There is a huge difference between someone talking discrete system features on the ground or on a sim or kiosk, and seeing you actually running through features in flight. I just purchased an RV-7 with a very similar Garmin setup (one G3X, and no nav-com in my GTN - otherwise same) and your video has done more for me learning this system than all the offline training stuff I've tried. Thanks very much. Would love to see more like this, as Garmin adjusts features with software upgrades.

Man I love your dash... avionics, layout, etc! Also, video quality and sound is amazing! Great vid!

Awesome overview, I am painfully, after 4 months of slow progress, days away from getting my A36 Ba k with 2G3s, GTN750, G5, GMC500, remote audio/ADSB panels …..really great to see a detailed, clear use demo.

Great Video, Thank you for taking the time to go through the menus in such detail.

Excellent video covering a multitude of features on the 3X and associated systems. Well explained.

Such an awesome panel and thank you for sharing

This was insanely helpful. I am currently putting a nearly identical setup in my RV-6A. It should be ready in January, so I’m researching the G3X. Thanks for such a greatly detailed video. I’m based out of 82IS in Northern IL. Looks like you flew right by.

This is a very useful and informative video. Thanks for making. I’m getting ideas for a build and this answered a lot of my questions.

Our club just Got an LSA equipped with these Technology ,Thx for share the quick start guide,lots of info

Once I started watching this, I just could not stop. Great video! I'm trying to get a workshop built to start an RV 10 and these kinds of videos really get me motivated.

I learnt so much. You gave me some great ideas. Thank you very much

Awesome video. I am putting the G3X in my 182r. Very helpful video. Thanks!

@BuildFlyGo

4 жыл бұрын

It's a fantastic setup, don't skip the autopilot.

Not only is this a nice presentation, it's the EXACT panel I just ordered up!!! Fantastic!

@BuildFlyGo

3 жыл бұрын

You'll love it!

Outstanding clarity and detail - Thank you so much! The rotating video transition at 15:41 when you were interrupted was a very classy touch : -) I'm a student pilot, spending a silly amount of time dreaming of my perfect panel and getting to know these devices from you is really a treat. One thing I've been confused by is some pilots say they'd never have their moving-maps set with North up. Why wouldn't you? It's the way we've experienced maps since kindergarten - there must be a reason, but my lack of experience shows here. It was really interesting for me to learn the instrument procedures have to be pushed from the GTN to the G3x, but there was so much more - I'm a new subscriber, off to see what else you've done. Great video.

@BuildFlyGo

4 жыл бұрын

North up vs track up, it's all just personal preference :)

This is probably the best avionics overview video I've seen on KZread. Comprehensive and to the point. Really nice job! Garmin should seriously be pointing people here.

@BuildFlyGo

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Let me know if there's anything you'd like me to cover!

really interesting i was months don't know whats instrument panel to use in my pa 28 161 with your video was very helpful Thanks so much

Very nice. Thank you for the great presentation. I’m building an RV-10 w 3 G3X’s and this really helps me understand all the functions. Thanks for putting this out.

@BuildFlyGo

4 жыл бұрын

Happy to help, let me know if there's something you'd like to see and I'll make a video of it once the plane is back from paint.

@haydenm.3912

Жыл бұрын

Haven't seen one with 3 G3Xs before! If you wouldn't mind posting some pictures or a video to show how that works out that would be awesome!

Thank You for that great explanation on the G3X. No doubt that Garmin is the best in the business in tough screen vessels.

Thanks for sharing about your avionics!

Your panel is PHENOMENAL. May be more expensive than the rest of the airplane. Congrats.

Beautiful panel!!

What a great video! I’m building a velocity at kues and have the G3X set up with a gtn 750. Your vid is the first one that I’ve seen walk through everything. Thanks much!

@BuildFlyGo

4 жыл бұрын

Happy to help. LMK if you want me to demo anything.

@micjbaron

4 жыл бұрын

BuildFlyGo do you have the Bluetooth Bose headsets or because the G3X has Bluetooth do you not need it? Looking at treating myself to new headsets and wondering if I really need the Bluetooth option

@BuildFlyGo

4 жыл бұрын

I do have the bluetooth version as I fly other airplanes sometimes. When I'm in my airplane and using bluetooth for something, I use the audio panel so both humans can hear. The bt is nice sometimes for a phone call on the ground, or listening to music on a long flight.

excellent live demo video of the g3x.. installed and tuned a few g3x suites already and its always nice to crosscheck with other installations as a sanity check! really appreciate that. also its funny how pilots are either a hell no or hell yes on the magenta flight path boxes on the pfd🤣

Very good video, keep them coming!

Great info. Thanks for doing this !

very nice video. very well explained , step by step

Again THANK YOU! This helps SO MUCH

great video thank you so much for sharing. excellent video quality.

Great video!

I like how you laid the GFC 500 at the top of your radio stack. That's the correct location!

