Poring over aircraft for sale ads is even more riveting than car classifieds because there’s a lot more to buying an aeroplane than a car. Nowadays, since being bitten by the aviation bug, the time spent dreaming of lottery wins has doubled. My whole life has been spent poring over classified advertisements in car magazines, dreaming and scheming and carrying out complicated man-math calculations. Usually ‘Old Timers’ wins it, but sometimes I delay the pleasure of reading Peter R March’s words and skip to my second-favourite section of Pilot: the dreaming department ? specifically, the regular advertisements placed by Plane Trading and AT Aviation.
Words Colin Goodwin and photos Philip Whiteman
PIPER MERIDIAN UPGRADE
For additional information regarding the G1000 NXi upgrade for the Piper Meridian, contact Scott Frye at For additional details, visit 1.Requires the optional GTX 345R ADS-B In/Out transponder.The dream of touring in a turboprop of one’s own is not so far-fetched as it may seem. The upgraded components also come with a two-year warranty, which is supported by our award-winning avionics product support team. Meridian owners and operators can easily upgrade to the G1000 NXi with minimal aircraft down time and disruption of the panel as the displays preserve the same footprint and connectors, so panel modifications are not required. The G1000 NXi upgrade for existing G1000-equipped Piper Meridian aircraft is available immediately through select Garmin dealers.
PIPER MERIDIAN BLUETOOTH
Display of sectional charts, as well as IFR low/high enroute charts are available on the MFD.Pilots can optionally overlay European Visual Reporting Points (VRPs) on the moving map, as VRPs are standard within the navigation database.The G1000 NXi system supports the display of various Automatic Dependent Surveillance- Broadcast (ADS-B) In benefits via the GTX 345R transponder (2).Flight Stream 510 also supports two-way flight plan transfer, the sharing of traffic, weather, GPS information and back-up attitude information. Flight Stream 510 and Connext technology enables Database Concierge, the wireless transfer of aviation databases from the Garmin Pilot app on a mobile device to the G1000 NXi integrated flight deck.Geographical map overlay within the HSI supports the display of NEXRAD, Flight Information Service-Broadcast weather (1), weather radar, SafeTaxi airport diagrams, traffic (1), terrain and more.Pilots can set customized minimums, select vectors or straight-in for the final approach intercept and fly a visual approach coupled with the autopilot. Visual approaches offer pilots enhanced guidance in visual flight conditions based on a three- degree glideslope from the threshold of the runway.SurfaceWatch runway monitoring technology, which provides visual and aural cues to help prevent pilots from taking off or landing on a taxiway, on a runway that is too short or on the wrong runway based on performance data entered during preflight.Unique features included as part of the G1000 NXi upgrade for the Piper Meridian include: The G1000 NXi boasts a comprehensive feature set with new and advanced capabilities. G1000 NXi upgrade for Piper Meridian aircraft. The G1000 NXi also incorporates contemporary animations and LED back-lighting, offering increased display brightness and clarity, reduced power consumption and improved dimming performance. The flight displays also initialize in seconds so pilots have immediate access to frequencies, flight plan data and more, saving valuable time in the cockpit.
State-of-the-art processors support faster map rendering and smoother panning throughout the G1000 NXi displays. “When pilots fly behind this modern integrated flight deck, they’ll immediately notice its smooth and responsive display and appreciate the latest, innovative features – they’ll wonder how they ever flew without the G1000 NXi.” “G1000 NXi-equipped aircraft are recognized for their advanced capabilities and significant performance upgrades, and today we’re excited to add another aircraft to the eligibility list,” said Carl Wolf, vice president of aviation sales and marketing. The integrated flight deck upgrade is available immediately for these aircraft through select Garmin dealers and features several new enhancements such as SurfaceWatch, visual approaches, geographical map overlay within the HSI and more. The G1000 NXi upgrade is now FAA-certified and available for G1000-equipped Piper Meridian aircraft.
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