Features

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Attitude Awareness
In place of sensitive mechanical gyro instruments, the G3X system uses the latest in GPS-aided ADAHRS (Air Data, Attitude Heading and Reference System). Based on solid-state technology derived from Garmin’s popular certified G1000 system, the GSU-25 ADAHRS provides accurate and reliable referencing of aircraft attitude, heading, rate, vector and acceleration data. For additional redundancy, the G3X system optionally supports multiple ADHARS.

Rich, Interactive Map and more
The G3X contains a powerful, rich and detailed moving map display. If you’ve ever wondered at any given time how far away upcoming airspace, inclement weather, traffic or anything on the moving map was, G3X makes it a cinch! Simply press the knob and scroll anywhere on the map and using your current position, the G3X displays the distance, bearing, and time to that location on the map as well as the elevation and GPS coordinates of that location. Other powerful features include an “Always On” bearing pointer to the nearest airport, extended runway centerlines, easy creation of user way points, altitude alerting tones when leaving the indicated bugged altitude, display of pilot defined checklists, and flight and engine data logging of up to a 1,000 hours on a single 2 GB SD card.

Engine Instruments
Configurable EIS displays of engine, fuel and systems data can be accessed and monitored on the G3X via the system’s ADAHRS remote sensor unit. Engine Sensor Kits are available for popular models of Lycoming, Continental, Rotax and Jabiru engines.
 

Synthetic Vision
With Garmin SVX™ synthetic vision technology for the G3X, you’ll always know what lies ahead — even in solid IFR or nighttime VFR conditions. Using sophisticated graphics modeling, SVX provides a 3-D “virtual reality” perspective for enhanced situational awareness. Synthetic Vision displays terrain using different shades of color and even includes streams, lakes and large bodies of water. Even more it displays obstacles, traffic (optional), the airport environment that includes airport sign posts and the runway. For additional awareness, your route is outlined with “windows” on the PFD screen. This virtual “highway in the sky” varies in size to depict the flight path in perspective, making it easy to visualize enroute legs, course intercepts, final approach courses, runway thresholds and more.

SiriusXM Weather & Radio
Optional XM™ WX Satellite Weather is supported by the G3X with optional subscription. When partnered the Garmin datalink receiver built into the GDU 375, the system can display graphical NEXRAD radar, METARS, TAFS, TFRs, winds aloft, lightning strikes, storm cells and more. What’s more, over 170 channels of XM audio can also be enjoyed through the interface.

SafeTaxi Diagrams
When your aircraft touches down, built in Garmin SafeTaxi airport diagrams are there to help you navigate over 1,000 U.S. airports with confidence. You’ll see a depiction of your aircraft’s exact location overlaid onto taxiways, runways, hot spots, hangars and other airport facilities.

Terrain and Obstacles
In addition to the worldwide Garmin land basemap that helps identify cities, roads and bodies of water along your flight path, the G3X also provides a built-in database of both terrain elevation and obstacles that overlay on the main moving map page. And the dedicated terrain page helps to depict terrain and obstacles of concern based on the aircraft’s current altitude. The terrain page can be displayed using a 2D map, profile view or both (pictured). While not directly focusing on the display, both visual and audible alerts help provide an automated warning to the pilot. Even more, the G3X provides a 500’ callout for additional confirmation while on approach for landing at the destination airport.

FliteCharts Terminal Procedures
The G3X system comes preloaded with geo-referenced Garmin FliteCharts, which displays your position on AeroNav–format terminal procedures including IFR approach plates for thousands of U.S. airports. Optional geo-referenced ChartView is also available for those who prefer Jeppesen-style charts (subscription required).

