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FitzRX7 09-23-2020 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cderk (Post 1464155)
That option is definitely in there... was looking around the other day and I saw you can switch from combined to just regional.

I’m gonna agree to disagree. There is no ability to specify “regional” radar only on the “Map” page, only on the “Wx” page. The ability to select “regional” (or whatever you desire) on the weather page and have that persist onto the map page is a feature that would be much appreciated.

Also can we all agree that there is very little use for the “combined” display? That’s asking too much, never mind!

Fitz

digidocs 09-23-2020 10:20 AM

I would also enjoy the ability to select regional radar only on the main map page (or have it follow the setting from the WX page). I find myself frequently switching back and forth between the WX page and the map to get both regional-only weather and traffic at once.

cderk 09-24-2020 03:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FitzRX7 (Post 1464407)
I’m gonna agree to disagree. There is no ability to specify “regional” radar only on the “Map” page, only on the “Wx” page. The ability to select “regional” (or whatever you desire) on the weather page and have that persist onto the map page is a feature that would be much appreciated.

Also can we all agree that there is very little use for the “combined” display? That’s asking too much, never mind!

Fitz

You’re right - i was thinking about the wx page. That said, the easiest way to accomplish what the poster was suggesting is to zoom in :)

cderk 10-07-2020 08:09 AM

Maintenance Items
 
I’d love to see a scheduled maintenance page where you can create a list of reminders for:
- Oil change
- condition inspection
- ELT
- Pitot/Static Test
- Transponder Check
- VOR Check

Just like in Garmin Pilot you can see reminders when you need a BFR or IPC, this page would pop up and show you when these items are due.

lr172 10-07-2020 10:08 AM

Something that I really miss from my GRT that I would like on the non-touch is a secondary oil pressure alert that is for under 1000 RPM. While the low limit is 50 or 60 PSI, the limit at idle is 25 PSI. I have mine set for 50 PSI and I routinely get 49 PSI at idle (when fully warmed up) and don't like seeing the warning pop up as I pull the throttle back to idle coming over the fence.

Larry

Weefle 10-07-2020 07:52 PM

I guess if I were king for a day at Garmin ...I’d be looking to see what it would take to install the HALO system aka Piper Autoland like the G3000 suite has. When you think about it most of the same inputs are going into the boxes. How hard would it be to update the software? With the way software and hardware are changing how soon could we see it in the experimental sector?

Richard Connell 10-07-2020 10:58 PM

How about some 12” displays? That would be cool.

cderk 10-08-2020 03:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Weefle (Post 1468009)
I guess if I were king for a day at Garmin ...I’d be looking to see what it would take to install the HALO system aka Piper Autoland like the G3000 suite has. When you think about it most of the same inputs are going into the boxes. How hard would it be to update the software? With the way software and hardware are changing how soon could we see it in the experimental sector?

You mean without auto throttle and braking, right?

mturnerb 10-08-2020 03:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cderk (Post 1468073)
You mean without auto throttle and braking, right?

The Garmin autoland system handles lots of stuff including as you mention, auto throttle, (I'm assuming) braking, and also comms - sends out comms notifying the emergency, broadcasting position, etc.

I would guess this is the big problem: in an emergency, you can do without the comms, and even the braking (keep it on the centerline, roll to a stop), but what about power? How do you get an airplane on the ground safely with power set for cruise or climb? So you'd need - at a minimum - a way to either control or (easier?) cut power. Either via ignition or fuel. System could calculate the glide (has enough data), choose a long runway, set up for dead-stick landing with adequate margins, cut power and land.

Realistically, not very feasible now but in the future? Fun to speculate.

DeltaTango 10-08-2020 05:29 AM

+1 for reminders
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by cderk (Post 1467832)
I’d love to see a scheduled maintenance page where you can create a list of reminders for:
- Oil change
- condition inspection
- ELT
- Pitot/Static Test
- Transponder Check
- VOR Check

Just like in Garmin Pilot you can see reminders when you need a BFR or IPC, this page would pop up and show you when these items are due.


Having a MX page with time since and user definable caution messages would be a welcome addition

rjtjrt 10-08-2020 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mturnerb (Post 1468075)
The Garmin autoland system handles lots of stuff including as you mention, auto throttle, (I'm assuming) braking, and also comms - sends out comms notifying the emergency, broadcasting position, etc.

I would guess this is the big problem: in an emergency, you can do without the comms, and even the braking (keep it on the centerline, roll to a stop), but what about power? How do you get an airplane on the ground safely with power set for cruise or climb? So you'd need - at a minimum - a way to either control or (easier?) cut power. Either via ignition or fuel. System could calculate the glide (has enough data), choose a long runway, set up for dead-stick landing with adequate margins, cut power and land.

Realistically, not very feasible now but in the future? Fun to speculate.

As a work around, a required throttle visual guide on the EFIS screen to prompt pilot what power is needed would work if pilot not incapacitated.

supik 10-11-2020 05:26 PM

Autoland
 
We will need a FADEC controlled Lycoming + Garmin Auto Throttle

rocketman1988 10-11-2020 06:08 PM

just an observation
 
All this talk about auto land...doesn't anyone fly anymore?

I have auto land available in my work aircraft, and it rarely gets used. Most times, maintenance is requesting one to keep the aircraft in certification...


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