Garmin Pilot

Garmin Pilot

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Garmin Pilot: The Professional Grade EFB for Serious Aviators

Experience the power of the Garmin ecosystem on your iPad. Seamlessly plan, file, fly, and log with real-time NEXRAD weather, global IFR/VFR charts, and precision navigation tools designed for the cockpit.

Publisher

Digital Cyclone

Category

Weather

Downloads

997K+

User Rating

4.4/5

Total Ratings

4K+

Locales

1

Precision at a Glance

Discover the interface used by 997K+ users.

Garmin Pilot app showing flight navigation and charts on a smartphone in a cockpit

Garmin Pilot app showing flight navigation and charts on a smartphone in a cockpit

Pilot using Garmin Pilot Connext feature to wirelessly transfer flight plans in a cockpit

Pilot using Garmin Pilot Connext feature to wirelessly transfer flight plans in a cockpit

Graphical weight and balance feature in the Garmin Pilot app showing passenger and cargo loading for a Beechcraft Bonanza G36

Graphical weight and balance feature in the Garmin Pilot app showing passenger and cargo loading for a Beechcraft Bonanza G36

Garmin Pilot graphical NOTAMs showing taxiway closures at KPHX airport

Garmin Pilot graphical NOTAMs showing taxiway closures at KPHX airport

Garmin Pilot app displaying document management and cloud storage integration for pilots.

Garmin Pilot app displaying document management and cloud storage integration for pilots.

Garmin Pilot app displaying detailed airport information and NOTAMS for Yellowstone Airport

Garmin Pilot app displaying detailed airport information and NOTAMS for Yellowstone Airport

Garmin Pilot app logbook displaying flight track on a map and detailed performance data like distance, speed, and altitude.

Garmin Pilot app logbook displaying flight track on a map and detailed performance data like distance, speed, and altitude.

Garmin Pilot app showing worldwide airspace and navigation map on a smartphone.

Garmin Pilot app showing worldwide airspace and navigation map on a smartphone.

Master the Skies with Professional-Grade Tools

The tools that make this app stand out, trusted by 997K+ users.

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Comprehensive Aviation Weather

Mitigate risk with real-time NEXRAD radar, TAFs, and winds aloft to make better-informed decisions before and during your flight.

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Seamless Cockpit Integration

Mirror your Garmin avionics interface and wirelessly transfer flight plans directly to your aircraft for a truly connected experience.

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Automated Flight Management

Quickly file plans via Leidos and save time with an electronic logbook that automatically records GPS data and tracks your currency.

About the app

Everything you need to know about Garmin Pilot.

Description

*30 Days Free Trial on initial download!* Plan. File. Fly. Log. Garmin Pilot is the most comprehensive suite of tools for the iPad designed specifically for general aviation and corporate pilots. Flight planning, charts, interactive maps, weather briefing resources and navigation capabilities; it’s all included. The app’s intuitive interface mirrors those on the newest Garmin touchscreen avionics so you can go seamlessly from preflight to inflight. Plan Garmin Pilot’s powerful capabilities start with pre-flight planning, providing pilots with the most comprehensive aviation weather information to make better-informed flight decisions. Pilots can check NEXRAD radar, visible and infrared cloud imagery, METARs, TAFs, AIRMETs, SIGMETs, PIREPs, NOTAMs, winds and temperature aloft, TFRs and lightning data. With Garmin Pilot, data can be displayed over Garmin’s interactive maps that support track-up navigation, VFR sectional or an IFR low or high en-route chart to visualize the weather for your route. Add text-based weather widgets and use the exclusive NavTrack feature to view weather along the planned route. File With Garmin Pilot, users can easily enter a flight plan and interactively edit it on the map. Pre-loaded forms make it quick to save and reuse data for frequently flown routes. And when the flight plan is ready, Garmin Pilot makes it simple to file, amend or close the flight plan via Leidos Flight Service or DUATS. Fly Garmin Pilot provides full en-route navigation capability on its moving map. Pilots can also navigate with Garmin’s patented panel, a GPS-driven instrument pack with a graphical HSI directional display and indicators for groundspeed, altitude and vertical speed. After takeoff, pilots can continue to view real-time weather in the U.S. and traffic information by wirelessly connecting to Garmin’s GDL 50 series portable ADS-B Receiver (sold separately). Log Garmin Pilot includes a comprehensive electronic logbook that syncs with flyGarmin. The logbook automatically generates entries based upon GPS data collected during the flight, tracks currency, supports manual entries, endorsements and creates reports. Garmin Pilot U.S. Standard: - Rich, interactive maps support Track-Up navigation - Charts: VFR Sectionals, low and high IFR en-route, airport diagrams and approach procedures - Ability to view Jeppesen Terminal Charts (Jeppesen echart subscription required) - Weather Maps: Animated radar, Infrared and Visible Satellite, AIRMETs, SIGMETs, Lightning, TFRs and more! - Extensive text products: METARs, TAFs, Winds Aloft, PIREPs, AIRMETs, SIGMETs, Area Forecasts and NOTAMs - AOPA Airport Directory - Weight and Balance - Checklists - Flight plan filing via Leidos Flight Services - Garmin patented navigation panel - Terrain and Obstacles - Smart Airspace - Fast Find predictive Waypoint Entry - Logbook - Optional VFR Premium: Synthetic Vision (SVX), Terrain and obstacle alerting, and Garmin SafeTaxi® - Optional IFR Premium: VFR Premium plus geo-referenced Garmin FliteCharts® Garmin Pilot has regional offerings for Africa, Asia, Australia, Canada, Europe and Latin America. Features include: - Worldwide Jeppesen NavData - Rich, interactive maps support Track-Up navigation - Radar and Satellite imagery for Western Europe, U.S., Canada and Australia - Ability to view Jeppesen Terminal Charts (Jeppesen echart subscription required) - Worldwide METARs, TAFs, AIRMETs, SIGMETs, NOTAMs and winds aloft - VFR Flight Plan Filing - IFR autorouting and Flight plan filing in Europe - Terrain and Obstacles with alerting - Synthetic Vision (SVX) - Smart Airspace - Logbook - Optional VFR charts from DFS, IGN and NATS and IFR enroute charts from EuroControl - Optional Garmin FliteCharts® and SafeTaxi® diagrams available on a country-by-country basis *Note: Use of GPS running in the background may decrease battery life.* *Note: One subscription to Garmin Pilot may be used on three devices.*