@speedomars3869

2 жыл бұрын

Laughing. Correct? The AP should be easily and quickly reachable...the ideal location is either on a console or at the BOTTOM of the panel stack.

@kubefs

2 жыл бұрын

it's definitely better at the top in a flight sim but in real life I'd rather have it at the bottom

@joshualorenz4665

2 жыл бұрын

@@speedomars3869 how many jets have you flown that have them at the bottom? Not any modern ones. When your shooting a circling approach you don’t want to be looking down for the button or heading knob.

@speedomars3869

2 жыл бұрын

@@joshualorenz4665 The G3x is a touch interface...no knobs. Also, modern business jets use the G3000, G5000 panels, also touch screens. The G3x came from G3000 technology. You may want to catch up on the tech.

@speedomars3869

2 жыл бұрын

@@joshualorenz4665 The A/P is disconnected on the yoke or stick, no need to touch the panel for that....I won't get into a back and forth over how to do a circling approach, but they are done visually and whether you twist a heading knob to steer or hand-fly its a skill that is up to each pilot's preference.

Nice presentation!

Very nice overview. I have the same Garmin setup.

Great learning videos, thanks

very nice overview..thank you...

Traffic!! Traffic!!!!!! Thank you very much for this video

Nice video very informative.

Dual Cue flight Director...... I’m subscribing just cause you fly them too

@burtonrider316

3 жыл бұрын

once you go to command bars you dont go back lol

@aviator267

3 жыл бұрын

@@burtonrider316 you said it

Very nice

That is such an informative video. I am looking to upgrade my stack on my PA32 with the new GNX375. I am looking to put up 2 screens, primary G3x plus G5 and Dynon HDX1100 to the right and the stack to the right of the screens. Stack will include GFC500. Why I am looking at HDX1100 as back up, is for engine monitoring v cost of certified G3x and engine module cost. I already have the probes from my JPI. Other reason, as I do hard IFR I like the idea of an independent GPS in the HDX as a backup for the G3x or 375 in event of failure. I see your AP at the top of the stack like the big iron. My current one is at the bottom.

@BuildFlyGo

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Peter. The G3X & G5 do not share software, so are a good backup for each other. You should not have a software issue that knocks them both out. Additionally, the G5 provides a backup AHARS on the bus that the G3X screens can use. The GNX should also provide position data (I believe) so with 2 G3X, 1 G5, and the GNX you have 4 independent position sources and 2 attitude sources. You can add a second magnetometer too if you wish but I did not bother. In an emergency, GPS-sourced heading is sufficient. Personally, I would not add the Dynon screen as it adds more complexity, and additional user interface changes which may slow you down during a heavy workload phase of flight. Not to mention you then need to buy separate databases for each, and ensure your IFR-certified position source can output ARINC to two sources at once. It just feels like there may be more down sides than upsides, but to each their own :)

Your panel is exactly what I want in my Bonanza (don't need the second G3X though) but a very well done explanation. If I may, I would suggest your oil temp is way too low. Your not burning out the moisture etc. at that temp. I don't know how your oil cooler is situated but you can try to block it of some air flow and it should bring your temp up.

@BuildFlyGo

2 жыл бұрын

Yup, this was an early winter flight before we blocked off the cooler.

3:41 low oil temp. Not a concern? 19:39 You finally got to it...lol I'm probably not too far from you in N IL. C81 I'm still learning my G3X's, this was very informative. We have a similar setup. 2 G3X's, GTN625 (no radios) and GMC 307 AP control head. Thanks for posting this. 👍

@BuildFlyGo

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, this was early in the season and I had not yet blocked off my oil cooler. Lycoming recommends 165-220F. www.lycoming.com/content/operating-cold-weather

awesome!

That Passenger warning...lol!

Gill, Nice video, that setup is exactly what I am installing in my Turbo Glasair, except I thought I would use flush mount iPad instead of the two g3x to save $$ lmao

@BuildFlyGo

4 жыл бұрын

The iPad as screen 2 is a very valid option! Just don’t end up spending as much on the highest end iPad as the second g3x :)

@richardperry21

4 жыл бұрын

@@BuildFlyGo Rodger good point

Heading bug was, well, bugging me for the whole video 😂 But was a really great video to be able to see how this works

@BuildFlyGo

11 ай бұрын

Yeah, being new to heading bugs, I never picked up the habit of resetting it to current heading whenever it changes. All my airline friends that fly with us are constantly fixing my heading bug :-D

Nice! Now I'd like to see an approach (or a dozen) with these...

@NicksStuff

2 жыл бұрын

Found it: kzread.info/dash/bejne/iWxmmpSNeJXYhdY.html

@BuildFlyGo

2 жыл бұрын

I’ll make more :)

Good info. Do wish you would describe the GTN650 and how it is used in this config, more. Also go over the features of the moving map. If you can access the radios from the PFD/MFD panel, why have another physical one mounted on the panel?

