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Old 08-08-2016, 08:14 AM
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Old 08-08-2016, 04:50 PM
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Purchased a G5 over-the-counter at Oshkosh, and finished the installation this afternoon. Replaced the Attitude Indicator on my panel. Kept original altimeter and airspeed instruments. VFR only for me.

Test flown and very happy!!! My VSI had died sometime ago, and it's great to see 1500 fpm climb while departing the hot afternoon runway!

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Old 08-22-2016, 01:26 PM
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I received my G5 ordered at OSH 2016 and have gone back and forth of what type of GPS to use to send signal to the G5 over RS232.

Here is one scenario. Will this "serial data passthrough" feature of my Garmin 696 work when going through the GDL 39 3D as depicted? The same signal line would feed the GTR 200 in parallel.



And out of curiosity would the GDL 39 3D show attitude on the GPSMAP 696 through the "Garmin Data Transfer" protocol?

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Old 08-22-2016, 04:57 PM
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I received my G5 ordered at OSH 2016 and have gone back and forth of what type of GPS to use to send signal to the G5 over RS232.

Here is one scenario. Will this "serial data passthrough" feature of my Garmin 696 work when going through the GDL 39 3D as depicted? The same signal line would feed the GTR 200 in parallel.



And out of curiosity would the GDL 39 3D show attitude on the GPSMAP 696 through the "Garmin Data Transfer" protocol?

Jim
Hello Jim,

Yes, the GDL 39 3D pass through serial port should work with this wiring to provide NMEA and VHF Out data to the G5/GTR200.

The aera 660/795/796 portables will display attitude data from the GDL 39 3D, but the GPSMAP 695/696 will not.

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Old 09-05-2016, 10:12 AM
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Even if you don't have it in a G3X system, you may directly connect portable GPS units (using NMEA Out), GNS/GTN units (Aviation Out), and even SL30 and GNC255 NAV radios to the G5 RS-232 port to provide navigation information to the G5.
I am going to be installing a pair of G5's in an RV-6 that has an SL30 installed and no panel mounted GPS. What features will I get when connected to the SL30? Can this replace my current CDI? Is there a way to get DME?
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Old 09-05-2016, 11:20 AM
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Jesse, while your waiting for the Garmin guys to chime in, I'll take a stab at this: I think you'll have VOR/LOC/ILS from your SL30 and if you set up the second G5 to default to the HSI mode, that will be your new CDI. Of course, both G5's have internal WAAS GPS so you will probably want some kind of portable navigator like the Garmin 660 which will give you enroute GPS (no approaches), and I would try to pick up a GA 26C antenna on eBay for around $50 or so (for the G5) to enhance your attitude and enroute GPS. I mounted my G5 antenna on the glareshield. The portable navigator should take care of your DME requirements would be my guess. I'm sure Steve will set me straight if I'm off base here.

I have the SL30 on my -6 with the G3X and G5, works well.
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Of course, both G5's have internal WAAS GPS so you will probably want some kind of portable navigator like the Garmin 660 which will give you enroute GPS (no approaches), and I would try to pick up a GA 26C antenna on eBay for around $50 or so (for the G5) to enhance your attitude and enroute GPS.
I promise I'm not trying to be pedantic, but I want to clarify something for those that find this thread in the future. Neither the Garmin 660 nor the G5 with an external antenna will give you a legal enroute IFR GPS. You would continue to file/fly as /U or whatever but you could put "VFR GPS onboard" in the remarks and the controllers MIGHT give you headings to fly direct to with a wink. A portable GPS (or G5) will NOT substitute DME.

To have a legal enroute GPS or to substitute DME, you need a GPS that's meets TSO C129 (A2).

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Old 09-27-2016, 11:01 PM
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Steve I have a G5 installed and am trying to set the V speeds and airspeed colored tape. Can you tell me were I would configure these. I looked in the
configuration page and didn't see any option.
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Old 09-28-2016, 09:14 AM
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Steve I have a G5 installed and am trying to set the V speeds and airspeed colored tape. Can you tell me were I would configure these. I looked in the
configuration page and didn't see any option.
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Hello Bill,

It is always best to contact us directly by email for customer support so we can communicate more efficiently, but here goes...

If you are installing the G5 with a G3X or G3X Touch system you can't manually set the airspeed bands and V speeds since these will automatically transfer over from the G3X system.

If you are installing the G5 as a standalone device (see configuration page for Device Information), the setup for the airspeed tape is under the configuration section labeled "Airspeed".

This Airspeed configuration section is hidden if you are installing the G5 with a G3X system since the settings are synchronized.

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Old 09-29-2016, 08:41 AM
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Default My thoughts on the G5

I installed the G5 in my -4 about 2 months ago and overall, I love it, but it has one dissapointing limitation. I bought it primarily to have an attitude indicator, which I lacked on the panel. I am using it as as a stand alone instrument, as there is little room for a larger efis on the small -4 panel and not in my budget at the moment.

The good:
- The attitude indicator portion is awesome and works perfectly. Always spot on, even during aerobatics.
- The display is beautiful. Very readable and no issues whatsoever in direct sunlight.
- Instalation and callibration was very straightforward and easy. I used an inline 5 amp fuse on the power. Although making a harness would have been fairly simple, Aircraft Spruce made me one for $24...a great service if you don't have all the tools needed.
- The ability to add an autopilot in the future.
- Great capability for a very reasonable price
- Some have mentioned concern about the small size, but I find it very readable and no issue, even though I need reading glasses! The airspeed and altimeter numbers a nice abd big.

The one dissapointment:
- No ability to connect a magnatometer to get magnetic heading without using in conjunction with a G3. One part of a true 6-pack replacement that is missing. If you are flying into a class B/C airspace and the controller vectors you, it is magnetic heading not track. You would need to have another instrument or use the dreaded whiskey compass. I would have like to get a second G5 and use as an HSI, tied with a GPS navigator to enable basic instrument capability. Although I have no intention of flying IFR, it would be nice to have the capability for that rare occasion where I might need it. This is one capability, I would like to see them add to it (hope the Garmin guys are listening!).

One other note:
- Not sure if it is an issue with my specific unit or not, but I only get the track indication about 10% of the time. I don't have an external GPS antenna installed, as I thought with the big bubble canopy of the -4, there would be no issue using the internal GPS. The track scale doesn't show up, even when I don't have the GPS red X indication along the top of the display. I am going to purchase a -26C external antenna to see if it corrects the issue.

Overall, a fantastic instrument, well worth the money.

Zem
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