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BINGO !! that worked -- to think the unit has latest software and new too !! Thanks to all !!

Just had it happen in my Dakota -- 2 G5's and GFC-500 - all new as of 10/2019 HSI failed to power up -- will try the 10 sec power button hold and see if this now works

That would seal the deal for me going TruTrak -- I'd like to have the auto trim option. Nice product, and glad to see other manufacturers finally developing a more financially viable option for pilots.

One feature the Trio and the GFC500 has over TruTrak is autotrim. Do you TruTrak owners feel autotrim is a feature that is worth the extra dollars and while your flying, how much trim annunciators do you get along your trips ex: does the annunciator advise out of trim conditions continually...

I added GPSS steering last year and it does a fair job -- not great, but ok as the autopilot itself is long in the tooth (sorta speak). Could just add an altitude hold unit for now ex: Stec-30alt but I think it's throwing money away when the objective is to get a replacement unit. I'm with...

Interesting responses --- Sounds like it's all over the map when it comes to the labor part. On my quote it doesn't show anything about removing the vac system or any other tests. You all gave me info as to check into this a bit further - can't thank you enough !!

Thanks to all of you for your input -- quite interesting reading especially for a new Dakota owner. I finally received another memo from Garmin's sales/marketing manager after asking for specifics about the PA28 series aircraft and the GFC500 autopilot and per his memo, it looks like there's no...

All good info -- I'm getting pricing to see if they can help with the current unit (Century 1) -- can't rely on it as it seems to always fly to the right of course and has been adjusted more than once. -- You're correct with regard to the high cost of these units -- maybe a new year will see...

Thanks WannFly -- yep - that's who sent me the info originally advising the Dakota was not on the list -- only the 181's

As a new first time owner (9 mo.) and the owner of a PA28-236 Dakota, I thought the new G5's and GFC 500 would be a good first addition to improve on the aircraft. I'm learning that Garmin may not support the GFC 500 in a PA28-236 Dakota (per Garmin letter) and is currently not part of the STC...