Garmin Pilot for Android User Manual

Garmin Pilot for Android

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Warnings, Cautions & Notes

WARNING:

Do not rely solely upon the indicators shown on the Panel Display

Pane to maneuver the aircraft.

WARNING:

The altitude displayed by Garmin Pilot™ on the Panel Page is
geometric height above Mean Sea Level and could vary significantly from
the altitude displayed by pressure altimeters. Always use pressure altitude
displayed by the aircraft altimeter when determining or selecting aircraft
altitude.

WARNING:

Do not use outdated database information. Databases used in the
Garmin Pilot™ must be updated regularly in order to ensure the information
remains current. Pilots using any outdated database do so entirely at their
own risk.

WARNING:

To aid in device security, use a properly supported device that is

dedicated to the aircraft and not shared with personal use.

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of unsafe operation, carefully review and
understand all aspects of Garmin Pilot™ User documentation and the Pilot’s
Operating Handbook of the aircraft. Thoroughly practice basic operation prior
to actual use. During flight operations, carefully compare indications from
Garmin Pilot™ to all available navigation sources, including the information
from other NAVAIDs, visual sightings, charts, etc. For safety purposes, always
resolve any discrepancies before continuing navigation.

WARNING:

Garmin Pilot™ has a very high degree of functional integrity.
However, the pilot must recognize that providing monitoring and/or self-test
capability for all conceivable failures is not practical. Although unlikely, it may
be possible for erroneous operation to occur without a fault indication shown
by Garmin Pilot™. It is thus the responsibility of the pilot to detect such
an occurrence by means of cross-checking with all redundant or correlated
information available in the cockpit.

WARNING:

For safety reasons, Garmin Pilot™ operational procedures must

be learned on the ground.

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Warnings, Cautions & Notes

WARNING:

The United States government operates the Global Positioning
System and is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. The GPS
system is subject to changes which could affect the accuracy and performance
of all GPS equipment. Portions of Garmin Pilot™ utilize GPS as a precision
electronic NAVigation AID (NAVAID). Therefore, as with all NAVAIDs,
information presented by Garmin Pilot™ can be misused or misinterpreted
and, therefore, can become unsafe.

WARNING:

Do not use basemap (land and water data) information for primary
navigation. Basemap data is intended only to supplement other approved
navigation data sources and should be considered as an aid to enhance
situational awareness.

WARNING:

Do not use the indicated data link weather product age to
determine the age of the weather information shown by the data link weather
product. Due to time delays inherent in gathering and processing weather
data for data link transmission, the weather information shown by the data
link weather product may be significantly older than the indicated weather
product age.

WARNING:

Do not use data link weather information for maneuvering in, near,
or around areas of hazardous weather. Information contained with in data link
weather products may not accurately depict current weather conditions.

WARNING:

Do not rely solely upon the display of traffic information for
collision avoidance maneuvering. The traffic display does not provide collision
avoidance resolution advisories and does not under any circumstances or
conditions relieve the pilot’s responsibility to see and avoid other aircraft

WARNING:

Do not rely solely upon the display of traffic information to
accurately depict all of the traffic within range of the aircraft. Due to lack of
equipment, poor signal reception, and/or inaccurate information from aircraft
or ground stations, traffic may be present that is not represented on the display.

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Warnings, Cautions & Notes

WARNING:

Use of an unapproved wireless device inserted into the SD card
slot of your Garmin navigator may induce a malfunction, may cause damage
to the unit, will void the Garmin warranty, and may nullify the airworthiness
approval of the installation. The only wireless device currently certified for
use in a compatible Garmin avionics system SD card slot is the Garmin Flight
Stream 510. Do not insert an unapproved wireless device into the SD card slot
of your Garmin avionics system.

NOTE:

All visual depictions contained within this document, including screen
images of Garmin Pilot™ panel and displays, are subject to change and may
not reflect the most current Garmin Pilot™ software and aviation databases.

NOTE:

Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) data is provided by the FAA and
may not be updated outside of normal business hours. Confirm data currency
through alternate sources and contact your local FSS for interpretation of TFR
data.

NOTE:

Special Procedures. Prior to flying these procedures, pilots must have specific
FAA authorization, training, and possession of the corresponding current,
and legitimately-sourced chart (approach plate, etc.). Inclusion of the
Special Procedure in the navigation database DOES NOT imply specific FAA
authorization to fly the procedure.

The navigation databases used in Garmin navigation systems contain

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Software License Agreement

SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT

BY USING THE DEVICE, COMPONENT OR SYSTEM MANUFACTURED OR SOLD BY GARMIN (“THE
GARMIN PRODUCT”), YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING
SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT. PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY. Garmin Ltd. and its
subsidiaries (“Garmin”) grants you a limited license to use the software embedded in the Garmin Product
(the “Software”) in binary executable form in the normal operation of the Garmin Product. Title, ownership
rights, and intellectual property rights in and to the Software remain with Garmin and/or its third-party
providers. You acknowledge the Software is the property of Garmin and/or its third-party providers and is
protected under the United States of America copyright laws and international copyright treaties. You further
acknowledge the structure, organization, and code of the Software are valuable trade secrets of Garmin
and/or its third-party providers and the Software in source code form remains a valuable trade secret of
Garmin and/or its third-party providers. You agree not to reproduce, decompile, disassemble, modify, reverse
assemble, reverse engineer, or reduce to human readable form the Software or any part thereof or create any
derivative works based on the Software. You agree not to export or re-export the Software to any country in
violation of the export control laws of the United States of America.

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Rev Date Change Summary

A December, 2012 Initial Release
B January, 2013 Updated for Application version 2.3:

Airport Information Page updates
Chart Next Cycle Downloads

C May, 2013 Updated for Application version 2.4:

Added Scratch Pad
Added Split-screen Traffic
Updated Trip Planning

D July, 2013 Updated for Application version 2.5 and 2.6

Added Airspace Widget
Added combined Map Layers
Changed Trip Planning to File & Brief
Added Routes to File & Brief
Added Display Time Format
Added Tools Menu for configuring time/distance alerts
Added Custom Own Ship Icons.

E November, 2013 Updated for Application version 2.7

Added Proposed Routes
Added Keep Screen on
Added Decoded TAFs
Added D2® Watch support

F January, 2014 Updated for Application version 2.8

Added support for the GDL 39 3D and a new attitude indicator
display in the navigation panel
Added 'right' traffic pattern directions for runways in the airport
browser and the airport information widget.

G April, 2014 Updated for Application version 3.0

Added support for vector maps that work offline
Added new distance measure tool
Added fuel range rings
Added ownship track vector
Added extended runway centerlines
Added auto-zoom feature
Added map decluttering options

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H August, 2015 Updated for Application version 4.3

Added GDL 39 support
Added Connext features
Added Flight Stream support
Added alternate colors for flight conditions
Added Airport Facilities Directory
Added support for alternate storage locations, such as SD cards
Added G3X Touch support
Added GLO support
Added Terrain & Obstacles database

J April, 2016 Updated for Application version 5.1

Added support for GTX 345
Revised Trip Planning procedures
Added traffic alerts
Added support for Leidos Flight Service integration
Added descriptions of Chart binder and searching enhance­ments
Added multiple pages for the Scratch Pad
Added Screen Lock
Added Light and Dark modes
Added Night Mode for SafeTaxi
Added VIRB integration
Added support for Google Maps™ mapping service in Airport
Info
Added Airport Widget to split-screen setups
Added Demo Mode
Added warnings for trips with airports below VFR/IFR minimums

K April, 2016 Updated for Application version 5.2.1

Added Connext support for the aera 660.
Added altitude to the PIREP map overlay.
Personal minimums may now be added to a pilot profile.
Chart search on handsets now works like the tablet version.
Bookmarked flight plans can be renamed.

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L November, 2016 Updated for Application version 5.4.4

Flight Stream 510 Integration
Logbook features
D2 Bravo and Bravo Titanium pilot support watches
Altitude and report age filtering for Map PIREP overlay
Sequential chart navigation & chart printing features
Best Runway recommendations added to Airport Information
and airports widget

M March, 2018 Updated for Application version 6.3

Worldwide Winds Aloft Coverage
Icing Forecast
Radar and Infrared Satellite Color Palettes
Chart Overlays
Enhanced Stadium TFRs
Glide Range Ring
Logbook Tracks
Auto-Download Pilot Updates
D2 Charlie Series watch support
Split Screen Synthetic Vision
Checklists
GDL 51/51R
GDL 52/52R
Virb 360 Camera Support
Logbook Photos
Logbook Auto-Logging
FastFind Predictive Waypoint Entry
Helicopter Charts
Units Preferences
Nearest (NRST) navigation functionality
Airspace Altitude Labels
Highest Point Along Route
Synthetic Vision

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N July, 2019 Updated for Application version 7.2

Advanced Aircraft Performance
Weight & Balance
Storm Cell Movement
Area Forecast Discussion
D2 Delta PX Support
MARQ Aviator Watch Support
Weather Imagery
Quick Fuel Set
Added SiriusXM Lightning, TFRs, Echo Tops, Winds Aloft, & Icing
GPS175/GNX375 Support
Model Output Statistics (MOS)
Base Reflectivity Radar
FBO Fees

P November, 2019 Updated for Application version 7.3

Images Refreshed Throughout
Bug Fixes Throughout
GNC 355 Support
Clearance Delivery Phone Numbers
Removal of FAA Domestic Filing Form Type to Support The ICAO
Filing Mandate.
Flight Profile View
Enhanced Air Data & Analytics
Enhanced Connext Screen

Q February, 2020 Updated for Application version 7.4

Enhanced Air Data & Analytics
Emergency Button
Chart Annotations
GI 275 Support
Enhanced Flight Profile View

R July, 2020 Updated for Application version 7.5

European Autorouting

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S October, 2020 Updated for Application version 7.6

D2 Air Support
Aera 760 Support
Tab Bar
Enhanced Demo Mode

T October, 2020 Updated for Application version 7.6.1

Visited Airports
Aerial Airport View via Google Maps

U February, 2021 Updated for Application version 7.7

Enhanced Start-up Experience
Enhanced Aviation Database via ADB2 Integration
Microsoft Flight Sim 2020 Integration
Enhanced Data Sync Settings
Procedure Selector (SID's & STAR's)
Enhanced NOTAM Widget

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Table of Contents

OVERVIEW ......................................................................................................................................... 1

Plan File Fly Log ........................................................................................................................ 1

Features ...................................................................................................................................... 1

About This Handbook ............................................................................................................... 2

Android™ Tricks for Pilots .................................................................................................... 2

Help File .............................................................................................................................. 7

Map Pane Controls ............................................................................................................. 22

Map/Chart Selection and Settings ....................................................................................... 23

Settings ..................................................................................................................................... 26

General .............................................................................................................................. 26

Pilot and Aircraft Info ......................................................................................................... 37

User Content ...................................................................................................................... 40

Units .................................................................................................................................. 42

Data Services ..................................................................................................................... 43

GPS ................................................................................................................................... 45

Flight Simulation Integration ............................................................................................... 46

Downloads ......................................................................................................................... 47

Subscriptions ...................................................................................................................... 48

Sync ................................................................................................................................... 50

Synthetic Vision (Premium Subscription) .......................................................................... 51

Synthetic Vision Operation .................................................................................................. 52

Logbook .................................................................................................................................... 57

Flight Log Entries ............................................................................................................... 57

Flight Log Fields ................................................................................................................. 61

Logbook Photos ................................................................................................................. 62

Logbook Auto-Logging ....................................................................................................... 63

Logbook Tracks .................................................................................................................. 64

Endorsements .................................................................................................................... 65

Currency ............................................................................................................................ 67

Reports .............................................................................................................................. 67

Logbook Settings ............................................................................................................... 73

Weight and Balance ................................................................................................................ 78

Downloads ................................................................................................................................ 79

Chart Updates .................................................................................................................... 83

Checklists .................................................................................................................................. 86

PLAN .................................................................................................................................................. 87

FastFind Predictive Waypoint Entry .................................................................................... 87

Flight Plan ................................................................................................................................. 88

Actions Menu ..................................................................................................................... 91

