Users are offered 3D depiction of terrain, obstacles, and runways

Feb 21, 2014 14:45 GMT  ·  By

Navigation expert Garmin DCI has released a new version of its Garmin Pilot app for iPhone and iPad users adding Synthetic Vision (SVX), which offers a 3D depiction of terrain, obstacles, and runways.

Included with the GDL 39 3D, a VFR, or an IFR Premium package subscription, SVX creates a virtual topographic landscape, offering pilots an in-depth perspective view of realistic terrain features rising into the sky.

Carl Wolf, Garmin’s vice president of aviation sales and marketing, says in a press release, “With the addition of synthetic vision, Garmin Pilot takes a big step forward by offering pilots great situational awareness in all weather conditions, day or night.”

“When combined with the GDL 39 3D, attitude information as well as ADS-B traffic and weather are all conveniently accessible within one application, further demonstrating our commitment to bringing safety enhancements to all pilots,” adds Wolf.

Garmin Pilot 6.1 is available as a free update to all existing iOS Garmin Pilot customers with a premium subscription.

Newcomers can also download Garmin Pilot and use it free of charge for 30 days. An annual subscription of Garmin Pilot starts at $74.99 (€54.71).