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Oh yeah, nice clean install! The 500 series autopilot can't be beat.
 
Nice! The 500 autopilot just feels like cheating-especially flying an approach.
 
I really like the layout I picked. Good advice from the folks here helped.
 
jsstevens said:
Nice! The 500 autopilot just feels like cheating-especially flying an approach.
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This is true haha. What I really like is the altitude capture and how intuitive it is to use. When things get especially busy or you get some changes that ramp up the mental workload the altitude capture is a real asset.
 
Nice! That clock looks so lonely down there in the lower left corner, LOL.

Also, your next bit of fun is going to be deciding on which data fields go where. :)
 
Is there a way to remove the horizontal heading tape from the AHRS GI275?
 
WDD said:
Ah, has to be an installer. Thanks
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From my notes to myself about this:

AI: can be Basic, 3-in-1, or 4-in-1. 3-in-1 shows the wind

To change, go into Config mode (press knob while powering up), scroll to Setup, select Airframe Config, select ADI Style, then choose.



Chevron (Flight Director) vs traditional is under Airframe Config as well, just below ADI Style
 
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WDD said:
Ah, has to be an installer. Thanks
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It doesn’t require any special unlocks as @Llewtrah381 noted. I just generally avoid sending folks in to config mode on the 275’s… It seems to me that it’s a lot easier for folks to accidentally change random config on than other Garmin hardware due to the limited screen size.
 
If I turn off the heading tape should I assume the GFC 500 AP will still get the heading information it needs?

Can you also edit the data fields in the HSI? I don’t really need the ETE, distance to next way paint, etc. I’d rather those be blank.
 
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WDD said:
If I turn off the heading tape should I assume the GFC 500 AP will still get the heading information it needs?
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Yes, the current heading (and selected heading) will still appear on the HSI, it will just no longer appear on the ADI when switching from 4-in-1 to 3-in-1.
 
WDD said:
Can you also edit the data fields in the HSI? I don’t really need the ETE, distance to next way paint, etc. I’d rather those be blank.
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Don't enter a flight plan? Piece of black electrical tape?
 
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Ryan Klems said:
Yes, the current heading (and selected heading) will still appear on the HSI, it will just no longer appear on the ADI when switching from 4-in-1 to 3-in-1.
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The autopilot - I think - didn't like the ADHRS set to 3 in 1. I'll experiment / practice more another day.
 
TiltOn22 said:
What made you want to retain your standby indicators? Just a personal preference?

Looks really nice!
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Personal preference mostly. Zero cost to keep them, and a back up to a back up is always nice.

I've always scanned with a six pack, and this makes things easier if I skip back to that by habit. Good double check never hurts. AND..... the larger indicators are a bit easier on these eyes vs perhaps when I was 20 something.
 
WDD said:
Personal preference mostly. Zero cost to keep them, and a back up to a back up is always nice.

I've always scanned with a six pack, and this makes things easier if I skip back to that by habit. Good double check never hurts. AND..... the larger indicators are a bit easier on these eyes vs perhaps when I was 20 something.
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Great answer!

If you ever think about getting a new pilot panel cut let me know! It would be quick and easy, and you wouldn't have the blank out patches anymore.
 
WDD said:
The autopilot - I think - didn't like the ADHRS set to 3 in 1. I'll experiment / practice more another day.
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I’m not an expert but I don’t think that’s going to be the case. I think the HSI 275 is the GPSS one driving the AP, not the AI one. I have mine in 3-in-1 and the AP works fine.

BTW: as in another (1-post) thread I did, apparently 3-in-1 now adds a G meter to the AI display and is an option for the configurable field (upper left-ish) on the HSI page.
 
Llewtrah381 said:
I’m not an expert but I don’t think that’s going to be the case. I think the HSI 275 is the GPSS one driving the AP, not the AI one. I have mine in 3-in-1 and the AP works fine.

BTW: as in another (1-post) thread I did, apparently 3-in-1 now adds a G meter to the AI display and is an option for the configurable field (upper left-ish) on the HSI page.
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I love the new GI275 update that includes the G force!
 
Llewtrah381 said:
I think the HSI 275 is the GPSS one driving the AP, not the AI one.
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Interesting. I had thought the ADHR was the driver since it can tell the AP how to level the wings, how to roll and pitch, etc. I do know that if the ADHR fails the HSI unit takes over, so perhaps it uses its redundancy as the primary AP driver.
 
WDD said:
Interesting. I had thought the ADHR was the driver since it can tell the AP how to level the wings, how to roll and pitch, etc. I do know that if the ADHR fails the HSI unit takes over, so perhaps it uses its redundancy as the primary AP driver.
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I probably said that wrong. I think they both play a role, at least for my Century (Piper) AP: the AI tells the AP what to do to level the wings and the HSI tells it where to go via GPSS.

In any case, I still doubt the AI set to 3-in-1 is an issue for the AP since that’s just changing what’s displayed on the AI and not “what it knows”. And the 3-in-1 only removes heading info visibility - not attitude, altitude, or airspeed. (Given that wind speed and direction are one of the fields that 3-in-1 shows, it apparently must still know heading and track to calculate that).
 
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Nice surprise; got an unexpected $1000 rebate from Garmin in the mail. Must be a Spring promotion.
 
mscheuer said:
Thank you for trusting us with your audio panel. I think you'll appreciate the dual BT capability and the ease of use. Looks great in your panel.
Mark
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Big thanks to PS for taking the time to answer my questions last year when picking what to get, as well as the helpful hints on what to do with the old PAR 200B. I was able to make a good deal based on the information you all gave me.
 
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