@BuildFlyGo

2 жыл бұрын

Take a peek at one of the instrument approach videos, that should cover uses of the 650. The physical radio #2 was mostly because I like the knobs. I'm thinking it will be remote on the new airplane.

I work at a FBO at KDWH, it’s my first job And I plan to start flight training in the coming months, being a teenager interested in Aviation I’ve been offered rides in peoples planes, so far my favorite has been a 2013 Piper Malibu, My dream plane is tied between two ether a Fully Loaded Piper M350, or a Piper Saratoga or Lance with a GFC 500 above the GTN750 with that stack being flanked by two G3Xs with a G5 left of the left G3x, and putting the altimeter and speedometer in between the GTN/AP stack and the LEFT G3x, And then the G3x on the right would be as close as possible to the GTN stack and a I pad mount to the right of the G3x, That is 60K worth of Avioncs but if I bought a Saratoga or lance I would try to get one with a GTN750 in it. Nice video definitely nice to see the features of the G3x it’s features and UI remind me a lot of the GTN750.

Thank you for this video. I was wondering if you would give us a break down on the complete cost of your panel. I have an AFS from Dynon but was thinking of the Garmin in the 14 A I am building. Thanks Tom upstate NY

@BuildFlyGo

4 жыл бұрын

I have a video coming up with the choices and going through the garmin avionics worksheet. It's hard to say "yours will cost X" because there are soooo many variables. In the upcoming video o go over each choice and why you should go that way or another, which should help you. I really like the G3X system, it feels like "big airplane" avionics.

Thank you for the vid! Fellow Brazilian here from Seattle considering building as well. Quick question: do you need the GTR200 and audio panel or you had them added for convenience? Wondering if all can be accomplished via G3X. Thanks!

@BuildFlyGo

3 жыл бұрын

The G3X itself doesn't have a built-in COM or Audio Panel, so if you want those functions you need to add them. There are remote versions of the two (GMA245r & GTR20) and both the remote and non-remote are controllable via the big G3X screens. I went with the non-remote as I like having knobs for those things :)

Oooo Weee, somebody rich! I'm using portables because I can't afford to fix my stack at the moment. Nice panel btw...yes I'm jealous...lol

Also, you can get more parameters on the left screen if you don't have both comms up there taking up space. You probably use one comm more than the other, so leave that on the left screen. Put the other comm on the right screen only, but at the left end. I find that I rarely use the database tuning from touching the standby frequency -- I'm more likely to tune using the frequencies on the waypoint screen. Next time you're passing by Savannah, come fly with me.

@BuildFlyGo

4 жыл бұрын

Interesting idea. I also rarely use the touch tuning on the g3x screens as I have knobs on both radios. I do usually glance at them to confirm what is tuned though.

Thanks for your great video. I am thinking of building a Sling TSI with almost exact the same avionics as yours: dual G3X, 650xi, GTX45R, GMC507 and 2nd GSA 28 autopilot servos, GMA 245R, G5, GTR20, GEA24 engine monitor, GAD 27 Flap and Trim controller, GAP26 heated pitot. Do you have any suggestions in terms of what else I should add or what may not be necessary? Thanks in advance.

@BuildFlyGo

3 жыл бұрын

This very much depends on your mission. If you plan on flying a lot of IFR, make sure you have sufficient power, indicator, etc redundancy for your comfort level. If you plan on only flying VFR, you can save a lot of money by skilling the IFR bits :)

Great video.I am putting something very similar into my RV-7. Could you share you camera setup ?

@BuildFlyGo

4 жыл бұрын

I have a pair of GoPros. A Session5 up on the tail and a Hero7 Black in the cockpit. I use Flight Flix mounts, they are well priced and well designed, and Ryan is really helpful if you have questions. I just wish the GoPros were more automation friendly like the Garmin cameras, I might pick up one of those soon. Maybe I'll do a short video on the camera setup soon.

Really enjoyed this! Quick not: @12:00, you say "I have two sets of SIM cards", but I think you meant two microSD cards :)

@BuildFlyGo

4 жыл бұрын

Good catch! The G3X and GTN has SD card slots, the G5 & GTR200 have microSD. The software update for the G3X includes the firmware for the G5/GTR200 that gets pushed over the CAN bus, so I don't actually have any microSD, just SD.

The exact panel I was thinking of putting in my RV-14 when I have a bit more time and money! Did you do all the panel cutting/wiring yourself or did you outsource some of it? I trust myself to be able to do it but don't know if it's worth the money savings. Feel like I'm going to end up missing something small and get frustrated - but hey, that is part of the process after all. Would be interested to get your opinion. Thanks! Great video of the actual functionality, first one I've seen that was exactly what I was looking for.

@BuildFlyGo

Жыл бұрын

We did the design with a company out east that cut it for us. We then did all the powder coat and engraving locally. Aircraft Specialty is doing our new panel cut and they have been excellent to work with.

