Garmin? Team X introduces the G5 electronic flight instrument

[g3xpert]

The G5 documentation, including dimensions and installation information, can now be found here.

- Matt

[Mark Albery]

Matt,

That looks like it could be a good fit in the back seat of a tandem.

Can it be slaved to the main unit without plumbing in the pitot and static?

[g3xpert]

Originally Posted by Mark Albery

That looks like it could be a good fit in the back seat of a tandem.

Can it be slaved to the main unit without plumbing in the pitot and static?

Hello Mark,

If you install a G5 in what we call a "standalone" installation, in other words, not connected to any other displays and operating all by itself, you do have the option to disable the unit's internal air data sensors. In this configuration it is more or less just an attitude indicator, with optional display of GPS altitude, groundspeed, and track. This option is intended for installations where connecting to the pitot/static system is not feasible. Of course this precludes the use of the G5 with our autopilot servos.

If you are referring to installing a G5 as a back-seat display in an aircraft with a full G3X system, then you would need to connect the G5 to the aircraft's pitot/static system. Keep in mind that a G5 provides a backup source of attitude and air data to the GDU displays in a G3X system, so in addition to a redundant flight instrument display you are effectively also getting a redundant ADAHRS for your G3X display.

- Matt

[larryj]

The YouTube G5 video refers specifically to integration to the G3X Touch; does the G5 also integrate with the non-touch G3X ??

[g3xpert]

Originally Posted by larryj

The YouTube G5 video refers specifically to integration to the G3X Touch; does the G5 also integrate with the non-touch G3X ??

Hello Larry,

Yes, the capabilities of the G5 and its integration with our full-size displays is identical whether you have an original G3X or G3X Touch system.

- Matt

[dynamic88]

Originally Posted by g3xpert

[Continued?]

Further expanding the utility of a standard back-up display, the G5 electronic flight instrument can be paired with the GMC 307 or GMC 305 autopilot mode controllers and GSA 28 autopilot servos to serve as a standalone autopilot solution, delivering a simple and cost-effective avionics suite. When paired with these systems, the G5 displays autopilot mode annunciation alongside primary flight instrumentation. If paired with a Garmin portable such as the aera? 660 or aera 796/795, the portable can easily be connected via the serial port on the G5 to allow the autopilot to couple laterally to a flight plan and vertically to a VNAV descent profile. The installation would be well set up for future expansion to a full G3X suite if desired.



With or without a G3X display, the G5 retains the capability to provide back-up or standalone autopilot functionality, including the ability to fly coupled GPS approaches when paired with a compatible IFR navigator. Additional autopilot modes are selectable from the GMC 307 and GMC 305 including heading, pitch, roll, altitude hold, vertical speed hold and airspeed hold. When the autopilot is engaged, airspeed protection is also provided. Additionally, Level Mode is supported, which engages the autopilot to bring the aircraft to level flight.

As usual, if you have any questions or feedback, please contact a Garmin dealer or reach us directly using the information in our signature line below.

Thanks!
Brian

why can't garmin make this for the certified market i would like this for my taylorcraft

[celstar]

Does anyone know when you can actually purchase and receive one?

[g3xpert]

Originally Posted by celstar

Does anyone know when you can actually purchase and receive one?

Hi David,

A few customers were able to buy them and take them home from Sun-N-Fun.

We have a pretty healthy order backlog that we are working through and have increased production to deal with higher than expected demand.

Thanks,
Steve

[piperpilot]

Question for Team X,

First of all you guys are doing amazing stuff with avionics and revolutionizing GA flying, the G5 is another example of this, congratulations.

I know you mentioned you wanted to keep the programming code to a minimum for safety and simplicity but would it be possible to write in some additional code to allow the G5 to directly drive a single roll servo via canbus and/or rs-232 via the heading bug on the G5?

What I'm getting at is a simple "wing leveler" autopilot for under $2k, that would be amazing for the ultra simple aircraft on a tight budget with minimal panel space. The competition would have difficulty matching this kind of performance package. The package would simply consist of the G5, GSA-28 roll servo and installtion kits.

I'm ready to order!

Thanks Team X!

(and thanks to VAF Forums for having one of the best GA info forums on the web)

[BobTurner]

Originally Posted by piperpilot

Question for Team X,

First of all you guys are doing amazing stuff with avionics and revolutionizing GA flying, the G5 is another example of this, congratulations.

I know you mentioned you wanted to keep the programming code to a minimum for safety and simplicity but would it be possible to write in some additional code to allow the G5 to directly drive a single roll servo via canbus and/or rs-232 via the heading bug on the G5?

What I'm getting at is a simple "wing leveler" autopilot for under $2k, that would be amazing for the ultra simple aircraft on a tight budget with minimal panel space. The competition would have difficulty matching this kind of performance package. The package would simply consist of the G5, GSA-28 roll servo and installtion kits.

I'm ready to order!

Thanks Team X!

(and thanks to VAF Forums for having one of the best GA info forums on the web)

I believe you can get a mini EFIS with one axis autopilot today, from GRT, for close to your target price of $2K.