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Garmin G3X Touch Feature Wish List

bkthomps

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To those of you lucky enough to be flying with the G3X Touch system that debuted last year, can you share with us what features you feel are needed in the system to perfect it?

I've been operating a Dynon SkyView in the past, and we had a similar thread going that Dynon would check on and then to much of our satisfaction, either provide in future releases, or disclose the challenges and reasons they could not satisfy those requests in current release plans.

I'd like to have a similar airing of grievances with the Garmin system and I feel this is a great place to do it! I will point out that so far my correspondence with Garmin (g3xpert) has been nothing but fantastic, and they've given me very detailed answers to my inquiries.

My install is commencing soon and my G600 will be removed, I've had my share of complaints with that platform but I understand their market is the certified big boys and the dollar signs come out quick.


What do YOU want to see on the future releases?

Wish List- Updated 05-25-2018
rdrcrmatt said:
Zuldarin - Push frequencies to radios
http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showpost.php?p=952275&postcount=2


T.S. - G3X touch to work with G3X non-touch displays
http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showpost.php?p=952275&postcount=3


control - AP Altitude hold only mode
http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showpost.php?p=952275&postcount=4


Robert Anglin - WAAS Add-on module as to not require "big radios"
http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showpost.php?p=952275&postcount=7


cyrus - Airspace profile view
http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showpost.php?p=952275&postcount=8


digidocs - Integration with a low cost UAT transmitter
http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showpost.php?p=952275&postcount=9


Richard Connel - Multiple
http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showpost.php?p=952275&postcount=10
1. Auto option for display of trim and flap positions on the PFD.
2. Option to have the right knob still CRS when in moving map mode. (COMPLETED? per http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showpost.php?p=952832&postcount=11)
3. Tach or Hobbs time in small font inside tach on the front page. Saves having to scroll to EIS page to work out TIS.
4. Store the data files (just say 20hrs or so) onboard. That way if you forget to bring the SD card then you haven't lost the engine data forever.
5. User defined hierarchy and positioning for the EIS display elements on the PFD.
6. The EIS page needs some refinement. There's no need for most aircraft systems to split it into engine, electrical etc..just means more button (screen) pushing.


NovaBandit - http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showpost.php?p=952836&postcount=12
Richard Connel's #3, #5, #6
cyrus's Airspace profile view

Rubber-banding flight plans (COMPLETED v2.80)
Sharing XM weather data between the screens.
Pushing a flightplan created on the G3X to a GTN.
Display Virb video thru Wifi to the G3X.

Matheus - http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showpost.php?p=953276&postcount=17
Tune GNC225 from G3X Flightplan (for ILS/LOC) - COMPLETED per g3xpert

NovaBandit - more discrete inputs

marcusadolfsson - BT audio input to G3X forward to audio panel

jthocker - http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showpost.php?p=1031591&postcount=77
Input altitude at waypoints in flight plan then having VSR (vertical speed required) box for each point

GlennM - http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showpost.php?p=1039767&postcount=80
Software access to all CAN based data as selectable fields on display

maus92 - http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showpost.php?p=1040836&postcount=84
GDL-39R FIS-B data push to other displays (non-BT)

siclick33 http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showpost.php?p=1040836&postcount=87
Max flap run time setting

bkthomps - http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showpost.php?p=1040836&postcount=91
ETAD in time zone of arrival airport

jthocker - http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showpost.php?p=1040836&postcount=93
always on floor limits

maus92 - http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showpost.php?p=1040836&postcount=95
Use one screen to select pages on either display

Rick_A - http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showpost.php?p=1040836&postcount=98
Show ADS-B baro setting as data block
g3xpert reply - http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showpost.php?p=1081774&postcount=101

dweyant - http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showpost.php?p=1081769&postcount=99
oil timer / oil change interval countdown (+1 by Jimd)

stamper - http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showpost.php?p=1081774&postcount=102
W&B while flying and updating for fuel burn

Rick_A - ETED not updating when using GTN direct to
g3xpert replied - should get fixed soon


chasers03 - http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showpost.php?p=1081774&postcount=115
Change colors of displayed text


Thermos - http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showpost.php?p=1081774&postcount=119
serial data in from Emag/Pmag (+1 from dweyant, KatapaPilot, rdrcrmatt)


rjtjrt - http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showpost.php?p=1136419&postcount=125
Display Austrailian WAC, VNC, VTC charts on G3x (+1 from Tassie, dutchroll, Aussieflyer, rjtjrt)


