Garmin Autoland

emsvitil · #1 10-30-2019, 01:22 PM

How long before it's affordable?

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Ed_Wischmeyer · #2 10-30-2019, 01:40 PM

The system needs autothrottle (including engine shutoff), control of flaps and radar altimeter, for starters... And maybe a tailwheel endorsement as well. :-)

rdamazio · #3 10-30-2019, 01:54 PM

afaik it also "needs" a TCAS to not hit anyone else on the way down

cderk · #4 10-30-2019, 02:28 PM

I would settle for the following functionality on the G3X

The auto land functionality with cues on the PFD/MFD for the non-pilot passenger to advance throttle/reduce throttle to get to the right airspeed.

Snowflake · #5 10-31-2019, 07:37 AM

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...to advance throttle/reduce throttle to get to the right airspeed.

Except the throttle controls altitude, not airspeed...

You'll also need a button to engage this system somewhere a passenger can reach it... In the back seat for tandems.

rocketman1988 · #6 10-31-2019, 07:50 AM

"...Except the throttle controls altitude, not airspeed..."

The popcorn is ready!

BCP Boys · #7 10-31-2019, 08:07 AM

Anyway you look it, like it or not, old school or new, you have to admit that Technology is changing this industry for the better. Just 10 years ago I can remember barely seeing activity in and around the airport other than Corporate Jets and a few students. Now, with the advancements of technology in aviation from the way the kit builders are designing their kits to companies like Garmin giving us better situational awareness, automation and just making flying safer. Some may not like the new "gadgets" but I love it.
Here is a little more detail video about auto land. Way to go Garmin! If I was younger I would love to work for Garmin and be a part of this change.

https://youtu.be/d-ruFmgTpqA

airguy · #8 10-31-2019, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by rocketman1988

"...Except the throttle controls altitude, not airspeed..."

The popcorn is ready!

Neither is true. The throttle adds energy, it's up to the meat servo (or electric one in this case) to decide where it goes.

rockwoodrv9 · #9 10-31-2019, 09:18 AM

This is interesting and I will install it when available. I could see it being useful in some situations and it is amazing that this is even possible for small planes.

I see high time, experienced pilots who are better pilots than I will ever be having accidents way more often than should happen. I dont think this will help the impossible turn crashes but would make my wife feel safer if she could push a button and auto land the plane.

Im thankful that Garmin is developing the system.

sibriggs · #10 10-31-2019, 02:30 PM

[quote=Snowflake;1383239]Except the throttle controls altitude, not airspeed...

If the G3X is coupled to a GTN and flying a LPV approach then the throttle is the only way you can control the airspeed. If there is another way with the aircraft being controlled by "GEORGE" and flying the Glide Slope please tell me.

I expect "autoland" is just a really really long coupled approach and throttle would control airspeed and "GEORGE" is controlling elevator trim to maintain the desired altitude.

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