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A Legacy of Installation Excellence

History of the Legacy PC-12 Garmin G600 and G600 TXi Installations

Epps Aviation (now Aero Center Atlanta) became the first to install the Garmin G600 system on a legacy Pilatus PC-12, using the Pilatus Aircraft owned STC. Since then, Aero Center Atlanta has upgraded over 170 aircraft with both the Legacy G600 and G600 TXi systems making us the most experienced and knowledgeable shop for PC-12 avionics upgrades.

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The Pilatus G600 STC was initially limited only to authorized Pilatus Service Centers. It required the aircraft to have dual pitot/static systems, an Emergency Power Supply, TAWS-B, digital radar altimeter enablement, and Pilatus-branded brackets, with equipment sourced exclusively from Garmin and L3.

2013
Aero Center Atlanta Performs the very first Pilatus STC Install

Transition from Pilatus STC to Garmin STC

To implement the Garmin STC, our installation team has meticulously replicated all of the instrument panels, AHRS Honeycomb shelf, equipment shelves and bracketry that were previously provided by the Pilatus STC.

Custom instrument panels are designed, CNC cut and powder coated on site to suit the specific needs of each project. We reproduce all of the original Placards using our professional vinyl printing machine including the circuit breakers for an OEM appearance. The quality and workmanship of these processes are unmatched.

2020

GTN Xi series launches

With a Faster processor, better screen, quick boot up and snappy responsive interface. Enhanced safety features and second-generation capabilities including Glide range rings and Smart Glide the following year.

First to install the Garmin TXi EIS in a PC-12

We were also the first to install the newly STC approved TXi EIS display for the PC-12. Completing the full Garmin cockpit for the Legacy PC-12, the turbine EIS upgrade brings dynamic range markings and redundancy via multiple display options.

2017

Discontinuation of the G600 system and Introduction of the G600 TXi system

Garmin discontinued the production of the G600 system and introduced the G600 TXi system now available to all Garmin Dealers, not just the Pilatus Service Centers.

The TXi displays brought a larger and higher resolution touch-screen experience to the Pilatus Cockpit, modernizing the aircraft and setting the groundwork for future capabilities.

GI275 replaces L3 standby

The GI275 is certified as an approved standby unit for Garmin G600 TXi systems and becomes our standard offering including a dedicated heading sensor to provide a third heading source. The unit also displays CDI information to provide full navigation capabilities even if all power is lost.

2021

First to install the Garmin GFC600 Autopilot for PC- 12

Epps Aviation (now Aero Center Atlanta) completes the first ever STC approved autopilot in the Pilatus PC-12. Garmin used our company Pilatus aircraft for STC certification of the GFC600 Autopilot for the Legacy PC-12. Advanced capabilities and safety features go above and beyond the original autopilot. With modern brushless motor technology, the GFC600 autopilot provides improvements in responsiveness making your ride smoother.

2017

Discontinuation of the G600 system and Introduction of the G600 TXi system

Garmin discontinued the production of the G600 system and introduced the G600 TXi system now available to all Garmin Dealers, not just the Pilatus Service Centers.

The TXi displays brought a larger and higher resolution touch-screen experience to the Pilatus Cockpit, modernizing the aircraft and setting the groundwork for future capabilities.

Transition from Pilatus STC to Garmin STC

To implement the Garmin STC, our installation team has meticulously replicated all of the instrument panels, AHRS Honeycomb shelf, equipment shelves and bracketry that were previously provided by the Pilatus STC.

Custom instrument panels are designed, CNC cut and powder coated on site to suit the specific needs of each project. We reproduce all of the original Placards using our professional vinyl printing machine including the circuit breakers for an OEM appearance. The quality and workmanship of these processes are unmatched.

2020

GI275 replaces L3 standby

The GI275 is certified as an approved standby unit for Garmin G600 TXi systems and becomes our standard offering including a dedicated heading sensor to provide a third heading source. The unit also displays CDI information to provide full navigation capabilities even if all power is lost.

GTN Xi series launches

With a Faster processor, better screen, quick boot up and snappy responsive interface. Enhanced safety features and second-generation capabilities including Glide range rings and Smart Glide the following year.

2021

First to install the Garmin GFC600 Autopilot for PC- 12

Epps Aviation (now Aero Center Atlanta) completes the first ever STC approved autopilot in the Pilatus PC-12. Garmin used our company Pilatus aircraft for STC certification of the GFC600 Autopilot for the Legacy PC-12. Advanced capabilities and safety features go above and beyond the original autopilot. With modern brushless motor technology, the GFC600 autopilot provides improvements in responsiveness making your ride smoother.

First to install the Garmin TXi EIS in a PC-12

We were also the first to install the newly STC approved TXi EIS display for the PC-12. Completing the full Garmin cockpit for the Legacy PC-12, the turbine EIS upgrade brings dynamic range markings and redundancy via multiple display options.
2024
Full Garmin cockpit available from Aero Center Atlanta

Since the introduction of the G600 TXi, Aero Center Atlanta has upgraded over 170 aircraft with both the Legacy G600 and G600 TXi systems. 

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