Traffic Advisories
To help you keep nearby air traffic under surveillance, the G3X supports traffic with either a TIS (Traffic Information Service) via an interface with your Garmin GTX 23 ES Mode S transponder or a GTS 800 active traffic system. Traffic displays in 3D on the PFD’s synthetic vision (SVX) with directional arrow indications to help point out traffic at a glance. Traffic also displays in 2D right on the MFD’s moving map page or a separate dedicated traffic page can be configured. And visual and audible alerts of nearby traffic help keep your eyes outside of the aircraft.

Reversionary Mode
If your installation includes a separate PFD and MFD, you’ll have additional reversionary backup should a failure of either display occur. In reversionary mode, the remaining GDU combines critical flight instrumentation with engine readouts and navigation information in a single–screen consolidated presentation.

Advanced Avionics Integration
The G3X is natively integrated with Garmin navigators including the popular new GTN series, GNS and SL30 avionics. This brings advanced integration including display of the flight plan from the GTN/GNS navigators as well as more detailed leg instructions such as holds and procedure turns. In addition to advanced integration with Garmin’s navigators, the G3X will command compatible autopilots so you can fly like the pros. The G3X provides pitch and roll steering commands to the autopilot. And all this information is displayed and easily controlled using the softkeys and knobs on the PFD. It will even fly a preset Vertical navigation (VNAV) profile, that makes getting down to the desired altitude and distance from the airport, like the traffic pattern, a cinch. Even better, when combined with a GTN or GNS navigator, this tight integration provides near-GFC-700-like capability allowing pilots to couple the autopilot to fly the entire approach down to minimums.

ADS-B Weather
Gain access to subscription-free aviation weather information on your G3X with the addition of a GDL 39 datalink receiver. The device features ADS-B "In" technology that allows it to receive Flight Information Service-Broadcast (FIS-B) weather information over the FAA's 978 MHz Universal Access Transceiver (UAT) uplink. You can easily access and display animated NEXRAD radar, METARs, TAFs, winds and temperatures aloft, PIREPs, NOTAMs and more right on your G3X display.

ADS-B Traffic
When equipped with GDL 39 datalink receiver, the G3X can receive and display ADS-B position reports directly from other aircraft in your vicinity. Because the FAA permits ADS-B broadcasts on 2 frequencies (978 UAT and 1090 ES), the GDL 39 contains both receivers so you can see a comprehensive view of all ADS-B "Out" equipped targets. In addition, the GDL 39 can receive Traffic Information Service-Broadcast (TIS-B) information that allows you to view the same dynamic traffic picture as ATC ground controllers. TIS-B information is available if your aircraft is either participating with an ADS-B "Out" solution, or within a certain range of another ADS-B "Out" participating aircraft in a service area. TargetTrend™ technology provides an easy-to-interpret picture of aircraft trajectories so you can better predict which may converge on your own, while SURF technology supports the display of ADS-B "Out" equipped surface targets.

Garmin Autopilot
Developed specifically for experimental aircraft, the Garmin autopilot for G3X features advanced features like flight director, coupled approaches and auto-trim. The GSA 28 servo features a gear train with engagement clutch and ability to back drive the brushless DC motor, providing multiple levels of safety without the need to use a shear pin. It’s available as a single servo system for roll only autopilot or with 2 servos for both roll and pitch. With the optional GMC 305 control panel, you’ll gain added features like level button (LVL), indicated airspeed hold (IAS), yaw damper (YD) and flight director (FD). It also provides additional redundancy in the unlikely event of a display loss. Speed scheduling normalizes the electric trim input controls so the pilot can provide the same level of controls input during slow and fast operations. Installation kits are available for RV-4/6/7/8/9/10 models as well as industry standard mounting.

Angle of Attack
The Garmin Angle of Attack (AOA) system provides accurate, real-time measurement of wing performance to provide stall margin indication to the pilot both audibly and visually. The angle of attack probe is available with unheated pitot, with pilot-controllable heated pitot, or with automatic temperature regulating pitot that helps save power and prevents the pitot from heating to excessive temperatures. Requires the GSU 25 ADAHRS for interface capability.