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control 08-30-2018 07:51 AM

I have all downloaded... hopefully my 625 will be powered up in a week or two :)

rleffler 08-30-2018 07:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by g3xpert (Post 1284637)
Hello Bob,

Both those links are working fine for me. You might try again.

Thanks,
Steve

They are now working for me too!

g3xpert 08-30-2018 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spirko (Post 1284591)
Excuse my ignorant question: The new GTN s/w (6.50) has some VNAV capabilities that won't be implemented in our G3X systems until G3X v6.20 comes out next month, but it doesn't break any capabilities the G3X has now, correct?

Thanks Garmin Team for getting this update out to us this month, as hoped. And thanks to all early adopters for trying it out and providing feedback.

Thanks,
-Craig

Hello Craig,

You are very welcome. Here is a little more information on compatibility. We probably need to adjust the red text shown when you click on the service bulletin....

G3 Touch (GDU 4XX)
While the present G3X Touch V6.10 software does not display the new VNAV guidance provided by the GTN V6.50 software and does not support autopilot coupling to this new VNAV guidance, you may install GTN V6.50 and continue to use the GTN features you are using today. When the next G3X Touch release is available, GTN VNAV support, including autopilot coupling, will be available.
G3X (GDU 37X)
While the present G3X V11.70 software does not display the new VNAV guidance provided by the GTN V6.50 software and does not support autopilot coupling to this new VNAV guidance, you may install GTN V6.50 and continue to use the GTN features you are using today. We don?t have a G3X software release scheduled with this capability, but hope to do so at some point.

G5 System
A G5 system with the current software (V5.50) is fully compatible with GTN V6.50 including the display of VNAV path guidance complete with autopilot coupling.
Thanks,
Steve

robimagu 08-30-2018 01:52 PM

Just updated...

Seems I lost the ability to transfer a flight plan from Garmin Pilot to the GTN. The G3X reacts, but the GTN does not. If I "accept" it on the G3X, the GTN reports "failed".

Hopefully this will get fixed with the G3X 6.2 update.

RV8iator 08-30-2018 02:41 PM

Compatibility
 
Has anyone upgraded to 6.50 with any other EFIS’s. Just wondering what will and won’t work with my GRT HXr.

Will it display or fly the VNAV information like it now does in VNAV approaches?

g3xpert 08-30-2018 02:58 PM

Fixed in GDU 4XX v6.20
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by robimagu (Post 1284720)
Just updated...

Seems I lost the ability to transfer a flight plan from Garmin Pilot to the GTN. The G3X reacts, but the GTN does not. If I "accept" it on the G3X, the GTN reports "failed".

Hopefully this will get fixed with the G3X 6.2 update.


Brian,

I loaded our bench with GDU 4.XX V6.10 and GTN V6.50 and confirmed the behavior you see. I can also confirm that this is fixed in GDU 4.XX V6.20.

We are pushing hard to get V6.20 out the door and expect it to be available in the next two weeks.

Thanks,
Levi

robimagu 08-30-2018 04:19 PM

Thanks Levi! I love the fact you guys are on here!!!

Cannon 08-30-2018 07:54 PM

Ok, question.

I have a GTN 650 in both my RV-8 panel and my 185 panel.

I know I can update the RV-8 software, but as an A&P can I also update the (certified) software in my C185?

I?m guessing no, since A&Ps aren?t allowed to repair instruments, but it?d be nice if I could save the downtime and labor cost.

Chris

jeffkersey 08-31-2018 07:36 AM

Dynon compatibility?
 
I would like to move to version 6.5 but want to make sure it will jive with my old Dynon D100/D120 efis setup. Has anyone with this setup upgrade to 6.5?

RickSolana 08-31-2018 08:26 AM

link not working for me
 
I only get "Not Found" when I click on the link provided to download the software. Am I missing something?


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