Modern Avionics Suite

N97MW features a fully upgraded Garmin glass cockpit built to meet today’s FAA training standards, flight school expectations, and Technically Advanced Aircraft (TAA) requirements. With a GTN 750Xi at the center of the panel, dual Garmin G5 electronic flight instruments, GTX 345 ADS-B In/Out, and the industry-leading Garmin GFC 500 autopilot, this aircraft delivers the capability, precision, and safety of a modern IFR training environment.

Whether used for private, instrument, or commercial training, the avionics package provides a clean, intuitive workflow that dramatically improves student learning, reduces workload, and supports safer flight operations in all phases of flight.

Key Benefits for Training

  • TAA-compliant panel supports Commercial training and modern curriculum requirements

  • Full WAAS/LPV capability for realistic IFR procedures and checkride preparation

  • Dual electronic flight instruments eliminate vacuum-system failure modes

  • GFC 500 digital autopilot provides stable, predictable flight guidance

  • ADS-B In/Out improves traffic and weather awareness in busy training airspace

  • Garmin ecosystem workflow matches common flight school fleets

Primary Flight & Navigation Systems

Garmin GTN 750Xi — WAAS GPS/NAV/COM

A large-format, touchscreen IFR navigator serving as the central hub for routing, communication, and situational awareness.

Capabilities

  • Full IFR GPS with WAAS / LPV approach capability

  • Integrated VHF NAV/COM with standby monitoring

  • Terrain, weather, and traffic overlays via ADS-B

  • Visual approaches, holds, procedure turns, and airways

  • Lightning-fast map rendering and rubber-band flight planning

Dual Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Instruments

Digital replacements for legacy attitude and HSI gyros, providing bright, stable, and redundant flight information.

  • G5 Primary Flight Display (PFD)
    Attitude, airspeed, altitude, VSI, slip/skid, baro settings

  • G5 HSI
    GPS & VOR/LOC guidance, CDI, glideslope, and GP/GS indicators

  • Backup battery for continued flight instrument capability in electrical failures

  • Provides autopilot data to the GFC 500

Garmin GFC 500 Digital Autopilot (2-Axis)

Widely regarded as the best autopilot in GA training aircraft. Smooth, precise, and tightly integrated with the G5/GTN system.

Modes

  • Altitude Hold

  • Vertical Speed Mode (VS)

  • GPS/NAV/LOC tracking

  • Heading Mode (HDG)

  • Coupled LPV approaches for stabilized IFR training

This brings the aircraft fully into the modern TAA category.

Communication, Surveillance & Safety

Garmin GTX 345 — ADS-B In/Out Transponder

Provides full FAA-compliant ADS-B capability plus powerful situational awareness tools.

Features

  • ADS-B Traffic displayed on the GTN 750Xi

  • FIS-B weather, including METARs, TAFs, NEXRAD

  • Precise ADS-B Out positioning

  • Backup traffic depiction on portable devices (Bluetooth)

Garmin GMA 345 Audio Panel

A modern, clear, and fully digital audio environment.

  • 3-place intercom

  • Marker beacon receiver

  • Bluetooth for audio & calls

  • Independent volume controls

Navigation Support & Backup Instruments

Even with a modern panel, essential backup capability remains:

  • Garmin G5 PFD internal battery

  • G5 HSI (with VOR/LOC capability)

  • Backup altimeter / airspeed indicator (if retained)

  • NuLite panel backlighting for night operations

Advanced Training Tools

IFR Workflow Enhancements

  • Full LPV glideslope guidance

  • Real-time ADS-B weather & traffic

  • Vertical navigation (VNAV) support

  • Autopilot stability for high-workload IFR scenarios

Situational Awareness Tools

  • Terrain & obstacle alerting

  • Touchscreen zoom, panning, and data blocks

  • Traffic display with relative altitude & trend arrows

Avionics Highlights

  • Navigation & Flight Instruments

    - Garmin GTN 750Xi WAAS GPS/NAV/COM

    - Dual Garmin G5 electronic flight instruments (PFD + HSI)

    - Full LPV / WAAS approach capability

    - CDI with GPS/VOR/LOC/Glideslope

    - Autopilot coupling through GFC 500

  • Communication & Audio

    - Garmin GMA 345 digital audio panel

    - Bluetooth-enabled intercom

    - Dual COM capability (GTN 750Xi + legacy SL30)

    - Marker beacon receiver

  • Autopilot & Flight Director

    - Garmin GFC 500 (2-axis digital autopilot)

    - Altitude hold & vertical speed modes

    - GPS/NAV/LOC/HDG tracking

    - Fully coupled IFR approaches (including LPV)

  • Safety & Awareness Systems

    - Garmin GTX 345 ADS-B In/Out

    - Traffic & weather display

    - Terrain/obstacle alerting

    - NuLite instrument lighting system

  • Installed Equipment Summary

    - GTN 750Xi Navigator

    - GFC 500 Autopilot

    - Dual Garmin G5s (PFD + HSI)

    - GTX 345 ADS-B Transponder

    - GMA 345 Audio Panel

    - Legacy SL30 NAV/COM (backup)

    - Aileron Trim

    - Rosen Sun Visors

    - ELT (SARSAT)

    - NuLite Instrument Lighting

    - Long-Range Fuel Tanks