I like your dash and I like the benefits of the Garmin units, can I ask why didn't you retain your VORs as a backup and at least to have something to do on a long flight?

@BuildFlyGo

3 жыл бұрын

It's a new airplane so I didn't have VORs to retain, everything was purchased specifically for this build. Adding up all the GPS units, there are 4 total ;) That being said, the GTN-650 has a VOR/ILS receiver.

Great video...I’m building an RV-10. Hope to be finished in 6 months. Installing the panel now...3 G3Xs...no G5. Really appreciate the detail you went into...so all the wx, winds aloft, notams, metar, and airfield info that you paged thru...is that unlinked thru ADSB or a subscription of so type? I’ll have the XM radio...haven’t decided about wx subscription. So the ADSB wx is adequate? Thanks! Scott

@BuildFlyGo

4 жыл бұрын

Welcome! I'd recommend a separate backup attitude/alt/speed source if you plan on flying in IMC. G5 is one option, there's others but I really like the altimeter cross-feed with the G5. All the weather I showed was from ADS-B. I also have an XM Weather receiver in one of the screens but decided not to renew it after the trial period. The only real benefit of XM is coverage when still on the ground. Once in the air ADS-B picks up pretty quick. I do have XM radio and it's great, I just wish it was available outside North America. XM will give you a 3 month trial of weather, just don't forget to cancel once the free trial is over :)

@BuildFlyGo

4 жыл бұрын

Short answer: ADS-B is more than adequate, I decided not to pay the XM subscription.

Great overview. Thanks for sharing. Do you pay an annual fee for sectional and Ela charts.

@BuildFlyGo

Жыл бұрын

Hi Bryan, yes, charts cost a small fee and are updated on the usual FAA cycles. You can see details on fly.garmin.com

Super interesting, watched the whole thing. Can you do a demo of the ATC playback in a future video?

@BuildFlyGo

4 жыл бұрын

Sure! I'll try to get that done this weekend.

@BuildFlyGo

4 жыл бұрын

This might be a few days, I'm waiting for my new audio cable from @FlightFlix so that you can hear the audio in my headset. The bluetooth audio from the audio panel does not include ATC, only intercom.

@surebrah

4 жыл бұрын

@@BuildFlyGo Thanks. I'm curious to see how practical it is to use the playback feature. Is it a good tool or a novelty? Not much on youtube on the topic.

@BuildFlyGo

4 жыл бұрын

I've used it once or twice. It's very easy to use, you just push the button and it plays back the last radio call, push it again and it plays the one before that, etc. I don't usually have trouble understanding people on the radio but when I do I just ask them to repeat themselves :) so I'm not sure it's terribly useful to me but it's neat and didn't cost any extra.

Room behind the panel permitting, you may be able to have your right MFD angled a few degrees towards you to make it a little more intuitive to use

@BuildFlyGo

3 жыл бұрын

I don’t think Mary would be happy with me if I did that :-D

@stevenfeser4907

3 жыл бұрын

That may have been my slightly selfish side coming out 😂

Does the aircraft icon appear on the approach plates (on the PFD and/or MFD) during approaches so that you can visually see where you are on the plate, sort of like when displaying plates on the map in ForeFlight? I'm trying to think of advantages of the dedicated MFD other than XM Radio (I can stream XM through my iPad). There is engine monitoring, too, I suppose.

@BuildFlyGo

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, you can see an aircraft depiction on the plate.

Great overview! Q: which phone app do you use to record COM from audio panel Bluetooth capability?

@BuildFlyGo

2 жыл бұрын

Gosh, I don’t remember. I need to do this again soon and will report back.

As far as two screens go... on the right screen, move the engine instruments to the right side for starters. Next, on almost all full screen displays, 90% of the good information is in the middle 50% of the screen. So if you go to split screen mode on the right side display, you move that most interesting part closer to you.

@BuildFlyGo

4 жыл бұрын

What do you get from moving engine instruments to the right?

@edcew8236

4 жыл бұрын

@@BuildFlyGo Sloppy writing on my part. You've already got engine instruments on the left side of the PFD, and that makes it easy to make fine power adjustments and compare to airspeed and vertical speed. Agreed, good show! But on the MFD right screen, those duplicate engine instruments aren't providing any additional information. Worse, they're on the left side of the MFD, closest to the pilot in the left seat, and displacing all that other MFD information away from you. On the MFD, then, move the engine instruments to the far (right) side so that the rest of the information is closer.

Great Video, thank you, why four switches for the emags? And what are the two indicators above the G3X? Do you find all your inputs through the G3X and not the GTN 650 besides setting up approaches? Thank you again

@BuildFlyGo

8 ай бұрын

Enable and external power for each. I usually load up all flight plans in the GTN out of habit.

@BuildFlyGo

8 ай бұрын

And the two indicators are the g3x Master Caution and Master Warning outputs.

