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    Opinions on planned avionics upgrades/changes

    I recently finished my instrument rating and I am looking to upgrade the avionics on my Cessna Cardinal to make it more IFR capable and generally updated. I am fairly fixed on sticking with Garmin so it all ties into my G5s. Looking for some opinions on the below planned changes: Currently...
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    G5/GNC 255/TruTrak integration question

    My TruTrak Vizion is synced to my G5s through the GAD-29B. I am looking to install a GNC 255 nav/comm and use the G5s as the indicator. Does anyone know if it is possible to get the TruTrak to follow the green line via the G5s?
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    certified G5 can now receive portable GPS data

    Reading through the most recent STC update and install manual, certified users are now allowed to hook up a portable GPS to the G5 to get a magenta line HSI. This had only previously been allowed on experimental. You have to update the software and then must use the external antenna for the GPS...
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    Will a new prop increase airspeed?

    Took in my fixed-pitch McCauley prop to consider having it re-pitched for cruise. I was told that one side is right at the spec limit and the other side is just a hair above. So time to plan on buying a new prop. The prop guy commented on how you can see how "skinny" the prop is towards the...
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    G5 pitot/static fitting style

    I know the thread pitch in the back of the unit is 1/8-27 pipe, but what style fitting have people attached to the unit? I was thinking a tee with the pipe thread opposite of one side of the tube thread (with the two tube thread sections 90 degrees from each other). But it looks like the...
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    Random “no 1090es” message GTX 335

    After several successful flights with a new GTX 335 installed and no errors (except air-on-ground) I have started randomly getting the error message “no 1090ex”. It was self installed with my A&P and then calibrated by our avionics shop. The error has always resolved within a few minutes. In...
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