Garmin Announces New Pilot Training Opportunities through Spring 2022

    Aug. 12, 2021
    Garmin International Inc. announces pilot training opportunities through June 2022. In-person instructor-led courses return beginning in August.
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    Garmin International Inc. announces pilot training opportunities through June 2022. In-person instructor-led courses return beginning in August. A variety of pilot training opportunities are available ranging from self-study materials, webinars, eLearning courses and instructor-led training offered for the GTN Series, G500/G600, TXi Series, G3X Touch and Garmin integrated flight decks.

    Professional instructor-led training

    Instructor-led classroom training returns to an in-person format at the Garmin headquarters in Olathe, Kansas. Garmin flight instructors provide pilots a hands-on approach to learning Garmin avionics in an in-person classroom environment designed for all levels of experience. To see the full calendar of Garmin training events and information on registering for in-person classes at Garmin headquarters, visit www.fly.garmin.com/training.

    • GTN Series: Explore the capabilities that Garmin’s GTN and GTN Xi series of navigators provide in a two-day in-person classroom training. The class is intended for both novice and experienced aviators using scenario-based training that builds on knowledge obtained through the GTN 2.0 eLearning course.

    • GTN and Flight Display: Two-day in-person classroom training includes instruction on the GTN/GTN Xi navigators and TXi series, G3X Touch and the G500/G600 displays. The training focuses on flight planning and instrument procedures for those who are both new to the GTN or looking for a refresher, building on knowledge obtained through the GTN 2.0 eLearning course.

    • G1000/G1000 NXi: With an emphasis on flight planning, instrument procedures, vertical navigation and the automatic flight control system, a one-day instructor-led virtual training class or two-day in-person classroom training explores the vast capabilities of the G1000 integrated flight deck, building on knowledge obtained through G1000 NXi eLearning course.

    eLearning Courses

    Pilots can receive instruction to better prepare for flights through eLearning courses that guide them through scenarios intended to build understanding and confidence with Garmin avionics. Using a computer, tablet or smartphone, pilots can access the courseware immediately through the eLearning platform.

    The following eLearning opportunities are available:

    • Garmin GTN Essentials 2.0: The course provides instruction on the fundamental operation of the GTN and GTN Xi touchscreen navigators, as well as helicopter features, for pilots who are new to the GTN or want a refresher.

    • Garmin TXi Essentials 2.0: For pilots who are new to the system, the course will provide instruction on fundamental operation of the touchscreen flight display.

    • Garmin G1000 NXi: Pilots have four comprehensive courses to choose from that provide in-depth training on the G1000 NXi depending on the needs of the pilot to enable effective use of the system’s situational awareness and decision-making resources.

    • Garmin G3000 Essentials: An updated eLearning course introduces pilots to the operation and user interface of the G3000 integrated flight deck. An updated version, G3000 Essentials 2.0 is coming in fall 2021.

    • Garmin G5000 Essentials 2.0 and 2.0 PLUS: Courses introduce pilots to the operation and user interface of the G5000 integrated flight deck, including the latest features. The G5000 Essentials 2.0 PLUS course includes a separate module that describes autothrottle usage.

    • Garmin Aviation Weather Radar 2.0: The course helps pilots understand the fundamentals of weather radar and the latest features to take full advantage of Garmin GWX systems.

    One-hour webinars

    Scenario-based webinars are offered for no charge and intended to help pilots explore various avionics setups, flight planning, navigation and other features with Garmin pilot instructors. Webinars will be held monthly through the end of 2021 and will return on a quarterly basis beginning in 2022. To register for Aviation Webinars, visit Garmin.com/AviationWebinars.

    Self-study

    Detailed pilot guides provide extensive information on features, functions and capabilities related to Garmin avionics that the pilot must know in order to operate the aircraft. Free pilot guides are available for download for all retrofit installations including the GTN series, GTN Xi series, G500/G600, G500/G600/G700 TXi, and G3X Touch. For integrated flight decks such as the G1000, G3000 and G5000, the pilot’s guides are available from the aircraft manufacturer. Training videos and pilot training webinar recordings can be found on the Garmin Aviation YouTube channel.

    PC and iPad trainers

    Garmin also offers a limited number of computer (PC) and iPad trainers that simulate the behavior of an avionics system interface for pilots interested in learning the basic operation of a system. Current PC trainers can be found at support.garmin.com, and the GTN, GTN Xi and TXi series trainer apps are available for download from the Apple App Store.

    Custom training

    The Garmin Aviation Training team can support on-demand training requests based upon instructor availability and training resources.

    For all Garmin aviation training needs, including reservations for training events, visit www.fly.garmin.com/training.