Thank you, Kristoffer. I look forward to learning to use all the cool features. I know it'll take time, but it'll be so rewarding. See you in Oshkosh! - Martin
Martin, I am so happy that I subscribed to a man who is into prop planes. Cape air sadly doesn't have Bonanza airplanes but they have Beechcraft planes. It's a source of history of flying. Your channel in a way takes us back to the days before jet airplanes weren't even thought of yet.
Martin you have a top man on the job there and right to your hangar as well,this avionics technology is getting so exacting and you have proved that a retrofit is possible on an older aircraft such as your cherished Bonanza,keep your old skills alive with the steam gauges and enjoy your upgrade,thank you.
I, too, have taken the leap and decided to upgrade my GNS530W with the IFD540. I like your 3 reasons for upgrading and agree, whole-heartedly. I’d like to mention that the Avidyne product is just as superior at 25-30% less the cost compared to their Garmin competitor. Thanks Martin and safe travels!
Yes, "magic". :-) I have always been curious about how things work even if I don't work on them myself. I am not very mechanically inclined, but I still think I benefit from understanding how things are connected. Regards, Martin
Martin, I also swapped my old Garmin 530 (non-WAAS) for an IFD-540, and added an NGT9000, and I really love them both. The I-pad connectivity and all the great features in the 540 have been a great improvement - of course, even after a year, I'm probably using 20% of the capabilities, so I need to dig into the manuals. The frequency ID feature is great. Also, they way the IFD intuitively predicts (or anticipates is probably more accurate) the waypoints your entering - that's amazing. I think a lot of us are switching to Avydine because this is a relatively easy swap (labor cost-wise), but adds so much capability and additional safety. Another great video.
David, I have always been curious about how things work even if I don't work on them myself. I am not very mechanically inclined, but I still think I benefit from understanding how things are connected. Regards, Martin
Great video! I just purchased a 1978 A36 with a Garmin 530 (non-WAAS) so I found this video very informative. I will be at Oshkosh July 25-28 and will make a point to come and see you and your airplane.
Thanks, John. I understand upgrading a non-WAAS system to a WAAS system (whether that WAAS system is from Garmin or Avidyne) is a bit more elaborate and involves antenna and antenna wiring changes. Enjoy Oshkosh, I look forward to meeting you. - Martin
Garmin makes nice equipment as well, except they seem less compatible with equipment from other vendors. In the next part of the video I'll talk a little bit about why I preferred the Avidyne setup for my Bonanza. Regards, Martin
Nice to have "techie" friends in high places. Glad to see that the RS232 is still used for something. I'd hate to try get behind the backplane. The selected music should have been "Fly Me to the Moon" or "8 Miles High". Neat stuff though...
Good luck with the Avidyne units, they certainly do pack in some great features. We have seen quite a few reliability issues with them over here (Australia). Quite a few aircraft have had multiple units replaced due to things like screens failing. When they are working, pilots seem to love them. Most of the engineers I know dont like them at all.
Another interesting video! I continue to struggle with the age old question of how much to invest in my old Pa28-140. Will likely use the wingtip ADSB out for compliance but the cost of new navcomms quickly surpass the a/c value. Time to do an airplane upgrade! See you at Oshkosh...will be there for the aircraft video forum.
You are on the right track there, David - if you want to make a substantial panel upgrade, it is often cheaper to switch to a plane that already has your dream panel. See you in Oshkosh! - Martin
@@martinpauly 310 Pilot Kevin and Jaime are very nice people and they've been upgrading their 310 lately. Side note: Baron Pilot (Kristoffer) is the first YT pilot I ever watched. I wasn't watching aviation videos (they weren't on my radar, pun intended :o) ) and he just showed up on my feed one day. His channel is what kicked me off to get my BFR completed after 23 years (it took a year to make that happen, instructors and airplanes are hard to come by where I live).
@@MichaelLloyd Ah, yes - Kevin and Jaime. I haven't met them yet in person but hope I will someday. I believe thee live and fly in the Chicago area, not too far from me. I love hearing when people (re-) start flying after they see our videos. We want to share the love and joy of flying - always great to see when that is working. All the best! - Martin
@@martinpauly It's definitely working! Kevin and Jaime are controllers at Chicago ARTCC so if you've talked to Chicago Center (pretty sure you have) you might have talked to one or both of them. They were at Sun-N-Fun (one of my "wanna go to places", maybe next year) this year. Your Sun-N-Fun arrival video was awesome. The arrival didn't like fun at all but you showed it well.