Latest Version

25.12.2

Size

424.6 MB

First Released

Dec 23, 2009

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Garmin Pilot

Does Garmin Pilot offer a free trial period?

Yes, Garmin Pilot offers a 30-day free trial upon initial download. This allows users to explore the app's comprehensive flight planning, navigation, and logging features before committing to a subscription.

What is the purpose of the Garmin Pilot app?

Garmin Pilot is a comprehensive suite of tools for general aviation and corporate pilots. It provides flight planning, charts, interactive maps, weather briefing resources, and navigation capabilities, mirroring Garmin touchscreen avionics interfaces.

Can users plan flights with Garmin Pilot?

Yes, Garmin Pilot enables comprehensive pre-flight planning. Users can easily enter and interactively edit flight plans on the map, access extensive aviation weather, and utilize pre-loaded forms for frequently flown routes.

What weather information does Garmin Pilot provide?

Garmin Pilot provides extensive aviation weather, including NEXRAD radar, satellite imagery, METARs, TAFs, AIRMETs, SIGMETs, PIREPs, NOTAMs, winds/temperature aloft, TFRs, and lightning data. Data is displayable over interactive maps.

How do pilots file a flight plan using Garmin Pilot?

Garmin Pilot simplifies flight plan filing, amendment, or closure. Users file directly through Leidos Flight Service or DUATS, utilizing pre-loaded forms to quickly save and reuse data for common routes.

Does the Garmin Pilot app offer en-route navigation capabilities?

Yes, Garmin Pilot provides full en-route navigation with its moving map. It also features Garmin's patented panel, a GPS-driven instrument pack with a graphical HSI directional display, groundspeed, altitude, and vertical speed indicators.

Can Garmin Pilot connect to external ADS-B receivers?

Yes, Garmin Pilot connects wirelessly to Garmin’s GDL 50 series portable ADS-B Receivers. This allows pilots to view real-time U.S. weather and traffic information during flight. The receiver is sold separately.

Does Garmin Pilot include an electronic logbook feature?

Yes, Garmin Pilot features a comprehensive electronic logbook. It automatically generates entries from GPS flight data, tracks currency, supports manual entries, endorsements, and syncs with flyGarmin.

Does Garmin Pilot calculate aircraft weight and balance?

Yes, Garmin Pilot includes a graphical weight and balance feature. Users visually see weight distribution, add favorites, and quickly verify if they are within aircraft limits.

How does Garmin Pilot display NOTAMs?

Garmin Pilot displays NOTAMs graphically, allowing users to visualize information for runways, taxiways, obstacles, and airspace. It also provides extensive text-based NOTAM products.

What type of airport information is available in Garmin Pilot?

Garmin Pilot provides detailed airport information, including NOTAMs, frequencies, runway diagrams, charts, FBO information, fuel prices, and weather. It also integrates the AOPA Airport Directory.

Is Garmin Pilot available for global use?

Yes, Garmin Pilot offers global coverage. It includes worldwide airspace, navigation, and regional-specific features, with offerings tailored for Africa, Asia, Australia, Canada, Europe, and Latin America.

How many devices can share one Garmin Pilot subscription?

One Garmin Pilot subscription allows usage on up to three devices. This enables flexibility for pilots to access the app across multiple personal devices.

Does Garmin Pilot affect my device's battery life?

Yes, using Garmin Pilot with GPS running in the background may decrease device battery life. Users should manage background app refresh and location settings accordingly.

What types of aviation charts are available in Garmin Pilot?

Garmin Pilot includes VFR Sectionals, low and high IFR en-route charts, airport diagrams, and approach procedures. Users can also view Jeppesen Terminal Charts with a separate Jeppesen echart subscription.

Is Synthetic Vision (SVX) included in Garmin Pilot?

Yes, Garmin Pilot offers Synthetic Vision (SVX) as an optional feature. It is available as part of the VFR Premium package in the U.S. Standard offering and is a standard feature in regional offerings.

What is Garmin Connext?

Garmin Connext is a feature within Garmin Pilot that allows users to wirelessly load flight plans and perform database updates with ease. It streamlines data transfer for enhanced operational efficiency.

Does Garmin Pilot integrate with cloud storage services?

Yes, Garmin Pilot integrates with popular cloud storage providers such as iCloud, Google Drive, and Dropbox. This allows users to manage and access documents and NavLogs within the app.

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