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    New Pilatus PC-12 PRO Chooses Garmin G3000 PRIME for its Integrated Flight Deck

    March 18, 2025
    G3000 PRIME leverages new technologies that can enhance safety and efficiency while minimizing pilot workload.
    Garmin
    67d97145f11fd4c23eb68280 Garmin G3000 Prime

    Garmin recently announced its G3000 PRIME integrated flight deck has been selected by Pilatus for its new PC-12 PRO aircraft. G3000 PRIME leverages new technologies that can enhance safety and efficiency while minimizing pilot workload.

    “We are honored to be able to bring this extraordinary flight deck to the popular PC-12 aircraft. G3000 PRIME will significantly modernize the cockpit experience in the PC-12 PRO, and we are confident Pilatus customers will enjoy the state-of-the-art system with all of the safety tool features it includes,” said Carl Wolf, Garmin vice president of aviation sales, marketing, programs & support.

    “We have greatly enjoyed collaborating with Garmin to bring the G3000 PRIME flight deck to the new PC-12 PRO. This trusted relationship has developed an incredible airplane and cockpit that will set a new standard in business aviation,” said Markus Bucher, CEO of Pilatus Aircraft Ltd.

    Edge-to-Edge Flight Displays

    G3000 PRIME in the PC-12 PRO features 14-inch touchscreen primary display units (PDU) with edge-to-edge glass. The displays include quadruple the memory and faster gigabit system connectivity than previous models. New multi-core processors heighten the processing power, and the display refresh rates are also higher.

    Secondary display units (SDU) provide data entry, system control, and the capability to display multi-function applications. The 7-inch SDUs are also 40% larger.

    G3000 PRIME’s multi-touch touchscreen interface allows both pilot and copilot to interact with the same display simultaneously. The technology also enables on-screen hand stabilization. In addition to touch inputs, pilots may opt to use the cursor control device (CCD) for physical control of commonly used functions.

    User Interface

    G3000 PRIME has Garmin user interface with enhanced fonts and iconography. The application menus provide quick access to critical functions.

    Primary Flight Windows (PFW) and Multi-Function Windows (MFW) maximize situational awareness for PC-12 PRO operators with full-screen or split-screen options. Quick-access bars allow pilots to open apps such as maps, traffic, weather and charts. While viewing maps, pilots can touch anywhere to open a radial menu with options for accessing additional airport, weather, or airspace information, or quickly adjusting a flight plan via graphical editing. Interactive engine and electrical indications allow pilots to access systems controls and information such as cabin environmental controls, synoptics and more.

    The Window Manager feature allows pilots to configure app display, window sizing, and more across the entire flight deck from one SDU. The Window Manager also provides multiple preset options that can configure all displays with one command.

    Flight Tools

    G3000 PRIME has enhanced flight management system (FMS) tools like the Modified Flight Plan, which allows pilots to use both the PDU and SDUs to provide a side-by-side graphical preview of flight plan changes, including performance calculation comparisons or what-if scenarios. During initialization, pilots can also set up an Emergency Return function.

    Advanced automation with smart checklists link to crew alerting system (CAS) messages. The checklists can also now sense indications and show that the item is in the correct position, value or configuration – or provide pilots the option to quickly view detailed synoptics.

    Safety Innovations

    G3000 PRIME features technologies like Autonomí safety features. Garmin Autoland can take  control of the flight to land the aircraft in an emergency situation. Additional safety-enhancing tools include Electronic Stability Protection (ESP™), Emergency Descent Mode (EDM) and Garmin Autothrottle.

    Connectivity and Integration

    G3000 PRIME uses a variety of supported connectivity options such as Wi-Fi, LTE, Bluetooth, SiriusXM, Connext Satellite Services and more. Garmin’s PlaneSync connected aircraft management system automatically updates databases and logs flight and engine data. G3000 PRIME also supports Controller Pilot Data Link Communication (CPDLC), including the FAA Data Comm.

    G3000 PRIME in the PC-12 PRO has received initial type certification and deliveries are expected to begin in Q3 2025.