KatanaPilot - http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showpost.php?p=1136419&postcount=128
User Profiles


AlexPeterson - http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showpost.php?p=1136419&postcount=130
Ability to give up analog MAP and RPM for more space in engine data side bar


togaflyer - http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showpost.php?p=1136419&postcount=131
Remote GTN625 that operates off the G3X


supik - http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showpost.php?p=1136419&postcount=132
G3X touch that supports FLARM


Zuldarin - http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showpost.php?p=1136419&postcount=133
2nd row of databar blocks


Robert Anglin - http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showpost.php?p=1136419&postcount=137
Prop balance sensor kit to interface with GDU (+1 from rotorbailey)
- http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showpost.php?p=1136419&postcount=148
- InsightAvionics is doing this


bkthomps - http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showpost.php?p=1136419&postcount=144
AoA flap bias calibrations


mwardle7 - http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showpost.php?p=1136419&postcount=150
Max demonstrated crosswind component showing up with wind panel on approach to land


Walt - http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showpost.php?p=1136419&postcount=151
Altitude call out on GP/GS intercept


chasers03 - http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showpost.php?p=1136419&postcount=156
select waypoint to VNAV to when setting up VNAV


upperdeck - http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showpost.php?p=1136419&postcount=157
HUD


newtech - http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showpost.php?p=1136419&postcount=172
Airspeed callouts - V1, V2 etc.


jthocker - http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showpost.php?p=1136419&postcount=179
Taxiway labels on SafeTaxi


TShort - http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showpost.php?p=1136419&postcount=183
Vertical mounted AP Panel


Richard Connell - http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showpost.php?p=1136419&postcount=184
TRK AP panel button


mwardle7 - http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showpost.php?p=1136419&postcount=196
larger and different color barbs in winds aloft page


Timberwolf - http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showpost.php?p=1136419&postcount=197
split unit settings between G5 and G3X


mwardle7 - http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showpost.php?p=1136419&postcount=198
PIREP Form


bkthomps - http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showpost.php?p=1136419&postcount=199
make PIREPS on map more visible


mwardle7 - http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showpost.php?p=1136419&postcount=200
automatically set Wx altitude to current/nearest altitude


rdrcrmatt - http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showpost.php?p=1136419&postcount=206
Checklists as a page on main display instead of going to menu to access


Walt - http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showpost.php?p=1136419&postcount=207
Multiple VNAV waypoints


supik - http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showpost.php?p=1136419&postcount=209
discrete input to cancel master warnings / cautions


iamtheari - http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showpost.php?p=1136419&postcount=210
GMA245R discrete input for pause/resume of BT audio source


RV7forMe - http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showpost.php?p=1136419&postcount=211
Show weather via internet connection (wifi from mobile)


Ezburton - http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showpost.php?p=1136419&postcount=212
Additional discrete inputs and specific input naming


Danny King - http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showpost.php?p=1136419&postcount=215
Update to heading card sizing


mwardle7 - http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showpost.php?p=1136419&postcount=216
Wireless database updates via Garmin PIlots / Wifi built into G3x
 
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The ability to enter a discrete (not select from a list) nav frequency and have it pushed to my Val Nav radio. Similar to what other efis vendors do.
 
G3X touch to work with G3X non-touch displays.

i think they view this as backwards progress and have already mentioned that the software was not designed to be compatible and that it is a large hurdle that will not generate them much profit

The trade-in/up program valuing your old G3X displays was the better move for this IMHO, so maybe this will never be the case
 
GPS

I wish we could get the GPS in the units or a small add-on to the units WAAS compliant so we could be already ADS-b out through the remote transponder. With out having to go to the big radios, that I do not use all that much fling mostly VFR.. Thanks. R.E.A. III #80888
 
Terrain and airspace from a profile view.
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Integration with a low cost UAT transmitter!

Those fancy 1090 ES transponders are always transmitting your N-number to the FAA, flightaware, and else anyone listening. You could literally write an auto-violation computer program---prints postage and all.

Only the UAT-out compliance method let's you truly squawk 1200. Trouble is there aren't any great low cost options available. It seems like most are $4K and have integrated an WAAS GPS which is unneeded and expensive if you already have a 430W or GTN.

David
 
Upgraded a circa 2006 AFS3500 to a G3X touch about 6m ago. The AFS has been flawless and is being recycled into an RV3. Have around 50 hrs of IFR and VFR on the system so far. Generally speaking I'm very happy. Garmin support has been excellent and the hardware is absolutely first class.

