Will the new GEA 24 work with 0-5V fuel level sensors? (these are the 'princeton' sensors)
Also, I would like to know more about the serial data output mentioned in the older G3X manual. Do the formats change with the new hardware?
Does the GEA 24 have the same number of I/O for engine monitoring connections or is there more or less? I'm particularly interested in 3 additional analog inputs to use for capture pitch/roll/rudder pilot inputs. I also plan to use an oil level switch and would like it monitored, this would be a digital input.
How much current can the GSA 28 autopilot servos drive for trim motors? Can an external relay setup be used if the trim motors exceed the specification?
With electric trims, where does the control stick trim hat switch connect to? By that I mean, do I still need a trim relay controller board to convert my hat switch to motor control inputs or do I just hook my stick up to the EFIS or the servos for manual trim settings?
With the new pitot which mount do I need to order?
Good question. The GSA 28 servo does not perform trim input mixing, so if you have more than one set of trim switches you will still need some manner of mixing device, relay board, etc.
Hope that helps, let us know if you have any more questions.
thanks,
- Matt
I don't quite understand this answer. If I interpret correctly you are saying that I'd wire up my control stick's hat switch to the EFIS? Or does it get wired to the servo? I also take it to mean that if I have two sets of trim controls, I'll need something external to mix them down into one set. Do I have it straight?
So for those of us who are wiring our panel to accomodate this neat system, do we want separate circut breakers for trim and autopilot, or just one?
I am busy wiring the wings and would like to run the wires for the heated pitot while on the bench. This is from the manual.
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Does the length refer to the distance from panel to pitot AND BACK?
Where is the control head for the automatic pitot heat located? In the wing close to pitot or somewhere else? If I understand correctly then 4 wires need to be pulled, all of same gauge?
I could not find this info in the manual, but good chance I overlooked it or looked in the wrong place!
Hello Johan,
The GAP 26 heater control unit will not be available for a few months, so it is not documented in the manual yet. If you use the wiring guidance for the heated non-regulated version of the GAP 26, you will have no trouble installing the heater control unit later on. The control unit can be mounted inside the wing or any other convenient place where it won't get directly rained on.
The wire sizes shown in the table are in reference to the distance from the pitot heat switch to the GAP 26. Use the same gauge of wire for both the power and ground wires, and when in doubt always consult AC 43.13 for guidance.
- Matt
Will the heater controller not require a temperature sensor in the heated pitot to controll the current to the heating coils to maintain a preset temperature at the pitot irrespective of the OAT?
Yes, that's correct - small-gauge wire connects the temperature sensor inside the pitot tube to the control box.
- Matt
Remote Mount GDL 39R ADS-B Receiver
The new GDL 39R provides all the great features of the GDL 39 like dual frequency ADS-B traffic and weather reception for G3X and Bluetooth support for certain tablets, phones, and Garmin portables. Additionally, the GDL 39R utilizes an enclosure and connectors that are ideal for remote mounting in experimental aircraft. The GDL 39R uses a standard 9 pin connector for power/data wiring and BNC connectors for remote antennas. The GDL 39R is expected to be available in June for $799.
A few questions on the GDL 39R:
1. Is the June 2013 release date still up-to-date?
2. Does it work exactly as the portable GDL 39, i.e. can I use the 39 manual as a guide?
3. I presently have a 696 married to a Dynon system with the 696 talking to the Dynon. If I use the 39R, I assume I mount it between the Dynon and the 696 and the 696 data will continue to pass through the 39R to the Dynon. Is that correct?
4. Are any antennas included with the 39R?
5. Finally, are there any photos and dimensions for the 39R?
Thanks,
John
I like this 39R. Will we see one at the big show, this year?
And how much is the IFR Package for the G3X ?
Poking around on your website I see there are two versions of the MCP (Mode Control Panel GMC 305). One with and one without the Yaw Damper switch. Request for version 2 of the MCP..... Add a TOGA switch to all the MCP's and keep the option of YD or no.
I installed the older ADAHRS GSU73 and would like to install the heated pitot/AOA unit but I was told at Sun'n Fun that I had to have the newer GSU 25. Will there be a fix for those of us that have the older unit? I'm not interested in tearing out my older GSU73 since it's only been in my airplane for about a year.
Hello Bill,
Brian is correct, you can add a GSU 25 to your system without removing anything, and gain the benefit of a second ADAHRS as well as angle of attack. That's what I'm doing with my airplane, which already had a GSU 73 in it.
- Matt
Matt, is there any update to the time frame for deliveries for the new system? Mine is on order and the eta keeps getting pushed bad due to no install manual being available.
Matt, is there any update to the time frame for deliveries for the new system? Mine is on order and the eta keeps getting pushed bad due to no install manual being available.
There are rumors of a larger screen G3X coming.
But once you get to the point where there's nothing else to work on, it's time for the avionics.
Do you have your engine yet? I went engine first, avionics later since, over time, engine prices increase and electronics decrease.
I am in the process of planning what will hopefully be the final panel.
Since I like my large format 3" Tach and MP they will stay on the rh side.
Front and center I would like the G3X
My question is can I run a single screen G3X and display only the EGT and CHT and oil temp in the engine data above the PFD? Or will there be red x's for the missing rpm and MP info.
Secondly, since I have an SL 30 currently feeding a mid continent CDI
Is there a manageable way to share the SL30 with the G3X ?
Thanks in advance.
I may have to reconsider my Dynon purchases and go for the Garmin Gold.
Is a Garmin EFIS system priced as low as Dynon for similar functionality including a couple servos, autopilot, EFIS and engine monitoring?
Thanks for saving me some analysis time.
Is a Garmin EFIS system priced as low as Dynon for similar functionality including a couple servos, autopilot, EFIS and engine monitoring?
Thanks for saving me some analysis time.