Thanks for good video, for my Turbo Glasair R/G, I am contemplating GNX375 for IFR & approaches legality. looking to install: GARMIN: G3X-GDU 465, G5 w/Battery, Autopilot, GMC 507 w/3 Servo’s, GAE12 Alt. Encoder, (2) GTR 20 Com’s for G3X, GNX 375 GPS w/ADS-B, G3X Sensor Kits, GSU 25C, GMU 11, GTP 59 w/Configuration Module, GA 37 TSO'D WAAS GPS / SIRIUSXM Antenna, GEA 24 Eng. Ind. System (EIS). SDS: Fuel and Spark Control, Dual EM-5 4F EFI aviation system for Lycoming IO-360 w/Individual cylinder fuel trimming, Digital fuel flow output to engine monitor w/ PC data logging. A new Superior Air Products: Cool Air Induction /oil sump KIT What do you think? Thanks Richard

@BuildFlyGo

4 жыл бұрын

Sounds about right, did you watch the video where I go through the worksheet? That should help you figure out the LRUs. You don't need the altitude encoder as the G5/GSU will provide serial baro altitude info to your transponder (see static.garmin.com/pumac/190-01115-01_al.pdf pg 27-35). The GSU, GTP & GMU should come in the LRU kit, no need to buy them separately. I'm not a fan of the GA 37 antenna, I use a GA35 and an internal XM antenna, which allowed me to keep the XM cable short.

What aircraft are you flying? What an awesome Avionics stack!

@BuildFlyGo

Жыл бұрын

A Vans RV-9A

I also own a tip-up RV-9A with steam gauges. How did you modify the Forward Fuselage Ribs F-745-R and F-745-L (Drawing 24A) between the the Instrument Sub-Panel and the actual Instrument Panel to accommodate the Garmin 10.6" EFIS? Did you consider using the 7" Portrait instead the 10.6" EFIS? Nice Panel.

@BuildFlyGo

4 жыл бұрын

I did two things. 1 - I used the avionics trays as a structural support by attaching them to both the front panel and the subpanel, and strengthening them up with some angle cross-beans. 2- I used a piece of angle on each side attached to the top area of the panel transferring the load to the subpanel. I am not an engineer, so no math done on that, but it was worked well. I'll try to remember to take some pictures for you this week.

@joebritt2185

4 жыл бұрын

@@BuildFlyGo I would appreciate pictures to visualize what you did. Thanks

Excellent video. I think the Gx3 has better features than the txi.

@BuildFlyGo

4 жыл бұрын

I haven't flow with the TXi but it doe feel rather different from the G2000 which I have some time behind. The G2000 feels very integrated with the aircraft, which makes sense considering they are developed together with the airframe manufacturer with deep integration.

Very nice video ! Just one question, which device is being used as the transponder ? I know you said you could change your XPDR code in the G3X but it's only a display right ?

@BuildFlyGo

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, the G3X screen just controlled the remote transponder. I use a Garmin GTX-23 transponder.

@jpm1583

4 жыл бұрын

BuildFlyGo thanks for the quick answer ! Keep coming with the great content !

Gorgeous panel! Who built it? Cool oil temps.. looks like you could use an oil shutter door in the cooler. I feel that putting the shutter in front of the cooler gives more control than putting it on the back.

@BuildFlyGo

3 жыл бұрын

I built it :) Yeah, some form of airflow control over the oil cooler would definitely help when moving from summer to winter temps.

@thomasaltruda

3 жыл бұрын

@@BuildFlyGo wow, great looking.. I love the placement of the AP control on top in The center. Where did you get the panel cut or labeled? How about the wiring schematic? I’m building an -8 and still way far out for panel design..but always learning!

@BuildFlyGo

3 жыл бұрын

I had it cut by UpNorthAviation, local powdercoat guy did the coat, I made the CNC file and had a local trophy shop do the laser engraving, then I filled that with acrylic paint. I sorted out the wiring together with ACS based on the garmin manuals.

sexiest panel ever

How do you get the magenta boxes? We have a G3X but when a flight plan is in from the GNX375 it only gives a CDI. What's the trick for the boxes?

I am about to upgrade my steam panel in my A36 around a G3X/G5 foundation.....Q : was there a reason why you went with a GTN 650 over a 750? Trying to rationalize this .....just wondered if it was more than panel size logistics ?

@BuildFlyGo

3 жыл бұрын

The main benefits of the 750 over the 650 are screen size, approach plate display, and remote device control. All of these features are also in the G3X but on a much larger screen. With the price difference between the 650 & 750 I almost paid for the second G3X screen.

Hey Guil, I really like the panel layout. Did you design it? What is master caution wired into? Does the Garmin stack provide a source?

@BuildFlyGo

2 жыл бұрын

Hey, thanks. I did the design and had a Cnc shop cut the aluminum. Master Caution is driven by the g3x based on values you set. You’re probably seeing a low fuel caution, I have it set to 8 gallons, which is an hour of flying. When one tank is down to 8 it lights up to let me know. The other tank has a bunch more fuel. I’ve been thinking about changing the logic in that.

