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I suspect Jesse Saint has more experience installing TruTrak Autopilots than anybody else. He and his shop have many excellent reviews from his customers.. Cap

With the E5 no backup AI is needed under the STC. It DOES have an approved T&B under the STC, so you can remove the original T&B and move the original AI to that hole. If you upgrade to the Pro, the STC/TSO REQUIRES the AI backup. I expect an approved electric AI would be OK, but bears...

Ohhh... More... The E5 has a SLIP/SKID indicator.. So if you would like to keep the old AI as a back up, it can go in the TC hole ( STC allows this.. ) Be aware that no AI backup is needed for the A5, but if you upgrade to the Pro, a backup AI is needed. (it's a TSO thingy) The "book of...

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Manual is up... Go to …. Products/General Aviation/E5/resources/left side of page.. ALL manuals / pilot guides are there. :) The optional antenna is COMBO GPS and Magnetometer. They will trade it.. (your...

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OK... got the call.. :) The unit can be installed by your AP /AME.. In Canada it MAY have to be signed off by someone in an AMO (avionics) External antenna contains a magnetometer, can be installed anywhere...

Thank you! I like every bit of this.. And the external Magnetometer IS INCLUDED? :) Access is easy to the roof of most Cherokees.. I have a message in to them to clarify the cabling to and the functions of the roof mount antenna.. Will report here when I hear back.. :) Cap

----------------------------------------------------------------------- I would give it a chance... The compensating technology as been improved a lot in the last few years, and the panel location above the yokes is not (or should NOT be) magnetically hostile. All equipments in an aircraft...

---------------------------------------------------- I did ask that question... According to the dealer here (Sells and installs both Aspen and Garmin) The old Aspen is about 10 hours less time comparing the basic units, plus optional interfaces.. One box to mount as opposed to 3 or 4, same...

Absolutely! Analogue signals are passe, all interfaces from now on will be digital. It's the way it is. ARC 429 will become the "universal" digital data link. There is room in the protocol for lots more information if needed. Avidyne will be on board, (they BETTER be on board!! ) I expect that...

------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Exactly.. If you want to upgrade the E5 to whatever, and NEED TO INTERFACE WITH ANY OF THESE... Support for various flight director types for common Rockwell Collins and Honeywell autopilots typically found in...

NO MORE boxes needed.. Two wires only. Its an ARINC 429 low speed data connection. Cap

------------------------------------------------------------------------ Like Lynn said... And.. 9. The TFT screen, can be seem with polarised glasses, and the viewing angle is greater. The LCD G5s are indeed "washed out" in sunlight.. 10. You can upgrade with MATCHING units and work your...

I would like this also... but I suspect the approvals required for the individual items and the various combinations available might be daunting.. I did hear that Aspen is considering adding JUST the HSI for a "modest" unlock fee. That would relegate the Dual G5s to an "also ran " status... :)...

Not stated yet, but I would certainly hope so.. :) Easily done. I would expect at least an imbedded recognition code.. Cap

My research echo's yours Lynn... I don't see a "bait and switch" at all, I see a "menu", and I like being able to buy what I can afford now and upgrade (oh so easily) later, or never. With the new consistent form factor Aspens, you take your pick and send your cheque. I fly VFR, night VFR and...

Thank you! This helps a lot... Cap

>> I wonder if TruTrak was waiting on Aspen to get their units/software approved ? The E5 only got its STC last week, so maybe they're (Aspen) able to send their "official" software to TruTrak now that it has the FAA's blessing? I have noticed that, in this process, legally, with FAA and our...

Hi Jesse! How much to purchase? ...And install, … in a typical Cherokee? I suspect in the wingtip? This is needed for HSI operation, so the HSI is "available" for the Dual G5s at extra cost, not "included" . :( Same with the Aspen, you would need the magnetometer installed plus the software...

Good info from Jesse. All our airports around here that you would ever be groping for in the clag are RNAV ready, so a VLOC capability is FAR down our list. For Jesse... Does the G5 come with a magnetometer for the HSI? I am prepared to install the Aspen later next year, or sooner if my...

Still much to be determined for sure... more info coming... My take is that the Dual G5s need another box to install and hook them together and it is time consuming.. (more $$$) TT will be getting full interoperability with the Aspen, Heading bug only with the G5s (Garmin wants you to use...