Garmin? Team X introduces the G5 electronic flight instrument

[jpowell13]

Brian,

I have a GPS 400W and a VAL NAV2000 radio, both with RS-232 output. Will the G5's HSI accept nav data from these instruments?

Thanks,

John

[g3xpert]

Originally Posted by jpowell13

I have a GPS 400W and a VAL NAV2000 radio, both with RS-232 output. Will the G5's HSI accept nav data from these instruments?

Hello John,

Yes, the G5 can display basic VFR navigation data from a GPS 400W or any other Garmin IFR GPS via its RS-232 input, and can display IFR lateral and vertical deviation when used with the GAD 29 ARINC 429 adapter.

Sorry, we don't know anything about the other instrument you mentioned. If you contact us using the email address below we might be able to help.

Also, keep in mind that the G5 can only supports a single navigation source. This can include both the GPS and VOR/ILS portions of a GTN 650/750 or GNS 430/530 since they are contained within the same unit, but the two separate boxes you mentioned would not both be supported.

- Matt

[hgerhardt]

Will a GSU 73 provide the same ARINC 429 functionality as a GAD 29 (for GTN interface)?

[g3xpert]

Originally Posted by hgerhardt

Will a GSU 73 provide the same ARINC 429 functionality as a GAD 29 (for GTN interface)?

Yes, when a G5 is installed as part of an existing G3X system that includes a GSU 73, the G5 receives navigation data from the #1 IFR GPS or NAV radio via the GSU 73's ARINC 429 inputs.

- Matt

[jeffk]

For those interested in using the G5 as a standalone HSI, are there provisions to use the GMU 22 Magnetometer in addition to the GAD 29 ARINC interface? Assuming there's support for a standalone GMU 22, how would you characterise the performance difference between track and heading?

I have a GRT Mini-AP with ARINC interface, is it possible to have both ARINC interfaces connected to a single GNS-430 (non-waas)? How does upstream data (such as OBS) get sorted? Would the G5 be the only device sending OBS and the Mini-AP simply display the localiser and glide slope (in addition to the G5)?

[Dbro172]

Originally Posted by g3xpert

looks a little slow... I wonder if they will make a faster version for our RV's

[g3xpert]

Originally Posted by jeffk

For those interested in using the G5 as a standalone HSI, are there provisions to use the GMU 22 Magnetometer in addition to the GAD 29 ARINC interface? Assuming there's support for a standalone GMU 22, how would you characterise the performance difference between track and heading?

I have a GRT Mini-AP with ARINC interface, is it possible to have both ARINC interfaces connected to a single GNS-430 (non-waas)? How does upstream data (such as OBS) get sorted? Would the G5 be the only device sending OBS and the Mini-AP simply display the localiser and glide slope (in addition to the G5)?

Hello jeffk,

At the present time, a G5 installed as a standalone instrument displays only GPS ground track, not magnetic heading.

We don't know anything about the other unit you mentioned, but in general there should not be problem connecting the ARINC 429 outputs from your GNS 430 to the GAD 29 ARINC 429 adapter and something else. You would still make your OBS course selection on the G5 when performing VOR/ILS navigation, but the G5 does not need to transmit OBS course to the GNS 430. The GAD 29 operates in a receive-only mode since the GNS 430 does not need to receive OBS data for VOR/ILS navigation.

- Matt

[g3xpert]

Originally Posted by Dbro172

looks a little slow... I wonder if they will make a faster version for our RV's

Hello Derek,

The G5 supports airspeeds of over 300 knots indicated. That should be plenty unless the RV-15 is a jet!

- Matt

[n816kc]

Thanks for not waiting for today to announce the new product, I would have spent all weekend wondering...

[F1R]

I have not seen any Max degrees per second in pitch, yaw and roll published. Nor a max sustained G limit.

Just curious what happens when little G encounters heavy G or a 5 turn spin.