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Garmin SmartCharts Now Available on Pilot Web
By: Matt Thurber
Caption: Procedures simplify view by decluttering unnecessary information
Word Count: 230
Garmin’s SmartCharts are now available on Garmin Pilot Web, allowing users to plan flights on the web version of the Garmin Pilot app and form a “strategic plan for the upcoming flight,” according to the company.
SmartCharts smoothly adjust and scale to optimize the way information is displayed on the charts, allowing pilots to see the information they need when they need it and minimizing distracting, non-pertinent information. Pilots can select transitions and other details on departure and arrival or terminal procedures, and the chart adjusts to show only pertinent information for that particular routing. Own-ship position is available on all SmartCharts, including on the profile view.
While users can attach an approach procedure to a flight plan in the Garmin Pilot app, this capability isn’t currently available on Pilot Web, although this can be done with arrival/departure procedures.
“SmartCharts have completely changed how pilots plan and brief instrument flights, and this capability now comes to Garmin Pilot Web,” said Carl Wolf, v-p of aviation sales, marketing, programs, and support. “The decluttered terminal procedures allow pilots to focus on the most relevant and key information for their flight, ultimately helping to promote safety and situational awareness well in advance of stepping into the cockpit. Now, no matter how a pilot plans their flights, they can use our revolutionary SmartCharts.”