Garmin G3X Touch Feature Wish List

[FitzRX7]

Originally Posted by cderk

That option is definitely in there... was looking around the other day and I saw you can switch from combined to just regional.

I’m gonna agree to disagree. There is no ability to specify “regional” radar only on the “Map” page, only on the “Wx” page. The ability to select “regional” (or whatever you desire) on the weather page and have that persist onto the map page is a feature that would be much appreciated.

Also can we all agree that there is very little use for the “combined” display? That’s asking too much, never mind!

Fitz

[digidocs]

I would also enjoy the ability to select regional radar only on the main map page (or have it follow the setting from the WX page). I find myself frequently switching back and forth between the WX page and the map to get both regional-only weather and traffic at once.

[cderk]

Originally Posted by FitzRX7

I’m gonna agree to disagree. There is no ability to specify “regional” radar only on the “Map” page, only on the “Wx” page. The ability to select “regional” (or whatever you desire) on the weather page and have that persist onto the map page is a feature that would be much appreciated.

Also can we all agree that there is very little use for the “combined” display? That’s asking too much, never mind!

Fitz

You’re right - i was thinking about the wx page. That said, the easiest way to accomplish what the poster was suggesting is to zoom in

[cderk]

I’d love to see a scheduled maintenance page where you can create a list of reminders for:
- Oil change
- condition inspection
- ELT
- Pitot/Static Test
- Transponder Check
- VOR Check

Just like in Garmin Pilot you can see reminders when you need a BFR or IPC, this page would pop up and show you when these items are due.

[lr172]

Something that I really miss from my GRT that I would like on the non-touch is a secondary oil pressure alert that is for under 1000 RPM. While the low limit is 50 or 60 PSI, the limit at idle is 25 PSI. I have mine set for 50 PSI and I routinely get 49 PSI at idle (when fully warmed up) and don't like seeing the warning pop up as I pull the throttle back to idle coming over the fence.

Larry

[Weefle]

I guess if I were king for a day at Garmin ...I’d be looking to see what it would take to install the HALO system aka Piper Autoland like the G3000 suite has. When you think about it most of the same inputs are going into the boxes. How hard would it be to update the software? With the way software and hardware are changing how soon could we see it in the experimental sector?

[Richard Connell]

How about some 12” displays? That would be cool.

[cderk]

Originally Posted by Weefle

I guess if I were king for a day at Garmin ...I’d be looking to see what it would take to install the HALO system aka Piper Autoland like the G3000 suite has. When you think about it most of the same inputs are going into the boxes. How hard would it be to update the software? With the way software and hardware are changing how soon could we see it in the experimental sector?

You mean without auto throttle and braking, right?

[mturnerb]

Originally Posted by cderk

You mean without auto throttle and braking, right?

The Garmin autoland system handles lots of stuff including as you mention, auto throttle, (I'm assuming) braking, and also comms - sends out comms notifying the emergency, broadcasting position, etc.

I would guess this is the big problem: in an emergency, you can do without the comms, and even the braking (keep it on the centerline, roll to a stop), but what about power? How do you get an airplane on the ground safely with power set for cruise or climb? So you'd need - at a minimum - a way to either control or (easier?) cut power. Either via ignition or fuel. System could calculate the glide (has enough data), choose a long runway, set up for dead-stick landing with adequate margins, cut power and land.

Realistically, not very feasible now but in the future? Fun to speculate.

[DeltaTango]

Originally Posted by cderk

I’d love to see a scheduled maintenance page where you can create a list of reminders for:
- Oil change
- condition inspection
- ELT
- Pitot/Static Test
- Transponder Check
- VOR Check

Just like in Garmin Pilot you can see reminders when you need a BFR or IPC, this page would pop up and show you when these items are due.

Having a MX page with time since and user definable caution messages would be a welcome addition