I'm having this same upgrade done and it will complete this week. Any advice for first flights while I become familiar with the G500? I have a GNS 430W instead of the 530W but there isn't a lot of difference. Thanks for making your videos. They actually helped me decide between the Garmin and Aspen.
@spionen007 Thanks for the nice comments. I believe Garmin has a G500 simulator on their website. That is a good way to practice. Have fun with the system...you will love it!
That's cool. I am still undecided between the Garmin & Aspen units although I am leaning towards the Garmin. Looking forward to viewing more of your adventures!
Very nice tour, thanks for doing this. What was the installation process like? I heard it is somewhat complex for the G500/G600 unit?? Also will you be upgrading to the synthetic vision?
@cptndavis I wouldn't say it was overly complex. The Garmin required a fair amount of panel butchering compared to the Aspen. I would like to add the synthetic vision but the current price puts me off. I am hoping Garmin will lower the price someday!
Jason, great videos. We had another customer call and tell us to get on youtube to see what you had done with the panel and G500 video. Cool to see you panel flying, have a ball!!!! Brandie
I didn't have the GLD69 installed for XM weather. Has that been worth the money in your opinion?
spionen007 5 months ago
flyboy98, I've been practicing with that simulator for a few weeks now. I should be good! Thanks again.
spionen007 5 months ago
I'm having this same upgrade done and it will complete this week. Any advice for first flights while I become familiar with the G500? I have a GNS 430W instead of the 530W but there isn't a lot of difference. Thanks for making your videos. They actually helped me decide between the Garmin and Aspen.
spionen007 5 months ago
@spionen007 Thanks for the nice comments. I believe Garmin has a G500 simulator on their website. That is a good way to practice. Have fun with the system...you will love it!
flyboy98 5 months ago
You could have bought a nice car for what you spend on that pice of hardware. I love aviation.
HDaviator 1 year ago
Thanks! Great introduction. I'm planning to install a G500 in my Arrow.
muelli 1 year ago
Thanks! Great! I wish I still had my 310
MrJSK310 1 year ago
Nice job, great video. What is a good estimate of down time and cost? Were you happy with the shop? Who was the install shop? Thanks.
Saltlick11 1 year ago
@Saltlick11 Thanks. My install took four weeks and was done by Aerotronics in Billings, Montana. Top quality and very professional. -J
flyboy98 1 year ago
That's cool. I am still undecided between the Garmin & Aspen units although I am leaning towards the Garmin. Looking forward to viewing more of your adventures!
cptndavis 1 year ago
Very nice tour, thanks for doing this. What was the installation process like? I heard it is somewhat complex for the G500/G600 unit?? Also will you be upgrading to the synthetic vision?
cptndavis 1 year ago
@cptndavis I wouldn't say it was overly complex. The Garmin required a fair amount of panel butchering compared to the Aspen. I would like to add the synthetic vision but the current price puts me off. I am hoping Garmin will lower the price someday!
flyboy98 1 year ago
Jason, great videos. We had another customer call and tell us to get on youtube to see what you had done with the panel and G500 video. Cool to see you panel flying, have a ball!!!! Brandie
btemmett 1 year ago
wow aerotronics did a good job, our 340's would look awesome with one of these
nowayoutstp4 1 year ago
O.o that is very nice. I dream of another flight blog :)
jrj0092 1 year ago
Hnag in there! Another blog will be coming mid April!
flyboy98 1 year ago
That's awesome! It does everything!!!
pdutube 1 year ago
Very nice upgrade.
skyyguyy 1 year ago