Clipperpro
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But it makes me smile.
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I'm thinking about pulling the actuators out and sending them in to be "refreshed", only $175 each. I will try to get the Britain system working. I agree, great people.
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Having a HSI and magnetometer is really nice, I'm probably spoiled. You get a lot of information in a small area, I've only flown it once but I can tell that I will like more everytime I use it. Autopilot work is next on the agenda. I have a very old Brittain unit with steering only capability. I can couple to the GTN650 but I still need to do some work. I have found the Brittain people to be very good to talk to and expect more work on the autopilot in the future.
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Looks like a nice panel to me. BTW im an Apple hater too but kinda fond of Garmin, for now.....
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Appreciate your kind words! I re-read and the topic of cost was raised. I had the work done at Daytona Aircraft in Daytona, FL, John Ward was the gentleman that helped me out. This was the second time they worked with me and I highly recommend them. The G5 pair installed was approx $7,500, I say approx because I had some other work done at the same time. That included equipment and installation (reworking the panel a little). I received the 2 G5s (one being also a HSI) Gad 29 and magnetometer, circuit breakers etc. I feel that they gave me a fair deal, they also installed the GTN650 combo, good people. Ray
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The GTN650 is connected to the GAD 29 and then drives the G5 HSI, both G5s are connected together so they provide redundant support. They can be either an ADI or HSI with vertical/lateral CDIs. I also have a magnetometer installed for magnetic heading on both devices. My old autopilot is hooked and provides NAV only steering. It's amazing what can be done today. I spent more on this old airplane then I originally planned but I also fly Gulfstream products and my old Mooney can fly just about as many different approaches that the G650 can. Amazing to me! Ray
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I'm a new member but just did a dual Garmin G5 ADI HSI install. Plan on flying it Monday.
