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GRT Horizon I v.29e posted

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GRT Horizon I software posted

GRT has posted v.29e of the Horizon I software.
http://www.grtavionics.com/Downloads

Changes in VERSION 29e (2007-06-01)
* Added local time offset to add to UTC/Zulu time when displaying on the screen
* Hide A/P-HDG and A/P-NAV indicator when lateral autopilot functions are disabled
* Resist loss of ILS Tuned
* Added "ILS Disconnect" notice
* Added a block box around obstacles to make them show up against terrain
* Read RPM2 correctly and start reading N2 from EIS software version 56
* Fixed showing a fuel pressure dial with decimal scaling
* Rescale the oil temperature bar graph when the temperature units are Celsius
* Fixed showing the label "SAP CRS" when not tracking SAP (not in a GPS NAV MODE)
* Fixed MAP page trying to show the name of an object that has no name
* Prevent problems configuring the serial ports and dimmer on boot
* Add missing 1-mile markers on the extended centerlines for the high ends of runways
* Don't send a frequency to the SL30/SL40 if the function is cancelled
* Scroll the checklist more if the selected item wraps off the screen
* Prevent the selected altitude from indicating missed approach when vertical
autopilot functions are disabled
* Fixed logbook knobs not increasing numbers in the same direction
* Fixed display of analog GPS vertical deviation indicator (glideslope)
* Use ground speed for MPG calculations
* Use configured units for MPG calculations
* Always use correct units for fuel flow in SFC calculation
* Change the first push of the left knob to also activate the left knob function.
Now the left knob function will remain active and the menu will remain on the screen.
* Added cycling version of Ext A/P HDG Mode Select for momentary push buttons
* Added analog function for synchronizing the selected heading with the current heading
* Added external dimmer input
* Added digital vertical speed indicator as PFD data box option
* Increased output rate of some GPS ARINC labels to support more autopilots
* Disable the "No Climb" alarm when vertical speed exceeds 150fpm
* Avoid warning about going under obstacles, such as during an approach
* Blank SFC when percent power is below 40% (SFC is not accurate below 40%)
* Added filtering to MPG, SFC, endurance, and range
* Fixed flickering of flaps/trim in systems with 3 or more display units
* Changed Fuel/Air Data to use the new fuel used statistic
* Prevent sending an invalid fuel used field in the Fuel/Air Data message
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And again, for us software nuts: new GRT efis software is available:

Changes in VERSION 29f (2007-06-26)
* Increased MAP drawing timeout on North Up pages at long ranges
* Increased speed of airspace drawing
* Fixed filling in missing lightning data
* Improved handling of memory for radars
* Fixed status indicator font on newer hardware

Changes in VERSION 30 (2007-06-28)
* Added METARS page and color-coded airports
* Added METAR data and color coding to NEAREST METARS page
* Added TAF's
* Added Winds Aloft
* Added TFR's
* Draw extended runway centerlines up to range 20
* Improved navigation in DETAILS and NEAREST pages:
Exit button now returns to the previous menu and page.
Frequency buttons have been moved to a separate FREQ menu.
 
Version 30 is out. We used it on a trip from Granbury, TX to Johnson Creek, Idaho and back last week. The new weather software is great and we had the opportunity to make use of it. There were numerous fire TFR's to navigate around. They show up in bright red and display the applicable altitudes. The airport symbols are now color coded for VFR, MFR and IFR. TAF's appear on a dedicated page and lightning data is diplayed by the cells producing it. Having runway numbers and centerline extensions on the 20 mile scale was handy when we were cleared for a straight in approach 15 miles out. Grand Rapids ist still the best value for a completely integrated system system out there.

Martin Sutter
building and flying RV's since 1988
 
I always look forward to the new releases, cause how can you beat getting new avionics features for FREE!?!

Version 29 was a huge upgrade in capability....I'm glad they're adding in all the weather stuff in Version 30....glad for all of those that have got the GRT XM box that is! Since I'm still playing with my 396 instead, I guess I have to wait for Version 31 to get new toys....oh well....I guess I'll go do the Map database update!

I'm envious of the trip Martin - I bet y'all must have had a great time!

Paul
 
Can someone tell me the price of the XM weather option for the Horizon I?

Also, they stopped selling it for a while according to their website. Was this a technical problem or something else.

thanks,

bruce
 
XM weather interface

As I remembered that GRT stopped selling the weather box due to patent problem. The new weather option is a XM Worx receiver with a GRT interface box. Notice different pictures shown on the GRT Pricing page and the EFIS page. When GRT stopped shipping their box, I brought AnyWhere Map/Weather that is also XM Worx based. I recently inquired about the price of the GRT interface box and were quoted $1,200. With my PDA based system installed, I felt hesitate to invest another $1,200 to get the GRT interface.
 
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