpit. The next-generation G1000 NXi system takes the industry’s most trusted glass flight deck platform to a new higher level of performance and capability. It combines added processing power with brighter, smoother high-resolution displays, advanced features and built-in growth provisions — offering a clear path for OEMs and qualified engineering facilities to design, install and certify the “best and brightest” in integrated systems for their aircraft.
Source: garmin.com
Our Aircrafts: Citation Mustang, Phenom 300, King Air Series, and more…
Documents:
– Garmin Introduces G1000 NXi
– G1000 NXi Upgrade for Citation Mustang
– G1000 NXi Certified for Embraer Phenom 300
– G1000 NXi Flight Deck Upgrade: King Air
– Cessna Citation Mustang G1000 Integrated Flight Deck Pilot’s Guide
– Embraer Phenom 300 – Prodigy Flight Deck Pilot’s Guide
– Beechcraft King Air 200/B200 G1000 Integrated Flight Deck Reference Guide
– G1000 Pilot’s Training Guide / Instructor’s Reference
Training: Kingschools: Flying the Garmin G1000
Software: Trainers from Garmin are available for each individual aircraft
Citation Mustang sample LRUs Configuration (Line Replaceable Units) – This configuration varies by Aircraft
• GDU 1040A Primary Flight Display (PFD)
Marker Beacon Receiver
The G3000 system is the first touchscreen-controlled glass flight deck ever designed for light turbine aircraft. This digital avionics suite revolutionizes the interface between pilots and electronics: Streamlining menu structures. Eliminating visual clutter. Replacing a whole host of mechanical knobs, buttons and selector switches. What’s more, by centralizing data entry in one easy-to-access location, G3000 takes flight deck management to a whole new level — giving pilots more focused control with less wasted motion and effort. In short, your fingertips have never touched anything quite like this. Source: garmin.com
Our Aircrafts: Phenom 300, Citation M2, Citation CJ3+
Documents:
– Phenom 300E Gets Upgraded Avionics: G3000
– Cessna Citation CJ3+ Receives Certification: G3000
– Cessna Citation CJ3+Brochure
– M2 Model 525 G3000 Avionics System
– G3000 Integrated Avionics System Adjustment/Test
Training: G3000 Essential Web Based Courseware
Software: Trainers from Garmin are available for each individual aircraft
Honeywell Aerospace
Useful links:
– Software and Support Tools
– Request Support
– Authorized Sales and Service Partners
– Training
– Honeywell Aerospace Blog
– Repair Information
– Cockpit Systems and Displays
Primus 1000
The Primus 1000 Integrated Avionics System is a fail-passive autopilot / flight director and display system with horizontal and vertical flight guidance modes. These include all radio guidance modes, long range navigation system tracking modes, and air data vertical modes. Either flight director can be coupled to the autopilot. Source: aerospace.honeywell.com
Our Aircrafts: Cessna Citation 550 / 560 – Citation Bravo, Citation Encore, Citation Encore+, Citation Excel, Citation Ultra, Citation XLS, Citation XLS+
Documents:
– Citation Encore Primus 1000 Integrated Avionics System Pilot’s Manual
– FMZ-2000 Flight Management System (FMS)
– FMZ-2000 Pilot’s Operating Manual
Universal Avionics
Useful links:
– Avionics
– Navigation Database Subscription
– Customer Support
– Training
– Service Center Locations
– Technical Publications
– Frequently Asked Questions
– Shop
Since introducing the industry’s first multi-sensor FMS (the UNS-1) in 1982, Universal Avionics has continually taken the industry forward with a pilot-focused vision of flight management. Today’s SBAS-capable FMSs build upon the company’s popular market proven product design, offering more advanced features and interfaces, and a growth path to meet the requirements of the future. Source: uasc.com
Our Aircrafts: Cessna Citation 550 / 560 – Citation Bravo, Citation Encore, Citation Encore+, Citation Excel, Citation Ultra, Citation XLS, Citation XLS+
Documents:
– UNS-1 Generations / Versions: UNS-1E, UNS-1F, UNS-1L, etc
– SBAS-FMS Brochure
– Operator’s Training manual for UNS 1Ew, 1Espw, 1Fw and 1Lw
– SCN 802 / 902 – UNS-1C+, UNS-1Cs+, UNS-1D+, UNS-1E, UNS-1Esp, UNS-1F, UNS-1L, UNS-1K+ Operator’s Manual
Collins Aerospace
Useful links:
– Flight Deck Information
– Database Subscription Information
– Aircraft Connectivity Services
– Customer Support
– Training
– Self Help Videos
Pro Line 21
For efficient aircraft operations you must get the most from your aircraft. The Pro Line 21 integrated avionics system is designed to enhance a wide range of business and commercial and military aircraft. With large, crystal-clear LCD displays and state-of-the-art functionality, it expands aircraft capabilities and improves situational awareness at every phase of flight. And it’s designed to support the latest standards and support the upcoming ADS-B Out mandate. Source: collinsaerospace.com
Our Aircrafts: Citation CJ1+, Citation CJ2+, Citation CJ3, Citation CJ4, Citation Encore+, Citation XLS+, King Air B200
Documents:
– Proline 21 Upgrade for Beechcraft King air
– Proline 21 Selected for CJ3
– Navigation Database and SCID Identification: Pro Line 21
– List of Applicable Flight management Computer (FMC) Part Numbers SCID
– IFIS-5000 Operator’s Guide
– FMS-3000 Operator’s Guide
– Pro Line 21 IFIS Unit Troubleshooting
– Frequently Asked Questions
Pro Line Fusion
With the Pro Line Fusion integrated avionics system, advanced situational awareness and flexible and intuitive decision-making tools combine with total connectivity to enhance the safety, efficiency and predictability of every mission – for business and commercial aircraft as well as military platforms. Available features, such as the industry’s first touch-control primary flight displays, integrated head-up vision systems and powerful weather threat detection, help pilots fly with precision anywhere, anytime. Source: collinsaerospace.com
Our Aircrafts: Citation CJ1+, Citation CJ2+, Citation CJ3, King Air B200
Documents:
– Pro Line Fusion upgrade for Citation CJ1+, CJ2+ and CJ3
– Pro Line Fusion Citation CJ3 Brochure
– Textron: Upgrade your CJ3 with Pro Line Fusion
– Pro Line Fusion upgrade for King Air
– King Air Fusion Retrofit Upgrade Eligibility
Sources:
– garmin.com
– AeroClassifieds.com
– rockwellcollins.com
– floridaflightcenter.com
– collinsaerospace.com
– uasc.com
– txtav.com
– aerospace.honeywell.com
