Hello,
Customers will occasionally ask us if a GPS 155XL or GNC 300XL IFR navigator can be used with a G3X Touch or G5 system.
Having never tested these navigators with these systems, we were always in the uncomfortable position of telling customers we think they will work, but haven't done the testing to know for sure.
We dusted off an old GNC 300XL, did some bench testing, made a small change in GDU 4XX V6.20 software to deal with an incompatibility in the old A429 format, and are pleased to report that these navigators are now compatible with G5 and G3X Touch systems.
We even installed the GNC 300XL in a G3X Touch aircraft and used it to fly coupled flight plans and approaches including approaches flown with the GDU 4XX displays shut off and the autopilot function being provided solely by the G5 backup.
The upcoming releases of the G5 and G3X installation manuals will include wiring and configuration information for those wishing to use these navigators.
Thanks,
Steve
Customers will occasionally ask us if a GPS 155XL or GNC 300XL IFR navigator can be used with a G3X Touch or G5 system.
Having never tested these navigators with these systems, we were always in the uncomfortable position of telling customers we think they will work, but haven't done the testing to know for sure.
We dusted off an old GNC 300XL, did some bench testing, made a small change in GDU 4XX V6.20 software to deal with an incompatibility in the old A429 format, and are pleased to report that these navigators are now compatible with G5 and G3X Touch systems.
We even installed the GNC 300XL in a G3X Touch aircraft and used it to fly coupled flight plans and approaches including approaches flown with the GDU 4XX displays shut off and the autopilot function being provided solely by the G5 backup.
The upcoming releases of the G5 and G3X installation manuals will include wiring and configuration information for those wishing to use these navigators.
Thanks,
Steve