I'm hoping that over time there are progressive improvements to the user interface.

My wish list: ( caveat that some of these things may already be possible, I just haven't worked out how to do it...)

1. Auto option for display of trim and flap positions on the PFD.

2. Option to have the right knob still CRS when in moving map mode. Currently it is only CRS when in full screen PFD thus losing a lot of SA during non GPS approaches or in the hold. ( while on that... Dynons OBS mode looks very handy - that should default to CRS on the RH knob regardless of mode)

3. Tach or Hobbs time in small font inside tach on the front page. Saves having to scroll to EIS page to work out TIS.

4. Store the data files (just say 20hrs or so) onboard. That way if you forget to bring the SD card then you haven't lost the engine data forever.

5. User defined hierarchy and positioning for the EIS display elements on the PFD.

6. The EIS page needs some refinement. There's no need for most aircraft systems to split it into engine, electrical etc..just means more button (screen) pushing.

I'm sure there's more. That's all I can remember at the moment. You may notice a pattern of things that I'm now missing ;)

I'm surprised this thread hasn't recieved more input. Maybe the installed base isn't that big yet.
 
Good morning everyone,

We really appreciate the feedback and have been reviewing your suggestions. There are always more things we would like to do than we can get done, but getting this feedback from the field is very helpful for prioritizing new features and improvements.

There are a couple items requested that we already support:

  • If you have a GDL 39 ADS-B receiver, you can hard wire the GDL to one of the displays and Bluetooth connect to another display. This would allow you to display ADS-B traffic and weather on both the MFD and PFD if desired.
  • G3X has always supported OBS mode. You can use OBS mode whether you are flying on the internal GPS or listening to an external navigator like the GTN. More detail can be found in the pilot guides.
Thanks,
Brian
 
3. Tach or Hobbs time in small font inside tach on the front page. Saves having to scroll to EIS page to work out TIS.

5. User defined hierarchy and positioning for the EIS display elements on the PFD.

6. The EIS page needs some refinement. There's no need for most aircraft systems to split it into engine, electrical etc..just means more button (screen) pushing.

I'll second the items above.

In addition:
  • Rubber-banding flight plans - not sure if the latest software version has this yet, but the release running at OSH14 didn't.
  • Sharing XM weather data between the screens.
  • Pushing a flightplan created on the G3X to a GTN. If I can push an iPad created flightplan to the GTN thru flightstream, it seems crazy to me that I can't push a flight plan from a Garmin device to a GTN.
  • I also like the idea of airspaces in the profile view. That would be great for us flying in complicated airspace!
  • Display Virb video thru Wifi to the G3X. I can do this with my ipad. It would be great to be able to do the same on my MFD, so I don't have to have a piece of coax running to anywhere I might want to mount a camera
 
I'll second the items above.

In addition:
  • Rubber-banding flight plans - not sure if the latest software version has this yet, but the release running at OSH14 didn't.

Hi Ed,

This function was actually added in G3X Touch v2.80. The feature is formally known as graphical flight plan editing. Simply press the MENU button when your on the FPL page. Couple screenshots below for reference.

Thanks,
Brian

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The profile view for both airspace and terrain would be very helpful, but in the G3X and in the Garmin Pilot app for planning purposes.
 
I'd love to have a RV-7 icon (on the map views) instead of the generic plane ones now.

Based on the latest Dynon upgrades, this looks like it should be doable.
 
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Hi Ed,

This function was actually added in G3X Touch v2.80. The feature is formally known as graphical flight plan editing. Simply press the MENU button when your on the FPL page. Couple screenshots below for reference.

Thanks,
Brian

Awesome! I'm excited to get these screens installed and powered up in the next month or so!
 
Approach selection

Hello everyone.

This is my first post here in this helpful forum.

In a couple of months I will own a RV10 with G3X touch and a GNC255 as a radio navigation source.

I think it would be a nice feature if when I'd select an approach in the G3X, for example, ILS one, the system automatically changes the nav frequency on the GNC255 and loads the approach profile on G3X system as if it were linked into a GTN.

This would make lesser the workload and at the same time a more intuitive procedure.

Excuse me if this feature already exists.

The profile view of airspace it's a very good idea to adopt on G3X.

Regards from Brazil,

Matheus.
 
Loading standby frequencies

Hello everyone.

This is my first post here in this helpful forum.

In a couple of months I will own a RV10 with G3X touch and a GNC255 as a radio navigation source.