Exactly, Carlow. That's the feeling - and I think the smile will stay on my face for a while! How are things in Fort Myers? Is it the typical summer weather there, with storms each afternoon? Best regards, Martin
Last fall and winter I replaced most of my panel (C-210L) with the JPI 930 engine monitor, the Avidyne 550 and 440 as well as the Aspen Evolution Pro 1000 as my PFD. With so many new instruments I had my avionics shop create a whole new panel to place everything in their most optimal position for my tastes. I added the Skytrax 100 UAT receiver, the Avidyne AXP340, an STEC 30 autopilot, and PSE’s PMA450a stereo audio panel. What a joy to fly! Also, it helps as I’m working on my IFR ticket. Less workload. As far as databases, I use a separate USB stick: one I plug into the 550 and one I for the 440. Once I power up the IFDs it only takes about 5 minutes to load all the databases. Not having used any digital devices before (except iPad), the learning curve hasn’t been really very hard at all! I do use Seattle Avionics’ FlyQ EFB, and there are some issues with transferring flight plan data, as Slingshot is not supported. Other than that, using the IFD’s wireless capabilities (either WiFi or Bt) to get weather radar and traffic on the iPad is seamless!
Roger, that sounds like a very nice setup for your panel. I'm thinking an Aspen or Dynon might be in my future as well at some point, and then I may very well get a new piece of metal for a good-looking panel, like you did. - Martin
... I forgot to mention that, in addition to the IFD540, I’ll be upgrading my panel to include the Dynon Skyview HDX with the self-contained EDM and removing the old Piper (I've a PA32R) Altimatic autopilot with the TruTrak. Dynon’s A/P isn’t certified for the PA32’s ... yet.
Glad I could help. I have always been curious about how things work even if I don't work on them myself. I am not very mechanically inclined, but I still think I benefit from understanding how things are connected. - Martin
Good stuff Martin! I got tired of the propriety approach Garmin took with other manufacturers. I will curiously watch for your Lynx and Avidyne integration. I always felt cheated that I couldn’t get my Lynx weather on the Garmin navigator.
That's a big reason why I prefer the IFDs over GTNs. Don't get me wrong - Garmin does make good equipment, but they are not that much into compatibility with non-Garmin gear. - Martin
The GNS 430 and 530 will do flight plan transfer, and display adsb information (weather and traffic). They will also tune frequencies. Plus, after removing and reinstalling the transponder, you need to have another 91.413 appendix f test completed to legally use the transponder again.
Hi Seth, do you have a reference for the 91.413 check after re-seating a previously checked transponder in its tray? I know it's not something I can do as an owner, but I can't find a requirement for a full recert under our conditions. Thanks, Martin
It’s actually 91.411 and Part 43 appendix E. Back in the days of grey (Gillham) code altitude it made sense. With serial altitude the chance of having erroneous altitude is unlikely because the altitude is coming through on one wire instead of 10+ wires with grey code.
@@martinpauly first I will apologize for my post after reading it, I sound blunt. I also miss typed, as Jim below says, 91.413 tell you you need the test done, Part 43 appendix e tells you how to do the test. If you look at 91.413 (b) it tells you following any maintenance to a transponder where error could be introduced, then the test is required. Removing and reinstalling it could cause a failure if the connectors don't seat all of the way, or a pin gets bent. As Jim says, it is unlikely with serial transponders these days, but the only way to be sure everything is working as it should is to test it. I love watching our videos and I am thinking about starting to record some of my flying as well. I have a young son that I hope one day would go through them and watch them.
@@jimkeeth5120 Correct, part 43 appendix e is the reference for the test. I was hastily typing that post on my phone. Yes the chance of error is small, but it is still a chance.
Martin, you will need one additional wire for audio. 99% of 530 installations did not have audio connected, unless TAWS was installed as well. The IFD has a number of audio alerts, including chime for TOD, terrain warnings, and 500ft altitude callout.
Yes, you are correct - I learned that a bit later. In addition, we'll make another connection for the audio monitoring (i.e. listen to the standby COM frequency). So we are not quite done yet... - Martin
Yes, I believe that. All I'm missing is an EFIS (e.g. Aspen, G500, or Dynon) and I'll have a nicer glass cockpit than most airlines - though without the redundancy you guys have in the large aircraft. Regards, Martin
@@martinpauly What happens if the power dies? Your nice glass cockpit might not show you a lot for very long. I am to cautious, I would like both glass and analogue in there. The very basics anyway, show you if you are the right way up and height from the ground, though it is nice to see if you are on the glide path by flying through the boxes. Does your equipment show you coming into the runway even if it is fog outside? Ignore me, I am just jealous, I don't even have a plane to fit it all to. lol
Great video, It always makes me nervous looking at those "PC style" connectors on GA Avionics...... I would feel better if GA Avionics used the Military twist & lock style multi-pin electrical connectors.
I know the more sturdy connectors you are talking about. I guess it's a cost thing, they are much more expensive than the "PC style" connectors. Having said that, those cheap connectors do seem to get the job done, and reliably so - at least in light GA airplanes. Regards, Martin
Yup... a good quality db25 (amphenol) runs about $8 - $10 bucks a pair of m/f and metallic shells. AND... a mil-spec "cannon" style connector pair (25 pin / male and female connectors) only set you back approx $60-80 bucks I wonder how much the whole installation cost?
