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EN ROUTEGarmin® Brings Portable Attitude and ADS-B Datalink Together With New GDL® 39 3DGarmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd, has announced the GDL 39 3D, a portable ADS-B and GPS receiver which adds simultaneous display of aircraft attitude information (pitch and roll), alongside rich, interactive mapping, traffic, and weather, within the Garmin PilotTM application. The GDL 39 3D also features advanced traffic awareness, including patent- pending TargetTrendTM relative-motion technology and subscription-free weather.“The GDL 39 3D is an example of how we’re dedicated to expanding the capabilities of our existing ADS-B solutions,” said Carl Wolf, Garmin’s vice president of aviation sales and marketing. “As the industry-leader in ADS-B solutions, we’re devoted to educating the pilot community. Our full line-up of portable and certified ADS-B products, along with our comprehensive ADS-B Academy website, support Garmin’s commitment to making the ADS-B transition easy and affordable for all aircraft owners.”26 • TWIN & TURBINEMARCH 2014