Avionics
Vision Jet Gets New Radar and Cirrus IQ Mobile App
Garmin Auto Radar automatically tracks weather conditions for a defined range, while the Cirrus IQ app shows pilots aircraft readiness items.
Garmin Auto Radar
Garmin's Auto Radar is now available for Cirrus's Vision Jet. (Image: Cirrus)

Cirrus Aircraft is adding a pair of features to its Vision Jet to improve situational awareness and connectivity for pilots. The company on Wednesday announced that Garmin’s Auto Radar will now be a feature of the light jet, along with the Cirrus IQ mobile app.

Auto Radar allows pilots to select their desired radar range and then scans airspace and displays a composite, real-time depiction of weather conditions. By automatically selecting an optimal horizontal scan pattern and vertical tilt combination, the system creates an in-depth view of the weather ahead with automatic ground-clutter suppression.