Great upgrade Martin. BUT, don't put all of your eggs in an electronic basket. Almost weekly the commercial pilots are declaring energencies from loss of displays. Take care.
Thanks, John. I still have my steam gauge six pack in front of me, though the failures I've experienced in my seven years of Bonanza ownership were all in the mechanical instruments, never with electronics. - Martin
Hi Martin ! looks very good ! One question though, it seems the IFD 550 and the Lynx create different WiFi networks and the iPad can only connect to one of them at the same time. Are you switching WiFi connections in the air or how will you be doing this ? Best wishes, Erik
Hallo Erik, schoen von Dir zu hoeren. I tried to answer this question in the video. When it's all done and complete, I won't use the Lynx WIFI anymore. The Lynx will send weather and traffic information via RS232 (i.e. a physical wire) to the IFD, and the IFD will not just display this weather and traffic data but also relay it to an iPad via WIFI. So the IFD WIFI will be the only wireless network I will use. Herzliche Gruesse, Martin
Martin, w the Lynx wifi and the IFD540 wifi do you ever have any issues of the Avidyne IFD wifi signal dropping off and one Avidyne wifi. Having 2 WiFi’s ever conflict within airplane, I like your setup
Hi Kevin, I hard-wired the Lynx's ADS-B output into the IFD550, specifically so I wouldn't have to deal with two different WIFI sources. My iPad connects to the IFDs WIFI only, and gets ADS-B data through the IFD. That setup has been rock-solid. Regards, Martin
Thanks, Dennis. The HSI retained its prior connections to the Garmin GNS; I guess you could say it does not know that a different device is driving it now. Same for my Century III autopilot - they work just like they did before. - Martin
Martin, since you brought up Kris, and doing a joint presentation with him at OSH, I was wondering if he was the one who turned you onto the IFDs. :p :) I know he certainly likes his in the Baron. I'm looking forward to seeing the finished product. I only have one question for you. I don't see why not, since the IFDs are pin compatible with the GNS units. Is your Bonanza going to get a G3X Touch display? I asked Kris when he was over at Avidyne if they were coming out with a replacement display similar to the G3X, but of course, he couldn't answer that, even if he knew. Still, a glass display in your cockpit to go with the EDM-930 and the new IFDs would be the ising on the cake!
Hi Gary, You are on the right track, Baron Pilot has talked to me about the IFDs and given me the "grand tour" back in April at Sun 'n Fun. I know he liked his Avidyne equipment, and I am quickly learning why as I get to know mine. As for the G3X, at some point I sure would like to have an EFIS in front of me, but I can't do it all at once. When the time comes, I'll have to see what brand makes the most sense - fortunately we have some choices. Regards, Martin
@@martinpauly Thanks! I know private pilots aren't made of money, although to some of us who ogle airplanes, it seems that way! You'll get something soon enough, so it's not a worry. Safe flying!
Martin, we recently installed a IFD 440 in our Mooney. The UTC time is showing correct, but the ETA is wrong. The estimated time enroute is correct. Can’t seem to find this answer how how to fix. If you are able to answer that would be great.
I assume the ETA is displayed as a local time, not UTC? If so, you probably need to adjust the "Local Time Offset" in your user options. Look for that term in the pilot guide, and you will find the following: HH:MM - push in bottom right IFD knob to put into edit mode then twist the inner ring to change in 15 minute increments and then push knob again to exit edit mode Note: Local time is a user specified offset from UTC rather than an automatically calculated offset based on current location. This should be manually readjusted if crossing time zones.
Martin, I need to adjust my pitch indication on my new IFD550. Does one of your videos cover this? I can’t find an installation manual. Currently I see -2.5 degree nose down in level flight. Frank
Hi Frank, I don’t know how to change that setting, but surely your installer has an installation manual, no? I remember seeing that a bias in two axis can be configured, but I don’t remember how to get there. At any rate, this should be a fairly simple adjustment for your installer. Good luck! - Martin
Sure would like to know the price of such an swap? What could you sell the 530 & 430? What was the difference for the new equipment? Thank You in advance for my being so snoopy
Hi Robert, that depends on a lot of factors... I suggest you contact avionicssource.com, they have a trade-up program from a GNS to an IFD and can figure out the details for your situation. Regards, Martin
QUERY: How long did it take you to update the databases? ((Guy in the hangar across from me replaced his Garmins with Avidyne units and is saying that mulitple hours are required and that his battery has insufficient capacity to complete the updates.....))
