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03-27-2013, 12:21 PM
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Thats an interesting perspective I had not considered. FWIW, on the dual screen GRT I fly now, the upper display PFD is always full screen and the lower display gets toggled to what I want (though it's usually on the EMS)
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03-27-2013, 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Toobuilder
Thats an interesting perspective I had not considered. FWIW, on the dual screen GRT I fly now, the upper display PFD is always full screen and the lower display gets toggled to what I want (though it's usually on the EMS)
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I did the same almost 100% of the time back when I had my Dynon legacy based panel. With the exception of having the HSI on the right 1/3 of the top screen.
Granted that was before synthetic vision, built in maps and charts, etc. became the norm...
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03-27-2013, 02:45 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Olathe, KS
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Using GSA 28 with VP-X
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Originally Posted by NTex
Will the GSA 28 servos be compatible with the trim features used in the VP-X? My concern is the two units have similar functions, and the trim servo will "auctioneer" signals from both the servos and VP-X. Which device would win?
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Several posts were questioning how a VP-X or other device might work in combination with the speed scheduling and auto-trim functions provided by the Garmin GSA 28 servos.
We understand that you may disable speed scheduling on the VP-X and then the outputs going to the trim motor will just be ground and +12Vdc.
These signals will then work great as manual trim control inputs to the GSA 28.
So, to summarize,
1. Disable speed scheduling (set trim motor %Power to 0 on VP-X)
2. Move trim motor drive wires to servo inputs
3. Connect servo outputs to trim motor
Thanks,
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03-27-2013, 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by CATPart
I like seeing a price list like this for a 'typical' installation, keeps it in perspective. What about the [yearly] cost of maps and charts? How much is that?
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Forgive me if I missed it earlier, but finally (131 posts into the discussion) someone asks the $64,000 question. Waiting the the (normally) quick reply from Garmin...
Everybody is singing the praises of big G, and, no doubt, they make great products, however Dynon will keep my business for now, due to their affordable approach to updates and their ease of use and plainly laid out instruction manuals. Oh yea, and their great products, also.
I like Dynon's style of letting Garmin "have their day" without counter selling by commenting on various posts here. I suspect there are more than a few "not-so independent" opinions due to some here that get deeply discounted equipment.
Either way, competition is good.
Mark
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03-27-2013, 03:54 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2010
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G3X Database Prices
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Originally Posted by CATPart
I like seeing a price list like this for a 'typical' installation, keeps it in perspective. What about the [yearly] cost of maps and charts? How much is that?
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Hello CATPart,
Garmin announced some really great new options and price reductions on database bundles last year.
The U.S. Mini bundle price is only $99 per year for all you can eat of AeroNav navigation data, obstacles, and terrain which is sufficient for most VFR pilots.
The U.S. Lite bundle is $249 per year and adds SafeTaxi (airport diagrams integrated into the moving map), AOPA or AC-U-Kwik Airport Directory, and FliteCharts for all your airport diagrams, IFR approach plates, etc.
G3X customers can also shop a la carte on FlyGarmin.com and purchase single updates for those databases you feel you don't need to update very often.
For example, if you are getting ready for that big cross country trip to Oshkosh and decide you might want an AOPA Airport Directory on top of your $99 annual bundle, $49.95 gets you a complete U.S. update.
Hope this answers your question. There is more detail on FlyGarmin if you need it.
Thanks,
Steve
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03-27-2013, 04:08 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: up up and away
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Originally Posted by g3xpert
Hello CATPart,
Garmin announced some really great new options and price reductions on database bundles last year.
The U.S. Mini bundle price is only $99 per year for all you can eat of AeroNav navigation data, obstacles, and terrain which is sufficient for most VFR pilots.
The U.S. Lite bundle is $249 per year and adds SafeTaxi (airport diagrams integrated into the moving map), AOPA or AC-U-Kwik Airport Directory, and FliteCharts for all your airport diagrams, IFR approach plates, etc.
G3X customers can also shop a la carte on FlyGarmin.com and purchase single updates for those databases you feel you don't need to update very often.
For example, if you are getting ready for that big cross country trip to Oshkosh and decide you might want an AOPA Airport Directory on top of your $99 annual bundle, $49.95 gets you a complete U.S. update.
Hope this answers your question. There is more detail on FlyGarmin if you need it.
Thanks,
Steve
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Thank you Steve,
Are these prices per display, for example if someone has 3 displays in their aircraft then they need to pay for 3 updates?
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03-27-2013, 04:17 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Newport, TN
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CATPart
Thank you Steve,
Are these prices per display, for example if someone has 3 displays in their aircraft then they need to pay for 3 updates?
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Per G3X system....
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03-27-2013, 04:35 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Orem, UT
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Electrons
One issue that I haven't seen adressed yet is electical power (although I may have missed it). It is my understanding that the reason a second Skyview is not offered in the RV-12 is that with all the other options installed, there is a shortage of electrical power.
What's the expected power consumption of a G3X system that's comparable to a full RV-12 Skyview system? Would it be possible to switch to a dual-display Garmin system without running short of power?
It might be interesting if this option were explored with Vans as an alternative panel package.
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03-27-2013, 04:35 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2012
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Brantel
Per G3X system....
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So 3 displays in 1 aircraft would make 1 system? I could buy 1 data update then see the updated charts on all 3 displays?
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03-27-2013, 04:42 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CATPart
So 3 displays in 1 aircraft would make 1 system? I could buy 1 data update then see the updated charts on all 3 displays?
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Yes, that's how it works...I did this just prior to first flight with my new panel.
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