Advanced Aircraft Performance ......................................................................................... 106

Demo Mode ..................................................................................................................... 107

Airport Information ......................................................................................................... 112

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FILE ................................................................................................................................................... 121

Trip Planning .......................................................................................................................... 121

Preparing to File ............................................................................................................... 122

Planning a Trip ................................................................................................................. 124

European Autorouting ...................................................................................................... 128

Navlog ............................................................................................................................. 135

Brief................................................................................................................................. 138

File Flight Plan ................................................................................................................. 139

FLY ..................................................................................................................................................... 141

Map Page ................................................................................................................................ 141

Map Pane Controls ........................................................................................................... 142

Map Settings .................................................................................................................... 142

Overlays ........................................................................................................................... 149

Radar / IR Color ............................................................................................................... 150

Opacities .......................................................................................................................... 150

Ownship/Route ................................................................................................................ 151

Distance Measuring Tool................................................................................................... 166

Split-Screen ...................................................................................................................... 166

Weather Sources .............................................................................................................. 181

Weather Widgets.............................................................................................................. 182

Weather Map Overlays ..................................................................................................... 185

Weather Product Age and Source ..................................................................................... 186

Weather Products ............................................................................................................. 186

Data Link Traffic (Optional) ............................................................................................... 211

System Status ................................................................................................................... 214

Traffic Description ............................................................................................................. 215

Terrain ..................................................................................................................................... 220

Terrain Information ........................................................................................................... 221

Obstacle Information ........................................................................................................ 224

Terrain and Obstacle Alerts (Premium Subscription) ........................................................... 224

Charts ..................................................................................................................................... 227

Scratch Pad ............................................................................................................................. 236

CONNEXT ....................................................................................................................................... 238

Status....................................................................................................................................... 238

Situational Data Status ..................................................................................................... 238

ADS-B Status ................................................................................................................... 240

SiriusXM Status ................................................................................................................ 242

Features .................................................................................................................................. 243

Flight Plan Transfer ........................................................................................................... 243

SiriusXM Audio ................................................................................................................ 246

Database Concierge ......................................................................................................... 250

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Devices .................................................................................................................................... 258

Pairing a Device ............................................................................................................... 258

Troubleshooting a Device .................................................................................................. 258

Garmin Pilot Compatible Watch ........................................................................................ 258

Flight Stream ................................................................................................................... 260

GDL 39 ............................................................................................................................ 261

GDL 51/51R ..................................................................................................................... 264

GDL 52/52R ..................................................................................................................... 264

GLO ................................................................................................................................. 264

aera 660/760 ................................................................................................................... 265

G3X Touch ....................................................................................................................... 265

GTX 345/45R ................................................................................................................... 267

GPS 175/GNC 355/GNX 375 ............................................................................................ 267

GI 275 ............................................................................................................................. 268

SUBSCRIPTIONS ......................................................................................................................... 272

Geo-Referenced FliteCharts ............................................................................................... 272

SafeTaxi ................................................................................................................................... 272

APPENDIX A: LICENSE AGREEMENT AND WARRANTY ......................................... 274

Contact Garmin ..................................................................................................................... 274

End-User License Agreement ............................................................................................ 274

AOPA Airport Directory Notice .......................................................................................... 277

SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service Agreement .......................................................................277

Weather Data Warranty .................................................................................................... 278

INDEX .........................................................................................................................................Index-1

Index ...................................................................................................................................Index-1

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Overview

OVERVIEW

PLAN FILE FLY LOG

Garmin Pilot™ is the most comprehensive suite of tools for the Android designed
specifically for general aviation and corporate pilots. Flight planning, DUAT(S) filing,
charts, interactive maps, weather briefing resources, navigation capabilities, and a
digital logbook; it's all included. The app's intuitive interface closely resemble those
on the newest Garmin touchscreen avionics for seamless transition from preflight to
in-flight. Plan, file, fly with Garmin Pilot.

FEATURES

• Charts: VFR Sectionals, TAC, low and high IFR en-route, airport diagrams and
approach procedures. Automatically generated binders instantly organize charts
for the current flight plan.

• Optional geo-referenced Garmin FliteCharts® and Garmin SafeTaxi® both show
aircraft position on approach charts or taxiways.

• Weather Maps: Animated radar, AIRMETs, SIGMETs, Lightning, PIREPs, METARs,
TAFs, Winds Aloft, TFRs, Lightning, Infrared and Visible Satellite.

• Extensive text products: AIRMETs, SIGMETs, PIREPs, METARs, TAFs, Winds Aloft,
and NOTAMs.

• Dynamic weather overlays with the current route displayed on the map

• AOPA Airport Directory and Fuel Prices

• Flight plan filing via a Filing Service Provider

• Comprehensive weather data direct from the National Weather Service and
Environment Canada

NOTE:

images of Garmin Pilot™, are subject to change and may not reflect the most
current Garmin Pilot™ software and aviation databases.

All visual depictions contained within this document, including screen

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ABOUT THIS HANDBOOK

This operating handbook is designed to provide a comprehensive guide to help
with understanding how to use Garmin Pilot for reviewing aviation weather, airport
information, creating and filing flight plans, and for viewing charts, maps, and
navigation data in-flight.

ANDROID™ TRICKS FOR PILOTS

Android tablets are offered by a variety of manufactures and features can vary
widely. It is important to know the features of a tablet before using Garmin Pilot for
navigation. Some tablets are offered with one or two connectivity options; Wi-Fi or
Wi-Fi + Cellular. It is also important to know which connectivity option is available
before using Garmin Pilot for navigation.

There are also a few things to know about a tablet's basic features and settings
that will enhance the Garmin Pilot experience. Some features of this application will
vary between handsets and tablets. These features are not hidden, but they may not
be immediately apparent. It is recommended to get completely familiar with the tablet
and its features by reading the User's Guide for the tablet and/or the User's Guide for
the tablet's Android version (Garmin Pilot requires Android 2.3 or later).

GPS

Global Positioning System (GPS) receiving capability is optional on some Android
tablets. Garmin Pilot can be used without GPS for flight planning, but the navigation
features will be inoperative. If the tablet does not include a GPS receiver, a Garmin
GLO™ portable GPS and GLONASS receiver, or a Garmin GDL 39 or GDL 39 3D
portable GPS and ADS-B receiver will be required to take advantage of the navigation
features of Garmin Pilot. Alternative or third-party GPS sources known to work with
Garmin Pilot are: Bad Elf, Dual Electronics XGPS150 Universal Bluetooth GPS, and
GNS 5870 MFI Bluetooth GPS receiver. Other portable GPS sources may also work
with Garmin Pilot.

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DISPLAY ORIENTATION

Many devices have a default setting that will enable the unit to automatically rotate
the display to either portrait or landscape according to which edge of the unit is facing
upward. This automatic setting can be quite troublesome in the cockpit as the solid­state accelerometers are very sensitive to movement and can cause the display to
rotate unexpectedly.

The primary means of enabling/disabling the rotation lock is via the Settings Menu.
Each device may have other options to lock the display orientation, consult the User's
Guide.

Locking Display Orientation:

1)

On the Android device, touch

2)

Touch

When device is rotated

3)

Touch

Stay in current orientation

Settings

.

.

>

Display

.

GLARE REDUCTION

One limitation of some devices in the cockpit, is glare. There are number of ways
to mitigate the effects of this glare using aftermarket screen protectors and similar
products. However, one can do reasonably well by simply adjusting the display
brightness.

Adjusting Display Brightness:

1)

On the Android device, touch

2)

Use the slider control to manually adjust the display brightness.

Or:

Within Garmin Pilot, touch

use the slider control to set the desired display brightness.

NOTE:

be necessary to turn this off to manually adjust the device's screen brightness.

Some Android devices have an "Automatic brightness" setting. It may

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Settings

Home

>

>

Brightness

Display

>

Brightness Level

under the Tools section and

.

Overview

GENERAL GARMIN PILOT OPERATING GUIDELINES

Garmin Pilot by default will open on the Map Page. If the application has been
recently used it will resume on the most recently viewed page. From any page, it is
possible to access any desired feature by touching, flicking, and/or dragging a finger
on the active areas of the display that appear as buttons, slide controls, flick lists, text
fields, or icons. As with most applications, text fields automatically open a QWERTY
keyboard for easy text entry.

Also like other applications that use maps, panning is done by “touch-dragging” a
finger across the display, and magnifying or zooming is done by double-touching the
display, by pinching, or use the button. Reversing the pinch gesture or touching
the will de-magnify or zoom out. Additionally, double-touching the screen will
increase magnification in 50% intervals and center the map over the area tapped.

Pinch Zoom

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Overview

Garmin Pilot can be used in either portrait or landscape orientation and will respond
to the Android's automatic orientation feature. The map may be displayed in either
full screen or split screen in either orientation. The lower half of the display in portrait
orientation or second (non-map) display in landscape orientation has the following
functions; Widgets, Panel, Charts, SafeTaxi, Traffic, VIRB, Terrain, Checklist, or Synthetic
Vision.

To streamline navigation throughout the app, Garmin Pilot now offers a Tab Bar at
the bottom of the screen, which may be used as an alternative to the Home Screen
Main Menu.

Displaying Tab Bar:

1)

Touch Settings > General.

2)

Touch Tab Bar to adjust the Interface Style. Tap Classic to return to the
legacy Home Screen Menu interface style.

• Panel Mode is customizable and can be configured to display an instrument panel

with virtual instruments to indicate GPS altitude, ground speed, vertical speed,
course, and lateral deviation as well as a table with multiple configurable data
fields for monitoring navigation data.

• Widget Mode enables a series of customizable data windows called ‘Widgets’ to

be displayed. Widgets offer quick access to a variety of aviation weather products
(METARs, TAFs, Winds Aloft, NOTAMs, etc…) for nearby or selected airports.

Charts, SafeTaxi, Traffic when viewed in split-screen, have the same function,
navigation, and capabilities as the full screen versions of these products, just displayed
in half screen. Garmin Pilot requires a data connection for downloading maps and
other data prior to departure, but once everything needed for the flight is downloaded,
it is ready to navigate. The Downloads Menu in the Garmin Pilot settings options will
indicate when new downloadable data products are available upon connection to the
Internet.

NOTE:

With some of their newer devices, Android is moving away from buttons,
both physical or virtual, and replacing their functionality with gesture-based
navigation by default. Navigating within Garmin Pilot will differ accordingly

througout depending on your device settings.

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GETTING STARTED

Garmin Pilot is fully functional immediately upon installation, but there are a few
things that can be set up in order to optimize performance right away. The best place
to start is with the highly intuitive Settings Menu, which can be found by momentarily
touching the Home Button and then the Settings Icon. The Settings Menu is always
available from the Home Button.

Touch Tab

to View Info

Touch to View
Revision Info

Touch to
Adjust General
Settings

Touch to
Adjust Runway
Preferences

Settings - General

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Overview

From the Settings Menu it is possible to set up or change the time format, input
pilot profile and aircraft information, manage user waypoints, set up the preferred
flight plan filing service, manage data subscriptions and much more. All of these and
more selections are available by touching the tab associated with the desired function.
The show/hide features like the Navigation Information (on the map display) can be
accessed in the Map Context Menu ( ) located in the upper right of the navigation
bar.

HELP FILE

The content of the User's Guide is mirrored in the in-app help file providing context
sensitive instructions for getting the most out of a Garmin Pilot subscription. The help
file can be accessed from any page, by touching the Map Context Menu ( ) located in
the Navigation Bar and then touching
the Help file can be accessed from the Home Button ( ) as well. Navigating within the
Help File is as easy as touching any of the hyperlinks.

Accessing the Help File:

Touch

Menu

>

Help

. The Help File will open to context sensitive content.

Help

in the page sensitive menu. Alternatively,

USER'S GUIDE

The Full Manual is a PDF formatted User's Guide for Garmin Pilot. The first time the
file is accessed, the device will ask to choose a default PDF viewer. The Full Manual has
a linked table of contents, index, and Bookmarks for easy navigation. The Full manual
can also be downloaded from www.garmin.com.

NOTE:

Bookmarks or Page Slider to quickly navigate the file.