Hi Gwen, the first update did indeed take quite long - about an hour for the IFD550, because of the huge terrain database. The rest of the data was much smaller, so since terrain isn't normally updated, I don't think it'll take long at all next time. - Martin
Hi Simon, hard to give even a ballpark number that’s accurate for every case, especially if you have trade-in units like I did. I suggest calling shops (avionicssource.com) and get some quotes. - Martin
I am still a student, so if my question seems uninformed it is. Does the iPad need to be connected to a service such as verizon or At&t, or can it stand on its own? I am assuming the GPS iPads that are not wifi only.
The iPad does not need an internet connection in flight. It receives GPS position as well as ADS-B traffic and weather through the WIFI provided by the Avidyne IFD. That's all the updates it needs in flight. Regards, Martin
It's a simple and reliable interface that can be implemented with as few as three conductors (two, if you only need to send data in one direction). It's still useful if you don't need high speeds. It actually dates back to 1960.
Does anyone know the root cause of WiFi unreliability in the IFD550? Which embedded OS does this run? Which SOC does it have? Is the WiFi antenna internal or external? Is there a method to verify that the RS232 capstone data continues to flow even after the WiFi goes down?
Appreciate the video, music was kinda in the way though, would have preferred to have it without the music as I would rather hear the video/you -- Thank for the video!
Thanks for checking, but I'm afraid I had to trade in the 430W and 530W when I got the Avidyne IFDs. I see GNS units on the used market quite often; hopefully you'll find a good one for a good price. - Martin
I get what you mean, Peter, but still - to afford my flying "addiction", I have to make some trades. I drive an old car, I have a small house... So while some money is available for flying and for keeping the Bonanza in good shape, I have to watch my spend. Regards, Martin
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Love your info...installing a 540 and a L3 9000 in mine now... thank you !
You are welcome - you'll love the 540/9000 combo!
- Martin
Welcome to the world of #IFLYAVIDYNE I know you will love it!! Feel free to contact me if you have any questions! And great video as always!
Thank you, Kristoffer.
I look forward to learning to use all the cool features. I know it'll take time, but it'll be so rewarding.
See you in Oshkosh!
- Martin
Martin, I am so happy that I subscribed to a man who is into prop planes. Cape air sadly doesn't have Bonanza airplanes but they have Beechcraft planes. It's a source of history of flying. Your channel in a way takes us back to the days before jet airplanes weren't even thought of yet.
Thanks, Patrick. Piston airplanes are still very much alive, just not in the airline world anymore.
Regards,
Martin
I havent flown for years and these new avionics mystify me. This video answered a lot of questions. Thanks Martin.
There's a lot of learning still happening for me with this new equipment, and I'll continue to show what I learn in an occasional video.
- Martin
Martin you have a top man on the job there and right to your hangar as well,this avionics technology is getting so exacting and you have proved that a retrofit is possible on an older aircraft such as your cherished Bonanza,keep your old skills alive with the steam gauges and enjoy your upgrade,thank you.
Thanks, Angel.
- Martin
Talk about plug n play, can't believe(relatively) how easy that swap was. Great video.
It really was very easy. Had we left the transponder alone, the swap (including configuration) could have been done in less than an hour.
- Martin
Avionics tech here. Enjoyed this video.
Thank you, happy to hear that.
- Martin
I, too, have taken the leap and decided to upgrade my GNS530W with the IFD540. I like your 3 reasons for upgrading and agree, whole-heartedly. I’d like to mention that the Avidyne product is just as superior at 25-30% less the cost compared to their Garmin competitor. Thanks Martin and safe travels!
Thanks Martin, interesting , great to see how the "magic" of avionics is made possible.
Yes, "magic". :-)
I have always been curious about how things work even if I don't work on them myself. I am not very mechanically inclined, but I still think I benefit from understanding how things are connected.
Regards, Martin
Martin, I also swapped my old Garmin 530 (non-WAAS) for an IFD-540, and added an NGT9000, and I really love them both. The I-pad connectivity and all the great features in the 540 have been a great improvement - of course, even after a year, I'm probably using 20% of the capabilities, so I need to dig into the manuals. The frequency ID feature is great. Also, they way the IFD intuitively predicts (or anticipates is probably more accurate) the waypoints your entering - that's amazing. I think a lot of us are switching to Avydine because this is a relatively easy swap (labor cost-wise), but adds so much capability and additional safety. Another great video.
I enjoyed learning about aircraft electronics. I work for a military and aerospace manufacturer.
David, I have always been curious about how things work even if I don't work on them myself. I am not very mechanically inclined, but I still think I benefit from understanding how things are connected.
Regards, Martin
Martin you are going to love the JPI 930 and I purchased the IFD 540 and IFD 440 and the the 930. Installed in my Malibu
I am sure I will. We'll start the installation of the JPI930 this weekend - keep your fingers crossed! :-)
- Martin
Great video! I just purchased a 1978 A36 with a Garmin 530 (non-WAAS) so I found this video very informative. I will be at Oshkosh July 25-28 and will make a point to come and see you and your airplane.
