Garmin’s Pilot iOS mobile app can now display and record real-time engine instrument information when paired with the G1000 NXi flight deck or TXi flight display with engine information system (EIS) capability.
EIS data is delivered to Garmin Pilot via Garmin’s Flight Stream 510 wireless gateway, then stored in the app and after landing, uploaded to the flyGarmin website.
Pilots can use the EIS and flight data by downloading data logs and also set exceedance parameters on the website. When an exceedance occurs, the pilot will be notified via email.
Another new and long-requested feature in Garmin Pilot is a document viewer so users can view Garmin’s library of pilot and cockpit reference guides, regulations, and other material. Subscribers to the premium version of Garmin Pilot can use cloud storage sites to add documents in PDF, JPG, and PNG formats.
Garmin has added other features to the iOS version of the Pilot app, including display of Pireps on the flight profile view; area forecast discussion and model output statistics forecasts; base reflectivity radar in the U.S. and Europe; and display of D2 Delta PX aviator watch pulse oximeter and heart rate data. In addition, user-created custom map shape files can be uploaded to the app.
The Android version of Garmin Pilot now offers “weight-and-balance calculations incorporated into a flight plan or saved trip, taking into account fuel burn and more,” according to Garmin. The company is adding to the Android app other features such as storm cell movement, area forecast discussion, and display of D2 Delta PX aviator watch pulse oximeter and heart rate data.