New EFIS for Light Sport

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Key Takeaways:

  • Garmin introduced its new G3X system, a non-certified PFD/MFD avionics suite, at the Dallas AEA Convention.
  • The G3X system is designed for Light Sport (LSA) and Experimental aircraft, built around Garmin's GDU 370/375 displays.
  • It offers expandable display options (one to three screens) for flight and engine information.
  • Pricing for the G3X starts at $3995 for a single-screen version, with the full system estimated at $9995.
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This week’s Dallas AEA (Aircraft Electronics Assoc.) Convention has tons of cool new electronics. Of note to sport pilots is the G3X system from Garmin. It’s a PFD (Primary Flight Display) and MFD (Multi Function Display) system that’s built around Garmin’s GDU 370/375 displays. Intended for LSA and Experimental category aircraft, the non-certified system can display information across one, two or three screens. The single screen version with all capabilities lists at $3995. The full G3X system that will include ADAHRS (Attitude/Heading Reference System), EIS (Engine Information System), magnetometer and temperature probe, once available, will go at an estimated price of $9,995.00. *** Garmin will display the system at Sun’nFun in two weeks. Be there or be square!

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