Thanks, John. I understand upgrading a non-WAAS system to a WAAS system (whether that WAAS system is from Garmin or Avidyne) is a bit more elaborate and involves antenna and antenna wiring changes.
Enjoy Oshkosh, I look forward to meeting you.
- Martin
Great Video Martin. I have been using a IFD 540 since 2016, 550's were not available. Great units you'll love them Enjoy.
Hope to see you at OSH.
Thanks, Dennis.
Yes, I'll be in Oshkosh - looking forward to talking to you there.
- Martin
Awesome video Martin! That setup looks really sweet!!
Thanks, Jay. I've been very, very happy with the Avidyne IFDs over the almost two years (and counting) I've had them in my Bonanza.
- Martin
Great topic. Looking forward to more. Always have been a Garmin guy but slowly moving to appreciate the Avidyne system.
Garmin makes nice equipment as well, except they seem less compatible with equipment from other vendors. In the next part of the video I'll talk a little bit about why I preferred the Avidyne setup for my Bonanza.
Regards, Martin
Hey Martin. Nice to see you upgrading the panel. Very exciting! Great choice!
Thank you, Sir.
- Martin
Real nice upgrade for your panel! Enjoy.
Thanks, Robert!
- Martin
Nice to have "techie" friends in high places. Glad to see that the RS232 is still used for something. I'd hate to try get behind the backplane. The selected music should have been "Fly Me to the Moon" or "8 Miles High". Neat stuff though...
Thank you for sharing! I hope to see you at Oshkosh.
Yes, Oshkosh - I can't wait! :-)
- Martin
Thank you Martin, I have the Lynx a G5, IFD 550 / 440 and a new radio panel being installed right now.
That'll be a great setup, Daniel. You'll love it!
- Martin
cannot wait to see completion
I am beginning to really like the avedyne gps
From what I've seen so far on a couple of flights, I am thrilled. I love it!
- Martin
great seeing you go to a fail-free system. should be fun watching subsequent glass cockpit flights / streams. thanks for the content.
The glass upgrade will be a while, but eventually that's where I'm headed.
- Martin
Big bucks upgrades. Congrats!
Thanks, John. Trading in the GNS units really helps keep the price acceptable.
- Martin
Good luck with the Avidyne units, they certainly do pack in some great features. We have seen quite a few reliability issues with them over here (Australia). Quite a few aircraft have had multiple units replaced due to things like screens failing. When they are working, pilots seem to love them. Most of the engineers I know dont like them at all.
Thanks for the note. Time will tell how well mine do. So far everything seems to be good.
- Martin
Exciting days for you.
Another interesting video! I continue to struggle with the age old question of how much to invest in my old Pa28-140. Will likely use the wingtip ADSB out for compliance but the cost of new navcomms quickly surpass the a/c value. Time to do an airplane upgrade! See you at Oshkosh...will be there for the aircraft video forum.
You are on the right track there, David - if you want to make a substantial panel upgrade, it is often cheaper to switch to a plane that already has your dream panel.
See you in Oshkosh!
- Martin
Nice. That makes 3 YT aviators that I watch that have switched to Avidyne. It's pretty easy to see why.
I know Baron Pilot did as well. I am curious, who is the third one?
Thanks, Martin
@@martinpauly 310 Pilot Kevin and Jaime are very nice people and they've been upgrading their 310 lately. Side note: Baron Pilot (Kristoffer) is the first YT pilot I ever watched. I wasn't watching aviation videos (they weren't on my radar, pun intended :o) ) and he just showed up on my feed one day. His channel is what kicked me off to get my BFR completed after 23 years (it took a year to make that happen, instructors and airplanes are hard to come by where I live).
@@MichaelLloyd Ah, yes - Kevin and Jaime. I haven't met them yet in person but hope I will someday. I believe thee live and fly in the Chicago area, not too far from me.
I love hearing when people (re-) start flying after they see our videos. We want to share the love and joy of flying - always great to see when that is working.
All the best!
- Martin
@@martinpauly It's definitely working! Kevin and Jaime are controllers at Chicago ARTCC so if you've talked to Chicago Center (pretty sure you have) you might have talked to one or both of them. They were at Sun-N-Fun (one of my "wanna go to places", maybe next year) this year. Your Sun-N-Fun arrival video was awesome. The arrival didn't like fun at all but you showed it well.
Great upgrade Martin! feels like a kid with a new box of candy! hehe cheers from RSW!
Exactly, Carlow. That's the feeling - and I think the smile will stay on my face for a while!
How are things in Fort Myers? Is it the typical summer weather there, with storms each afternoon?
Best regards, Martin
Nicely done Martin! Thank you for the great videos, I'm just getting back into flying after a very looooong hiatus and I have learned a lot from you.