The Full Manual will open to the most recently accessed page. Use the

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Overview

Accessing the Full Manual:

1)

Touch

Menu

>

Help

.

2)

Touch

Download

to download, touch

View

, to view the manual once
downloaded. Anytime an updated manual is available the View button will
revert to a Download button.

Accessing the Full Manual at www.garmin.com:

1)

Open www.garmin.com in a web browser.

2)

In the top right corner of the page hover the pointer over

3)

Select

Aviation Support

4)

Scroll down and select

5)

Type "Pilot" into the

6)

From the next drop down menu select

7)

Select the desired User's Guide to download, i.e. Garmin Pilot for Android

.

Aviation Manuals.

.

Enter a Product Name or Serial Number

Garmin Pilot™

Support

.

.

search bar.

User's Guide.

NAVIGATION BAR

Garmin Pilot's user interface is comprised of icons and active areas that provide
access to the various features and functions of the application. The Navigation Bar,
located at the top of every page, provides access to many of the basic functions.

Home &

Tools Button

Active

Flight Plan

Navigation Bar

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Emergency

Direct To

Nearest

Page Sensitive
Menu Button

Overview

HOME BUTTON

The Home Button ( ) is the primary means of accessing many of the features of
Garmin Pilot. The Home Button provides quick access to the various pages within
Garmin Pilot (i.e., Map, Active Flight Plan, Trip Planning, Airport Information, Charts,
Scratch Pad, Terrain, Syn Vis, Traffic, Logbook, W&B, Checklists, Wx Imagery, Connext,
Downloads, & Settings).

Home Button

Home Menu

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Overview

HOME BUTTON ICONS

Touch the following icon to display the associated function:

Map

Flight Plan

Trip Planning

Airport Info

Charts

Scratch Pad

Terrain

Synthetic
Vision

Traffic Displays the Dedicated Traffic Page.

Displays the Map Page, which provides full en-route
navigation capabilities on a moving map.

Displays the Active Flight Plan Page, where flight plans can
be created, stored, shared, modified, and reversed.

Displays the Trip Planning Page, which manages all of the trip
planning details for each trip.

Displays the Airport Information Page, which includes basic
airport info, frequencies, runways, procedures, weather,
NOTAM's, FBO's, fuel prices/fees, FAA remarks, & Nav Aids.

Displays the Charts Page, where various navigational charts
can be viewed when properly downloaded.

Displays the Scratch Pad Page, which allows the pilot to
quickly draw or write down information on the device screen.

Displays the Terrain View, which displays altitudes of terrain
and obstructions relative to the aircraft position and altitude.

Displays the Synthetic Vision View, which depicts a forward­looking attitude display of the topography immediately in
front of the aircraft.

Logbook

Weight &
Balance

Checklists

Displays the Logbook Page, which allows the pilot to record
pertinent flight information such as currency, endorsements,
and photos.

Displays the Weight & Balance, which is calculated to
determine if the airplane is properly loaded within CG limits.

Displays the Checklists Page where specific aircraft electronic
checklists can be viewed to ensure proper flight procedures.

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Displays the Weather Imagery Page, providing various

WX Imagery

meteorological data for both real-time and forecast weather
events.

Displays the Connext Page, which allows the wireless sharing

Connext

of data between devices via Bluetooth®, or, if properly
equipped, Wi-Fi.

Displays the Downloads Page, which automatically

Downloads

downloads file updates and next cycles as they become
available.

Displays the Settings Page, which includes General, Pilot

Settings

Info, Aircraft, User Waypoints, Units, Weather Data, GPS,
Downloads, Subscrptions, & Sync.

Home Button Icons

TOOLS

The Tools options at the bottom of the Home menu provides access to Demo Mode,
Stopwatch, Lock Screen option, Full Screen option, Brightness options, Alerts, and the
Help file.

Stopwatch

The Stopwatch feature changes the title bar to display a standard stopwatch,
showing hours, minutes and seconds.

Using the Stopwatch:

1)

Touch

Home

>

2)

Touch the

3)

Touch the

4)

Touch the

5)

Touch
to normal display.

Stopwatch
Start/Pause
Start/Pause
Reset button

Home

>

Stopwatch

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button to start the timer.
button again to pause the timer.

at any time to reset the timer to zero.

to disable the stopwatch and return the title bar

Overview

Home Button

Start/Pause Button

Reset Button

Touch to Enable
Stopwatch

Stopwatch Features

Lock Screen

The Lock Screen feature keeps the current map or chart from moving in case the

screen is accidentally touched while displaying important information.

Locking the Screen:

1)

Touch

Home

>

2)

Touch to

Unlock

Screen

Lock Screen

is locked. A 'Screen Locked' message is displayed if the map or chart is
swiped.

Touch to unlock the screen and return to normal function.

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. The title bar turns gray to show the screen

Locked Map Screen

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FuLL Screen

The Home Menu provides access to the Full Screen mode. Simply touch Home >

Full Screen to activate.

Full Screen Mode Actions

1)

Swipe down from the top of the screen to view navigation controls.

2)

Swipe in from the left to open the Home Menu.

3)

To exit Full Screen Mode, swipe in from the left to open the Home Menu
and un-check the box next to Full Screen Mode.

BrightneSS

The Home Menu provides access to the display brightness control. Simply touch

Home

>

Brightness

brightness. Move the slider to the right to increase display brightness or left to
decrease brightness.

to display a display brightness slider and set the desired display

Touch to View
Device Settings

Slide to Adjust
Brightness

Touch to
Change Theme

Brightness Slider

NOTE:

may require disabling the "Automatic brightness" setting for the system
brightness.

To enable the in application brightness settings some Android devices

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aLertS

Create Alerts based on time or location. Alerts that are based on time, can range
from 10 seconds to several hours. Time alerts can also be set to repeat. Location
based Alerts can be set At, Before, or After a Flight Plan Waypoint.

Creating a time based alert:

1)

Touch

Home

>

Alerts

>

Add Alert

2)

Touch

Time

>

Tap to Set

3)

Enter the desired count down time (HH:MM:SS).

4)

If desired, use the Repeating

5)

If desired, touch the

.

On/Off

Alert Message (Optional)

to enter a custom message.

6)

Touch

Save

.

Creating a location based alert:

1)

Touch

Home

>

Alerts

2)

Touch

3)

Touch the

4)

Touch the

Location

.

Relationship
Distance

>

field, and use the keypad to set the desired distance in

Add Alert

field and select

nautical miles.

5)

Touch the

6)

If desired, touch the

Waypoint

field, and select the desired waypoint from the list.

Alert Message (Optional)

to enter a custom message.

7)

Touch

Save

.

.

switch, to enable/disable repeating.

button and use the keypad

.

Before, At

, or

After

.

button, and use the keypad

Touch to

Add Alert

Distance Alert

Repeating

Time Alert

Touch to
View Details

Alerts - Main

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Editing Alerts:

1)

Touch

2)

Touch the desired alert for the list.

3)

Touch the desired field(s) to edit.

4)

Touch

Deleting Alerts:

1)

Touch

2)

Touch >

Home

>

Alerts

Save

, to save changes.

Home

>

Alerts

Delete

>

Edit

.

>

Edit

.

to delete the Alert.

Deleting Alert

Touch to
Delete

DIRECT-TO

The Direct-To button can be accessed from any page, and provides a quick and easy
way to navigate direct to any waypoint (i.e., Flight Plan Waypoint, Nearest Waypoints,
or User Waypoints). When Direct-To is active, the user can cancel Direct-To or re­activate Direct-To at any time. Re-activating Direct-To will calculate the direct to from
the current position.

Touch to
Filter Info

Touch to Select

Direct-to Dialogue

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NEAREST

The nearest navigation button located on the top menu bar can be accessed from
any page, and provides a quick and easy way to locate airports, NAVAIDs, Intersection,
User Waypoint, ARTCC, FSS, and Airspace.

Displaying the nearest airport:

1)

Touch >

2)

If including in nearest search, touch to toggle the

Seaplane

3)

Touch once to select the Nearest Airport from the list, and touch again to
display the airport information.

Touch to View

Touch to

Display

, or

Heliport

Type

>

Airport

.

switches ON/OFF, as desired.

Private, Military

Touch to
View Info

,

Touch to

Change

NRST Type

Current

Selection

Current

Location

Heading
To NRST

Distance
To NRST

Heading
From NRST

Nearest Airports

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Displaying Nearest VOR, NDB, Intersection, VRP, or User Waypoint:

1)

Touch >

2)

Touch

VOR, NDB, Intersection, VRP

3)

Touch the nearest 'VOR', 'NDB', 'Intersection', 'VRP', or 'User Waypoint'

Type

.

, or

User Waypoint

.

from the list to display the navigation information.

Displaying Nearest ARTCC or FSS:

1)

Touch >

2)

Touch

ARTCC

3)

Touch the nearest 'ARTCC' or 'FSS' from the list.

4)

Touch again to display additional information.

or

Type

FSS

.

.

Displaying Nearest Airspace:

1)

Touch >

2)

Touch

Airspace

3)

Touch the nearest 'Airspace' from the list.

4)

Touch again to display additional information.

Type

.

.

Setting Nearest Airport Runway Surface Type:

1)

Touch

Home

2)

Touch

Hard

> >

, or

General

Hard/Soft

.

in the Runway Surface Type field.

Setting the nearest airport minimum runway length:

1)

Touch

Home

> >

2)

Touch the Minimum Runway Length field to enter a value.

Touch

to View

General

Settings - Runway Preferences

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Touch to Select

Touch to
Enter Info

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EMERGENCY MODE

The red Emergency (EMER) button located on the Navigation Bar can be accessed
from any page and proveds a quick way to reduce the pilot's workload in an emergency
situation. The EMER button will display the following:

• The Glide Range Ring using terrain and winds aloft data.

• The Emergency checklist in split screen mode if configured.

Touch Exit

'EMER'

Touch to View

Distance &

Direction

to Airport

Glide Range

Ring

Nearest
Airport

Emergency Mode (EMER) - Glide Range Ring

The EMER button can be configured to be displayed only when in flight.

Setting the EMER button to be displayed only when in flight:

1)

Touch

Home

> >

2)

Scroll to the

3)

Touch to toggle the

Emergency

General

.

section.

Hide EMER When Not Flying

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MENU

The Menu Button provides a page-sensitive menu structure. Each page has specific
menu options that control, search, navigate, or display page-sensitive menu items.
For example, the data bar fields can be displayed on the Map Page by touching the
'Show Navigation Info' checkbox. Touch each data field to change the navigation data
displayed.

Touch to Change

Data Field

Touch to

Navigation

Data

Displayed

Map Page Menu (Navigation Data Displayed)

Display
Navigation
Data

GLIDE RANGE RING

NOTE:

premium subscription, an updated terrain database downloaded, and the Glide
Ratio setting toggled 'On' for the selected Aircraft in the active Flight Plan.

To enable the Glide Range Ring on the Map, the User must have a valid

This feature is an aid to estimate accessible airports and terrain if the aircraft were
forced into glide circumstances. The displayed ring updates in real time, derived from
the selected aircraft's altitude, speed, and performance details. Since Garmin Pilot
supports multiple aircraft, the Glide Range Ring refers to the current active flight plan
to determine which aircraft performance details to calculate the ring shape.

The Glide Range Ring requires glide performance details to be specified in Garmin
Pilot's settings. This is accessed through

Home

> >

Aircraft

. Touch on an aircraft
(not aircraft type) to edit its details, and scroll down to the Glide section to specify
the

Glide Ratio

and

Best Glide Speed

. Refer to the aircraft documentation for these

values.

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The

Glide Range Buffer

setting can be used to shrink the Glide Range Ring in
situations where glide performance is expected to be less than ideal, perhaps due to
shifting winds. Increasing this setting will decrease the size of the Glide Range Ring.
Enabling

Shape Glide Ring for Terrain

will alter the shape of the Glide Range Ring to

show intersection with terrain.

Enabling

Shift Glide Ring for Wind

will factor in local wind conditions when
calculating the Glide Range Ring shape. Note the Glide Range Ring uses the most
recent weather data, which may be outdated if Garmin Pilot does not have access to
real time weather data over Wi-Fi or with outboard hardware such as a GDL 39.

