Garmin has released an update for its Garmin Pilot app that incorporates a series of new features and integrates with the new GTX 345 ADS-B transponder.

Garmin Pilot for iOS connects with Garmin’s new GTX 345 ADS-B in/out transponder to wirelessly display Flight Information Service-Broadcast (FIS-B) weather, a depiction of ADS-B-equipped traffic, GPS position and back-up attitude information.

Along with the integration with the GTX 345, the update to the Garmin Pilot app also incorporates a new profile view, airspace altitude labels, trip-planning enhancements, UK VFR charts for international pilots and support for the X-Plane 10 flight simulator, among other features.

The flight profile view provides a vertical cross-section of airspace, terrain, obstacles and weather to provide a more detailed look at the intended flight route. Terrain is color coded to increase ability to identify potential conflicts. Similar to labels found on a sectional chart, the updated app displays maximum and minimum altitude labels. As for the additional chart access, Garmin has partnered with NATS to provide coverage for Scotland, England, Ireland and Wales. Garmin expects to expand chart availability to include France in April.

Under the trip-planning enhancements, pilots will be able to select the best altitude for their flight plan using an Altitude Selector Guide within the Trip Planning form. The form displays fuel burn, estimated time en route, along with headwind or tailwind.