New G500/G600 software and installation updates enable a number of capabilities | Press Release

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Press Release

Issued by Garmin International.

February 7, 2014

New G500/G600 software and installation updates enable a number of capabilities

Garmin is excited to offer customers increased functionality with our G500/G600 flight displays. The latest software update includes a number of benefits and features that are specific to certain airframes and installations:

- Select TBM 700/850 models with a G600 flight display, may be eligible for operations in Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM) airspace (certain installation criteria apply)

- Altitude Preselect is available for KFC 200/250 autopilots when paired with a GAD 43e, a long awaited feature for customers utilizing these autopilots

- Flight director display is now available for Century IV/41/2000 autopilots

- Flight director display with Synthetic Vision Technology (SVT) enabled is now available for select Cessna autopilots

- Interface to the GNC 255 series navigator receiver

- Basic GWX 70 interface similar to the GWX 68 functions

- Interface to an existing KDM 706(A) DME when paired with a GAD 43e

- Gyro emulation for Cessna 400B/800B/1000 IFCS autopilots when paired with a GAD 43e

The latest software is available as a free software update for current G500/G600 owners (installation charges may apply). Visit a local Garmin dealer for more information.