Any Aspen MFD / Garmin GDL-88 Owners?

[mike_elliott]

Mike, not sure what else you would want.  Is someone in a position to run into you or not?  Relative motion shows that.  I've just spent some time reviewing some of the videos of FlyQ.  The program has some very good features not available in other products  that I have seen.  Their videos are very helpful in determining what it does.  It does appear that it has something similar to the Garmin target trend, so would be another alternative for a non panel mounted solution.  It's the only program that has it that I am aware of.  The cost would probably be about the same as buying the GDL 39 that has TargetTrend built in and using Garmin Pilot.  The benefit of FlyQ is that since the software computes the trend, you can use all of their compatible ADS-B receivers instead of having to rely on the GDL 39 as Garmin Pilot requires.

 

Mike, which other programs did you investigate before going with FlyQ?

Thanks Don, I was curious about any features of target trend I was unaware of. It is nice for sure. 

I have 3 programs currently, foreflight, WingX and FlyQ. Lifetime sub on Flyq, and free wingx (CFI). I use all three based on what my student has, but probably prefer FlyQ overall at this moment in time. WingX seems to be the strongest for IFR,  Again this is just my opinion. They are all good and are all worthwhile to have, as I am sure the Garmin pilot is, IMO. 

The ability for flightstream  to xfer to GNS series especially is powerful, but is comes at a high $ for basically a wifi receiver to the GPS to enable xfeeding, and requires a prerequisite of Garmin pilot.

Ultimately, when Aspen and Garmin quit being proprietary here (yes that is a prediction) We as pilots will benefit from the interoperability from having the best in class of all devices and software.

[donkaye]

Thanks Don, I was curious about any features of target trend I was unaware of. It is nice for sure. 

I have 3 programs currently, foreflight, WingX and FlyQ. Lifetime sub on Flyq, and free wingx (CFI). I use all three based on what my student has, but probably prefer FlyQ overall at this moment in time. WingX seems to be the strongest for IFR,  Again this is just my opinion. They are all good and are all worthwhile to have, as I am sure the Garmin pilot is, IMO. 

The ability for flightstream  to xfer to GNS series especially is powerful, but is comes at a high $ for basically a wifi receiver to the GPS to enable xfeeding, and requires a prerequisite of Garmin pilot.

Ultimately, when Aspen and Garmin quit being proprietary here (yes that is a prediction) We as pilots will benefit from the interoperability from having the best in class of all devices and software.

 

I'm keeping my fingers crossed that the Flight Stream 210 GPS interface to the iPad via the GTN 750 is independent of iPad application.  That would allow that accurate WAAS location to be used in other iPad aviation applications such as FlyQ without the need to buy one of the external WAAS GPSs.  Too bad the Flight Stream can't interface with the other apps for AHRS usability with them.

[mooneyman]

Good news for Aspen MFD owners---   July 25, 2015-  http://www.eaa.org/en/airventure/eaa-airventure-news-and-multimedia/eaa-airventure-news/2015-eaa-airventure-oshkosh/07-25-2015-garmin-expands-gdl-88-display-options

 

"Through a third-party interface in the GDL 88, compatibility is also expanded to include select Aspen Avionics flight displays, which is expected later this year."

[Marauder]

Good news for Aspen MFD owners--- July 25, 2015- http://www.eaa.org/en/airventure/eaa-airventure-news-and-multimedia/eaa-airventure-news/2015-eaa-airventure-oshkosh/07-25-2015-garmin-expands-gdl-88-display-options

"Through a third-party interface in the GDL 88, compatibility is also expanded to include select Aspen Avionics flight displays, which is expected later this year."

Dude! This is what I have been waiting for!

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[mooneyman]

Dude! This is what I have been waiting for!

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Me too!

First Foreflight, now Aspen! I didn't think Garmin would do it. This has been a great week!

[ArtVandelay]

Dude! This is what I have been waiting for!

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I wonder if Aspen is going to charge extra for it, like the AOA indicator?

[donkaye]

As some of you know, I have been working through the portable ADS-B options. In order to get full capability on the portable platforms, I would be spending quite a bit. So much in fact, that it makes the panel stuff look even better.

 

Since I have an Aspen 2000 setup, my MFD is capable of displaying weather and traffic on it. At this point, I believe only the GDL-88 is available to interface with my Garmin GTN 650. Talking with a couple of avionics shops, it is not clear what, if anything will be displayed on the Aspen. According to these shops, the Garmin GDL-88 will only display on the GTN, not the Aspen MFD. For those of you that have this configuration, is this true?

 

If this is not true, could you fill me in on a few details?

 

> Ballpark cost of installed product? I got numbers from the two shops I spoke with, but want confirmation of real world numbers.

> These shop also said that two antennae configurations were available. Something about shading occuring and faster upload speeds with two. If t did get diversity with the GTS 800.you had the GDL-88 installed, can you confirm any of this?

> How does the GDL-88 function with respect to the MFD's capabilities of presenting textual weather information? (I know that radar uploads and traffic should be displayed, but in the MFD manual, it shows the capabilitiy of panning to an airport and getting the textual description -- does that work as advertised?) 

> Is there anything you find you like or dislike with the setup?

 

Thanks,

B26 aka Marauder

 

The GDL 88 is a great piece of hardware.  With the Flight Stream 210 you can bluetooth all of its information to the iPad.  Diversity is not worth it according to John Collins, avionics guru.  I didn't get it with my upgrade, but did get diversity with my GTS 800.  I have so many different places to get textual weather, that I haven't tried the panning method, but will.