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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 3.0.1.0 (2021-05-03 Update)
as of May 3, 2021
View installation instructions
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 3.0.1.0 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 interenet connection is not available, please see Offline Installation below.
Please note: upgrading to the 3.0.1.0 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 systems are currently supported:
- TXi v3.12.41
- Trainer for TXi v3.12 airborne software, updated to accompany GTN Xi v20.12 release
- Features updated Pilot's Guide and new trainer demo configurations, available under the TXi settings menu in the launcher, including:
- Specialized aircraft configurations to aid in demonstration of specific EIS gauge layouts
- GDU 1060 Dual MFD and MFD/EIS layouts
- MFD Engine Page on non-EIS units
- Supports synchronized trainer screenshot capture support from within the Launcher's Screenshots menu
- For additional information about new PFD, MFD, EIS, and advanced features, see also What's New in v3.12
- GTN Xi v20.12.27
Trainer release aligned with v20.20 airborne software. Supports demos for the following new features:
- Glide Range Ring and best airport glide indication for fixed-wing aircraft
- Selectable knob default - pilots can change the outer knob's default function from Page Navigation to COM Radio as needed to accommodate workflow.
- Selectable startup page - pilots can customize the default start page by selecting
from a menu of available page options in the Systems Setup
- Shortcut to view Charts from Active Flight Plan Page
- Additional user-selectable fields to access data, functions, and other pages from the moving map.
- GTN v6.70.29
Updated to reflect v6.70 airborne software.
- GNX 375, GNC 355/355A, and GPS 175 v3.10.20
Updated for 3.x version of Trainer Launcher.
- GDU 620 v7.37.45
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 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 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 system you wish to install.
Garmin Trainer Launcher and Databases - v3.0.1.0 (Required)
File integrity information:
SHA1 : 7cc31579de864ce5817cff0b0fa85578c4ea7348
SHA256 : 2ce4ffdd6275f8d90ffde293a2c7a9f412a73220c5a0e84b959e91366489d9ec
SHA512 : 0c27ff910e4f549f79943118f077d694ec9134e0b9bd839131d1d1dcf1bf9698b8dc56cac721ebff9588c2e79026d53f310609be64f0560b8480f7d505b59804
Click on 'Download' and save the 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 titled GarminTrainerSetup_3010.zip 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.
Trainers - Download and install one or more trainer modules as needed after installing the Launcher:
Previous Versions (3.00 GB)
Change History
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.