Garmin G3X Touch Feature Wish List

[g3xpert]

Originally Posted by hgerhardt

I'd like some clarification on which nav database is being used and/or displayed on the G3X when flying an external flight plan from, say, a GTN 650. Does the 650 only supply the "magenta line" which is shown on the G3X, overlaid on the G3X's internal nav database, or does all of the displayed data/moving map come from the 650?

In other words, if the nav data is current in the G3X but expired in the 650, and I use the 650 as the external flight plan source, is the nav data displayed on the G3X current?

Hello Heinrich,

In fact it's the other way around. The GTN, being the certified navigation source, provides data for both waypoint positions and leg types in the active flight plan. If a particular waypoint is missing in the G3X database, or there is a disagreement about the position of a waypoint between the G3X and GTN, the GTN's version wins. If you think about it, it has to work this way for IFR navigation.

The above only applies when the G3X system is set to use the external flight plan data from the GTN. Of course the G3X system has its own internal navigation database, which can be used for VFR flying. Many people switch navigation sources based on the type of flying they are doing - G3X for VFR, and GTN data displayed on the G3X for IFR.

- Matt

[dweyant]

Great thread!

I've learned about several features I didn't realize my G3X had reading it.

-Dan

[NovaBandit]

Originally Posted by g3xpert

The short answer is no, G3X does not push it's internal flight plan to the GTN. You can enter flight plans directly on the GTN or using Garmin Pilot and importing via Connext. Importing a flight plan from Garmin Pilot results in a prompt on the GTN telling you there is a new flight plan import to review. Upon review, you have the option to activate. We never allow the flight plan to be changed on the GTN without some kind of pilot action on the GTN.

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If you are flying IFR, you should be using the external navigator for flight planning. This will help keep you proficient using the external navigator which is what will be required for loading/activating approaches, etc. when you really need it.

Thanks,
Brian

Yup. I understand the function of the internal vs external flight plan on the G3X.

My point is that I CAN create/modify a flightplan on an iPad and send it to the GTN after I accept and verify the flight plan on the GTN. I want to take the iPad out of the picture and do the same thing with the G3X. I want to be able to use the full keyboard and big screen to add/modify waypoints, instead of that little sliding keyboard on the GTN650. I know that I would have to accept/verify the plan on the 650 once it's pushed, and that's OK.

My thinking is that other than pushing the flightplan to the GTN and clicking accept on the GTN, the process would be the exact same whether flying VFR or IFR. Otherwise, it seems like I'm losing a lot of the features I have on these 3 gorgeous big screens, and will instead be doing most of my data entry on the still nice but very small single screen of the 650.

[bkthomps]

Originally Posted by NovaBandit

I want to be able to use the full keyboard and big screen to add/modify waypoints, instead of that little sliding keyboard on the GTN650. I know that I would have to accept/verify the plan on the 650 once it's pushed, and that's OK.

I think the answer is going to be, buy a GTN 750

[NovaBandit]

Originally Posted by bkthomps

I think the answer is going to be, buy a GTN 750

Lol... I know you're right! It's hard to justify that extra $5000 for basically a bigger keyboard!

But I have over 2.9 million pixels of screen in the 3 G3Xs, even a 750 would feel small

[bkthomps]

Originally Posted by NovaBandit

Lol... I know you're right! It's hard to justify that extra $5000 for basically a bigger keyboard!

But I have over 2.9 million pixels of screen in the 3 G3Xs, even a 750 would feel small

you have to respect/admire the decision they are having to make, you just can't let a guy input FPL changes on the experimental equipment that could push to the certified...it's just NOT a good idea, someone will lose their life over bad habits developed from doing this, or worse, you'll put in a fix that isn't in the G3X database and that's also trouble from what it sounds like, unless of course you input it into the GTN FIRST, which is how it is currently setup, so to me, its' a fair and understandable compromise

[bill@fusion4.net]

Originally Posted by bkthomps

you have to respect/admire the decision they are having to make, you just can't let a guy input FPL changes on the experimental equipment that could push to the certified...it's just NOT a good idea, someone will lose their life over bad habits developed from doing this, or worse, you'll put in a fix that isn't in the G3X database and that's also trouble from what it sounds like, unless of course you input it into the GTN FIRST, which is how it is currently setup, so to me, its' a fair and understandable compromise

I disagree. I would not, except they do let you push to the GTN from an iPad. If you can push from an non-certified iPad, you should be able to push from a G3X. It just needs to validate what is pushed, and only accept it if it is valid, with a confirmation on the GTN.

[NovaBandit]

Originally Posted by bill@fusion4.net

I disagree. I would not, except they do let you push to the GTN from an iPad. If you can push from an non-certified iPad, you should be able to push from a G3X. It just needs to validate what is pushed, and only accept it if it is valid, with a confirmation on the GTN.

EXACTLY!!!!

[CATPart]

I just don't understand why people install 12k worth of glass and then want to stare at a cheap apple product instead. Don't get me wrong, my apple stock will soon pay for 12k worth of glass, so I love apple! But I use a nexus lol.

[R.P.Ping]

There are two discreet inputs for the GTR 20, but only one seems to be activated. On the GTR 200 you could swap frequencies and also load them from pilot added memory. That would also be nice.

How about some information on the Virb camera installation? I can't seem to get it to work. The 460 bluetooth sees the camera and can control it to some extent but no picture on the screen. I'm using an old ELT cable for the connection with the Garmin adapter cable and other banana connector.

Auto Pilot pitch control need some tweaking in the software. Too sensitive and likes to hunt in level flight. Turn gain down and level flight is fine, but will pass through selected altitudes by 100+ feet and slowly oscillates through the altitude and then locks on.

Thanks. This system absolutely Rocks. I have about 10 hours on it so far and has been a very easy learning curve.