Squarelane
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Hi Folks, new to the forum here. My (new to me) plane is in the shop for annual and avionics upgrades which include a GI 275 AI and GFC 500 AP as well as GPS, audio panel etc. The avionics guy said that Garmin is not shipping the GI275 because of something regarding compatibility of the unit with the GFC 500 not being ready or certified yet (something about Mod 1 and software). Does anyone have any insight on this?
I realize that this is a new device and in the press releases in July it said shipping was anticipated in August. However, if you go to Garmin website it gives the impression that the GI 275 - GFC 500
is a done deal and says nothing about the fact that as of right now, apparently, you cannot install these together which seems kind of disingenuous to me as far as advertising goes. Garmin told my avionics guy that possibly this week this will be worked out but its not clear to me if this is waiting on an FAA approval or something internally at Garmin. Meanwhile why panel is apart waiting on the GI275 to ship because everything (autopilot, GI275, GPS, audio panel) all need to be wired together.
Does anyone have more detail on the issue and what the actual timing might be?
I realize that this is a new device and in the press releases in July it said shipping was anticipated in August. However, if you go to Garmin website it gives the impression that the GI 275 - GFC 500
is a done deal and says nothing about the fact that as of right now, apparently, you cannot install these together which seems kind of disingenuous to me as far as advertising goes. Garmin told my avionics guy that possibly this week this will be worked out but its not clear to me if this is waiting on an FAA approval or something internally at Garmin. Meanwhile why panel is apart waiting on the GI275 to ship because everything (autopilot, GI275, GPS, audio panel) all need to be wired together.
Does anyone have more detail on the issue and what the actual timing might be?