I intend to have a G3X with a G5 backup. I would like the ability to fly coupled approaches with the G5, if an emergency dictates the need. The 307 communicates with the 370 via RS-232. I imagine that the G5 would get / send the AP data via relay through the CAN bus, but need a plan for complete failure and power down of the 370.
Do I just run the RS-232 feed through a switch to allow it to be connected to either the 370 or G5? Clearly the 307 needs data in order to fly approaches or even track a heading.
Wondering how others have approached this. Maybe I just skip the coupled approaches. Its not really critical, but would be nice to have assuming a combined 370 failure plus mental exhaustion situation. However, it seems I couldn't even track a heading without the RS-232 connection.
Larry
Do I just run the RS-232 feed through a switch to allow it to be connected to either the 370 or G5? Clearly the 307 needs data in order to fly approaches or even track a heading.
Wondering how others have approached this. Maybe I just skip the coupled approaches. Its not really critical, but would be nice to have assuming a combined 370 failure plus mental exhaustion situation. However, it seems I couldn't even track a heading without the RS-232 connection.
Larry
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