Garmin 650 Dual G5 GAD29 KAP140 GPS approach

Garmin 650 Dual G5 GAD29 KAP140 GPS approach. Approach is the GPS RNAV LPV runway 20 at Patrick Henry airport. VMC conditions with safety pilot. The new dual G5 set up is for attitude and heading. Airspeed and altitude on those displays are for reference only and the pitot static system is to be used for primary gauges. Through the menu, you can turn your bottom G5 into an identical PFD. That would be triple redundant since you already have a vacuum system attitude indicator along with the upper G5 attitude indicator. Please note that the airspeed is generally lower on the G5 by 6 to 9 knots when compared to the airspeed indicator. GPSS functionality has been restored on the lower G5. Please note that the order in which you enable approach output: first ensure the auto pilot is engaged and heading mode, you will get a flashing message on the Garmin 650 saying “enable approach output,” then go into the lower G5 Menu and select GPSS. At that point your KAP140 auto pilot is using heading commands from the Garman 650 through the G5 to properly fly the magenta line. At this point you can select approach on the KAP140. If you’re watching closely APR will arm and then activate. As soon as it activates glideslope GS will arm. Since you are likely flying in vertical speed or altitude hold for your vertical mode, once the aircraft is on the vertical profile, glideslope will Activate and become the primary vertical mode. A power reduction at that point is necessary to avoid accelerating. On an approach in both Shenandoah airport and Patrick Henry airport the Glideslow was perfect using auto pilot and it held left of the lateral path by about 400 feet. It was still within tolerance to be able to break out at minimum’s and safely land in both cases. 

[@ThomasMLottJr]

It is amazing how much simpler the workflow is with a GFC 500 autopilot. Adding the GFC 500 would simplify the workflow dramatically. The are expensive, but the improved integration along with the envelope protection is well worth the extra cost. Thanks for sharing.

[@industrieundtechnik1761]

Take the g5s, the gi's are overloaded. You get all other stuff more clear on your pad.

[@Saltlick11]

Are you pleased with the G5s? They looks very nice and easy. Im debating G5 vs GI275.