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Cleared Direct Aug 5, 2026

Garmin Smart Glide, the One Button That Turns an Engine Failure Into a Managed Problem Instead of a Blank Stare

Radio Hangar explores Garmin Smart Glide, the One Button That Turns an Engine Failure Into a Managed Problem Instead of a Blank Stare.

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Cleared Direct Jul 26, 2026

Garmin Smart Glide, the One Button That Flies Your Engine-Out for You, and the Emergency Automation Quietly Loaded Into the Avionics on the Oshkosh Hangar Floor

Garmin Smart Glide is a one-button system that pitches for best glide and steers you to the nearest reachable airport when your engine quits.

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