I think it would be a nice feature if when I'd select an approach in the G3X, for example, ILS one, the system automatically changes the nav frequency on the GNC255 and loads the approach profile on G3X system as if it were linked into a GTN.

This would make lesser the workload and at the same time a more intuitive procedure.

Excuse me if this feature already exists.

The profile view of airspace it's a very good idea to adopt on G3X.

Regards from Brazil,

Matheus.

Matheus,

Welcome to VAF! To answer your question, we do support the ability to tune the standby NAV frequency from the G3X display. If you have the GNC 255 connected, you will have the option to tune the approach NAV frequency to the standby. So one selection to tune the standby, then just hit the swap button on the GNC when you're ready to activate it. You can do this outside of the approach selection as well. For example, when viewing frequencies on the waypoint information page.

Thanks,
Brian
 
So if I input a flight plan to my G3X system, will it push to the GTN750/650?

Or do I have to input on the 750/650 and see it crossfill to the G3X?
 
So if I input a flight plan to my G3X system, will it push to the GTN750/650?

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.

Another nice feature of Garmin Pilot, it has the ability to auto-sync with the system. For example, if flight plan changes are made on the GTN, Garmin Pilot can be set to automatically update. Similarly, G3X in "External" flight planning mode will slave to the GTN flight plan.

The G3X system uses "Internal" and "External" flight planning mode (selected from the FPL page) to provide a clear division between the internal VFR flight planning capability of the G3X and slaving the system to an external navigator that is designed for IFR operation. If you are flying VFR and you prefer to use the G3X flight planning, no problem. Simply put the system in "Internal" flight planning mode. 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
 
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?

Heinrich
 
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
 
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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.

....

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

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 :)
 
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
 
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.
 
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!!!!
 
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.
 
GTR20 Discreet

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.
 
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.

Are you talking about the "phone" type cable or??? If so, most of those are/were crossover type cables where the conductors are swapped end to end. That could be a problem....

Cheers,
Stein
 
Are you talking about the "phone" type cable or??? If so, most of those are/were crossover type cables where the conductors are swapped end to end. That could be a problem....

Cheers,
Stein

No the antenna cable with BNC connectors.
 
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.

Hello Roger,

We are very pleased that your are enjoying your G3X Touch system.

As explained on page 20-61 of the Rev. P G3X Installation Manual, both discretes are indeed present and available on the GTR20 COM radio. You are correct that the choices of how those two discretes may be used are slightly different between the GTR20 remote radio and the GTR200 panel mount radio. With the GTR200 you may assign one of the discretes to toggle through the user defined frequency list. We don't presently support this for the remote mounted GTR20, but will consider this as a future enhancement. The user defined frequency list for the GTR20 is, of course, available from the radio tuning pages on your GDU 460.

It sounds like you might have the correct cabling to connect your VIRB to your GDU 460, so perhaps it is configuration. First, make sure your VIRB camera software is up-to-date. Some of the earlier versions of this software didn't provide all of the external video driving capabilities of the current software. I see my VIRB is using V3.82 which works great with the GDU 460.

When you first power up your VIRB action camera after connecting the audio video cable, it will display "Cable Detected, Output Video?". You should respond YES to this.

Audio Video Cable
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Next, the camera will prompt you to choose "VIEWFINDER" or "PLAYBACK", and you should choose VIEWFINDER.

Next, the camera will ask you if you want to "Use External MIC?". Choose yes if you are using the aviation headset adapter and are providing your intercom audio (including music and radio chatter) to the VIRB for recording with the video.

Headset Adapter Cable
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If everything is connected, your camera will now leap into action and you will see everything the camera sees on the inset or other window on your GDU 460. The VIRB camera uses the ANT wireless interface built into the GDU 460, so using the VIRB doesn't even tie up one of your available Bluetooth connections for using Connext with phones and tablets.

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Your great G3X autopilot will definitely fly your RV-9 better than you describe. Please email us your present autopilot settings and we will work with you to tune it up.

We also have some additional information on VIRB cabling that we can send you.

Thanks,
Steve
 
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G3X, Virb

Thanks for your response Steve. I will follow your tutorial on the virb set up. Sounds very familiar with what I have been doing, but all it takes is one wrong selection.
The camera is up to date with the latest software. BTW the video is much more stable that with the other remote camera I was previously using! I used your virb software to put a move together and was quite please with the results.