@calpilotmike

2 жыл бұрын

@@BuildFlyGo looks great. I’m always looking around for ideas for the panel. So far yours is the best I’ve seen, and I may just incorporate some ideas into mine. :)

Very nice plane, avionics package and video! What made you decide on the IXO-340 vs the Lycoming )-320?

@BuildFlyGo

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Gary. A few reasons: I get 180hp out of the io-340 for effectively the same weight as a 320, Titan/Continental was willing to let me do a builder-assist on the engine, which gave me immense confidence in the build and a ton of new engine knowledge. They let me configure it exactly the way I wanted, 2x pmags, AFP FI, 9:1 compression, ceramic-coated cylinders, etc. Additionally, the price was very close so it just made sense. I would definitely use them again.

@garytucker8049

4 жыл бұрын

@@BuildFlyGo Modification of the stock engine mount required? Are you burning a comparable amount of fuel as to the Lycoming 0-360? What's your basic weight? I am considering the RV9 taildragger build.

@BuildFlyGo

4 жыл бұрын

Nope, It's a regular Dynafocal mount just like the current o-320. The 340 just seems like a perfect engine for this airframe. I flight plan for 150kts, 8gph but im usually actually burning under 7.5gph. If you throttle back it gets crazy efficient at 120kts but I'd rather get there sooner. just under 1097lb empty, 1850lb mtow.

@garytucker8049

4 жыл бұрын

@@BuildFlyGo Man that's great! Just over 500lbs of UL after filling the tanks. Another good reason to build the RV9 as an exceptional x-county machine!

@BuildFlyGo

4 жыл бұрын

Exactly! :)

I’m going with pretty much that exact same panel. Building an RV14A. If you had to do it again, would you change anything.?

@BuildFlyGo

2 жыл бұрын

Put the trim breaker on the ebus. Remember that trim power comes from either the servo or the trim breaker depending on mode so have them both handy.

Incredible panel. Looks like all the capabilities of an airliner. Did you install it yourself or did a shop do it? It’s my understanding that installation is half the price. Is that true? New subscriber. 1st video and my mind is blown

@BuildFlyGo

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Benny, welcome! I used an avionics shop to do the base harness which I then modified to fit closer to what I was looking for. I worked with a CAD/CNC guy to design and cut the panel, then I got it powder coated. Next was designing the labels in CAD, which I took to a local laser engraving shop, which lasered out the letters in the powder coat for me. From there I filled in the letters with acrylic paint and installed/wired/configured the avionics.

@reyesben

4 жыл бұрын

BuildFlyGo wow. You must have done a ton of research in advance. Thanks for sharing your steps. It looks like a production plane. What kind of RV is it? I need to watch your other videos

@BuildFlyGo

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, It's been a blast to build and fly. It's an RV-9A. 150kts @ 7.5gph

@reyesben

4 жыл бұрын

BuildFlyGo oh believe me...I took notice of that. I watched the whole video. 7.2 gph and up to 28 mpg is Amazing.

how do you get the boxes to show up on your flight director? all ive been able to see is the cross hares

@BuildFlyGo

8 ай бұрын

I don't remember exactly but I bet it's in the Pilot Guide.

Great video and very informative. I will be ordering my panel shortly for a Rans S21 and I’m running into a dilemma. I have two options and one being set up exactly exactly like yours with the two 10.6 inch screens. I plan on doing quite a bit of IFR flying. I don’t really want to run a split screen on the PFD. However my thought is glancing all the way over to the right for the MFD might be distracting and too much head movement and maybe even at an odd angle and far to reach to adjust things. I thought about placing a 7 inch portrait right next to the PFD as my navigation MFD. Thus keeping my scan much closer well having an easier reach.

@BuildFlyGo

3 жыл бұрын

There are a few setups like you describe with the smaller display just to the right and I hear they work well. I agree with you that shifting your head over to the screen in front of the passenger is not ideal. I find that a split-screen 10" screen is more than sufficient and I am never tempted to go full-screen. It's wasted space honestly :)

Nice panel - a few questions: Did you consider the GNC 375 instead of 650? Is your EIS configurable on the G3X so for example you could just have CHT/EGT page only? How challenging was it to replace your fuel probs if you could estimate? My ideal EIS in the short term would be EGT/CGT/%HP and Fuel/Fuel Flow -- any thoughts on that given your experiences? I was trying to avoid the 650 from a cost perspective thus the 355/375 idea.

