Garmin D2 Watch for Pilots - Full Feature Overview

[@Treviiii]

The watch works well but make sure you buy a synthetic replacement because the watch band doesn't last very long. Ive had to replace 2 bands, which are stated as being genuine leather, however the leather is an inferior quality. The location of the 2 support straps around the main band are poorly located and make it very very difficult to put on the watch on your arm.

[@choppergirl]

I got two Lowrance Airmaps instead. Way cheaper... Airmap 500 for $20 off of eBay with make an offer, and someone gave me an Airmap 2000 with accessories for free. Blows the Garmin D2 away for aviation features. I already knew about the D2, but who has $500-$1000 to drop on a stupid watch. GPS synced time, full maps of the USA, with basic world maps too. I sniped a Casio PAW-1500 instead for $28 on ebay (screen was dead, the dummy seller just needed to put it in the sunlight for 3 minutes). The 1500 is an ABC watch with solar/atomic time keeping, and that's how I got at least a back up altimeter and compass on my wrist. Love it, I think it's better than the PRG-2500, which has more of deflicted interface, but everyone seems to be after. The WWVB atomic sync and solar power is DA BOMB, I'll never buy another watch without solar or radio atomic clock sync. One, with solar, you can turn on all the alarms, hourly chimes, button sounds, and power sucking features ON and use the light to your hearts content. Two, with atomic, at least the watch is doing what a watch should do, and always telling you the correct time, accurate to within 1/3rd a second. Every other watch without it, you have no idea... is this really the right time? If your an ultralight pilot or glider pilot, and can't afford a freaking D2, get yourself an Airmap 500. It's awesome sauce, they typically run around $30 when they come up on eBay...

[@nittynorns]

I bought one of these and I reckon they're great - especially as a back-up. Sometimes I use it as my "primary weapon" and I find the heading bug really useful for lazy flights back to base or, elsewhere. There's a load of info on it which is pretty useless - e.g. the VSI and the map!! When would I look at these when I have them on my panel? Overall? Get one.

[@rogerwilcoshirley2270]

Does it have an adjustable pulse ox/O2 level alert to let the wearer know that oxygen flow has been interrupted or has become inadequate for the continued climb ?

[@EvilSmonker]

It does measure your O2 levels, not sure if you can set an alarm but I'd be surprised if it couldn't.

[@L00kingGlass]

My "I want that-o-meter" just exploded.

[@barrylions8028]

whats the refresh rate on the altimeter. can it be used for skydiving?

[@Mypilotstore]

The Garmin D2 has features built in specific for jumpmasters and skydivers. Check out the manual starting on page 7 at www.mypilotstore.com/mypilotstore/ProductDocs/Garmin_D2_Pilot_Manual.pdf

[@Leon-mr5ff]

So i'm gliding now for a while and was looking for this kind of watch. Do you think this can be handy for gliding or is it mostly for motorized airplanes? Very good review! greetz from the Netherlands

[@larkinflight]

Hi, what about using it in Europe? Does it have a list of smaller airfileds or only the controlled ones? Are you able to find EPKP for example?

[@nittynorns]

larkinflight You can insert these yourself as "User Waypoints"

[@pretoBAZOOKA]

this come with what languages?

[@abandonedarch]

I am hearing mixed reviews about people not getting GPS signal inside cockpit. Is it true..?

[@nittynorns]

jayendra chunduru I have no problem in my Husky or C180

[@nasty3348]

Does it only have the red back light or can you switch to a green back light?

[@Mypilotstore]

The amber backlight is the only option on the D2.

[@adsonsoares1981]

Is it possible to change the Fahrenheit temperature to Celsius?

[@Mypilotstore]

Adson Silva Sure, you can change from Fahrenheit to Celsius. You can change the unit of measure for distance, speed, elevation, depth, temperature and pressure.

[@adsonsoares1981]

MyPilotStore Perfect! Do you ship it to Brazil? I sent you a message on facebook.

[@Mypilotstore]

Adson Silva Yes, we do ship to Brazil. You can email [e-mail] for more information.

[@felipearistizabalar]

does it works in a pressurized cockpit?

[@nittynorns]

Felipe Aristizabal No, the altimeter does not, nor anything else that requires a pneumatic input.

[@TheNextCorner-original]

can this watch set to Metric? So (km/h) Meters and degrees celcius instead of Feet/s and Fahrenheit.

[@nittynorns]

marcel van dijk You can set it to anything - degrees or mills, feet/min or m/sec, millibars or inches, degrees C or F, KMH, MPH or Knots, etc, etc.

[@damingdaan264]

can this watch work without to connect into the smartphone?? or it will be work without internet connection??

[@capalino]

Have maps for Latin America? Only airports destinations? private airfields are shown?

[@8literbeater]

It has the worldwide Jeppesen airport database.

[@01pilot01]

Can you update the database?

[@Mypilotstore]

Yes, the database can be updated at any time via a download from fly.garmin.com. However, updates are really only needed when airports are opened or closed.

[@damingdaan264]

can this watch work without connect to smartphone?or without internet connection?,,anybody answer my question pls,,,

[@EvilSmonker]

Yes it does, you just won't get a couple features such as the integration with the app for mobile.

[@geoffre5]

The video answered your question. Perhaps watch it.

[@mohamedragab2919]

shut up and take my money :D

[@Treviiii]

The watch works well, BUT the china made leather watch band will fall apart at the stitching.

[@thetruthonlyone]

I don’t like computer on my wrist.