Enabling/Disabling the Glide Range Ring:

1)

Touch >

2)

Touch to toggle

Touch Tab to

View Info

Ownship/Route.

Display Glide Range Ring,

Glide Range Ring

as desired.

Select Ring(s)
Distance

Touch to Enable
Glide Range Ring

Slide to Adjust
Buffer

Touch to Adjust
Display

Navigation Data Description

Altitude The current GPS altitude or geometric height above MSL in feet.

Bearing

Course

Cross Track Error

The compass direction from the present position to a destination
waypoint.

The magnetic direction from the last waypoint to the active
waypoint.

The distance and direction, left or right, the aircraft is from the
desired course in nautical miles.

Distance (Dest) The distance to the destination waypoint in the Active Flight Plan

Distance (Next) The distance to the next waypoint in the Active Flight Plan.

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Navigation Data Description

ETA (Dest)

ETA (Next)

ETE (Dest)

ETE (Next)

The estimated time at which the aircraft should reach the
destination waypoint, based upon current speed and track.

The estimated time at which the aircraft should reach the next
waypoint, based upon current speed and track.

The estimated time it takes to reach the destination waypoint from
the present position, based upon current ground speed.

The estimated time it takes to reach the next waypoint form the
present position, based upon current ground speed.

Ground Speed The velocity the aircraft is traveling relative to the ground.

Heart Rate * Heart rate from a wrist or chest heart rate monitor.

Latitude Current latitude.

Longitude Current longitude.

Next Waypoint Next waypoint on the route of flight

Pitch Current pitch. (GDL 39 3D only)

Pulse Oximeter** Displays the saturation of oxygen in the blood

Roll Current roll. (GDL 39 3D only)
Time Current time
Track The direction of aircraft movement relative to the ground.

Vertical Speed The rate of climb or descent (GPS-derived).

Wx-Wind The wind speed/direction at the nearest weather reporting station.

Wx-Visibility The visibility at the nearest METAR reporting station

Wx-Altimeter The altimeter setting at the nearest METAR reporting station.

Wx-Ceiling The ceiling at the nearest METAR reporting station

*D2 Bravo Titanium, D2 Charlie series, and D2 Delta series.
**D2 Air, D2 Delta PX, MARQ® Aviator series.

Navigation Data Field Options

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MAP PANE CONTROLS

The Map Pane has a number of buttons that control the Base Map, Map Overlays

and center map and split-screen. The table below shows the Map Pane Controls.

Control Icon Description

Map

Settings

Center on

Aircraft

Center on

Route

Zoom In Zooms In on the map

Zoom Out Zooms out on the map

Map/Chart Selection/Settings, Map Overlay Selection,

Overlay Opacity Settings, and General Map Settings

Centers the Map Pane on the current location.

Centers the entire route in Map Pane.

Split-Screen

Map

Orientation

Zoom In/Out

Center on

Aircraft

Center

on Route

Map Settings

Selects full screen map or partial map with Widgets,

Panel, Charts, and SafeTaxi.

Toggles map orientation from north up to track up.

The Icon is blue when track up is active.

Map Pane Controls

Map
Orientation

Split-Screen

Map Pane

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MAP/CHART SELECTION AND SETTINGS

There are three maps and three charts available for display on the Map Page. The
following charts are available for viewing in the map area: Sectional TAC, IFR Low, and
IFR High. Charts are high-resolution color images that resemble the paper version of
the National Aeronautical Navigation Products (AeroNav) published charts. The Roads/
Borders Map is a very basic map showing major roads, bodies of water, boarders and
Flight Plan information. Both IFR and VFR maps are vector-based interactive maps
that are populated with aeronautical information such as airports, navigation aids,
maximum and minimum airspace altitudes, airspaces, and victor airways.

Touch to Display

Touch to Display

Map/Chart Menu

Selecting a Helicopter Chart Overlay:

NOTE:

NOTE:

A chart basemap must be selected to display helicopter overlays.

For information on downloading Helicopter Charts, refer to 'Downloads',

discussed later in this section.

1)

After downloading the desired Helicopter Charts, touch >

2)

Touch a chart basemap (

3)

Touch a Helicopter Overlay (

Gulf IFR Helicopter

Touch Tab

to View Info

VFR, IFR Low

).

, or

IFR High

U.S. VFR Helicopter, Gulf VFR Helicopter

).

Touch to Expand

Map/Chart.

, or

Touch to
Display

Selecting Helicopter Chart Overlay

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VFR Helicopter Chart Overlay

Accessing Advanced Map Settings:

1)

Touch >

2)

Touch

3)

Use the sliders and selection buttons to set Visibility Ranges and Label Sizes

Map/Chart

>

Map Name

General, Airports, Nav Aids, Airspaces, or Cities

for map features.

4)

To give the new settings a name, Touch
keyboard to enter a name.

5)

Touch

Done

to save and exit, or touch

default Map Theme setting.

> .

.

General > Map Name

Restore Defaults

to restore the

, and use the

Touch Tab

to View Info

Touch to
Display

Touch to
Enter Text

Advanced Map Settings - General

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Map Setting

Categories

General

Airports

Nav Aids

Airspaces

Map Item Options

Topography Off, Shade, or On

Map Color White, Green, or Brown

Map Type IFR, or VFR

Map Name User Defined Name

Large Airports Med Airports Small Airports Pvt Airports

Visibility

Range

Label Size Off, Small, Medium, Large

Visibility

Range

Label Size

Filter All

Airspaces

Visibility

Range

SUA Visibility

Range

Label Style

Off - 200 nm Off - 50 nm Off - 20 nm Off - 20 nm

Heliports Seaplane Bases SafeTaxi

Off - 20 nm Off - 50 nm Off - 2 nm

VOR NDB Intersection

Off - 100 nm Off - 50 nm Off - 10 nm

VRP Low Airways High Airways

Off - 10 nm Off - 100 nm Off - 100 nm

VOR, NDB, Intersection, VRP

Off, Small, Medium, Large

Hide All Airspaces Above Smart Airspace

Numerical Entry On/Off

Class B Class C Class D
Off - 200 nm Off - 200 nm Off - 100 nm
Class E/TRSA TMA Control Area CTA
Off - 100 nm Off - 200 nm Off - 100 nm

Control Zone CTR ATZ/TIZ/MATZ Euro Airway

Off - 100 nm Off - 100 nm Off - 100 nm

Restricted Alert/Warning Parachute Area MOA

Off - 200 nm Off - 200 nm Off - 100 nm Off - 200 nm

ADIZ Danger Other

Off - 100 nm Off - 100 nm Off - 100 nm

Airspace Size

Off, Small, Medium, Large

Airspace Style

Standard, Enhanced

Airspace Color
Standard, Dark

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Large City Medium City Small City Small Town

Off - 500 nm Off - 200 nm Off - 100 nm Off - 50 nm

Large City, Medium City, Small City, Small Town

Off, Small, Medium, Large

Advanced Map Settings

Cities

Visibility

Range

Label Size

SETTINGS

Located under the Home Button, touch the Settings Icon to open the Settings Menu.
The Settings Menu tabs customize and manage Garmin Pilot features, subscriptions,
Pilot Info, Aircraft Info and much more.

GENERAL

The General Settings tab provides access to settings for Keep Screen On, Theme, Time
Format, Flight Condition Colors, Runway Preferences, Navigation, Altert Configuration
Setup, Alert Type Setup, Synthetic Vision, & General Data Protections Regulation
(GDPR). Touch
copyright information, and contact information (both email and phone) for Garmin
Aviation Support. Touch the email address to compose an email and send it directly to
Garmin Aviation Support. Sending a support email in this manner will automatically
populate the email with information that will greatly aid Garmin in troubleshooting
and resolving any issues that may arise.

About

to display the current version of the Garmin Pilot Application,

NOTE:

email.

Touch

A data connection (i.e., Wi-Fi or cellular) is required to send and receive

What's new in this version...

latest Garmin Pilot update.

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KEEP SCREEN ON

The Keep Screen On settings provide three options for controlling the device display
settings when using Garmin Pilot.

•

Auto

: The screen will stay on when the device GPS senses a ground speed over 40

kts and when viewing SafeTaxi

• On: The screen will always be on.

•

Off

: Uses the system default display settings.

Configuring Screen Settings:

1)

From any page, touch

2)

3)

Touch the
Touch

General

Auto, On

Home

> .

Tab.

or

Off

to select the desired Keep Screen On settings.

THEME

The provided alternate themes allow Garmin Pilot to be used in various lighting
scenarios. The
see during the day and in direct sunlight. The
background that's much more comfortable in low-light situations. The
automatically switch between the two based on the time of day.

Light

theme uses dark text on a bright background that's easier to

Dark

theme uses bright text on a dark

Auto

option will

Configuring Interface Themes:

1)

From any page, touch

2)

Touch the

3)

Touch

Or

1)

From any page, touch

2)

Touch

General

Auto, Light

Auto, Light

Home

> .

Tab.

or

Dark

to select the desired setting.

Home

>

or

Dark

to select the desired setting.

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Brightness

.

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INTERFACE STYLE

The Tab Bar, located at the bottom of the screen, when selected, may be used as
an alternate means of accessing many of the features of Garmin Pilot. The Tab Bar
is configurable and provides quick access to the various pages within Garmin Pilot
(Map, Flight Plan, Trip Planning, Airport Info, Charts, Weather Imagery, Scratch Pad,
Terrain, Traffic, Checklists, Synthetic Vision, Logbook, Weight and Balance, Connext,
Downloads, & Settings).

Adjusting Interface Style:

1) Touch Settings > General.

2)

Touch Tab Bar to adjust the Interface Style.

3)

Touch Classic to return to the legacy Home Screen Menu interface style.

Touch to

View

Touch to
Select

Settings - General - Interface Style Selection

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TAB BAR ICONS

Touch the following icon to display the associated function:

Map

Flight Plan

Trip Planning

Airport Info

Charts

WX Imagery

Scratch Pad

Terrain

Displays the Map Page, which provides full en­route navigation capabilities on a moving map.

Displays the Active Flight Plan Page, where flight
plans can be created, stored, shared, modified, and
reversed.

Displays the Trip Planning Page, which manages all
of the trip planning details for each trip.

Displays the Airport Information Page, which
includes basic airport info, frequencies, runways,
procedures, weather, NOTAM's, FBO's, fuel prices/
fees, FAA remarks, & Nav Aids.

Displays the Charts Page, where various
navigational charts can be viewed when properly
downloaded.

Displays the Weather Imagery Page, providing
various meteorological data for both real-time and
forecast weather events.

Displays the Scratch Pad Page, which allows the
pilot to quickly draw or write down information on
the device screen.

Displays the Terrain View, which displays altitudes
of terrain and obstructions relative to the aircraft
position and altitude.

Traffic Displays the Dedicated Traffic Page.

Displays the Checklists Page where specific aircraft

Checklists

Synthetic Vision

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electronic checklists can be viewed to ensure
proper flight procedures.

Displays the Synthetic Vision View, which depicts a
forward-looking attitude display of the topography
immediately in front of the aircraft.

Overview

Logbook

Weight & Balance

Connext

Downloads

Settings

CUSTOMIZE TAB BAR ICONS

Displays the Logbook Page, which allows the pilot
to record pertinent flight information such as
currency, endorsements, & photos.

Displays the Weight & Balance, which is calculated
to determine if the airplane is properly loaded
within CG limits.

Displays the Connext Page, which allows the
wireless sharing of data between devices via
Bluetooth®, or, if properly equipped, Wi-Fi.

Displays the Downloads Page, which automatically
downloads file updates and next cycles as they
become available.

Displays the Settings Page, which includes General,
Pilot Info, Aircraft, User Content, Alerts, Units,
Downloads, Subscrptions, FltPlan.com, Jeppesen,
Documents, Data Services, & Flight Simulation.