@BuildFlyGo

3 жыл бұрын

The 375 was not available when I built the panel. It's a great GPS/Transponder and I'd definitely consider it when the time comes for the next airplane. I'm not sure what you are asking on the EIS page configuration. You can change it around in many ways, could you ask your question differently and I'll try to answer it? There are two fuel sensors in the system, a fuel flow which is in line with the fuel line going between the servo and the distribution block, and a fuel pressure sensor that comes off the pressurized side of the mechanical fuel pump. It was not difficult to install, just part of the regular aircraft plumbing. If you have fuel injection you also need fuel pressure. I believe Oil temp is a required gauge (FAA). Other than that, you basically are describing what's on me EIS page on the left side. Yup, the 375 is a great option if you don't need VOR/ILS.

@Saltlick11

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks - very helpful indeed. So my unit already has a G3X but it does not have an IFR Nav/com -- trying to get around the price of a 650, thus looking at a 355/375. Already have a 345R Transponder, so just need a slimmed down version of the 650 (only really care about WAAS). Regarding the EIS -- sorry, I was not clear - I'd like to keep my existing MP/RPM gauges (analog) and simply add to the EIS the following in priority order of importance (and cost) : Engine monitor: CHT/EGT & possibly Fuel flow/level/Engine HP% -- but leave everything else as is in analog form -- can that customization be done (meaning leaving out some functionality) -- thanks again.

@Saltlick11

3 жыл бұрын

@@BuildFlyGo The other issue of note in comparing systems -- you have the GFC500 whereas my unit only has the built in G3X autopilot - what are the key differences that you can advise between the two autopilot configurations aside from he fact that the GFC undoubtedly does more. (fyi, Im buying this airplane with the aforementioned configuration, thus the questions).

@BuildFlyGo

3 жыл бұрын

If you have a GTX-345R already you don't need the GNX-375 as that includes a transponder. Go with the GNC-355 which is a GPS/COM. The EIS is a single box (GEA-24) so you will have access to all the functionality once that is installed. I believe you can disable some of the gauges in the configuration but if you don't have RPM/MP it won't be able to calculate %power. There would be no cost savings other than the price of the sensors you don't purchase. Personally I'd spend an extra couple hundred bucks and get the MR/RPM sensors ;)

@BuildFlyGo

3 жыл бұрын

The G3X autopilot is virtually the same as the GFC-500/GMC-(304/307). The GFC/GMC is really just the head for the servos and provides a little bit of redundancy in case your screen dies, and offers some physical knobs. If you have the G3X autopilot without the head unit you still have almost all (if not all?) the functionality, you just need to use the touchscreen for it.

On the g3x , where would I find to have the safe taxi to come up when we land around 35 ????

@BuildFlyGo

Жыл бұрын

Gosh, I don't know, it's set that way by default. I'd check settings and the pilot guide for SmartTaxi.

nice,,, could you do without the g5 if you just added a battery to 1 of the g3x ? or both would be better :))

@BuildFlyGo

8 ай бұрын

The g3x have batteries. For IFR you want a separate source of attitude.

@MAGApepe

8 ай бұрын

@@BuildFlyGo doesn t each g3x have its own adahrs ?

@BuildFlyGo

8 ай бұрын

All running the same software, so if there's a software issue you'll want something separate to keep the blue side up :)

Do you have a regulated heated pitot or unregulated? do you have AOA?

@BuildFlyGo

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, I have the Garmin GAP26 heated/regulated with the built-in AOA ports.

This is a panel that's easy to love. Did you build the panel or farm it out? If so, what shop did it and how was the service? Keep 'em coming!

@BuildFlyGo

4 жыл бұрын

I mostly built the panel. I used a panel cut company to do the cut to my design, then I got it powder-coated locally, then had a local laser engraving company burn out the labeling from my CAD file, and I finally filled in the label cutout with acrylic paint. It was a fun project.

Why don't general aviation planes angle the far right screens a little to the left to make it easier for the pilot to read?

@BuildFlyGo

3 жыл бұрын

Some do, some don’t. This in particular is experimental so you can even put them in upside down if you want :) I kept it flat as my wife is also a pilot and wants her screen flat.

Did you ever consider Advanced Flight Systems (AFS) or Dynon? If so, why go with Garmin? Would be curious to hear

@BuildFlyGo

4 жыл бұрын

I have a video covering my avionics choices coming up soon. Just gotta finish editing it this week. Mostly I picked Garmin because it was the most solid solution. It felt like UX engineers were involved through the whole process, etc. More details coming!

