VansAirForceForums  
Home > VansAirForceForums

- POSTING RULES
- Donate yearly (please).
- Advertise in here!

- Today's Posts | Insert Pics

  #41  
Old 03-25-2013, 11:10 AM
jchang10 jchang10 is offline
 
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posts: 525
Default

West coaster here, too. I am crying in my coffee! WANT!
__________________
#40533 RV-10 Builder and CFI
1/2006 Started build
10/19/2011 First flight
Reply With Quote
  #42  
Old 03-25-2013, 11:35 AM
F1R F1R is offline
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: ____
Posts: 829
Default COLD TEMPS

The GSU 73 is rated to -85 Dec C. For this reason alone I was set on a G3 being my next EFIS.

The last 3 EFIS failures I have had all happened in -10 to -18 C with units rated to -20. These were not Garmin systems.

To quote Matt, " First, the GSU 73 will absolutely still be supported for those who have one, or decide they want to buy one. However, as you pointed out, the new black boxes are lighter and less expensive - thus is the nature of technological progress. "

What are the temp spec limits for the new GSU 25? Will it work with no AOA probe or data?
Reply With Quote
  #43  
Old 03-25-2013, 11:45 AM
Danny King's Avatar
Danny King Danny King is offline
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Southlake, Texas
Posts: 626
Default GMC 305

Matt,
Is the GMC 305 Autopilot controller the unit that you had in mind to replace the AICD in the Doll's panel?
__________________
Danny King
Beautiful Doll 80434 TT 1675 hours
I0360 A1B6 200 HP
Christen Inverted Oil
First Flight 12 July 2000
VAF Dues current for 2020
Reply With Quote
  #44  
Old 03-25-2013, 11:55 AM
g3xpert's Avatar
g3xpert g3xpert is offline
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Olathe, KS
Posts: 2,885
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by F1R View Post
What are the temp spec limits for the new GSU 25? Will it work with no AOA probe or data?
AOA input is optional and you can leave it off you want.

The draft version of the installation manual I'm looking at right now lists an operating temperature range of -45C to +70C for both the GSU 25 and GSU 73. You should see the clouds that form when the liquid nitrogen truck pulls up to top off the big storage tank that we use for production testing! I believe the -85C figure you are thinking of is actually the lower limit for total air temperature (i.e. OAT) which is +/- 85C.

- Matt
__________________
Garmin G3X Support
g3xpert@garmin.com
1-866-854-8433 - 7 to 7 Central Time M to F
Please email us for support instead of using Private Messaging due to the limitations of the latter.

Last edited by g3xpert : 03-25-2013 at 11:58 AM.
Reply With Quote
  #45  
Old 03-25-2013, 11:57 AM
g3xpert's Avatar
g3xpert g3xpert is offline
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Olathe, KS
Posts: 2,885
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Danny King View Post
Is the GMC 305 Autopilot controller the unit that you had in mind to replace the AICD in the Doll's panel?
Hi Danny,

The GMC 305 is about the same height as your CD player, so I imagine it would work just great in your panel. As an ex-airline guy I'm sure you will have a special appreciation for the benefits of a dedicated AFCS mode control panel.

- Matt
__________________
Garmin G3X Support
g3xpert@garmin.com
1-866-854-8433 - 7 to 7 Central Time M to F
Please email us for support instead of using Private Messaging due to the limitations of the latter.
Reply With Quote
  #46  
Old 03-25-2013, 11:59 AM
John Owen John Owen is offline
 
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Liberty, MO
Posts: 252
Default G3X

I was just drawing out options for my RV-8 panel last night. This will be a game changer.

I have a VM-1000 now. Will the probes, etc work with your engine module?

Thanks,
John
Reply With Quote
  #47  
Old 03-25-2013, 12:02 PM
Danny King's Avatar
Danny King Danny King is offline
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Southlake, Texas
Posts: 626
Default GMC 305

Quote:
Originally Posted by g3xpert View Post
Hi Danny,

The GMC 305 is about the same height as your CD player, so I imagine it would work just great in your panel. As an ex-airline guy I'm sure you will have a special appreciation for the benefits of a dedicated AFCS mode control panel.

- Matt
I do, and I think it will be a real asset. Gee, I thought I was done with the Doll's panel after installing the GTX 330es and GDL 39. These airplanes are never really finished!

Thanks for all your help.
__________________
Danny King
Beautiful Doll 80434 TT 1675 hours
I0360 A1B6 200 HP
Christen Inverted Oil
First Flight 12 July 2000
VAF Dues current for 2020

Last edited by Danny King : 03-25-2013 at 02:29 PM.
Reply With Quote
  #48  
Old 03-25-2013, 12:08 PM
Brantel's Avatar
Brantel Brantel is offline
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Newport, TN
Posts: 7,496
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Danny King View Post
These airplane are never really finished!
Ain't that the truth!
__________________
Brantel (Brian Chesteen),
Check out my RV-10 builder's BLOG
RV-10, #41942, N?????, Project Sold
---------------------------------------------------------------------
RV-7/TU, #72823, N159SB
Lyc. O-360 carbed, HARTZELL BA CS Prop, Dual P-MAGs, Dual Garmin G3X Touch
Track N159SB (KK4LIF)
Like EAA Chapter 1494 on Facebook
Reply With Quote
  #49  
Old 03-25-2013, 12:15 PM
g3xpert's Avatar
g3xpert g3xpert is offline
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Olathe, KS
Posts: 2,885
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by John Owen View Post
I have a VM-1000 now. Will the probes, etc work with your engine module?
Hello John,

Typically what we tell people who are converting from another engine monitoring system is that they will be able to re-use about half their sensors, especially their thermocouples. As for the rest, since we don't know exactly which sensors you have, the easiest way to determine if what you have will work is to take a look at Table 8-1 and appendixes E & F of the current G3X installation manual. The same probes will be supported for both the GEA 24 and GSU 73.

- Matt
__________________
Garmin G3X Support
g3xpert@garmin.com
1-866-854-8433 - 7 to 7 Central Time M to F
Please email us for support instead of using Private Messaging due to the limitations of the latter.
Reply With Quote
  #50  
Old 03-25-2013, 12:36 PM
Brantel's Avatar
Brantel Brantel is offline
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Newport, TN
Posts: 7,496
Default

Matt,

Any talk of adding the AOA variable to the serial text output? I would love to have my remote AOA display back in action!
__________________
Brantel (Brian Chesteen),
Check out my RV-10 builder's BLOG
RV-10, #41942, N?????, Project Sold
---------------------------------------------------------------------
RV-7/TU, #72823, N159SB
Lyc. O-360 carbed, HARTZELL BA CS Prop, Dual P-MAGs, Dual Garmin G3X Touch
Track N159SB (KK4LIF)
Like EAA Chapter 1494 on Facebook
Reply With Quote
Reply


Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 01:38 AM.


The VAFForums come to you courtesy Delta Romeo, LLC. By viewing and participating in them you agree to build your plane using standardized methods and practices and to fly it safely and in accordance with the laws governing the country you are located in.