Certain aircraft equipped with Garmin’s GTN 725/750Xi-series GPS navigators now qualify for access to the FAA Data Comm network. Adding more than 25 business jet makes and models to the Data Comm participation list, the capability enables communication with air traffic control centers with text-based communications and digital receipt of departure clearances before takeoff.
Garmin had already offered such capability for aircraft equipped with its G3000 and G5000 integrated flight decks, but now many more aircraft can access Data Comm via the GTN 725/750Xi when paired with a GDR 66 VHF datalink (VDL) Mode 2 transceiver. Pilots will also be able to use the push-to-load feature to load clearances directly into the navigator, including assigned frequencies, transponder codes, baro settings, and altitudes directly into avionics when the GTN and GDR 66 are paired with a TXi touchscreen display.
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