I will be at the Coolidge Pancake Breakfast just south east of Phoenix next weekend, 02-07-15, if anyone would like to take a look at the system or has any questions.

Thanks again. Great system for a great airplane. Doesn't get much better than that!
 
Reading some previous posts reminded me of two other things...

  • A remote audio panel driven by the G3X. It would be awesome if we could get a non-certified audio panel similar to the GMA35 that could be driven with G3X instead of the GTN750. Bluetooth would be an extra treat!

  • Additional discrete inputs! As I understand it, the GEA24 only have 4 available discrete inputs that can be mapped to custom annunciations. As it stands today, I'm going to have to have build a separate annunciator panel for a few things. Some of the things I'd like to have come up as a caution or warning (or otherwise use a discrete input) on the G3X:
    - Regulated Pitot Signal
    - TOGA
    - Door Warning
    - Fuel Pump ON
    - Cowl Flaps OPEN
    - Backup Battery active warning
    - Gas Vapor Detector warning
    - Stewardess call button (ok. maybe not this one!)
 
i know it sounds cheesy, but i'd like a seatbelt sign button with the added stereotypical annunciation one is familiar with on every commercial flight

gimmicky? yes....hard to do? NOPE
 
I second (or third) pushing flight plan data from the G3x to the 650. If you can load a flight plan in a tablet and push it to a certified system then why not from my main nav screen? That would be awesome.
 
Reading some previous posts reminded me of two other things...

  • A remote audio panel driven by the G3X. It would be awesome if we could get a non-certified audio panel similar to the GMA35 that could be driven with G3X instead of the GTN750. Bluetooth would be an extra treat!

  • Additional discrete inputs! As I understand it, the GEA24 only have 4 available discrete inputs that can be mapped to custom annunciations. As it stands today, I'm going to have to have build a separate annunciator panel for a few things. Some of the things I'd like to have come up as a caution or warning (or otherwise use a discrete input) on the G3X:
    - Regulated Pitot Signal
    - TOGA
    - Door Warning
    - Fuel Pump ON
    - Cowl Flaps OPEN
    - Backup Battery active warning
    - Gas Vapor Detector warning
    - Stewardess call button (ok. maybe not this one!)


I second this as well. I would love to have remote audio panel...and I ran out of discrete inputs real quick. I'm having to do the same thing...develop a separate annunciator panel.
 
Reading some previous posts reminded me of two other things...

  • A remote audio panel driven by the G3X. It would be awesome if we could get a non-certified audio panel similar to the GMA35 that could be driven with G3X instead of the GTN750. Bluetooth would be an extra treat!

  • Additional discrete inputs! As I understand it, the GEA24 only have 4 available discrete inputs that can be mapped to custom annunciations. As it stands today, I'm going to have to have build a separate annunciator panel for a few things. Some of the things I'd like to have come up as a caution or warning (or otherwise use a discrete input) on the G3X:
    - Regulated Pitot Signal
    - TOGA
    - Door Warning
    - Fuel Pump ON
    - Cowl Flaps OPEN
    - Backup Battery active warning
    - Gas Vapor Detector warning
    - Stewardess call button (ok. maybe not this one!)

Almost all of these discrete inputs (less call button) can be configured. I added a Fuel Pump On by installing a small relay activated from the fuel pump switch that took the discrete input to ground. In the G3X menu the discretes can be labeled, colored and configured how you want them to either hi or low. All pretty trick.
The back up battery is all configured to be to just about self maintaining and automatic. You can read its voltage as buss # 2.
 
Almost all of these discrete inputs (less call button) can be configured. I added a Fuel Pump On by installing a small relay activated from the fuel pump switch that took the discrete input to ground. In the G3X menu the discretes can be labeled, colored and configured how you want them to either hi or low. All pretty trick.
The back up battery is all configured to be to just about self maintaining and automatic. You can read its voltage as buss # 2.

Correct, I really like the capabilities of the discrete inputs. My problem is that currently, you can only have 4 hooked up. I'd like them all.
 
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Correct, I really like the capabilities of the discrete inputs. My problem is that currently, you can only have 4 hooked up. I'd like them all.

Yes I definitely second this as well. I have used all 4 and could easily use another 2-3.

Thanks Brian for alerting me to the OBS mode. I gave it a try during the week.
Cheers
 
It's alive

Hello Roger,



It sounds like you might have the correct cabling to connect your VIRB to your GDU 460, so perhaps it is configuration. First, make sure your VIRB camera software is up-to-date. Some of the earlier versions of this software didn't provide all of the external video driving capabilities of the current software. I see my VIRB is using V3.82 which works great with the GDU 460.