Tab Bar Icons

The More menu contains the items not visible in the tab bar, which may be reordered
or hidden from view. The order of the items in the tab bar may be customized by
clicking More > Edit. Long press the desired Tab Bar icon to start customizing, using
the drag-and-drop gesture to move icons to their desired location. The item to the right
of the horizontal line is dynamic and displays the most recently viewed feature from
the More menu.

NOTE:

the remaining space on the Tab Bar reserved for user selected items which is
dependent on screen size and device orientation. In the event a device only has
enough space to show three (3) tabs, no recent tabs will be shown, instead the
tabs shown will be two (2) user selected items and the More tab.

Current Page

The Tab Bar will show between zero (0) and three (3) recent tabs with

User Selected Icons

Tab Bar

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Most Recent

Touch to View

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Customizing Tab Bar Icons:

1)

From anywhere in Garmin Pilot, touch More > Edit to display the Drag
and Drop to Reorder window.

2)

The Tab Bar and More Menu icons are displayed. Scroll down to view the
complete list of icons in the More Menu.

3)

Long press on the desired icon until the background is highlighted (blue),
then drag and drop the icon in the desried location.

4)

If necessary, touch Restore to load the previous selection and sequence of
icons.

5)

Touch Save to continue or Cancel to close without saving.

Touch to

Customize Tab Bar

Touch to View

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Long Press

to Drag

& Drop

Tab Bar Customization

Touch to

Cancel

Touch to

Restore

Touch

to Save

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Hiding Tab Bar Icons:

1)

From anywhere in Garmin Pilot, touch More > Edit to display the Drag
and Drop to Reorder window.

2)

The Tab Bar and More Menu icons are displayed. Scroll down to view the
complete list of icons in the More Menu.

3)

Touch to Hide and remove from the available icon(s) on the Tab Bar.

4)

If necessary, touch Restore to unhide and load the previous selection and
sequence of icons.

5)

Touch Save to continue or Cancel to close without saving.

Touch to Hide

Hidden Icons

Touch to

Cancel

Tab Bar Customization - Hidden Icons

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Touch to

Restore

Touch

to Save

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RUNWAY PREFERENCES

Setting Runway Preferences will adjust the Best Runway recommendations made by
the Airport Information page and the airport widget. The default
Soft which will recommend any runway. Changing this to Hard will only recommend
asphalt and concrete runways. Setting the

Minimum Runway Length

recommend runways to the specified length or greater.

Surface Type

will only

is Hard/

NOTE:

the best runway based on winds.

Runway preferences are used by the airport widget summary to show

OBSTACLES

Configuring Helicopter Obstacles:

1)

From any page, touch

2)

Touch the

3)

Touch to toggle

General

Home

> .

Tab.

Show Helicopter Obstacles

EMERGENCY

Configuring Hide EMER When Not Flying:

1)

From any page, touch

2)

Touch the

3)

Touch to toggle

General

Home

> .

Tab.

Hide EMER When Not Flying

NAVIGATION

Configuring Automatic Safe Taxi:

1)

From any page, touch

2)

Touch the

General

Tab.

Home

> .

as desired.

as desired.

3)

Touch to toggle

NOTE:

SafeTaxi will launch after landing at the destination airport when ground
speed drops below 40 kts.

With a SafeTaxi subscription and when Automatic SafeTaxi is On,

Automatic Safe Taxi

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Overview

ALERT CONFIGURATION SETUP

The Alert Configuration Setup section allows the pilot the ability to toggle
Notifications On/Off for vibration settings as well as select a desired ringtone. When
Notifications are On, a Garmin Pilot Icon will appear in the device notification area (i.e.
the top banner) when the configured alert criteria is met (i.e., time or location).

Configuring Alert Notifications:

1)

From any page, touch

2)

Touch the

3)

Touch
audio notifications.

4)

Touch to toggle Vibrate as desired.

General

Notification Ringtone

Tab.

Home

> .

to select a ringtone, or set to

None

to disable

ALERT TYPE SETUP

Configuring Terrain Alerts:

1)

From any page, touch

2)

Touch the

3)

Touch to toggle

General

Home

Tab.

Terrain Alerts

> .

as desired.

Configuring Traffic Alerts (Traffic Device Required):

1)

From any page, touch

2)

Touch the

3)

Touch to toggle

General

Home

Tab.

Traffic Alerts

> .

as desired.

Configuring Audio:

1)

From any page, touch

2)

3)

Touch the
Touch

General

Audio

options

Home

> .

Tab.

OFF, MALE

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, or

FEMALE

.

Overview

Configuring Trip Weather Alerts:

1)

From any page, touch

2)

Touch the

3)

Touch to toggle

General

Home

Tab.

Trip Weather Alerts

> .

as desired.

NOTE:

Trip Weather Alerts are activated when weather for one or more trips

goes below minimums set by the User.

SYNTHETIC VISION

Configuring Roll Indication:

1)

From any page, touch

2)

3)

Touch the
Touch

General

Roll Indication

Home

Tab.

options

> .

SKY POINTER

, or

GROUND POINTER

.

GENERAL DATA PROTECTION REGULATION (GDPR)

The GDPR is a regulation in the European Union on data protection and privacy for
all individual citizens of the European Union and the European Economic Area. It also
addresses the transfer of personal data outside the EU and EEA areas. If applicable,
touch the

Reset

button.

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Overview

Resetting General Data Protection Regulation:

1)

From any page, touch

2)

Touch the

3)

Touch Reset button in the GDPR section, as desired.

General

Tab.

Home

> .

Touch to

View

NOTE:

For additional information, please visit https://eugdpr.org and/or click

on Privacy Policy button.

Touch to
Toggle
On/Off

Touch
to View

Touch to
Toggle
On/Off

Touch to
Select

Touch to
Toggle
On/Off

Touch to
Select

Touch
to Reset

Touch

Settings - General Cont'd

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Overview

PILOT AND AIRCRAFT INFO

NOTE:

A data connection (i.e., Wi-Fi or cellular) is required to file flight plans.

If a Garmin Pilot account is already signed into the app, Pilot and Aircraft information
will automatically be synchronized. To add a new pilot touch

Info

>

Add Pilot Information...

. Touch in each field and use the on-screen

Home

> >

Pilot

keyboard to enter the requested information (i.e., Name, Address, Telephone, Personal
Minimums, and preferred Filing Service). Add aircraft information by touching

>

Aircraft

>

Add Aircraft...

, enter aircraft Identifier, Type, Equip Suffix, Home

Home

>

Base, Primary and Secondary Color, TAS, and Fuel information. To link Garmin Pilot
with a Filing Service Provider, under Pilot Information, enter username and password
information for the preferred provider. By linking to a Filing Service Provider, Garmin
Pilot can file flight plans.

Entering Pilot Information:

1)

From any page, touch

2)

Touch

Pilot Info

3)

Enter the Pilot Information by touching each field and use the keyboard.

4)

Touch

Save

, to save Pilot Information.

Home

> .

>

Add Pilot Information...

.

Touch to

Cancel

Touch
to Input
Contact
Info

Touch
to Input
Personal
Mins

Touch to
Select

Touch
to Save

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PERSONAL MINIMUMS

Each pilot that's registered on a Garmin Pilot account can specify personalized
parameters for VFR, IFR and Wind minimums. These settings are considered by the
Garmin Pilot app when planning trips.

Available parameters are:

• VFR minimums for ceiling and visibility for day and night flights

• IFR minimums for ceiling and visibility for day and night arrivals and departures

• Maximum wind speed, wind gusts, and crosswind component for arrival(s) and

departure(s)

Configuring Personal Minimums:

1)

From any page, touch

2)

Touch the

Or

: Touch a current Pilot in the list to edit.

3)

Touch

4)

Enter the preferred ceiling minimums in feet.

5)

Enter the preferred visibility minimums in statute miles.

6)

Enter the preferred maximum wind speeds in knots.

7)

Touch

Pilot Info

VFR, IFR

Save

.

or

Winds

Home

> .

Tab >

.

Add Pilot Information...

.

Touch to

Cancel

Touch to
Input Info

Touch to
Clear Info

Touch
to Save

Pilot - Personal Minimums - VFR

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Overview

Entering Aircraft Information:

1)

From any page, touch

2)

Touch

Aircraft

Or

: Touch a current Aircraft in the list to edit.

3)

Enter Required and/or optional Aircraft Information by touching each field

>

Home

Add Aircraft...

and use the keyboard.

4)

Touch

Save

, to save Aircraft Information.

Touch

to View

> .

.

Touch
to Input
Info

Touch to
Select

Touch
to Input
Info

Touch to
Select

Touch to

Cancel

Touch
to Save

Aircraft Information Entry

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Overview

ATC PROPOSED ROUTE NOTIFICATIONS

ATC Proposed Route Notifications are Push notifications, that include a proposed
route for departures and destinations for previously filed flight plans. Notifications
come in the notification area if Garmin Pilot is not currently active, or as Pop-ups within
Garmin Pilot. To accept the proposed route and make it the Flight Plan, ensure Make
Flight Plan is set to On, and touch
notification and not make it the Flight Plan, ensure Make Flight Plan is set to
touch

Dismiss

Subscribing to ATC Proposed Route Notifications:

1)

2)

3)
Or

4)

5)

to remove the popup.

From any page, touch
Touch the
Touch

: Touch a current Aircraft in the list, to edit.
Scroll down & touch to
Touch

Aircraft

Add Aircraft

Save

, to save Aircraft Information.

Tab.

.

Brief

Home

to open the Trip Planning Page. To dismiss the

Off

, and

> .

Subscribe

to Proposed Route Notifications.

USER CONTENT

The User Content Tab provides a quick and easy way to create and view stored user
waypoints. User waypoints are synchronized across devices. When creating a new user
waypoint, Garmin Pilot provides three ways to specify the precise location.

If

Lat/Lon

is selected, Garmin Pilot can accept the coordinates in three formats:
degrees in decimal (hdd.dddd); degrees and minutes in decimal (hddd.mm.mmmmm');
and degrees, minutes and seconds in decimal (hddd.mm'ss.s").

Rad/Dist

can accept locations around a specified VOR station, using a radial and

distance.

Rad/Rad

can accept locations as the intersection of two radials of two different VOR

stations.

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Overview

Creating/Editing a User Waypoint from User Content Tab:

1)

From any page, touch

2)

Touch the

3)

Touch button to display the

Or

: Touch a current User Waypoint in the list to edit.

4)

Enter a name.

5)

Define the waypoint location by Lat/Lon, Rad/Dist, or Rad/Rad.

6)

Touch

7)

If the waypoint was saved, touch button to view on Google Maps.

Touch to Edit

View on Map

Touch to Define

User Content

Save

Touch to

to save the waypoint, or

Home

Tab.

> .

New User Waypoint

Cancel

dialog box.

to exit.

Touch to
View Info

Touch to Select

Touch to Cancel

Touch to Adjust

Touch to
Clear Info

Touch to Save

Edit User Waypoint

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UNITS

The Units Tab can set the displayed units of measure for the following metrics:

• Distance • Weight & Balance • Wind Speed

• Velocity • Runway Length • Altimeter

• Fluid Volume • Temperature • Latitude/Longitude

• Weight • Visibility

Adjusting Units Settings:

1)

From any page, touch

2)

Touch the

3)

Touch the unit of measurement to display options and adjust as desired.

4)

If necessary, touch

Units

Home

> .

Tab.

Restore Defaults

to revert back to factory settings.

Touch

to View

Touch to Adjust
Settings

Touch to Restore
Default Settings

Settings - Units Tab

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DATA SERVICES

The Data Services Tab provides information about the current source of weather
data and the age of Garmin Weather Data items cached on the device. The age and
status of weather data for FIS-B-sourced weather is viewable under the corresponding
FIS-B Device tab. Weather data is available from three sources, Garmin Weather Data
Services, FIS-B weather when connected to a compatible FIS-B device via a Connext
link. Garmin Weather Data Services requires a data connection through Wi-Fi or
cellular network. FIS-B weather requires additional hardware.

Adjusting Worldwide NOTAM Coverage Settings:

1)

From any page, touch

2)

Touch the

3)

Touch next to

Data Services

feature will be automatically enabled with the proper subcription updated
and downloaded.

Adjusting Worldwide Winds Aloft Coverage Settings:

1)

From any page, touch

2)

Touch the

Data Services

Home

> .

