cnoe Posted June 6, 2017 Report Posted June 6, 2017 I'm not sure if this has been posted already but... it looks like they're going to let us use a G5 as a certified HSI or DG now. They're also quoting a dual system with reversionary capabilities. All I need now is for TruTrak or Trio to get their digital AP approved for the M20 and I'll be able to ditch my vac system as well as the Century IIB AP. That's putting two displays plus a new digital autopilot in my panel for ~$10AMU + installation. We're getting really close to making avionics more affordable here. https://generalaviationnews.com/2017/06/06/garmin-g5-stcd-as-dghsi/ 1 Quote
KSMooniac Posted June 6, 2017 Report Posted June 6, 2017 Old news now..biggest drawback is no autopilot support with the HSI at all, and limited ability to connect to other equipment.Sent from my LG-US996 using Tapatalk Quote
cnoe Posted June 6, 2017 Author Report Posted June 6, 2017 If Aspen can drive an AP why can't a G5. And if not that then surely TruTrak or Trio see the need to take a GPS source and use it.Even the FAA can't be dense enough to think my vacuum-driven Century II-B is safer than these new solid-state systems!Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote
mccdeuce Posted June 6, 2017 Report Posted June 6, 2017 Someone posted the letter from Garmin that explains why no AP and why thy can't be used as a backup. I'll see if I can find it. But basically don't expect AP abilities. Quote
cnoe Posted June 7, 2017 Author Report Posted June 7, 2017 Someone posted the letter from Garmin that explains why no AP and why thy can't be used as a backup. I'll see if I can find it. But basically don't expect AP abilities. Because it would cut into their G500/G600 sales?Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk 2 Quote
WorldWiseTrade Posted June 7, 2017 Report Posted June 7, 2017 Read the installation notes, cannot be installed as primary if autopilot relies on HSI. As of this time there is no digital to analog translator, so don't get your hopes up if there is an autopilot involved.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
N201MKTurbo Posted June 7, 2017 Report Posted June 7, 2017 The only thing stopping the G5 from driving an autopilot is the FAA. The unit itself already has all the hardware to do it. 1 Quote
OR75 Posted June 7, 2017 Report Posted June 7, 2017 HSI w/o AP output is for me a pure gimmick but pilots will buy it for that Why would anyone want an HSI when a GPS map is there ? Quote
N201MKTurbo Posted June 7, 2017 Report Posted June 7, 2017 8 minutes ago, OR75 said: HSI w/o AP output is for me a pure gimmick but pilots will buy it for that Why would anyone want an HSI when a GPS map is there ? Because for an IFR installation you need a nav indicator. the G5 makes a great nav indicator. 2 Quote
OR75 Posted June 8, 2017 Report Posted June 8, 2017 9 hours ago, N201MKTurbo said: Because for an IFR installation you need a nav indicator. the G5 makes a great nav indicator. That would make it an expensive indicator And still, can it really replace a KI-106A for VOR LOC and GPS indication ???? Or only the VOR LOC part ? I don't think it has sufficient annunciation capability or does it ? Quote
N201MKTurbo Posted June 8, 2017 Report Posted June 8, 2017 6 hours ago, OR75 said: That would make it an expensive indicator And still, can it really replace a KI-106A for VOR LOC and GPS indication ???? Or only the VOR LOC part ? I don't think it has sufficient annunciation capability or does it ? I believe it does. It is only $500 more. 1 Quote
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