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With the optional GMC 305 autopilot control panel,
pilots gain a dedicated autopilot user interface, as
well as additional autopilot functionality including
airspeed hold, independent flight director, and optional
yaw damper. A control wheel integrated into the GMC 305
makes for easier pitch, vertical speed and airspeed
adjustments. Plus, for added safety, the panel’s
advanced Level (LVL) mode button commands the autopilot
to help restore the aircraft to straight and level
flight. And because the servos interface directly with
the ADAHRS, the GMC 305 control panel allows for
standalone operation of the autopilot in the unlikely
event of a display loss.
A two-axis
Garmin autopilot option for G3X is expected to be
available in May for $1,500** (installation kit sold
separately). The optional GMC 305 control panel can be
added for $750**.
GSU25_OF_006[1][2][1]Lighter, Lower-Cost ADAHRS,
Optional Angle-of-Attack.
Garmin has also introduced a new lower-cost and smaller
ADAHRS unit. The GSU 25 ADAHRS provides highly accurate
and reliable referencing of the aircraft position, rate,
vector and acceleration data, while providing the
flexibility to be mounted in any of 16 different
vertical or horizontal positions. For enhanced system
redundancy, G3X customers now have the option to install
multiple ADAHRS units, or add one to their existing G3X
installation.
GAP 26[1][1]The ADAHRS unit also supports new G3X
features like optional Angle of Attack (AOA). The AOA
system provides accurate, real-time measurement of wing
performance to provide stall margin indication to the
pilot both audibly and visually. The GAP 26 pitot/AOA
probe is available in three versions: unheated,
pilot-controllable heated or fully-regulated heated for
protection against inflight icing.
The GSU 25 ADAHRS is expected to be available in April
for $799**. The optional AOA probe is expected to be
available in April and can be added for $199**
(unheated) or $299** (heated). The fully-regulated
heated version is expected to be available in July for
$449**.
GEA24_OF_010[1][2][1]Dedicated EIS Interface Module
Brings Increased Installation Flexibility. With Garmin’s
introduction of the new GEA 24 stand-alone EIS interface
module, homebuilders now have greater flexibility in the
installation location, and the new design incorporates
standard-density connecters for easier wiring.
The GEA 24 enables aircraft-specific tailoring of
instrumentation inputs for display of engine gauges,
color bands, alerts, fuel, flaps, trim and other vital
sensor data on the G3X. The GEA 24 interfaces with most
popular engine models including the Rotax 912iS, and
sensor kits (sold separately) are available for most
popular engine configurations. The GEA 24 is expected to
be available in April for $599**.
Remote ADS-B Receiver Delivers Subscription-Free
Weather, Datalink Traffic.
As the leader in ADS-B solutions, Garmin has also
introduced the GDL 39R remote mount ADS-B receiver for
fixed installation in light sport and experimental
aircraft. The GDL 39R combines a dual-link ADS-B
receiver and a GPS receiver into a single product that
streams ADS-B traffic and subscription-free weather
information to the G3X displays, select Garmin portables
and mobile devices like the iPad. The GDL 39R is
expected to be available in June for $799***.
Interface support for IFR operation, advanced navigation
for IFR operation and advanced navigation capabilities,
aircraft owners can use the new GAD 29 ARINC 429 adapter
to interface up to two GTN or GNS navigators and/or a
GTS 800 active traffic system to the G3X. The GAD 29 is
expected to be available in July for $425**.
The G3X system is modular and expandable, allowing
existing G3X owners to bring new capabilities to
their system by adding new features such as multiple
ADAHRS, AOA, a GMC 305 autopilot control panel, or a
complete Garmin integrated autopilot with GSA 28
auto-trim capable servos.
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