Tab.

Worldwide NOTAM Coverage

Home

> .

Tab.

to toggle On/Off.

This

3)

Touch next to

Worldwide Winds Aloft Coverage

to toggle On/Off.

The winds aloft forecast data is based on the Global Forecast System (GFS)
weather model and provides detailed coverage for the selected area. This
feature will be automatically enabled with the proper subcription updated
and downloaded.

Adjusting Baron Mobile Link Settings:

1)

From any page, touch

2)

Touch the

3)

Touch next to

Link provides in-cockpit weather using your XM weather receiver and the
Mobile Link Wi-Fi device.

4)

If necessary, touch to view info regarding the current Wi-Fi connection.

Data Services

Home

> .

Tab.

Connection Status

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to toggle On/Off. Baron Mobile

Overview

Connection

Status

Touch

to View

Connection

Status

Touch to

View Info

Touch to
Toggle
On/Off

Settings - Data Services

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GPS

Most Android devices are built with an internal GPS receiver. These may work
fine in smaller aircraft but often a stronger, external GPS receiver is necessary. If
an Android device does not include a GPS receiver, then a Garmin GLO™ portable
GPS and GLONASS receiver or a Connext GPS and ADS-B receiver will be required to
take advantage of the navigation features of Garmin Pilot. Third party GPS receiver
applications are no longer recommended for Garmin Pilot to receive location data.

Adjusting GPS Settings:

1)

From any page, touch

2)

Touch the

Current

GPS Mode

& Status

GPS

Home

> .

Tab to view and adjust connected devices.

Touch

to View

Settings - GPS Tab

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FLIGHT SIMULATION INTEGRATION

The Flight Simulation Tab provides information about the status of a flight simulator
associated with the current Garmin Pilot account and device. Garmin Pilot can connect
to your X-Plane or Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 (MSFS 2020) software through a
Wi-Fi connection. To aid in User accessibility, detailed instructions on how to connect
to the desired flight simulator are provided within Garmin Pilot.

NOTE:

NOTE:

Garmin Pilot requires X-Plane version 10.30 or higher.

The Android device running Garmin Pilot, and the computer with the

flight simulator software, should be connected to the same Wi-Fi access point.

Connecting Garmin Pilot to a Flight Simulator:

1)

From any page, touch

2)

Touch the

3)

Touch to toggle the

4)

Touch

Or

: Touch

Touch

to View

Flight Simulation

How to connect with MSFS 2020

How to connect with X-Plane

Home

> .

Tab.

Use Simulator Data

On/Off.

.

.

Touch to
Toggle
On/Off

Touch
to View/
Collapse
Info

Settings - Flight Simulation - Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020

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Overview

DOWNLOADS

The Downloads Tab allows the User to adjust settings for a multiple items. First,

Auto-Download Pilot Updates

cycles as they become available. Second,
Data for large downloads when Wi-Fi is not availble. Lastly,
which provides a visual display of certain downloadable areas (if mapping information
is available). If disabled, this will show all downloads in list form instead.

, which automatically downloads file updates and next

Allow Mobile Data

, which allows Mobile

Enable Download Map

,

NOTE:

More details related to the specifics of the Downloads portion of Garmin

Pilot are presented in greater detail at later stages of this document.

Adjusting Auto-Download Pilot Updates Settings:

1)

From any page, touch

2)

Touch the

3)

Touch next to

NOTE:

the device. Please ensure the device has the proper storage space available.

Downloads

When toggled 'On', this setting may require additional storage space on

Home

> .

Tab.

Auto-Download Pilot Updates

to toggle On/Off.

Adjusting Allow Mobile Data Settings:

1)

From any page, touch

2)

Touch the

3)

Touch next to

Downloads

Home

> .

Tab.

Allow Mobile Data

to toggle On/Off.

Adjusting Enable Download Map Settings:

1)

From any page, touch

2)

Touch the

3)

Touch next to

Downloads

Home

> .

Tab.

Enable Download Map

to toggle On/Off.

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Overview

Touch to
Toggle
On/Off

Touch

to View

Settings - Downloads

SUBSCRIPTIONS

The Subscriptions Tab provides information about the status of any subscription
associated with the current Garmin Pilot account and the ability to purchase annual or
monthly subscriptions or renew expired subscriptions.

NOTE:

With an active subscription, Garmin Pilot can be installed on up to three

device at the same time, typically a mobile phone and a tablet device.

Viewing/Adjusting Account:

1)

From any page, touch

2)

Touch the

3)

If necessary,

Subscriptions

touch the expired subscription to download. When properly

Home

> .

Tab to view current status.

downloaded, a will be displayed along with an Expiration Date.

4)

If necessary, touch the
Pilot subscriptions and the device(s) using these items via fly.garmin.com.

Manage Account

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button to view current Garmin

Overview

Viewing/Adjusting Subscription Catalog:

1)

From any page, touch

2)

Touch the

3)

If necessary,

Subscriptions

touch the expired subscription to download. When properly

Home

> .

Tab to view current status.

downloaded, a will be displayed along with an Expiration Date.

4)

If necessary, touch the
items via fly.garmin.com.

Touch

to View

Subscription Catalog

button to purchase necessary

Touch to
Change Account

Subscription
Status &
Expiration Date

Touch to

Manage
Garmin
Account

Touch to View
Subscription

Settings - Subscriptions

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Overview

SYNC

The Sync Tab provides information about the sync status of any data associated
with the current device. The User can view the Last Attempt (Date & Time) and Status
(Synced or Sync Failed) of various pieces of data such as Trips, Aircraft, Pilots, User
Waypoints, Stored Flight Plans, Database Concierge, Logbook, Checklists, Performance,
and Weight and Balance.

Viewing/Adjusting Sync Status:

1)

From any page, touch

2)

Touch the

3)

Touch the
successful, "Synced" will be displayed in green text along with the Date
(MM:DD) and Time (HH:MM). If unsuccessful, "Not Synced" will be
displayed in red text along with the Date (MM:DD) and Time (HH:MM).

4)

If necessary, touch the

Sync
SYNC NOW

Home

> .

Tab.

button next to the desired data category. If

Clear Local Sync Data

button.

NOTE:

Touching the Clear Local Sync Data button will clear all local sync data
and pull down data stored on the cloud. Only perform this action if there are
issues with the sync data.

Touch to
Sync Data

Touch

to View

Sync Status

Last Sync

Touch to
Clear Data

Settings - Sync

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SYNTHETIC VISION (PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION)

NOTE:

Synthetic Vision requires either a Flight Stream 510/210, GDL 52/52R,

GDL 39 3D, GTX 345, GTX 45R, G3X Touch, and a Premium subscription.

Synthetic Vision depicts a forward-looking attitude display of the topography
immediately in front of the aircraft. The depicted imagery is derived from the aircraft
attitude, heading, GPS three-dimensional position, and databases of terrain, obstacles,
and other relevant features.

GPS-

derived

Ground

Speed

Pitch Scale

Zero Pitch

Line

Aircraft

Symbol

Roll
Pointer

Geometric
Altitude
(MSL)

GPS­derived
Vertical
Speed

HSI

CDI Scale

Synthetic Vision (with GDL 39 3D)

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The Synthetic Vision terrain display shows land contours (colors are consistent
with those of the topographical map display), large water features, towers, and other
obstacles over 200’ AGL that are included in the obstacle database. Cultural features
on the ground such as roads, highways, railroad tracks, cities, and state boundaries are
not displayed.

Terrain is integrated within Synthetic Vision to provide visual alerts to indicate the
presence of terrain and obstacle threats relevant to the projected flight path. Terrain
alerts are displayed in red and yellow shading.

The terrain display is intended for situational awareness only. It may not provide the
accuracy or fidelity on which to base decisions and plan maneuvers to avoid terrain
or obstacles. Navigation must not be predicated solely upon the use of the terrain or
obstacle data displayed by Synthetic Vision.

NOTE:

when compatible devices are not configured.

'No Attitude Information' is displayed in place of the Attitude Indicator

SYNTHETIC VISION OPERATION

Synthetic Vision is activated by touching

Activating night mode:

1)

From any page, touch

2)

Touch

Menu

>

Home

Night Mode

ZERO PITCH LINE

The Zero Pitch Line is drawn completely across the display and represents the
aircraft attitude with respect to the horizon. It may not align with the terrain horizon,
particularly when the terrain is mountainous or when the aircraft is flown at high
altitudes.

Home

> .

.

> .

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TRAFFIC (OPTIONAL)

When paired with a Flight Stream 510, Flight Stream 210, GDL 52/52R, GDL 39/GDL
39 3D, GTX 345, or GTX 45R Synthetic Vision displays ADS-B traffic information. Traffic
symbols are displayed in their approximate locations. Traffic symbols are displayed in
three dimensions, appearing larger as they are getting closer, and smaller when they
are further away. Traffic within 250 feet laterally of the aircraft will not be displayed.
Traffic symbols and coloring are consistent with that used for traffic displayed on the
Map Page. If the traffic altitude is unknown, the traffic will not be displayed.

Zero

Pitch Line

Traffic

Traffic Alert

Traffic

Synthetic Vision - Traffic

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RUNWAYS

Runway data provides improved awareness of runway location with respect to the
surrounding terrain. All runway thresholds are depicted at their respective elevations
as defined in the database. In some situations, where threshold elevations differ
significantly, crossing runways may appear to be layered. As the aircraft gets closer to
the runway, more detail such as runway numbers and centerlines are displayed.

Runway

Synthetic Vision - Runway

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SYNTHETIC VISION TERRAIN AND OBSTACLE DATA

Terrain alerting on the synthetic vision display corresponds to the red and yellow X
symbols on the Map Page.

In some instances, a terrain or obstacle alert may be issued with no conflict shading
displayed on the synthetic vision. In these cases, the conflict is outside the Synthetic
Vision field of view.

Obstacles are represented on the synthetic vision display by standard two­dimensional tower symbols found on the Inset Map and Navigation Map. Unlike the
Map Page, obstacles on the synthetic vision display do not change colors to warn of
potential conflict with the aircraft’s flight path until the obstacle is associated with an
actual terrain alert. Obstacles greater than 1000 feet below the aircraft altitude are
not shown.

Synthetic Vision - Terrain

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It is preferred to download the medium or high resolution terrain data when using
Synthetic Vision. The 3D view may not draw correctly with low resolution terrain data.

Synthetic Vision - High Resolution

Terrain Data

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Terrain Data

Overview

LOGBOOK

The Garmin Pilot Logbook feature allows the pilot to record pertinent flight
information to include the following:

• Generate automatic logbook entries using GPS data collected during the flight.

• Add manual entries or modify auto-entries.

• Notification of auto-generated entries via red badges on Logbook icon.

• Smart Suggestions auto-populates previously used instructor and aircraft

information.

• Track currency information including day and night take-offs, night duration, and

cross country.

• Enter signed endorsements and generate reports.

• Optional automatic synchronization with the flyGarmin website.

• Adding photographs to logbook entries.

The Garmin Pilot logbook requires at least one aircraft entered in
>

Aircraft

in order to create valid entries. If a logbook entry is created without any

aircraft types, the Aircraft Type field will prompt to add an aircraft type.

FLIGHT LOG ENTRIES

Manually Adding Logbook Entry:

1)

From any page, touch

2)

If necessary, touch

3)

Touch

Add Entry

4)

Touch the desired Flight Log entry field(s) to add flight data.

5)

Under the Duration section, use the buttons to copy the value from the
Total field to another field.

6)

If the flight included multiple approaches, touch

7)

If the flight was dual given, the instructor enters the following fields:

Instructor Name, Certificate Number
a)
b)

Touch
Touch

Add Signature
Save

Home

> .

Entries

at the top of the page.

. Garmin Pilot will create a new entry.

Add Approach

, and

Certificate Expiration

to sign the entry.

.

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Home

>

for each.

.

Overview

Entries Tab

Add New

Entry

Touch

to View

Flight Log

Entries

Lock Entry

Touch to
Adjust
Touch to
Share

Touch
to View
on Map

Touch to
Add Photo

Touch to
Modify

Logbook Entries

Enabling Automatic Flight Log Entries:

NOTE:

The terrain download is recommended for optimum performance of

Automatic Flight Logging.

