I'm a huge fan of Garmin avionics. As of late I have been looking at some of the nice certified equipment and wondered if experimental variants of these avionics could be made to work with a G3X system so here goes: my top 3 avionics units that should have experimental variants.
3: GTC 580 Touchscreen Controller
These guys are in use in the Cirrus Vision Jet among other aircraft. In addition to all of the awesome functions similar to the GTN series navigators like controls for com, nav, xpndr, map, traffic, and others, this unit has a built in back up flight display should your primary ADAHRS fail. Currently the best backup instrument IMO is the Garmin G5. the downside to that unit is that unless your PFD has failed the instrument is dead weight that takes up panel space. the GTC580 is able to display other useful information when not in a backup display mode.
2: GHD 1200 Heads Up Display
What can I say... HUDs are cool! I'm sure you all have heard of the safety and situational awareness improvement with a HUD. Currently available experimental HUDs are very limited. All experimental variants that I have encountered are more or less jurry-rigged automotive displays using a bluetooth connection to your PFD. If a GHD1200 display could be linked to a G3X system as an additional display (much like an MFD) that would be awesome!
As far as purpose built, wired displays the best I have found was the MyGoFlight display which according to the site will sell for between $15,500-$29,500 which is a bit out of my budget.
There is also the Epic Optix display which I've eliminated from my shopping list for similar reasons.
1: remote mount WAAS IFR capable GPS
Finally, a remote mount IFR GPS much like the G1000 systems. More panel space, easier IFR retrofit, and save some weight (maybe?). What's not to like?
I couldn't help throwing in an honorable mention. vertical variant of the GMC 307 autopilot panel to fit alongside a 10" G3x screen in the same fashion as the G1000 audio panel.
As always, comments and suggestions are welcome. Stay safe and have fun!
3: GTC 580 Touchscreen Controller
These guys are in use in the Cirrus Vision Jet among other aircraft. In addition to all of the awesome functions similar to the GTN series navigators like controls for com, nav, xpndr, map, traffic, and others, this unit has a built in back up flight display should your primary ADAHRS fail. Currently the best backup instrument IMO is the Garmin G5. the downside to that unit is that unless your PFD has failed the instrument is dead weight that takes up panel space. the GTC580 is able to display other useful information when not in a backup display mode.
2: GHD 1200 Heads Up Display
What can I say... HUDs are cool! I'm sure you all have heard of the safety and situational awareness improvement with a HUD. Currently available experimental HUDs are very limited. All experimental variants that I have encountered are more or less jurry-rigged automotive displays using a bluetooth connection to your PFD. If a GHD1200 display could be linked to a G3X system as an additional display (much like an MFD) that would be awesome!
As far as purpose built, wired displays the best I have found was the MyGoFlight display which according to the site will sell for between $15,500-$29,500 which is a bit out of my budget.
There is also the Epic Optix display which I've eliminated from my shopping list for similar reasons.
1: remote mount WAAS IFR capable GPS
Finally, a remote mount IFR GPS much like the G1000 systems. More panel space, easier IFR retrofit, and save some weight (maybe?). What's not to like?
I couldn't help throwing in an honorable mention. vertical variant of the GMC 307 autopilot panel to fit alongside a 10" G3x screen in the same fashion as the G1000 audio panel.
As always, comments and suggestions are welcome. Stay safe and have fun!