Last fall and winter I replaced most of my panel (C-210L) with the JPI 930 engine monitor, the Avidyne 550 and 440 as well as the Aspen Evolution Pro 1000 as my PFD. With so many new instruments I had my avionics shop create a whole new panel to place everything in their most optimal position for my tastes. I added the Skytrax 100 UAT receiver, the Avidyne AXP340, an STEC 30 autopilot, and PSE’s PMA450a stereo audio panel. What a joy to fly! Also, it helps as I’m working on my IFR ticket. Less workload.
As far as databases, I use a separate USB stick: one I plug into the 550 and one I for the 440. Once I power up the IFDs it only takes about 5 minutes to load all the databases. Not having used any digital devices before (except iPad), the learning curve hasn’t been really very hard at all! I do use Seattle Avionics’ FlyQ EFB, and there are some issues with transferring flight plan data, as Slingshot is not supported. Other than that, using the IFD’s wireless capabilities (either WiFi or Bt) to get weather radar and traffic on the iPad is seamless!
Roger, that sounds like a very nice setup for your panel. I'm thinking an Aspen or Dynon might be in my future as well at some point, and then I may very well get a new piece of metal for a good-looking panel, like you did.
- Martin
Welcome back to the world of flying, Mike. I bet it feels good to be back in airplanes.
- Martin
Very nice.
I love this channel. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks, happy to hear that!
- Martin
Fantastic video, I'm considering the same installation in my Comanche. Thanks for the info.
Thanks, John.
- Martin
Thanks Martin that was well presented and informative.
Thank you, Paul.
- Martin
... I forgot to mention that, in addition to the IFD540, I’ll be upgrading my panel to include the Dynon Skyview HDX with the self-contained EDM and removing the old Piper (I've a PA32R) Altimatic autopilot with the TruTrak. Dynon’s A/P isn’t certified for the PA32’s ... yet.
I love the IFDs along with my duel ASPENs soon to be the upgraded MAX. Welcome
I could see an ASPEN (or dual ASPENs) in my future. They would make a nice addition to my panel.
Regards, Martin
Excellent Video!
Thank you, Tom.
- Martin
Great video
Thank you, glad you liked it. I'm still working on Part III, which will cover the engine monitor installation.
Best, Martin
Thanks for this. I want to understand more about electronics kit.
Glad I could help. I have always been curious about how things work even if I don't work on them myself. I am not very mechanically inclined, but I still think I benefit from understanding how things are connected.
- Martin
Great job on this instruction video, thanks, really enjoyed it.
Thank you, Mike.
- Martin
Cool, my evening is saved 😙🎶
Good stuff Martin! I got tired of the propriety approach Garmin took with other manufacturers. I will curiously watch for your Lynx and Avidyne integration. I always felt cheated that I couldn’t get my Lynx weather on the Garmin navigator.
That's a big reason why I prefer the IFDs over GTNs. Don't get me wrong - Garmin does make good equipment, but they are not that much into compatibility with non-Garmin gear.
- Martin
The GNS 430 and 530 will do flight plan transfer, and display adsb information (weather and traffic). They will also tune frequencies. Plus, after removing and reinstalling the transponder, you need to have another 91.413 appendix f test completed to legally use the transponder again.
Hi Seth, do you have a reference for the 91.413 check after re-seating a previously checked transponder in its tray? I know it's not something I can do as an owner, but I can't find a requirement for a full recert under our conditions.
Thanks, Martin
It’s actually 91.411 and Part 43 appendix E. Back in the days of grey (Gillham) code altitude it made sense. With serial altitude the chance of having erroneous altitude is unlikely because the altitude is coming through on one wire instead of 10+ wires with grey code.
@@martinpauly first I will apologize for my post after reading it, I sound blunt. I also miss typed, as Jim below says, 91.413 tell you you need the test done, Part 43 appendix e tells you how to do the test. If you look at 91.413 (b) it tells you following any maintenance to a transponder where error could be introduced, then the test is required. Removing and reinstalling it could cause a failure if the connectors don't seat all of the way, or a pin gets bent. As Jim says, it is unlikely with serial transponders these days, but the only way to be sure everything is working as it should is to test it. I love watching our videos and I am thinking about starting to record some of my flying as well. I have a young son that I hope one day would go through them and watch them.
@@jimkeeth5120 Correct, part 43 appendix e is the reference for the test. I was hastily typing that post on my phone. Yes the chance of error is small, but it is still a chance.
@@martinpauly P.S. how do you like the touch screen?
Martin, you will need one additional wire for audio. 99% of 530 installations did not have audio connected, unless TAWS was installed as well. The IFD has a number of audio alerts, including chime for TOD, terrain warnings, and 500ft altitude callout.
Yes, you are correct - I learned that a bit later. In addition, we'll make another connection for the audio monitoring (i.e. listen to the standby COM frequency). So we are not quite done yet...
