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Aircraft equipped with compatible Garmin avionics can send flight logging information to flight data analysis, scheduling, and maintenance-related service providers with the avionics manufacturer’s new automated flight logging sharing service. Garmin has also added multiple updates to the Pilot app, including internet traffic.
There are two ways to share flight logging data automatically: aircraft equipped with a GDL60 datalink and with a PlaneSync subscription can send information to the FlyGarmin website after a flight via Wi-Fi or cellular connection. Alternatively, an aircraft equipped with a Flight Stream 510 wireless gateway can connect with the Garmin Pilot app to send flight data to FlyGarmin.
Once received by the services authorized by the aircraft owner, the data—which can include GPS track, attitude information, engine data, aircraft total time, departure time, CO levels, and more—can inform engine health reports, maintenance updates, and flight analysis results.
Service providers working with Garmin include FlySto, Crewchief Systems, Savvy Aviation, Flight Schedule Pro, NovoFlight, and Navi.
Flight logs are now available for aircraft with compatible Garmin avionics, and the integrations with the service providers are planned to roll out in August. Additional services are scheduled to debut in the second half of 2025. The GDL60 datalink retails for $4,250, and PlaneSync subscriptions range from $10 (Wi-Fi only) to $30 for LTE cellular in North America or $45 for LTE worldwide, per month.
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