Nice: https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/p/719027

Price is pretty obscene, frankly. Two of those would buy you a 7 inch Dynon

If uAvionix gets their PFD certified, you could buy two for the price of one of these with change.

MTV

I agree. While the Garmin is a bit more feature rich than the uAvionix, it just feels like overkill for the form factor. You start getting into a lot of really nice avionics for the price of the Garmin, especially when you get into multiples.

It's a shame the EIS is so pricey in that from factor.

Hmm, I'd say they cooked up a quick answer to the uAvionix V-30, but missed the mark on price point alone. It may offer a few more "other" functions but presents as very cluttered to my eye so fails on the point for me.

On the other hand, I really like it.

But I have no intention of buying one.

So my opinion is probably pretty uninformed.

I understand it was in development long before their squabble with UAvionix.

The target market seems to be those who have legacy autopilots they want to interface with that need analogue attitude output. Those guys are the most excited. If you own a King 525 HSI, this fixes your squawks once and for all.

For me, I want the GFC 500 autopilot. Two G5’s have been on my wish list since the A185F got on the GFC 500 AML. They plan to match the GI 275 to the GFC 500 this year, but the price will be higher. I’m not looking for any functionality beyond the G5 features, so I’ll hold.

Just deciding how to pay the bill.

-0-

Price is a bit 'edgy'? It is f'ing outrageous. Epic fail.

A bit “Edgy”....!!?? If you want a superior product, with good support (Think Apple) then one needs to “Belly Up to the counter with Your Checkbook”...!!
Dave b

One advantage I see is the ability to replace a round dial without carving out a new panel with rectangular holes.

Since I was planning to add ADSB this spring anyway, I'm wondering if one of the MFDs will work for me without much additional expense. I have a Garmin 327 transponder.

This is my panel ... (less the gps on the left yoke)

kg wrote:One advantage I see is the ability to replace a round dial without carving out a new panel with rectangular holes.

Right - that is the AV-30. Two AV-30s cost $4K, which is the price of just one of those garmin things

At kg: You might want one as a MFD to DISPLAY the traffic and weather data you’ll receive if you equip with an ADS-B in device, but it’s a fairly small screen for that. You’d want to start with what ADS-B transmitter/receiver device works best for you first.

ColoMtnMan wrote:A bit “Edgy”....!!?? If you want a superior product, with good support (Think Apple) then one needs to “Belly Up to the counter with Your Checkbook”...!!
Dave b

(You want to have an Apple discussion???)
Not all of us GA pukes have your kind of money and cannot belly up to the bar and spend $9K on these new garmins. Especially when an Aspen is half the price and two AV-30s is even less.

Pinecone wrote:At kg: You might want one as a MFD to DISPLAY the traffic and weather data you’ll receive if you equip with an ADS-B in device, but it’s a fairly small screen for that. You’d want to start with what ADS-B transmitter/receiver device works best for you first.

That's what I thought... at first glance I thought it might be an easy way to install ADSB but it won't be that simple.

I just found out that you have to go to a garmin dealer for installation. A lot more cost. I am an A&P and do all my own work, including avionics. AV-30 and Aspen can be installed by owner/mechanic.

dogpilot wrote: As Pincone said, there are features in this unit that go well beyond the basic functions of the G5. While it may not be a problem for very many of you, this instrument is allowed on aircraft of more than 6,000 lbs (think most light twins, things like Kodiaks and Caravans)…...

Good point, Dog.
This gear isn't aimed at the market most of us represent.
The G5 & AV20/30 are.
And the pricing reflects that.

Okay, seriously, you own a Kodiak and you're going to install one of these tiny little buggers, complete with "synthetic vision" just for autopilot connectivity?
I understand the autopilot connectivity, that is one market.

But, take a look at the various display options on their web site. Now, try to visualize actually READING those things in a Kodiak (or Caravan, Twin Otter, or ???) cockpit.

Hell, if I were in that boat, I'd consider a Garmin G-500, a Dynon Skyview, or ?? and with the savings install another autopilot.

It seems like these are significantly over priced to me. But, I don't own a Kodiak either.

Nevertheless, I doubt these things will be flying of dealer's shelves soon.

I have been wrong before, though. I think it was either 1994 or 95......

MTV

hamer wrote:It's a shame the EIS is so pricey in that from factor.

There are much less expensive alternatives...

-0-

mtv wrote:I have been wrong before, though. I think it was either 1994 or 95...... MTV

So every 25 years or so?