Garmin Pilot Web unveiled

With this expansion of the Garmin ecosystem to the web come flight planning tools and maps that are free for all aviators, including the Map tab. It offers “topographic maps, satellite view, VFR sectionals, IFR High/Low charts and street maps,” according to the company’s press release. Additional details such as radar, temporary flight restrictions, and fuel prices are available as layers accessible through the Controls menu. Using the Winds Aloft layer, pilots will be able to see and gain information on wind and pressure systems.

Basic route planning lets pilots enter the selected route, altitude, fuel burn, and speed for the aircraft. Distance, fuel requirements, and estimated time of arrival will then be calculated with the option to display data including fuel burn and true airspeed at various altitude levels. Pilots are also able to access airport and runway information and terminal charts in the Airport Info menu.

In-depth flight planning and aircraft profiles are available at no added cost to Garmin Pilot mobile app users. Using the Flights tab, they can create, save, and file flight plans and view weather briefings, as well as details of their flight plan, including distance, payload, and fuel requirements. Fuel calculators allow users to see how much useful load remains. Through the procedure selector, a simultaneous view of departures, approaches, or arrivals is available on a map alongside the flight plan.

The Aircraft tab permits pilots to add new or edit current aircraft and modify performance data. Aircraft can be added manually or selected from an existing template. Flight plans and aircraft data are synchronized across the Garmin Pilot platforms.

Garmin Pilot Web also displays live traffic, including call sign and aircraft type, as it also offers to Garmin Pilot mobile app users.

“The Garmin Pilot mobile app has always been known for incredible maps and weather overlays, and we’re excited to bring those capabilities and more to the web. If you are not already familiar with Garmin Pilot, I encourage you to give Garmin Pilot Web a try when planning your next flight. With its free, at-a-glance tools—you will find it can greatly simplify your online flight planning workflow,” said Garmin Vice President of Aviation Sales, Marketing, Programs, and Support Carl Wolf.

Garmin Pilot Web can be accessed online. (Using all available features requires a Garmin Pilot subscription.) At launch, full-featured flight planning is available in North America, and additional regions are planned in the future.