1)

From any page, touch

2)

Scroll down to the

3)

Touch next to

4)

If desired, enter a value for any of the following

Setup

fields.

Home

> >

Automatic Flight Log Setup

Enable Auto Flight Logging

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Settings

fields.

.

.

Automatic Flight Log

Overview

• Enable Flight Tracking • Taxi Time Added • Include Heliports

• Flying Speed Threshold • Merge Legs Into Single
Entry

• Flying Altitude (AGL)

Threshold

• Vertical Speed

• Max Time Between
Legs To Merge

• Include Seaplane Bases

• Manually Accept
Automatic Logs

Threshold

Automatic Flight Log Setup Fields

Settings Tab

Touch to
Enable

Touch to
Enter Data

Automatic Flight Log Setup

Accepting Automatic Flight Log Entries:

1)

From any page, touch

2)

Touch

Auto-Gen Flights

Optionally, touch Accept All to add all automatic entries to the Logbook.

3)

Touch a flight log entry.

4)

Touch

Accept

to add the entry to the logbook.

Home

> >

.

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Entries

.

Touch to
Enter Data

Touch to
Toggle
On/Off

Overview

Deleting Automatic Flight Log Entries:

1)

From any page, touch

2)

Touch

Auto-Gen Flights

3)

Touch a flight log entry.

4)

Touch

Delete

Entries View

Touch to

Accept ALL

Auto Entries

New Auto

Entry

.

Home

.

>

> Entries

.

Touch to
Accept or
Delete Auto
Entry

Flight Log Entry - Automatic

Modifying Flight Log Entry:

1)

From any page, touch

2)

Touch the desired entry to modify.

3)

Modify the desired Flight Log entry fields.

Home

> >

Entries

.

Deleting Flight Log Entry:

1)

From any page, touch

2)

Touch and hold the desired entry to delete.

3)

If desired, touch additional entries to delete.

4)

Touch at the top of the screen to delete or touch to cancel.

Home

> >

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.

Overview

FLIGHT LOG FIELDS

The order of the Flight Log Fields can be arranged, and each flight log field can be

configured ON or Off.

Configuring logbook fields:

1)

From any page, touch

2)

Touch the desired entry to configure or touch
entry.

3)

Touch

Configure Fields

4)

Touch and drag to arrange the fields in the desired order.

5)

Touch next to desired fields to hide or display them.

6)

Touch

Done

.

Home

.

> >

Entries

Add Entry

.

to create a new

Entries Tab

Selected

Logbook Entry

Touch to
Save &
Close

Touch to
Toggle 'ON/
OFF'

Touch &
Drag to
Arrange
Fields

Flight Log Field Configuration

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LOGBOOK PHOTOS

The Logbook Photos feature allows the pilot to attach unlimited photos to logbook

flight entries.

• Logbook photos may be taken while in flight using a device's camera, and are
automatically added to the provisional logbook entry.

• Logbook photos can be attached to existing logbook entries from the device's
photo library or flyGarmin.

• Logbook photos are securely stored within flyGarmin and can be synced across all
devices.

Adding photos to a logbook entry:

1)

From any page, touch

2)

Touch

Add Entry

icon.

3)

Take a photo from the device, add one from the device's photo library, or
add a photo from the Virb photo library.

Home

> .

or an existing logbook entry and select the

Add Photo

Photos

Attached

Touch to
Enlarge
Photo

Touch to
Add Photo

Logbook Photos

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LOGBOOK AUTO-LOGGING

The Logbook Auto-Logging view on the logbook entries tab captures and displays

real-time flight data including:

• Duration of flight

• Time of departure

• Distance flown

• Average speed

• Maximum altitude

• Maximum speed

Logbook Auto-Logging also supports taking photos while in flight or attaching

images from the device's library to the logbook entry.

Actively

Logging Flight

Departure Info

Touch to
Add Photo

Logbook Auto-Logging

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LOGBOOK TRACKS

Garmin Pilot automatically creates a track of a flight and attaches the file to the

entry in the logbook.

Viewing logbook tracks:

1)

From any page, touch

2)

Touch

Show on Map

Home

> .

on a selected logbook entry.

Logbook Tracks

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Adding logbook widget from split screen mode:

1)

From any page, touch

2)

Touch

Add Widget

Home

> > >

and select

Logbook Tracks

Hiding logbook tracks from the map:

1)

From any page, touch

2)

Long press on the desired area in the Map Pane until the Radial Menu
appears.

3)

Select the

4)

Touch on the

Track

Hide

Home

> .

icon from the radial menu.

button to remove the track on the map.

ENDORSEMENTS

Viewing Endorsements:

1)

From any page, touch

2)

Touch the desired endorsement.

Home

> >

Endorsements

Widgets

.

.

.

Endorsement View

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Adding Endorsements:

1)

From any page, touch

2)

Touch

Add Endorsement

3)

Touch

Type

.

4)

Touch the desired Type from the list.

5)

The pilot enters the following Endorsement Fields:

Name; Gender; Pilot Certificate; Certificate Number; Make and Model

6)

Touch

Title

.

7)

Enter a title for the endorsement and touch

8)

If desired, enter the

9)

The instructor enters the following Instructor fields:

Certificate Number
a)
b)

Touch
Touch

Add Signature
Save

Home

FAA Category

, and

.

> >

Endorsements

.

Done

, date

Issued

Certificate Expiration

to sign the entry.

.

First Name, MI, Last

.

, and date

Expires

Instructor Name

.

.

.

,

Endorsements

Touch to Add

Endorsements

Endorsement

Tab

New

Deleting an Endorsement:

1)

From any page, touch

2)

Touch and hold the desired endorsement to delete.

3)

If desired, touch additional endorsements to delete.

4)

Touch at the top of the screen to delete or touch to cancel.

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Home

> >

Entries

Touch
to Select
Endorsement
Type

.

Overview

CURRENCY

To View Currencies, touch

Home

> >

Currency

. When the currency type has
been met, is displayed as well as the date last met, expiration date, and days
remaining. When the currency type has not been met is displayed.

Currency

Tab

Touch to Add

Currency

Type

Currency

List

Logbook - Currency

Adding a currency type:

1)

From any page, touch

2)

Touch

Add Currency Type

3)

Touch the desired Currency Type from the list.

Home

.

> >

Currency

.

Deleting a currency type:

1)

From any page, touch

2)

Touch and hold the desired currency to delete.

3)

If desired, touch additional currencies to delete.

Home

> >

Currency

.

4)

Touch at the top of the screen to delete or touch to cancel.

REPORTS

The Reports tab shows categorized summaries of logbook entries. These summaries
are broadly divided into Visited Airports, Entry Fields, Aircraft Types and Characteristics.
All four categories can further be organized by time frame, using the lookback options
on the left side of the screen. The Reports tab also supports a selectable custom date
range. To change the custom date range, touch to display the Custom Dates
window.

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The Visited Airports category shows the total number of visits to specific airports
from a recorded flight log data. Visited Airports data can be viewed as a List or on
the Map. List View displays data in descending order, with the most frequently visited
airport at the top, along with the airport I.D., and the total number of visits. Touch the
desired Airport Name to view flight details, such as Date, Departure, and Duration.

Viewing Visited Airports - List View:

1)

From any page, touch

2)

Select the desired Date Range on the lefthand side of the screen.

3)

Touch in the bottom, right corner of the screen to display the List

Home

>

> Reports > Visited Airports.

View.

4)

Touch the desired Airport Name to view details.

Reports Tab

Selected

Date Range

Touch to
Filter by

Time Frame

Touch to
View Info

Touch to
View Info

Touch to
View on Map

Logbook - Reports - Visited Airports - List View

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Viewing Visited Airports - Map View:

1)

From any page, touch

2)

Select the desired Date Range on the lefthand side of the screen.

3)

Touch in the bottom, right corner of the screen to display the Map

Home

>

View.

4)

Touch the desired Airport I.D. to view details.

> Reports > Visited Airports.

Reports Tab

Selected

Date Range

Touch to

Filter by

Time Frame

Touch to
View Info

Touch to
View Info

Touch to
View List

Logbook - Reports - Visited Airports - Map View

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The Entry Fields category shows totals of numeric flight log data. This category also
includes an Aircraft Types field for narrowing flight log data to aircraft types specified in
Logbook Settings. This Aircraft Types field is different than the Aircraft Types category.

Viewing Entry Fields:

1)

From any page, touch

2)

Select the desired Date Range on the lefthand side of the screen.

3)

Touch the

All Types

Home

>

> Reports > Entry Fields.

field in the upper right corner and adjust to filter data

as desired.

4)

Scroll down to view logbook entries categorized by Summary, Flight Data,
Flight Time, General Operations, and IFR Operations.

Reports Tab

Selected

Date Range

Touch to

Filter by

Time Frame

Touch to
View Info

Touch to
Filter by
Aircraft Type

Logbook - Reports - Entry Fields

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The Aircraft Types category displays total data specific to aircraft types instead of
flights.

Viewing Aircraft Types:

1)

From any page, touch

2)

Select the desired Date Range on the lefthand side of the screen.

3)

Scroll down to view logbook entries categorized by Aircrafty Type(s) and

Home

>

> Reports > Aircraft Types.

Aircraft Identifier(s).

Touch to

Selected

Date Range

Touch to
Filter by

Time Frame

Display Flights/
Hours by
Aircraft Type

Logbook - Reports - Aircraft Types

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The Characteristics category displays flight log data pertaining to aircraft
characteristics, regardless of aircraft type or flights.

Viewing Characteristics:

1)

From any page, touch

2)

Select the desired Date Range on the lefthand side of the screen.

3)

Scroll down to view logbook entries categorized by General Characteristics

Home

>

> Reports > Characteristics.

(Retractable Landing Gear, Complex, High Performance, etc.), Engine Type,
Arcraft Category, Aircraft Class, and Aircraft Manufacturer.

Touch to

Selected

Date Range

Touch to
Filter by

Time Frame

Display
Flights/Hours
by Aircraft
Characteristics

Logbook - Reports - Characteristics

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LOGBOOK SETTINGS

GENERAL SETTINGS

The Settings tab provides options to fine tune Logbook functions.

to flyGarmin

will enable or disable storing logbook entries to Garmin's web service.

By default, the Logbook shows time values in decimal hours. Touch

Display Format

to change time values to hours + minutes.

Logbook Display Order

Sync Logbook

Duration Field

can be used to reverse the order of logbook entries in the other logbook tabs.

Logbook Settings can be accessed by touching

Logbook Settings - General

> Settings.

Settings Tab

Touch to
Manage
Aircraft Types

Touch to Sync

Touch to
Adjust

MANAGING AIRCRAFT TYPES

Touch

Manage

Aircraft type information here is used in the Entries tab, providing options in the Type
fields for new flight log entries. This aircraft information is also separate from the
aircraft information found in

to add, delete and edit aircraft information used in Logbook entries.

Home

> >

Aircraft

, which is used for flight planning.

Return to

Settings Tab

Add Aircraft

Type

View Aircraft

Type

Clone
Current
Aircraft Type

Configure
Aircraft
Type Fields

Logbook Settings - Viewing Aircraft Type

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Adding Aircraft Type:

1)

From any page, touch

2)

Touch

Add Aircraft Type

3)

Touch the desired Aircraft Type entry field(s) to add an entry.

Modifying Aircraft Type:

1)

From any page, touch

2)

Touch the desired Aircraft Type to modify.

3)

Touch the desired Aircraft Type entry field(s) to modify.

Copying Aircraft Type:

1)

From any page, touch

2)

Touch the desired aircraft type to copy >

Deleting Aircraft Type:

1)

From any page, touch

2)

Touch and hold the desired aircraft type to delete.

3)

Touch at the top of the screen to delete or touch to cancel.

Home

> >

Settings

>

Manage

.

. Garmin Pilot will create a new aircraft type entry.

Home

Home

Home

> >

> >

> >

Settings

Settings

Clone

.

Settings

>

Manage

>

Manage

>

Manage

.

