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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 3.12.1.0
as of July 8, 2026
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Note: The v4.x Launcher can be installed alongside the 3.x version, but removal of the 3.x version is recommended after upgrade to reclaim disk space. Settings from previous versions may be restored to their default state.
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. Please refer to the Help page of the installed software for an updated Trainer User's Guide that describes new demo features, Pilot's Guides for installed avionics products, and more.
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 v3.86.4
- GDU 1210 support
- Added GCO 14 demo
- Added support for Cessna 525 Citation CJ1. See Aircraft Trainers page in the Launcher for preconfigured panel. See the Help page for:
- Updated Pilot's Guide
- Cockpit Reference Guide for both CJ1 and CJ2
- GTN Xi v21.03.7
- Added FAA Data Comm demo
- Added GCO 14 demo
- 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 v3.21.2
- Updated to align with 3.21 airborne software.
- 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
Preconfigured panels are now available for select aircraft on the Aircraft Trainers page.
Recommended System Requirements
- Intel Core i5-12600K 10-core/16 threads processor or equivalent
- Windows 11 Version 22H2 or newer
- 16 GB RAM or higher
- 10 GB free hard disk space; up to 20-30 GB during installation
- 4GB Vulkan 1.2 compatible graphics card or higher (NVIDIA preferred for compatibility)
- Screen resolution: 1280 x 1024 or higher recommended
- A high-speed internet connection
A high-performance computer may be needed to simulate the most advanced avionics systems and panels that include many devices.
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.
macOS® is not supported at this time.
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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 - v3.12.1.0
File integrity information: GarminTrainerSetup_31210.zip
SHA-1: 11f57b82d039a80ca9a6cd9c2ce4ccfe827d5dfe
SHA-256: cd432cc5cb295161cde4d53eb469b6caf08781dc1e142f1916da5c4c5abb2462
SHA-512: 40022ca9ec28d81eccc69d4da4bfe43f270eab3035857c5076535754714af20acc716870f4925ec35df842869271c42fc716321c31f256721566a0e5326f9c3f
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 3.10.3.0 to 3.12.1.0:
- Added Cessna Citation 525 (CJ1) to the Aircraft Trainers page.
Changes made from version 3.8.5.0 to 3.10.3.0:
- Updated databases to cycle 2409.
Changes made from version 3.8.2.0 to 3.8.5.0:
- Added option allowing rotorcraft trainers to use Jeppesen worldwide nav database.
Changes made from version 3.6.4.0 to 3.8.2.0:
- Introduced preconfigured panels on the Aircraft Trainers page. See Trainer User's Guide on the Help page of the Launcher for additional information.
- Introduced trainer for GTN Xi 20.42 and TXi 3.62 airborne software.
- Added GTN Xi and TXi panel configurations for Cessna 525A Citation CJ2, Cirrus SR22TN, and Pilatus PC-12/47.
Changes made from version 3.6.0.0 to 3.6.4.0:
- Updated databases to cycle 2211.
Changes made from version 3.6.0.0 to 3.6.0.0 (2023-03-24):
- Introduced trainer for GNX 375, GNC 355/355A, and GPS 175 v3.20 airborne software.
Changes made from version 3.6.0.0 to 3.6.0.0 (2023-02-01):
- Introduced trainer for GTN Xi v20.30 and TXi 3.50 airborne software.
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.