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PC Trainer Suite for GTN, G500/G600 TXi, GDU 620, GNX 375, GNC 355/355A, and GPS 175 Launcher software version 3.6.0.0
as of February 1, 2023
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Notes:
Garmin Aviation PC Trainers simulate multiple Garmin avionics systems and provide you with an on-the-ground environment to learn the basic operation of your Garmin avionics, as well as offline manuals and additional resources.
The PC Trainer Suite Launcher provides the simplest experience for installing your Garmin Trainers and keeping them up-to-date. Once installed, select the avionics trainer products you wish to use, and the Launcher will download them automatically. A high-speed internet connection is recommended. If a reliable internet connection is not available, please see Offline Installation below.
Important note: upgrading to the 3.x Launcher from the 2.x version will install newer versions of many of the existing avionics trainers. Some settings may be restored to their default state.
The following trainers are currently supported:
- TXi v3.50.20
- Updated to align with TXi v3.50 airborne software and to accompany GTN Xi v20.30 release.
- GTN Xi v20.30.8
- Updated to align with v20.30 airborne software.
- GTN v6.72.9
- Updated to align with v6.72 airborne software. Minor Windows simulation bug fixes.
- GDU 620 v7.41.3
- Updated to align with 7.41 airborne software.
- GNX 375, GNC 355/355A, and GPS 175 v3.10.20
- Last updated for 3.x version of Trainer Launcher.
- GTN, GDU 500/600 TXi, and GDU 620 include simulated system information for:
- ADS-B and TCAS Traffic with TargetTrend™ Relative Motion
- FIS-B and SiriusXM Weather
- Garmin GWX Weather Radar
- Stormscope Lightning Detection
- Added support for additional FIS-B products:
- Turbulence
- Icing
- G-Airmet
- Cloud Tops
- Lightning
- Center Weather Advisories
- GPS Trainer includes simulated interfaces and data for:
- ADS-B Traffic
- FIS-B Weather with animated NEXRAD
- Airspaces, airways, and Visual Reporting Points
All trainers include:
- Garmin SafeTaxi - view detailed airport information and published approach charts on the moving map
- High resolution worldwide terrain and obstacle databases, including powerline alerting
- Selection between Garmin North America and Jeppesen Worldwide aviation databases (see Trainer settings)
- Configurability to change between different combinations of navigator and display models
- Integrated application crash reporting and feedback submission for the Windows applications to help improve future versions of the products
System Requirements
- 2.4GHz dual core processor or equivalent
- Windows® 7 SP1 or later. Note: Windows 8 is not supported and must be updated to Windows 8.1. Most versions of Windows may require installing Windows updates to proceed with installation.
- 3GB free hard disk space; 7GB for installation
- Microsoft DirectX® 9.0 or higher
- 256MB 3D accelerated graphics card or higher
- Screen resolution: 1280 x 1024 or higher recommended
Due to the graphics- and memory-intensive nature of this PC Trainer, it is recommended that it be the only application running on your PC. Even if your computer meets the minimum system requirements, the trainer may not function properly due to the unique configuration and processes that are utilized by your specific computer.
This application operates on Windows 7 SP1 and later (macOS® is not supported).
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Offline Installation
For trainer installation without the use of an active internet connection, install the offline version of the Trainer Launcher and Databases, then download and run the installer for each avionics trainer product you wish to install.
Garmin Trainer Launcher and Databases - v3.6.0.0 (Required)
File integrity information: GarminTrainerSetup_3600.zip
SHA-1: 0e420b363c99496823b77b3bc5e867f193af564d
SHA-256: 25038a8dc4280b8d0a89f6b8b0d06b25de5b1b86fdf9e383e6a17b0ee0ce1d92
SHA-512: 014245a0db7c9bb0dc1e4036482242a9c03e9495d30b691abf128eace9024524dec73aeba7d64037d7e0ee7a0055df2d55aad9626f5fa5647ff054831c2a515f
Save the GarminTrainerSetup zip archive file to your computer: Choose a location where you can easily locate the file once the download is complete. The file may take 5-30 minutes or more to download, depending on internet connection speed. A high-speed internet connection is recommended.
Locate and extract the contents of the archive file to a temporary location.
Once all files have been extracted, run GarminTrainerSetup.exe. The setup wizard will take you through the process of selecting the avionics you with to install.
Download and install one or more trainer modules as needed after installing the Launcher:
Previous Versions
Change History
Changes made from version 3.5.3.0 to 3.6.0.0:
- Reorganized Resources and About page into a single Help page.
- Various fixes for issues reported from crash reports and customer support.
- Added self service troubleshooting reset tool.
Changes made from version 3.3.1.0 to 3.5.3.0:
- Screenshots are now stored in 'My Pictures/Garmin Trainer Screenshots' so they are more accessible.
- Fixed access denied errors during Trainer install and uninstall operations.
- Major application runtime upgrade. No change to supported operating systems.
Changes made from version 3.2.3.0 to 3.3.1.0:
- Support for TXi 3.40 Trainer and future Trainers
Changes made from version 3.1.4.0 to 3.2.3.0:
- Updated databases to Cycle 2104
- Enabled GTN Xi Trainer RF Procedure Legs for all aircraft configurations (v20.20.10)
Changes made from version 3.0.1.0 to 3.1.4.0:
- Updated Launcher to support Multi-Engine Turboprop. Other bugfixes.
- Added GTN Xi v20.20 with Smart Glide demo
- Added TXi v3.30 with Multi-Engine Turboprop and Smart Glide support.
- Added GTN v6.72 to align with latest airborne software version. Other Windows simulation bug fixes.
- Added GDU 620 v7.40 to align with latest airborne software version. Other Windows simulation bug fixes.
Changes made from version 3.0.1.0 to 3.0.1.0 (2021-05-03):
- Introduced trainer for GTN Xi v20.12 airborne software.
- Minor updates to TXi v3.12 Trainer:
- Updated Pilot's Guide
- Fix for intermittent high sense behavior when a navigator is connected
- Other minor updates to accompany GTN Xi 20.12 release
Changes made from version 3.0.0.0 to 3.0.1.0:
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Fixed an installation issue that affected a small group of users.
NOTE: Affected users are advised to fully uninstall and then reinstall with this version.
This will not clear aircraft or Trainer Configurations.
Changes made from version 2.7.1.0 to 3.0.0.0:
- Introduced new Launcher capable of in-app trainer downloads and multiple version selection. Updated existing trainer releases for compatibility.
- Introduced TXi 3.12 Trainer
- Introduced GTN 6.70 Trainer
Changes made from version 2.7.0.0 to 2.7.1.0:
- Addresses performance issues related to Windows 10 version 2004 update.
Changes made from version 2.6.0.0 to 2.7.0.0:
- GPS 175, GNC 355/355A, and GNX 375 updated to v3.10.0 for airborne software update
- Trainer startup crash bug fixes and other stability improvements GTN Xi, GTN, TXi, and GDU 620
Installation Instructions
Click on 'Download', save the setup application to your computer, and then run it.
The setup wizard will take you through the process of selecting the avionics you wish to install and download the necessary components. This process may take 5-30 minutes, depending on internet connection speed. A high-speed internet connection is recommended.
Note: User Account Control (UAC) may present a dialog to request permission to install software. An administrator password may be required. For more information on UAC, visit Microsoft's web site.
Once the software has been installed, launch 'Garmin Trainers' from your Start menu.
Note: If limited Internet connectivity or other issues encountered during the download process prevent installation using this download installer, an offline version of the installation software can be found here.