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Cleared Direct Aug 10, 2026

Garmin Smart Glide, the Red Button That Flies Your Best Glide and Points You at a Runway the Moment the Engine Quits

Garmin Smart Glide is a one-button feature that holds best glide, finds a reachable runway, and tunes your radio after engine failure.

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Cleared Direct Aug 7, 2026

Garmin Smart Glide, the Emergency Assist Button That Points a Single-Engine Airplane at the Nearest Runway the Moment the Propeller Goes Quiet

Garmin Smart Glide points a single-engine airplane at the nearest reachable runway and holds best glide the moment the engine quits.

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