Garmin's New Touchscreen G3000

At NBAA in Orlando, Garmin previewed its new touchscreen-driven G3000 EFIS. The new displays are eyepopping.

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Autos & Vehicles

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• Garmin
• G3000
• touchscreen
• EFIS
• Paul Bertorelli
• Ben Kowalksi

[clannon]

AVweb: FIX YOUR AUDIO LEVELS!

[MGXsport]

Even though it is a better touchscreen logic, nothing beats a real button in turbulence.

[TigerGrumman]

@MGXsport:

The assumption here has to be made with relevance to the post.

The G3000 was designed for twin turbine VLJs up through twin turbine BJs. So, with that kind of airframe, getting "stuck" in turbulence is not a performance limitation issue in most cases and certainly not an RVSM rules issues in any case. RVSM doesn't preclude the PIC from deviating from an assigned altitude with ATC approval - in an emergency, no such approval is required if Safe of Flight is an issue.

[MGXsport]

@TigerGrumman That is exactly what I am saying. Sometimes with traffic flows we have only been able to get left or right and no altitude changes for 10 minutes.

[viniciusmrodo]

Am I going deaf or the audio is very low?

[TigerGrumman]

@MGXsport:

Are you saying the ATC would deny your request to get to a safer altitude? If you are RVSM above FL290, then by definition, sector or regional wants you separated - that's their job. And, if you need some stable air under your wings, they will be happy to provide you with a path to obtain it - whether below, or above. I've never had sector/regional come back with "Unable" indefinitely while RVSM on any route - east or west coast.

An example would help?

[MGXsport]

@TigerGrumman That would be nice if you could get out of turbulence as easily as calling for different altitudes. If you are stuck to an altitude in RVSM and on the busy east coast routes or down in southern California you are going to have trouble moving up or down.

[TigerGrumman]

@MGXsport:

Firstly, if you never had a button interface to use in your flying career, and all you ever had was a touchscreen, then you statement would no doubt be: "Even though it has better button tactile sensation, nothing beats a real touchscreen with good logic."

Secondly, when caught "flying through" severe turbulence, asking ATC for an altitude change to smoother air, is a simple matter of making a radio call.  Turbulence, should not hamper the use of a touchscreen - find smoother air.

[MosJada]

These Garmin G1000 and G3000 would be even better if they were available and sold for any aircraft (e.g. experimentals). I'm sure it's just programming an individual unit for a particular aircraft, like with it's Vspeeds, etc. One of the most attractive features is the ability to type in waypoints & what not as opposed to twisting. That FMS keypad for the G1000 should be compatible for G3X, 430, 530, etc users.

[cptndavis]

Let's see touchscreen technology expanded to the G600 and G1000 product lines for those of us who can't afford to buy a jet!

[italy430]

it annoys me when ppl say it tur-BIN.... it's not a turban! it's pronounced tur-BINE, exactly the way it's spelt.