.

.

Configuring Aircraft Type Fields:

1)

From any page, touch

2)

Touch any aircraft type

3)

Touch

Configure Fields.

4)

Touch and drag to arrange the fields in the desired order.

5)

Touch and drag the switch ON/OFF to display the desired fields >

Logbook Settings - Configure Aircraft Type Fields

Home

> >

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>

Manage

.

Done.

Touch &
Arrange
Type Fields

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PILOT INFORMATION

When a new flight log entry or endorsement is created, the Pilot, Gender, Pilot
Certificate and Pilot Certificate Number fields will automatically populate with
information specified here. This applies to both manual and automatic flight log entries.

Pilot Information Settings can be accessed by touching

> Settings.

AUTOFILL FROM TOTAL DURATION

These options will automatically copy the Total Duration value when a new flight log
entry is created. This applies to both manual and automatic flight log entries.

Logbook Autofill From Total Duration Settings can be accessed by touching

Settings.

Scroll down to adjust as necessary.

Touch to
Enter Data

>

Touch to
Toggle
On/Off

Logbook Settings - Pilot Info & Autofill

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CARRYOVER FROM LAST ENTRY

When a new flight log entry is created, Garmin Pilot looks at the previous flight log
and fills in these fields based on the previous entry.

Logbook Carryover From Last Entry Settings can be accessed by touching

Settings.

Scroll down to adjust as necessary.

Touch to
Toggle
On/Off

Logbook Settings - Carryover From Last Entry

AUTOMATIC FLIGHT LOG SETUP

NOTE:

Automatic Flight Logging.

When
automatically create a flight log entry.

Logbook Automatic Flight Log Setup Settings can be accessed by touching

> Settings.

configure the behavior of the flight log function.

The terrain download is recommended for optimum performance of

Automatic Flight Log

is enabled, Garmin Pilot detects takeoff and landing to

Scroll down to adjust as necessary. The settings below allow the pilot to

>

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Touch to
Toggle
On/Off

Touch to
Enter Data

Touch to
Toggle
On/Off

Logbook Settings - Automatic Flight Log Setup

Enable Auto Flight Logging

Flying Speed Threshold

Flying Altitude (AGL) Threshold

Vertical Speed Threshold

Taxi Time Added

Merge Legs Into Single Entry
Max Time Between Legs To Merge
Include Seaplane Bases
Include Heliports

Manually Accept Automatic
Flightlogs

Automatic Flight Log Setup Fields

Allows Garmin Pilot to automatically create
flight logs.

Used to optimize the detection of takeoff
when terrain is not available. If terrain has
been downloaded then it is used to determine
when the aircraft is flying.

Automatically added to the total duration to
account for taxi time on the ground. Defaults
to zero.

These parameters control if two flights will be
automatically merged into one logbook entry.

Enable these options if operating out of a
seaplane base or heliport.

When enabled, the user must manually review
and accept all auto-generated flight log
entries.

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WEIGHT AND BALANCE

Weight and balance is calculated within Garmin Pilot to determine if the airplane
is properly loaded within CG limits. Garmin Pilot syncs the current flight plan to
incorporate initial fuel and winds aloft data into the weight and balance calculations.
Aircraft performance data may be imported from Garmin's aircraft library or manually
entered from the aircraft's Pilot Operating Handbook (POH), into Garmin Pilot.

is displayed when the aircraft is loaded within the CG envelope.

is displayed when the aircraft is loaded out of the CG envelope.

Touch to Select Aircraft

Out of CG Envelope

Weight and Balance

Entering Weight and Balance data:

1)

After adding an aircraft and performance data in , touch

2)

Touch the N-number to select the desired aircraft.

3)

Enter the weights for each station.

4)

Touch the 'Fuel Load' field and use the weight slider or touch

Fuel, 30 Minute Reserve, 45 Minute Reserve

, or

Within CG Envelope

Home

> .

Maximum

60 Minute Reserve

.

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DOWNLOADS

NOTE:

for viewing without a data connection. Download all applicable charts for your
planned flight including alternates.

NOTE:

is recommended that downloads be done over Wi-Fi. Additional charges may
apply for downloads done over a cellular network.

NOTE:

advisable to carry another source of charts on board the aircraft.

NOTE:

update charts.

If charts are not downloaded to the device they will not be available

Chart files can be very large and may take some time to download. It

With the availability of electronic charts in Garmin Pilot, it is still

A data connection (i.e., Wi-Fi or cellular) is required to download or

The Downloads Menu is divided into two sections. The Navigation & Airports section
allows for downloading US Navigation Data, Airport Info, and SafeTaxi information.
The Procedures & Charts section allows for downloading VFR Sectional Charts,
WAC Charts, IFR Low and High Altitude Charts, and Instrument Procedures for the
Continental US as well as Alaska and Hawaii.

The Downloads Menu is divided into two columns. The Left column shows items
available for download as indicated by the blue down arrows ( ) or blue text. The
right column is the Download Queue, shows the download status and a list of queued
downloads.

The submenus for VFR Sectional Charts, WAC Charts and IFR Low and High Altitude
Charts display the Chart Selection Screen, which is a map showing the charts as
outlined areas. To select all available charts touch the file folder in the lower right
corner and touch

Select All

from the list or touch the outlined area for the desired
chart(s). After selecting the chart(s) to download touch the Download Arrow in the
lower right corner. Terminal Procedure charts can be viewed and downloaded from the
Airport Info Page, under the Procedures tab as well.

The

Auto-Download Pilot Updates

feature, automatically download file updates

and next cycles of existing data and charts as they become available.

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Configuring Auto-Download Pilot Updates:

1)

From any page, touch

2)

Touch next to

Home

>

> Downloads

Auto-Download Pilot Updates

Configuring Allow Mobile Data:

Tab.

, as desired.

1) From any page, touch

2)

Touch next to

Home

>

> Downloads

Allow Mobile Data

Configuring Enable Download Map:

1)

From any page, touch

2)

Touch next to

Touch

to View

Home

>

> Downloads

Enable Download Map

Settings - Downloads

Tab.

, as desired.

Tab.

, as desired.

Touch to
Toggle
On/Off

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Downloading US Navigation Data, Airport Info or SafeTaxi:

1)

From any page, touch

2)

Touch to begin downloading the desired information.

Home

> .

Downloading Current Cycle Sectional, IFR Low Altitude, or IFR High
Altitude Charts:

1)

From any page, touch

2)

From the

VFR / IFR Enroute Charts

Home

> .

list select the submenu for the desired

chart.

3)

Touch

Current

4)

Touch the outlined area on the Chart Selection Screen for the desired

.

chart(s).

5)

Touch .

Or

:

Select All

Download
All Button

Update All

Button

> to download all available charts.

Update
Progress

Data Updated

Update Status

Data

Available to

Download

Device

Capacity Info

Queued
Download
Status &
Estimated
Time
Remaining

Touch
For Info

Downloads Page

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Downloading Next Cycle Sectional, IFR Low Altitude, or IFR High
Altitude Charts:

NOTE:

Sectional Charts are updated individually on the chart schedule and
are available for download, typically 5 days prior to their valid date. IFR Low
and High Altitude Charts are updated on a 28-day cycle and are available for
download typically 5 days prior to their valid date.

1)

From any page, touch

2)

From the
chart.

3)

Touch selected chart type.

4)

Touch the outlined area on the Chart Selection Screen for the desired
chart(s).

5)

Touch to download the selected chart(s). The download will
begin immediately as shown in the Download Queue.

Or

VFR/IFR Enroute Charts

: Touch

Select All

Home

> .

list select the submenu for the desired

> , to download all available charts.

Downloading Current Cycle Instrument Procedures:

1)

From any page, touch

2)

From the

Instrument Procedures

3)

Touch

4)

Touch the State(s) on the Chart Selection Screen for the desired chart(s).

VFR/IFR Enroute Charts

Current

.

Home

.

> .

list select the submenu for the desired

US

5)

Touch to download the selected chart(s). The download will
begin immediately as shown in the Download Queue.

Or

: Touch

Select All

> , to download all available charts.

Downloading Next Cycle Instrument Procedures:

1)

From any page, touch

2)

From the Procedures & Charts list select the submenu for US Instrument
Procedures.

3)

Touch

Current

4)

Touch the State(s) on the Chart Selection Screen for the desired chart(s).

5)

Touch to download the selected chart(s).

Or: Select All

.

> , to download all available charts.

Home

> .

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NOTE:

available for download typically 5 days prior to their valid date.

US Instrument Procedures are updated on a 28-day cycle and are

CHART UPDATES

NOTE:

saved to the device are up-to-date prior to each flight. With the availability of
electronic charts, it is still advisable to carry another source of charts onboard
the aircraft.

Garmin Pilot makes it easy to ensure that charts are always up-to-date by taking
advantage of the notification area of the Android device. When Garmin Pilot is started
it automatically checks for charts updates. When updates are available the Garmin Pilot
Icon is displayed in the notification area the device. The number of available updates is
also displayed on the Downloads Page. When updates are available, the
button becomes active. The button will update all available charts no
matter the chart type.

Downloads

Notification

Electronic Charts are updated frequently. Always ensure the charts

New Downloads Available

US Navigation Data, Airport Info and SafeTaxi are updated on 28-day cycle and are
available for download typically 5 days prior to their valid date.

WAC and Sectional Charts are updated individually on the chart schedule and are
available for download typically 5 days prior to their valid date.

US Instrument Procedures are updated on a 28-day cycle and are available for
download typically 5 days prior to their valid date.

IFR Low and High Altitude Charts are updated on a 28-day cycle and are available
for download typically 5 days prior to their valid date.

Charts that have been downloaded to the device are always available for viewing
even after their expiration date. If the next cycle chart is downloaded prior to its
activation date the current cycle will be used until it expires. After the expiration date
the next cycle chart will be used and the old cycle will automatically be removed.

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Updating Sectional, IFR Low, or IFR High Altitude Charts:

1)

From any page, touch

2)

Touch

Update All (X)

Or

:

1)

Select the desired chart type submenu.

2)

From the Chart Selection Screen touch the expired chart(s), shown in red.

3)

Touch to download the selected chart(s). The download will

Home

> .

to update all available charts.

begin immediately as shown in the Download Queue.

Or

:

1)

Select the desired chart type submenu.

2)

From the Chart Selection Screen touch

Select All

> . The

download will begin immediately as shown in the Download Queue.

Data Selection

Chart Selected

Chart

Onboard

& Current

Deselect

All Charts

Select All

Charts

Download
Selected
Chart

Chart
Available For
Download

Chart
Validity

Delete All
Downloads

U.S. VFR Chart Selectionals

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Updating Instrument Procedures:

1)

From any page, touch

2)

From the

Procedures

3)

From the Chart Selection Screen touch the expired chart(s), shown in red.

4)

Touch to download the selected chart(s). The download will

Procedures & Charts

.

Home

begin immediately as shown in the Download Queue.

Or

: Touch

Select All

> , to update any expired charts.

> .

list select the submenu for

US Instrument

Data

Selection

All Charts

Selected

Touch to

Deselect All

Download
Selected
Charts

Chart
Validity

IFR Enroute High Chart Selection (Select All)

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CHECKLISTS

Electronic checklists can be viewed in Garmin Pilot to ensure proper flight procedures.
Checklists display the item with the preferred state or outcome, along with a green
checkmark to confirm the step has been completed. Checklists are fully customizable
to meet the pilot's preferences.

Viewing an aircraft checklist:

1)

From any page, touch

2)

Touch the desired aircraft model from the Garmin library under

Binders

Or

:

Add a new checklist binder by manually entering the information from the

aircraft's Pilot Operating Handbook (POH), into Gamin Pilot or flyGarmin.

3)

Touch the desired procedure.

4)

Touch the appropriate step to indicate that is has been completed. A blue
checkmark will indicate the step has been completed.

5)

Touch the
selected checklist category.

Clear

Home

> .

Checklist

button to clear all of the completed checklist items in the

Current Aircraft

Touch to Select

Category

Touch to View

Checklist

Touch to Clear All

Touch to Select/
Deselect

Touch to Check Item

Electronic Checklists

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