BeechTalk - BT

Username Protected · **Posted:** 20 Feb 2015, 22:37

Username Protected wrote:

I put the squelch on my 750 at 80% before it stopped breaking. 2 software updates. The rey has the built in com on the g3x, same story.

Garmin, pay attention and fix this issue, its annoying.

Michael,

What I don't understand is why my #2 radio does not have this problem. Also, my #2 radio doesn't sound like I am talking through a can. One thing I really don't understand is why they would make the squelch and side tone a menu item that requires the GTN to be powered down. That is very inconvenient.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 20 Feb 2015, 22:47

One thing that is VERY nice is the backup WAAS GPS in the G3X. My GTN650 had a bad Coax connection at the antenna and it failed right after takeoff. The G3X built in GPS became the primary GPS and has a full database to use. You simply select where you want to go and it works just like the 650. The autopilot couples to it as well.

It seems rather ridiculous that you need the 650 at all, but I suppose you need it to file legal IFR. There is no reason that the G3X couldn't do it all.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 20 Feb 2015, 22:51

Great video. LOL, re : "what the heck did you buy now?" comment on radio

Username Protected · **Posted:** 20 Feb 2015, 22:57

Username Protected wrote:

Great video. LOL, re : "what the heck did you buy now?" comment on radio

LOL, that is my friend Dave taking off in the KA200. I fly for them now and then. Good group of people there.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 20 Feb 2015, 23:44

Man that cold grey sky is downright depressing...

cool plane though!

Username Protected · **Posted:** 20 Feb 2015, 23:53

Adam, you have no idea. I hate it here. I mean I really hate it. It is cold, grey, and cold

Username Protected · **Posted:** 21 Feb 2015, 00:13

Username Protected wrote:

Adam, you have no idea. I hate it here. I mean I really hate it. It is cold, grey, and cold

Look on the bright side Todd...

You've got the fastest, best equipped flying refrigerator in the state. :cheers:

Username Protected · **Posted:** 21 Feb 2015, 00:19

Todd I didn't read thru all the posts, but you're making me feel bad about not buying this plane. You have taken it to a level far beyond my plans. It was a well built and very straight plane, as much as I love my Bonanza, it's fun seeing what you're doing with this...

Username Protected · **Posted:** 21 Feb 2015, 02:58

Greg,

Whenever you are ready I will be happy to take 66818 and put her back in the stable next to the twin bo.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 21 Feb 2015, 11:55

Todd, so what are you think now about deice? I have the same choices. Either TKS if I can get the panels, or the RDD thermawing. I was pretty reluctant to consider the thermawing due to bad reviews. But seems to now be mostly due to two issues. Poor installation creating over heating, and old style controllers. The people I have talked to that have it now say it works as advertised. It's not TKS, but doesn't have the speed penalty like TKS. Plan on 32-35k installed. But for us in the winter a necessity for layer punching.
With deice the new G3X and speed prop that thing would be the most awesome 2 seater.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 21 Feb 2015, 23:00

Username Protected wrote:

Todd, so what are you think now about deice? I have the same choices. Either TKS if I can get the panels, or the RDD thermawing. I was pretty reluctant to consider the thermawing due to bad reviews. But seems to now be mostly due to two issues. Poor installation creating over heating, and old style controllers. The people I have talked to that have it now say it works as advertised. It's not TKS, but doesn't have the speed penalty like TKS. Plan on 32-35k installed. But for us in the winter a necessity for layer punching.
With deice the new G3X and speed prop that thing would be the most awesome 2 seater.

Not sure yet. I don't think TKS will be an option since there are so few Glasairs flying, so I might have to go Therm-x. The ice season will be over in a few months, so I'm going to take some time to think about it.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 21 Feb 2015, 23:00

Short demo of the G3X touch on the ground:

[youtube]http://youtu.be/J-RxXRYo2jY[/youtube]

Username Protected · **Posted:** 21 Feb 2015, 23:26

Have you got a chance yet to see if the new prop is doing better?

Username Protected · **Posted:** 22 Feb 2015, 01:00

Username Protected wrote:

Todd, so what are you think now about deice? I have the same choices. Either TKS if I can get the panels, or the RDD thermawing. I was pretty reluctant to consider the thermawing due to bad reviews. But seems to now be mostly due to two issues. Poor installation creating over heating, and old style controllers. The people I have talked to that have it now say it works as advertised. It's not TKS, but doesn't have the speed penalty like TKS. Plan on 32-35k installed. But for us in the winter a necessity for layer punching.
With deice the new G3X and speed prop that thing would be the most awesome 2 seater.

Not sure yet. I don't think TKS will be an option since there are so few Glasairs flying, so I might have to go Therm-x. The ice season will be over in a few months, so I'm going to take some time to think about it.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 22 Feb 2015, 07:25

Username Protected wrote:

Short demo of the G3X touch on the ground:

[youtube]http://youtu.be/J-RxXRYo2jY[/youtube]

Wow, what a system!!! :drool:

We need this in our certified planes.
Todd, I think you will end up liking this view with the tapes the best.
It's less cluttered and incidentally now looks just like a G500/600.

The wings level feature on the a/p is neat. I flew a Cirrus for a while with the DFC, it had that. If you get disoriented, just hit that and boom you now have some time to sort things out. Probably something to teach your wife in case of emergency.

Awesome panel!

Finishing my new Glasair III