Good news! GTN 6XX/7XX software version 6.41 is released and for EAB customers with non-certified aircraft. You can download the software and the associated service bulletin with detailed instructions for how to load. Please see the service bulletin for complete details and make sure you are familiar and comfortable with the software update process outlined there before attempting it on your own aircraft. If not, the option of seeking assistance from a dealer is still available. Link to the software and service bulletin downloads:
Service Bulletin 1723 - GTN 6XX/7XX Software Loader Image 006-B1367-36
I've summarized a few more applicable changes in the bullet list below. Additionally, I wanted to include links to the nice postings Steve did on the new functionality when tied to G3X Touch. One of the most notable being the ability to load a visual approach to most runways!
GTN Visual Approach Guidance on G3X Touch
GTN 6XX/7XX Main Software Version 6.41 contains:
GTN Main Software Version 6.41 and Flight Stream 510 Software Version 2.32:
Brian
Service Bulletin 1723 - GTN 6XX/7XX Software Loader Image 006-B1367-36
I've summarized a few more applicable changes in the bullet list below. Additionally, I wanted to include links to the nice postings Steve did on the new functionality when tied to G3X Touch. One of the most notable being the ability to load a visual approach to most runways!
GTN Visual Approach Guidance on G3X Touch
GTN 6XX/7XX Main Software Version 6.41 contains:
- Added support for visual approaches which include advisory vertical and horizontal guidance to most runways.
- Added support for forwarding GTX attitude through the Flight Stream 510 to portable devices.
- Added support for advisory vertical guidance on LNAV approaches in regions without SBAS coverage.
- Removed pop-up that impeded the creation of user waypoints defined by two radials.
- Fixed RS-232 Aviation Outputs is sue that would incorrectly send distance to destination.
- Changed datalink weather timestamps so that they will now collapse when all weather is current to declutter the display.
- Added support for logging connections to the Flight Stream products connected to the GTN. The log can be sent to Garmin for analysis, when needed.
- Added support for setting transponder emergency squawk code when COM volume knob is pressed and held to activate the emergency COM frequency.
GTN Main Software Version 6.41 and Flight Stream 510 Software Version 2.32:
- Fixed issue related to FIS-B weather data (Service Advisory 1684) from a GTX 345
- Added an attitude output from a GTX 345 when connected to a GTN
Brian