When you first power up your VIRB action camera after connecting the audio video cable, it will display "Cable Detected, Output Video?". You should respond YES to this.

Next, the camera will prompt you to choose "VIEWFINDER" or "PLAYBACK", and you should choose VIEWFINDER.

Next, the camera will ask you if you want to "Use External MIC?". Choose yes if you are using the aviation headset adapter and are providing your intercom audio (including music and radio chatter) to the VIRB for recording with the video.


If everything is connected, your camera will now leap into action and you will see everything the camera sees on the inset or other window on your GDU 460. The VIRB camera uses the ANT wireless interface built into the GDU 460, so using the VIRB doesn't even tie up one of your available Bluetooth connections for using Connext with phones and tablets.


We also have some additional information on VIRB cabling that we can send you.

Thanks,
Steve
Steve, copied your procedure, but when I hooked up the camera and powered up the system the camera worked before I could follow the procedure. Perhaps the 460 just needed a reboot after the initial set up? Thanks for the info though.
 
G3X wish list

I am a little late to this thread having only begun my G3X touch upgrade. I would like to second that airspace profile view. I would like that feature very much.
 
does anyone know if the G3X Touch has the altitude range "banana" on the MFD? I noticed Paul Dye had commented that it had one on the regular G3X and was a "green banana"

What data is used to determine the fuel ring on the MFD view? I'm not going to be running the engine monitor since i have a JPI930, so I'm wondering if I'll have this
 
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does anyone know if the G3X Touch has the altitude range "banana" on the MFD? I noticed Paul Dye had commented that it had one on the regular G3X and was a "green banana"

What data is used to determine the fuel ring on the MFD view? I'm not going to be running the engine monitor since i have a JPI930, so I'm wondering if I'll have this

Hello Brian,

Yes, the G3X Touch display also has the selected altitude intercept arc (also known as the "banana"). You can read about it on page 97 of the current G3X Touch Pilot's Guide (rev C).

The fuel range display relies on fuel flow data, so if you are not installing a fuel flow transducer with your G3X Touch system, you will not be able to take advantage of the fuel range ring feature.

- Matt
 
Now that I have my iPad paired with the G3X Touch via Bluetooth, it would be very convenient if the G3X could receive a BT audio stream and pass the sound via the stereo output. I doubt that the current hardware has the physical connections to support that though.
 
Now that I have my iPad paired with the G3X Touch via Bluetooth, it would be very convenient if the G3X could receive a BT audio stream and pass the sound via the stereo output. I doubt that the current hardware has the physical connections to support that though.

That would be very cool!

-Dan
 
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.

I'm waiting to hear from the G3X guys about this. If we can push from the iPad to the GTN, will we ever be able to push to the GTN from the G3X?

Matt? Steve? Tim???
 
Vertical navigation

Would be nice if the highway in the sky boxes would show vertical navigation without an IFR navigator. If I engage the AP and select vertical navigation the AP will fly me to the ALT I selected however many miles from the airport I select. Why not show the highway in the sky boxes while decending? If the AP is flying the plane why not give the pilot another thing to cross check with the descent.

Also would be nice when I am on final at my very dark middle of nowhere field to see the boxes instead of just relying on ALT and vertical speed. We have no vasi and limited lights, if I could take advantage of the highway boxes it would be like having a vasi at the airport, don't have to have VASI to land but it is safer and better, another thing to cross check with ALT and what you see out of the aircraft.

Could also be used in an engine out situation guiding you to the airport, or a VFR pilot on top of a layer with an engine out, highway boxes could save his or her life giving vertical guidance to an airport.

I assume this feature is not included because Garmin does not want people flying a non published approach, but why take this feature away from people that could use it as a safety feature.

Hopefully I am totaly wrong here and this feature is available, and I just do not know how to use it.

Thanks,
Jason

RV-6 IFR Advanced Flight
Rans S-7 G3x Touch
 
1-2 day class is my wish

I know there is so much more my panel can do than I will ever even realize. I am still installing it so maybe it will be much easier to learn that I think - but the LA phone book size manual make me wonder.

I would love to take a 1-2 day course learning what everything does, setting it up, and flight examples. It might require a simulator but a panel set up for sure.

I would travel for the course. Maybe there is someone offering G3X Touch training?

I can't wait to get this all installed and powered up!!
 
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