Naples Jet Transforms 1000 Panel
with Dual G600s
Naples Jet Center (NJC) has delivered its first dual Garmin G600 panel refurbishment in a Twin Commander 1000. The retrofit was part of a larger panel redesign and aircraft refurbishment.
The project began by removing old and unnecessary wiring, and installing all new wiring harnesses for a custom designed instrument array that featured recessed panels for the G600.
Garmin�s new G600 system represents a viable and affordable after-market glass retrofit option for older aircraft. Using technology derived from the popular Garmin G1000 avionics system, the G600 package replaces old-style mechanical instruments in the panel with sleek, large-format LCD displays.
Its fully integrated flight director makes the G600 a natural upgrade for aircraft with existing Garmin avionics. The installed system also included a scaled version of Garmin�s SVT Synthetic Vision, which uses sophisticated graphics modeling to create a 3-D topographic landscape from the G600�s terrain-alerting database.
In addition to the two G600s, NJC installed GNS-530AW and GNS-430A Navigators, Garmin GMA-347 audio panel, a pair of Garmin GTX-330 transponders, and an Avidyne EX-500 MFD that can display electronic charts, data-link weather, and Skywatch collision avoidance information.
Prior to the panel replacement, the airplane was refurbished with new paint, a new interior, and fresh inspections.
�The style and craftsmanship put into this new panel, along with the other refurbishments, makes this airplane look better than the day it left the production line,� said Bruce Byerly, Naples Jet Center�s Vice President. �This project is another demonstration of our commitment to Twin Commander operators by continually offering programs and upgrades that keep the fleet up to date.�
Naples Jet Center, a division of Eagle Creek Aviation Services, is an FBO providing full-service aviation solutions at Naples Municipal Airport (KAPF) in Naples, Florida. Services include aircraft maintenance and support for business jets and turboprops, aircraft sales, and aircraft charter and management. To learn more, visit www.naplesjetcenter.com.
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