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Old 05-05-2016, 08:09 PM
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+1 on this! Great idea.

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If so, is there any thought on the distant horizon to incorporating a database in the G5 to allow it to display limited backup navigation (eg, bearing/distance to airport or navaid) info as a standalone system (a bit like the Avmap Ultra)?
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Old 05-06-2016, 01:41 AM
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Sorry if I missed this in an earlier post...

Will the G5 play nicely with a Garmin 496??

Will the G5 take nav data from a King Nav Receiver?

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Old 05-06-2016, 06:52 AM
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Am I reading correctly that, for a standalone installation, the HSI information must come from a connected GPS navigator, not the internal GPS in the G5 instrument? I presume this would be because the G5 does not carry any database.

If so, is there any thought on the distant horizon to incorporating a database in the G5 to allow it to display limited backup navigation (eg, bearing/distance to airport or navaid) info as a standalone system (a bit like the Avmap Ultra)?
Hello Mike,

Yes, this is correct that the G5 uses external navigation. As mentioned in our previous posting relating to independence and dissimilarity, we very intentionally kept databases, and functionality which uses databases, out of the G5.

Don't forget that if you use the G5 in a G3X system, it receives navigation data over the CAN bus from GNS/GTN navigators even if the big displays are unavailable.

Even if you don't have it in a G3X system, you may directly connect portable GPS units (using NMEA Out), GNS/GTN units (Aviation Out), and even SL30 and GNC255 NAV radios to the G5 RS-232 port to provide navigation information to the G5.

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Old 05-06-2016, 06:57 AM
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Sorry if I missed this in an earlier post...

Will the G5 play nicely with a Garmin 496??

Will the G5 take nav data from a King Nav Receiver?

Thanks!
Hello KrashMaster,

Yes, you may connect the NMEA Out from the GPSMAP 496 to the RS-232 input on the G5.

Not sure about the King Nav Receiver, but it is unlikely that it provides a compatible interface. The supported RS-232 interfaces are listed in the G5 User's Guide.

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Old 05-06-2016, 06:35 PM
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Steve,

Thanks for that info. I was half hoping you'd say no in regards to the 496 so I'd have a good excuse to buy a new Aera 660... ;-)

-Matt
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It would be particularly cool if it could take navigation from Garmin Pulot on my iPad...
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Old 05-07-2016, 06:34 PM
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Hello Mike,

Yes, this is correct that the G5 uses external navigation. As mentioned in our previous posting relating to independence and dissimilarity, we very intentionally kept databases, and functionality which uses databases, out of the G5.
Fair enough. I don't entirely follow the logic, because there is a lot of functionality and basic situational display capability on its PFD and HSI pages incorporated into the G5 software which someone has taken a lot of time to develop (not to mention incorporating its own internal GPS etc), but that it obviously needs other sources to process on its behalf.

I doubt anyone wants synthetic vision databases and full EFIS navigation functionality (that'd be kinda silly in such a compact standby instrument) but Garmin's own words include "standalone backup" and "the ultimate get home option". Don't get me wrong - it looks great - but it sort of trips on that last hurdle. It'll keep you the right way up without any other assistance, but it won't point you home.
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Old 05-16-2016, 04:05 PM
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Default G5 Primary display for IFR

Hi G3xpert can I use the G5 as a primary display for IFR. My altimeter failed
the IFR certification and would like to replace the altimeter with the G5.
I would interface my GNS480 thru the GAD 29.
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Old 05-16-2016, 06:14 PM
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Hi G3xpert can I use the G5 as a primary display for IFR. My altimeter failed
the IFR certification and would like to replace the altimeter with the G5.
I would interface my GNS480 thru the GAD 29.
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Hello Bill,

Yes, you may use a G5 in combination with a GAD 29 to receive and display the lateral/vertical navigation guidance from the GNS480.

If you add some GSA 28 servos and a GMC 305/307, you can even fly it autopilot coupled!

We saw your email and will get you an answer to your wiring questions.

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Hi G3xpert can I use the G5 as a primary display for IFR. My altimeter failed
the IFR certification and would like to replace the altimeter with the G5.
I would interface my GNS480 thru the GAD 29.
Thanks Bill
Assuming the G5 is tested and inspected and found to comply with appendix E of part 43 then you may use it for an IFR altitude source in experimental aircraft.
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