Garmin G3X V8.20

[g3xpert]

Originally Posted by Warbirdsolutions

Steve,
I spent a great deal of time at your tent at OSH. I love the G3X system!
There is one thing, however, that concerned me. The system was up and running in 2 RV aircraft outside your tent and in both cases I could barely see the displays. Supposedly both systems were on max brightness. Even when viewed from directly in front of the display it was difficult to see. I am building a canopied airplane so I am concerned about usability in bright sunlight.

I previously owned the Dynon Skyview and never experienced this problem. I prefer the G3X however. Any idea if there are plans to improve it's readability in bright sunlight?
Thanks very much for your thoughts!

Warbirdsolutions,

Thank you for coming by to visit us at Oshkosh and for sharing your enthusiasm.

As Brian reported, the displays have excellent sunlight readability and myself and others fly with G3X under a canopy and don't have any usability issues.

Thanks,
Steve

[Walt]

I've been flying with the 696 for quite a few years (I believe the same screen) with absolutely no issues in sun, even with these old eyes. After visiting with Steve at Osh I can tell you that a G3X system is most definately in my future (as soon as funds allow ).

[Skyflyer]

I have absolutely no problems reading the G3x screens in my 8 even with the sun astern. I have noted that in display viewing the brightness does not accurately represent what you get when seated in front of the screens.

[Strasnuts]

400 hours on my RV-10 with the 3 screen and never had a problem seeing the screens.

[Warbirdsolutions]

Thanks guys for all the readability advice. I'm really glad to hear it because I really like the system.
Brad

[java]

16 hours plus to Osh and back. Never wanted more brightness. Perfectly readable at all times. No "head cocking" or shading required. Visibility of the screens is not an issue with the G3X.

[Danny King]

Originally Posted by Warbirdsolutions

Thanks guys for all the readability advice. I'm really glad to hear it because I really like the system.
Brad

Brad,

I remember talking to you about bright light readability. I repeat, there simply is no problem! This might help:

Back in my airline days, I found that when I looked outside at the bright defused light, my eyes would close down, and then took several seconds to adjust to viewing the panel. That was true for the 727 with its steam gauges, and the 777 glass panels. I found that Serengeti aviators worked very well in both cockpits. They were dark enough so that my eyes were comfortable looking outside, and still gave easy viewing when looking back at the instrument panels. Other pilots found the same relief with Ray Ban sun glasses.

[Ironflight]

Having flown climbs and descents with the Green Banana in my GRT-equipped airplane for almost eight years, the lack of it was always very obvious in the G3X. Now That I've flown it from Houston to Oshkosh to Reno, I am quite happy - really makes descent execution precise and easy - I hate getting too low too early when it's hot....

[Louise Hose]

I had the privilege of flying dual-system G3X in full bubble canopy both going up (the -3) and coming home (the -6) and there was absolutely no issue with seeing the screens at any time (or in any past experience). Flying xc with them was absolutely awesome! Once I better master the GTN650 (still some work to be done there), I look forward to doing a lot of IFR filing to get more comfortable with working within the IFR system.

[Warbirdsolutions]

Thanks to all of you who commented on this subject! Makes my decision easy.
I do appreciate it,
Brad
Danny, thanks for showing me your system at OSH!