AOPA & Garmin in the STC Game.......

If they come out with a g500/600 type system half the price of the real deal, I'm in. I've been contemplating an Aspen single tube but really want to see what this part 23 thing does first.
 
I'd love to know what AOPA actually did...if Garmin didn't have a profit motive this wouldn't be happening.
 
It would get really interesting if Garmin could get the G3X system STC'ed for certified aircraft. That would be a serious game changer for small airplane instrumentation.

If my AI went out I would be happy to replace it with a G5, but would not consider installing one without failure of the existing AI. If the G3X could get STC'ed, I would like to install it regardless of the status of my existing instruments.
 
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MickYoumans said:
It would get really interesting if Garmin could get the G3X system STC'ed for certified aircraft. That would be a serious game changer for small/used airplane instrumentation.
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That's what I'd like to see at some point. I think it would be a good move forward if they can get it approved.
 
mondtster said:
That's what I'd like to see at some point. I think it would be a good move forward if they can get it approved.
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Hopefully the G5 is a successful test case that makes it simpler to apply for and get the approval. I too would like the G3X to become available to the certified world.
 
BTW the Dynon D-100 has been added to the EAA STC. 7" screen.
 
It's on Aircraft Spruce for like 2200. The D100 is like.... 2600 or 2700? Something like that.

I've been looking for a while for a different model number, but it appears the STC is just going to cover what's already out there... which is way cooler than what I thought was going to happen where they'd just make a 'new' part that consisted of the same exact thing, put putting a CERTIFIED label on it, and doubling the cost.
 
What is the digital autopilot they reference in the article?
 
midcap said:
Could you explain what this means to a noob?
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When somebody does the work to make a piece of equipment installable on a certified aircraft, the FAA issues them an STC, or Standard Type Certificate, a copy of which must be included in the aircraft's records when the equipment is installed. So in addition to buying the equipment, you need to purchase a copy of the STC. Some cost thousands of $, this one from EAA is a gift to us.
Join the EAA and say thanks.

In this case, the D10 is around $2,500, plus the $100 to EAA. BTW, the Dynon already has autopilot software installed, all that's needed are servo's, once it's approved for a/p functionality.
 
Chip Sylverne said:
When somebody does the work to make a piece of equipment installable on a certified aircraft, the FAA issues them an STC, or Standard Type Certificate, a copy of which must be included in the aircraft's records when the equipment is installed. So in addition to buying the equipment, you need to purchase a copy of the STC. Some cost thousands of $, this one from EAA is a gift to us.
Join the EAA and say thanks.

In this case, the D10 is around $2,500, plus the $100 to EAA. BTW, the Dynon already has autopilot software installed, all that's needed are servo's, once it's approved for a/p functionality.
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wow, that is awesome.

It seems like GA has been getting some good news lately.
 
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