PeytonM

Thanks Oz

Yes. I know of at least 3 long bodies with same issue.

“Low-ish powered servos.” Where is this coming from????

I don’t know how many airframes have similar issues; only Garmin knows, and they are not talking! But you are right: I’m glad they didn’t give up on us! If you have a conversation with major installers, they will tell you it’s unpredictable. Wouldn’t surprise me if they issue addenda for other airframes and models: Beech, Cessna, Piper.

So, I guess we weren’t crazy after all!

Factory rebuilts (remans) do not come with starter or alternator. I believe new ones do.

Yes

A Cirrus-driver friend of mine turned me onto a new app FlySto.net (both a website and an app) The best way to describe is CloudAhoy times ten! I’ve been playing with it for just a week and have only scratched the surface. The more data your avionics collect, the richer the experience. And it’s free (for now.)

I have a Mooney 201 with IO360A3B6D. How accurate do you find the %Power presented on the G3X? If you compare to the Mooney POH numbers, it appears the G3X overestimates in cruise by about 5% . I include a screenshot for your amusement and for you to do calculations. Looking at the POH Section V table, I estimate 72% Power.

Still looking for a home.

Add GPS to your iPad. Note: it MUST be a lightening connection. (Yes, I tried it on iPad mini6 with a USB-C/lightening converter. Bad Elf said that will not work. I can confirm that.) It will not work with iPad with a case unless you use an extension (lightening connection on Bad Elf is too short.) I used it on an iPad mini4/5 yolk mounted with iPad Ram-Mount Cradle, included $65, including shipping to lower 48 US.

Nose gear doors?

Great for cylinder, valve examination. 640x480 resolution. Includes Wi-Fi box for iPhone, iPad connection. Adjustable LED brightness. Fully articulating, 0° to 180°, lockable, Power by USB battery pack (not included.) $130 includes shipping to lower-48

Installing repaired #4 cylinder in my IO-360. Any practical suggestions beyond what’s in Lycoming SI1029D?

Just heard from AirPower. 19 month lead time for this engine!! OMG!

Removed from my 1989 J for upgrade. Pics of computer, servos but I have ancillary connectors, boxes. Just ask! A/P worked up until about a month before upgrade began. Auto-trim failed and I suspect it’s trim board in computer, but I never investigated. Great backup parts for those who want to keep theirs running.

I believe Garmin is still looking for a J/K with the oscillation for testing. I continue to fly my plane.

The threads on porpoising have quieted. I wonder if folks have found a solution or just given up. Reports on BT persist.

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And you saw my reply.

I only have only one issue and I’m far from the only one. Oscillations, and it appears to be CG sensitive. I count at least a dozen posters, and those are just from MS. And those are only the ones that understand that there should be NO OSCILLATIONS! I’m guessing this issue is much more prevalent than we think. BeechTalk has a thread on it, too. I’ve flown in other models of AC with the GFC500, and it’s smooth as glass. I’m the only one who continues posting about it. I guess everyone else is just accepting the issue as “oh well,” and Garmin is hoping the issue will just die and go away. They want a plane for about two months and up to 20 hours. After being out of service for 3 months for the installation, I’m not about to give it up for even more (unspecified) time. Last year, Garmin sent a Baron-load of guys down here to look at my plane for several hours and found nothing. Frankly, I’m not sure why any of us should have to give up their plane for any time. Do you think that would be the approach in any other industry? With all the EIS data Garmin have, I would venture they know how to solve it. So do the installers.

Email exchange yesterday with Trek at Garmin indicates they are still looking for a J/K to bring in for testing. I reported to him that flying with a passenger in the back seat (CG moving 2” aft, but well within the envelope) resulted in more noticeable oscillations. In fact my passenger asked about it, unsolicited. He was right: it was worse than when I fly by myself.

I have noted more oscillation when I had 2 passengers in the back seat and only me in the front. I calculated the CG depending on where I put the two passengers: CG moved aft 2 inches, from 46” to 48” if I put both in back, but nowhere close to the aft limit of about 50”. You’ve got to fuel lightly and put some pretty heavy folk in the back to get her out of limits.

I have elect trim. When in ALT, my trim wheel does not move at all when established and level. While in ALT, if you wedge a couple fingers in between the yolk shaft and the panel, you can feel the shaft move every so slightly, but enough to cause oscillation. If you go to PITCH mode, the movement and oscillation stops immediately.

There was an update to address autotrim in late March, which I did: ver 8.02 for the G5 and 9.02 for the G3X. In early May there were further updates for each unit, which I have not done.