Learn how to use 4 hidden features in Garmin Pilot with new video tips
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It hasn’t taken long for today’s aviation EFB apps to become fairly similar in their core capabilities, offering flight planning, weather, digital charts and in-flight navigation. Each app has some powerful hidden features when you dig deeper, and Garmin is right at the top when it comes to offering some unique capabilities that increase both utility and safety when using the app.
Glide range ring
How to set personal weather minimums
Nearest functionality
Trip planning enhancements
Garmin Pilot is available as a free download and includes a 30-day free trial. You can purchase full access to the app here.
Videos are courtesy of Garmin Aviation. Check out more helpful tips on their YouTube channel.
Bret is a senior vice president at Sporty's and senior flight instructor for Sporty's Academy. In addition to Bret's teaching responsibilities, Bret leads Sporty's video production and app development team and serves as editor of iPad Pilot News. As an airline transport pilot, Bret is a senior captain in Sporty's corporate flight department.
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