@unclefreddy2009

4 жыл бұрын

BuildFlyGo awesome! Thanks! I actually am of the same opinion, just the database updates are much cheaper on the others from what I can tell. Obviously a small expense in the grand scheme. Do you have any build videos or any discussion on the actual build? I’m building a 14a VERY slowly, but started a 9a and sold the tail kit. I often think a 9a would have been a better choice to stick with but would love to hear details about your build (how long; major challenges, etc )

@BuildFlyGo

4 жыл бұрын

@@unclefreddy2009 I'm not sure the db costs are that different. (US-region prices:) Garmin: $149.99 fly.garmin.com/fly-garmin/support/pricing Dynon: $99 www.seattleavionics.com/ChartData/Default.aspx?TargetDevice=Dynon GRT: $199 www.seattleavionics.com/ChartData/Default.aspx?TargetDevice=GRT I did an Airventure talk on the build, the slides are here: docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vRmVB42rQYMeYlXSE0VpIU2PuCyStSSO6i3AWIrp8UyTO7s5_ZGpb5kC4y_jbnvG93nFyCaUXnkRRvv/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000 Some build videos here: kzread.info/dron/74euvL3nwjMjw9mFZaiqHw.html

@edcew8236

4 жыл бұрын

The AFS system has this screwball overlay of the HSI atop the attitude indicator. The excuse is that it's don't that way on some fighter HUDs, but the HUDs have space constraints. I've not checked up on the Dynons recently, but the Garmin multi-screen capability is really useful. On my homebuilt with G3X (experimental), I've got engine instruments outboard on both sides of the cockpit, next to those, flight instruments on both sides, with two MFD screens in the middle. And if, after spending all that money to upgrade your cockpit, if you're concerned with database costs you're in the wrong game...

@danhickey1003

3 жыл бұрын

@@BuildFlyGo Did you ever finish this avionic choice decision video? Would love to hear more about Garmin vs Dynon opinions

also have a home at 68IS near you

Garmin is good but any specific killer reason you chose this over the Skyview HDX?

@BuildFlyGo

2 жыл бұрын

We tried them both out and the Garmin felt a lot more like real avionics to us. Everything from the user interface to the quality of the buttons. And now with SmartGlide they have jumped well ahead on the functionality side of things too. It’s a personal choice, don’t listen to the talking heads, try them both out :)

@luckymacy

2 жыл бұрын

@@BuildFlyGo Thanks for the feedback. Things that can be done internally with software should allow Dynon to also implement anything that Garmin does like smart glide in software and vice a versa. It seems they have very equivalent functionality if you are not building up an IFR certified panel. You do have a great setup in that video but i also came to the conclusion that unless I was able to install the right side display at an angle that makes it much easier for me to use from the left seat then I'd rather put in a large iPad via a RAM mount and bring up close and facing towards me. You don't use an iPad to preplan the flight and keep it in the cockpit as well? cheers.

@BuildFlyGo

2 жыл бұрын

@@luckymacy software is software but not everyone does the same thing. I suggest not making decisions without trying both systems out first, you may be surprised by how the quality of the hardware matters. Agreed that the screen to the right is not as visible to the pilot seat. Its still very usable though. We have an ipad with Garmin Pilot that I use for initial planning and filing. It is often in the plane as well but put away for use on the ground.

Great video! do you have a list of costs for these? I'm starting to put together my budget!

@BuildFlyGo

4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely, I go through the whole list here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/hpqHxMyYYNOdfKg.html

It looks like the GTR200 already includes a basic audio panel. Why did you get a GMA245? (This is a serious question. I am wondering if there are features that are missing from the GTR200 that were necessary for this setup.)

@BuildFlyGo

2 жыл бұрын

We have two radios. The GTR200 includes a basic intercom but no audio panel switching capabilities which are required in a two-radio setup.

@Finder245

2 жыл бұрын

@@BuildFlyGo thanks!

What camera are using to take this video?

@BuildFlyGo

3 жыл бұрын

iPhone 8 back then I think. Or possibly an X depending on timing.

Very nice avionics package. Just wondering why you have only 1 IFR navigator?

@BuildFlyGo

4 жыл бұрын

4 WAAS GPS' on board, plus an iPad and at least one phone with attitude and charting. If the one IFR-certified GPS dies we have plenty of redundancy to get us safely on the ground. If primary avionics dies in IMC you are required to notify ATC either way, whether you have 1 or many certified navigators.

Who silk screened your panel or did you do that yourself??

@BuildFlyGo

3 жыл бұрын

It’s laser-engraved powder coat. I had a local trophy shop engrave it for me from the cad file we provided.

@JimDorn

3 жыл бұрын

@@BuildFlyGo Nice!! Thanks.

Cost that nice set up? Can you share that info?

@BuildFlyGo

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Bret, I have a video going over the Garmin G3X worksheet. You can use that to price out your own system. kzread.info/dash/bejne/hpqHxMyYYNOdfKg.html

Your oil temp is low. Do you need to lean the engine?

@BuildFlyGo

3 жыл бұрын

It’s cold out and I just uncovered the oil cooler. I’m tempted to install an adjustable cover…

Your rpm is 2500 That's our heat up rpm and our normal cruise rpm is 5000 sling2

@BuildFlyGo

3 жыл бұрын

احمد ٕ different engines have different cruise rpm settings

Depois se possível me passa teu e mail queria tirar umas dúvidas ! Abs

@BuildFlyGo

4 жыл бұрын

Oi Pedro, me manda mensagem no facebook.com/buildflygo

Great video!!!