- Martin
Your aircraft has more technology than the 767 I fly.
Yes, I believe that. All I'm missing is an EFIS (e.g. Aspen, G500, or Dynon) and I'll have a nicer glass cockpit than most airlines - though without the redundancy you guys have in the large aircraft.
Regards, Martin
@@martinpauly What happens if the power dies? Your nice glass cockpit might not show you a lot for very long. I am to cautious, I would like both glass and analogue in there. The very basics anyway, show you if you are the right way up and height from the ground, though it is nice to see if you are on the glide path by flying through the boxes. Does your equipment show you coming into the runway even if it is fog outside? Ignore me, I am just jealous, I don't even have a plane to fit it all to. lol
Great!
Great video, It always makes me nervous looking at those "PC style" connectors on GA Avionics...... I would feel better if GA Avionics used the Military twist & lock style multi-pin electrical connectors.
I know the more sturdy connectors you are talking about. I guess it's a cost thing, they are much more expensive than the "PC style" connectors. Having said that, those cheap connectors do seem to get the job done, and reliably so - at least in light GA airplanes.
Regards, Martin
Yup... a good quality db25 (amphenol) runs about $8 - $10 bucks a pair of m/f and metallic shells.
AND...
a mil-spec "cannon" style connector pair (25 pin / male and female connectors) only set you back approx $60-80 bucks
I wonder how much the whole installation cost?
Great upgrade Martin. BUT, don't put all of your eggs in an electronic basket. Almost weekly the commercial pilots are declaring energencies from loss of displays. Take care.
Thanks, John. I still have my steam gauge six pack in front of me, though the failures I've experienced in my seven years of Bonanza ownership were all in the mechanical instruments, never with electronics.
- Martin
Love it! I'm so jealous! Would love to replace my 430 WAAS for a setup like that in my Tiger!
Maybe one day you can do that. They are great units!
- Martin
Just do it yourself, look how easy it was. martin is very good at this stuff.
Hi Martin ! looks very good ! One question though, it seems the IFD 550 and the Lynx create different WiFi networks and the iPad can only connect to one of them at the same time. Are you switching WiFi connections in the air or how will you be doing this ? Best wishes, Erik
Hallo Erik, schoen von Dir zu hoeren.
I tried to answer this question in the video. When it's all done and complete, I won't use the Lynx WIFI anymore. The Lynx will send weather and traffic information via RS232 (i.e. a physical wire) to the IFD, and the IFD will not just display this weather and traffic data but also relay it to an iPad via WIFI. So the IFD WIFI will be the only wireless network I will use.
Herzliche Gruesse, Martin
Martin, w the Lynx wifi and the IFD540 wifi do you ever have any issues of the Avidyne IFD wifi signal dropping off and one Avidyne wifi. Having 2 WiFi’s ever conflict within airplane, I like your setup
Hi Kevin, I hard-wired the Lynx's ADS-B output into the IFD550, specifically so I wouldn't have to deal with two different WIFI sources. My iPad connects to the IFDs WIFI only, and gets ADS-B data through the IFD. That setup has been rock-solid.
Regards, Martin
As usual, very instructive Martin. No special work to make the new units talk to your autopilot and HSI?
Thanks, Dennis.
The HSI retained its prior connections to the Garmin GNS; I guess you could say it does not know that a different device is driving it now. Same for my Century III autopilot - they work just like they did before.
- Martin
Martin, since you brought up Kris, and doing a joint presentation with him at OSH, I was wondering if he was the one who turned you onto the IFDs. :p :) I know he certainly likes his in the Baron.
I'm looking forward to seeing the finished product.
I only have one question for you. I don't see why not, since the IFDs are pin compatible with the GNS units. Is your Bonanza going to get a G3X Touch display? I asked Kris when he was over at Avidyne if they were coming out with a replacement display similar to the G3X, but of course, he couldn't answer that, even if he knew. Still, a glass display in your cockpit to go with the EDM-930 and the new IFDs would be the ising on the cake!
Hi Gary,
You are on the right track, Baron Pilot has talked to me about the IFDs and given me the "grand tour" back in April at Sun 'n Fun. I know he liked his Avidyne equipment, and I am quickly learning why as I get to know mine.
As for the G3X, at some point I sure would like to have an EFIS in front of me, but I can't do it all at once. When the time comes, I'll have to see what brand makes the most sense - fortunately we have some choices.
Regards, Martin
@@martinpauly Thanks! I know private pilots aren't made of money, although to some of us who ogle airplanes, it seems that way! You'll get something soon enough, so it's not a worry. Safe flying!
Martin, we recently installed a IFD 440 in our Mooney. The UTC time is showing correct, but the ETA is wrong. The estimated time enroute is correct. Can’t seem to find this answer how how to fix. If you are able to answer that would be great.
