Good afternoon.

Switching on the Garmin Trainer I was informed there was a new version and I installed it. Then none of the units installed in my aircraft would switch on. I uninstalled both the trainers and software and then re-installed. I can install the pop-up window for the GTN750 but still won't switch on. I would appreciate any help.

Del

 

Some further information: If I use the auto-detect on the default C172 A/C and accept the changes, then again I get the pop-up but can't switch it on. Also, I can't then revert back to the original GPS?

Hi,

A new GTN Trainer v6.50 was just released a couple days ago and we are working on it.

In the meantime, you might want to restore your GTN 6.41.1 installation from a backup.

otherwise here is the link to the online v6.41.1 trainer installer:

https://securemanifest.garmin.com/avtrainer/GarminTrainerSetup_2.1.0.0.exe

(it is possible this downloads the latest 6.50 though).

If you don't have a backup handy, and v6.41.1 is no longer available on the Garmin website, you might want to uninstall v6.50 entirely, and install the v6.21 instead:

http://download.garmin.com/software/GTN_GDU620PCTrainer_6211.zip

 

Thanks for the quick reply. I think the link to the v6.41.1 does download the latest version of the trainer. I ended up downloading and installing the v6.21 instead and everything is now working fine. How would I know when and how it's safe to update to the latest version?

18 hours ago, RXP said:

A new GTN Trainer v6.50 was just released a couple days ago

Any idea of the changes?  I looked through Garmin's site.  Found the download link (but of course did not download) but could not find a description or change log.

10 hours ago, dels said:

How would I know when and how it's safe to update to the latest version?

When we make the announcement in the forums.

3 hours ago, fppilot said:

Found the download link (but of course did not download) but could not find a description or change log.

https://securemanifest.garmin.com/avtrainer/release_notes_2.3.0.0.html

2.3.0.0

• TXi 2.20
  Updated for TXi 2.20 airborne software. Includes updated G500(H)/G600/G700 TXi Pilot's Guide and support for:
  • Up to four TXi Trainers running at once with a connected Navigator (performance may vary depending on computer)
  • Demo EIS configurations for generic Single-Engine Piston, Multi-Engine Piston, and Rotorcraft
  • GDU layouts for MFD/EIS on 700L and 700P Single-Engine, PFD for 700L, and MFD 60%/PFD 60% configuration for 1060
  • Updated weather RADAR demo for GWX 75, with enhanced color palette and turbulence detection
     
• GTN 6.50
  Updated for GTN 6.50 airborne software. Includes updated Pilot's Guides, Cockpit Reference Guides, and support for:
  • Basic VNAV simulation
  • Communication with either one GDU 620 or up to four TXi Series GDUs
     
• GDU 620 7.30
  • Updated to support GTN 6.50 features, including En Route VNAV and CDI/VDI Preview
  • Now integrated within Trainer Launcher environment
     
• All trainers have been updated to include:
  • Improved configurability to change between different combinations of GTN and GDU models.
  • Integrated crash reporting for the Windows applications to improve future versions of the products.
  • Various Windows-specific application experience improvements, bug fixes, stability improvements, and improved support for high-resolution displays
     
• Launcher and Installer
  • UI enhancements to expose additional Trainer version information
  • Improvements for submitting application feedback
  • Web download robustness improvements

3 hours ago, RXP said:

Communication with either one GDU 620 or up to four TXi Series GDUs

Interesting they would develop this feature but still not provide GTN to GTN communication. Wonder if the databases have been brought closer to current.

@fppilot yes this new trainer includes updated DB cycle 1803 (avtn, safetaxi, obstacle, charts)! Alternatively, you can also extract the 1803 DB from the TXI iPad app .ipa file...