I have been prepping for (what was supposed to be) a minor avionics upgrade. My initial plan was to keep my MGL Voyager and upgrade my 250XL with a Garmin 355. I also purchased a Trio stack mount Pro Pilot to connect to my never used, but installed Trio servos. I acquired the 355 and the Pro Pilot, but prior to starting the project the opportunity to purchase a G3X presented itself. I purchased the unit and many accessories (including Garmin autopilot servos) and my project just launched from minor to complete panel upgrade.
My 2 questions for those more knowledgeable than I is …..
1) there any advantages (aside from redundancy) in keeping the Trio system? What function might I lose if I do?
2) How important is the GMC 507 in the system? I did not receive a GMC 507, but after many conflicted responses, it appears that while the 507 is nice, it is not necessary as all autopilot functions can be controlled by the G3X. I’m tired of spending money on this , but I guess I could likely sell the Trio PP (still in the box) and pay for the 507.
Any advice would be appreciated!!!!
Gregg
My 2 questions for those more knowledgeable than I is …..
1) there any advantages (aside from redundancy) in keeping the Trio system? What function might I lose if I do?
2) How important is the GMC 507 in the system? I did not receive a GMC 507, but after many conflicted responses, it appears that while the 507 is nice, it is not necessary as all autopilot functions can be controlled by the G3X. I’m tired of spending money on this , but I guess I could likely sell the Trio PP (still in the box) and pay for the 507.
Any advice would be appreciated!!!!
Gregg