I assume the ETA is displayed as a local time, not UTC? If so, you probably need to adjust the "Local Time Offset" in your user options. Look for that term in the pilot guide, and you will find the following:
HH:MM - push in bottom right IFD knob to put into edit mode then twist the inner ring to change in 15 minute increments and then push knob again to exit edit mode
Note: Local time is a user specified offset from UTC rather than an automatically calculated offset based on current location. This should be manually readjusted if crossing time zones.
Martin,
I need to adjust my pitch indication on my new IFD550. Does one of your videos cover this? I can’t find an installation manual. Currently I see -2.5 degree nose down in level flight.
Frank
Hi Frank, I don’t know how to change that setting, but surely your installer has an installation manual, no?
I remember seeing that a bias in two axis can be configured, but I don’t remember how to get there.
At any rate, this should be a fairly simple adjustment for your installer. Good luck!
- Martin
@@martinpauly thank you. Avidyne sent me specific directions and I made the corrections. Thank for taking the time for me. Frank
Sure would like to know the price of such an swap? What could you sell the 530 & 430? What was the difference for the new equipment? Thank You in advance for my being so snoopy
Hi Robert, that depends on a lot of factors... I suggest you contact avionicssource.com, they have a trade-up program from a GNS to an IFD and can figure out the details for your situation.
Regards, Martin
Martin Pauly - thank you for the referral. It’s shocking that they are in Seattle WA? I’m 15 miles away... Great job on your videos...
QUERY:
How long did it take you to update the databases?
((Guy in the hangar across from me replaced his Garmins with Avidyne units and is saying that mulitple hours are required and that his battery has insufficient capacity to complete the updates.....))
Hi Gwen, the first update did indeed take quite long - about an hour for the IFD550, because of the huge terrain database. The rest of the data was much smaller, so since terrain isn't normally updated, I don't think it'll take long at all next time.
- Martin
Great video!
So - When will you be going all glass and throwing all the old steam gauges out?!? ;-)
Always happy landings!
Thank you. When will I remove the rest of the steam gauges? When I can afford too. :-)
(One thing at a time.)
Best regards, Martin
Martin Pauly 😂😂😂
That is a lovely set up, mate. How much would a set up like that cost? Do I need to sit down?
Hi Simon, hard to give even a ballpark number that’s accurate for every case, especially if you have trade-in units like I did. I suggest calling shops (avionicssource.com) and get some quotes.
- Martin
I am still a student, so if my question seems uninformed it is. Does the iPad need to be connected to a service such as verizon or At&t, or can it stand on its own? I am assuming the GPS iPads that are not wifi only.
The iPad does not need an internet connection in flight. It receives GPS position as well as ADS-B traffic and weather through the WIFI provided by the Avidyne IFD. That's all the updates it needs in flight.
Regards,
Martin
OMG, THIS IS REAL PLUG AND PLAY?
Yes, it is.
Do you know what the annual cost is for database updates compared to Garmin? Maybe mention that in the next video.
Good idea - I'll make a note to point that out. Thanks for the suggestion.
- Martin
I remember RS232...from the '90's.
It's a simple and reliable interface that can be implemented with as few as three conductors (two, if you only need to send data in one direction). It's still useful if you don't need high speeds. It actually dates back to 1960.
Exactly. It gets the job done reliably and affordably.
- Martin
Just got very sad when you said, "in time for Oshkosh." Not this year :(
I know.... It's a sad week for all of us, knowing we SHOULD be in Wisconsin right now. Fingers crossed for next year!
- Martin
Does anyone know the root cause of WiFi unreliability in the IFD550? Which embedded OS does this run? Which SOC does it have? Is the WiFi antenna internal or external? Is there a method to verify that the RS232 capstone data continues to flow even after the WiFi goes down?
Appreciate the video, music was kinda in the way though, would have preferred to have it without the music as I would rather hear the video/you -- Thank for the video!
Hey Martin I am in the market for a gnat 430w or 530 if the price is right, let me know if still available
Thanks for checking, but I'm afraid I had to trade in the 430W and 530W when I got the Avidyne IFDs.
I see GNS units on the used market quite often; hopefully you'll find a good one for a good price.
- Martin
Funds must not be very limited if you can afford that lol
I get what you mean, Peter, but still - to afford my flying "addiction", I have to make some trades. I drive an old car, I have a small house... So while some money is available for flying and for keeping the Bonanza in good shape, I have to watch my spend.
Regards, Martin
Music way too loud.Could not hear
2:57 "throw them out" you say? Please send me your
GNS430 and 530.... I'll send you my address. Thank you. Ha ha.
Sorry, I had to trade them in for this upgrade. Otherwise I would OF COURSE send them to you right away :-)
- Martin
@@martinpauly You are a true Gentleman... next time. LOL Cheers.
Music is far too loud and far too distracting. I want to hear the information not the sodding muzak!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Music is so UNEEDED in these videos...