The installed G3X base is growing quickly and we are doing our best to keep up with software changes to incorporate both planned new features and the many great ideas we receive from G3X pilots.
We are pleased to announce that a new release of G3X system code is available on our website. As always, all of our G3X software is free to download and upgrade.
A complete list of the changes which have been incorporated into this release is shown below, but we will mention one new user-requested feature that is included in this release - Runway Number Labels on Extended Runway Centerlines.
We have supported drawing extended runway centerlines for many years, but we now include runway number labeling on those lines. In this example, the aircraft is 12 nm out from KTOP and should the tower instruct the aircraft to report a left base for RWY 18, you can imagine what a workload reducer it is to see that you will be crossing over the centerline of RWY 22 before you enter and report that left base for RWY 18.
There is never any question whether or not you are lining up with the correct runway when the runway identifier is so clearly shown on the map even at large distances from the airport, long before the to-scale runway lines and numbers are visible.
We thank you for purchasing G3X and hope you find these improvements useful.
Thanks,
Steve
GDU 37x System Code Version 6.30 Changes
1. Added ability to adjust PFD pitch attitude offset, using the PFD Setup page.
2. Added ability to configure the initial MFD page that is displayed after powerup, using the Display Setup page.
3. Added ability to display synthetic vision field of view on the map.
4. Added configurable data fields to display current climb gradient in percent or altitude gain per nautical mile.
5. Added checkbox indicators to show the status of each GDU's GPS antenna in config mode.
6. Added ability to optionally hide manifold pressure gauge for installations using fixed-pitch propellers.
7. Added runway number labels to runway extension lines on map.
8. Added items to Map Setup page to adjust visibility of water labels, park and land cover areas, runway numbers, and runway extension lines.
9. Added additional items and restructured data log file format for compatibility with applications designed to read G1000 log files.
10. Simplified requirements for availability of autopilot VNAV mode, and reduced the need for pilot acknowledgement before VNAV mode can be activated.
11. Changed screenshot utility to be activated when Menu key is pressed and held.
12. Changed selected altitude data field on PFD to flash in conjunction with armed autopilot VNAV indicator if an altitude has not been selected prior to VNAV descent.
13. Changed Fuel Calculator display on Engine page to show fuel quantity and pressure gauges if space is available.
14. Changed demo mode to show simulated weather data when no XM antenna is connected.
15. Changed wind direction display on PFD to use system units settings for heading offset.
16. Changed display of XTK data fields to more closely resemble G1000 presentation.
17. Improved flight log to more closely match airframe timer, and to account for time spent with the engine running while on the ground before or after a flight.
18. Improved instruction text displayed while performing magnetometer calibration and heading offset procedures.
19. Improved fuel gauge description text displayed on Engine config page.
20. Improved retention of engine and airframe time when power is removed immediately after landing.
21. Improved visibility of runway extension lines on map.
22. Improved display of synthetic vision runways in areas with a high density of airports.
23. Improved appearance of water runways on map and synthetic vision display.
24. Improved MapMX data processing.
25. Improved gear warning alert logic.
26. Includes GSU 73 system software version 2.16.
We are pleased to announce that a new release of G3X system code is available on our website. As always, all of our G3X software is free to download and upgrade.
A complete list of the changes which have been incorporated into this release is shown below, but we will mention one new user-requested feature that is included in this release - Runway Number Labels on Extended Runway Centerlines.
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We have supported drawing extended runway centerlines for many years, but we now include runway number labeling on those lines. In this example, the aircraft is 12 nm out from KTOP and should the tower instruct the aircraft to report a left base for RWY 18, you can imagine what a workload reducer it is to see that you will be crossing over the centerline of RWY 22 before you enter and report that left base for RWY 18.
There is never any question whether or not you are lining up with the correct runway when the runway identifier is so clearly shown on the map even at large distances from the airport, long before the to-scale runway lines and numbers are visible.
We thank you for purchasing G3X and hope you find these improvements useful.
Thanks,
Steve
GDU 37x System Code Version 6.30 Changes
1. Added ability to adjust PFD pitch attitude offset, using the PFD Setup page.
2. Added ability to configure the initial MFD page that is displayed after powerup, using the Display Setup page.
3. Added ability to display synthetic vision field of view on the map.
4. Added configurable data fields to display current climb gradient in percent or altitude gain per nautical mile.
5. Added checkbox indicators to show the status of each GDU's GPS antenna in config mode.
6. Added ability to optionally hide manifold pressure gauge for installations using fixed-pitch propellers.
7. Added runway number labels to runway extension lines on map.
8. Added items to Map Setup page to adjust visibility of water labels, park and land cover areas, runway numbers, and runway extension lines.
9. Added additional items and restructured data log file format for compatibility with applications designed to read G1000 log files.
10. Simplified requirements for availability of autopilot VNAV mode, and reduced the need for pilot acknowledgement before VNAV mode can be activated.
11. Changed screenshot utility to be activated when Menu key is pressed and held.
12. Changed selected altitude data field on PFD to flash in conjunction with armed autopilot VNAV indicator if an altitude has not been selected prior to VNAV descent.
13. Changed Fuel Calculator display on Engine page to show fuel quantity and pressure gauges if space is available.
14. Changed demo mode to show simulated weather data when no XM antenna is connected.
15. Changed wind direction display on PFD to use system units settings for heading offset.
16. Changed display of XTK data fields to more closely resemble G1000 presentation.
17. Improved flight log to more closely match airframe timer, and to account for time spent with the engine running while on the ground before or after a flight.
18. Improved instruction text displayed while performing magnetometer calibration and heading offset procedures.
19. Improved fuel gauge description text displayed on Engine config page.
20. Improved retention of engine and airframe time when power is removed immediately after landing.
21. Improved visibility of runway extension lines on map.
22. Improved display of synthetic vision runways in areas with a high density of airports.
23. Improved appearance of water runways on map and synthetic vision display.
24. Improved MapMX data processing.
25. Improved gear warning alert logic.
26. Includes GSU 73 system software version 2.16.