Garmin G3X Touch Sun-n-Fun New Features?

[g3xpert]

Originally Posted by sjarrell

Thanks Steve. Unfortunately I'm not going to be able to make it down there this year.

Question regarding the COM feature... I'm currently controlling my SL30 from the G3X and that works quite nicely (except you can't do the freq. swap from the G3X, but that's minor.) Will the new feature allow the G3X to control both the GTN and the SL30 simultaneously?

Thanks, and have a great show!

Hello Steve,

Yes. For example you could use a GTN 650 as COM1 and and an SL30 as COM2, and control them both from the G3X Touch displays.

Thanks,
Steve

[g3xpert]

Originally Posted by aaronboulais

Steve,

Is there a current or future interface for the G3X touch and the GDL-88 with the WAAS reciever. I could skip buying a GTN 650/750, and just go the route of the GDL-88, that would fit my mission much better than an IFR GPS.

Thanks for the help.

Hello Aaron,

We don't currently have any plans to provide a G3X interface to the GDL88.

Thanks,
Steve

[sjarrell]

Originally Posted by g3xpert

Hello Steve,

Yes. For example you could use a GTN 650 as COM1 and and an SL30 as COM2, and control them both from the G3X Touch displays.

Thanks,
Steve

EXCELLENT!

Thanks!

[marcusadolfsson]

Originally Posted by aaronboulais

Steve,

Is there a current or future interface for the G3X touch and the GDL-88 with the WAAS reciever. I could skip buying a GTN 650/750, and just go the route of the GDL-88, that would fit my mission much better than an IFR GPS.

Thanks for the help.

With the 23ES and GDL39R I get ADS-B In and Out today in my Cub, since I don't need a certified GPS source until 2020. Lots of products will come to market between now and then.

[SpruceAVTech]

Originally Posted by sjarrell

Thanks Steve. Unfortunately I'm not going to be able to make it down there this year.

Question regarding the COM feature... I'm currently controlling my SL30 from the G3X and that works quite nicely (except you can't do the freq. swap from the G3X, but that's minor.) Will the new feature allow the G3X to control both the GTN and the SL30 simultaneously?

Thanks, and have a great show!

Although the answer to this question is yes please note that you will still need an audio panel. The G3X has no way of differentiating which comm the headset is plugged into, an audio panel is recommended for all dual comm installations.