Garmin G5: The Economical Upgrade Path to Electronic Instrumentation

Now there’s an easy, affordable way to replace your old-style, gyro-based mechanical flight instrumentation with a reliable all-digital glass solution. The Garmin G5 electronic flight instrument offers drop-in replacement for standard 3-1/8” indicators in type-certificated fixed-wing aircraft and can be configured for use as an attitude indicator, heading indicator/HSI or turn coordinator instrument. It’s approved for flight under VFR and IFR conditions, and it takes up just a fraction of the space and weight previously required by conventional gyro indicators. You can select from an array of approved installation configurations incorporating single or dual G5 displays. And when paired with our GFC™ 500 digital autopilot, G5 offers silky-smooth flight control and advanced, safety-enhancing capabilities at an unprecedented level of affordability for light GA aircraft. Find out more at: buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/p/570665
• Replaces traditional electromechanical instruments; can be configured in attitude, DG/HI/HSI and turn coordinator positions
• Bright, sunlight-readable 3.5” LCD color display, sized to fit standard 3-1/8” instrument cutout
• Certified via approved model list (AML) for STC’d installation on more than 560 aircraft makes and models
• Includes a 4-hour backup battery with battery status indicator
• Dual G5 installation offers reversionary display capability plus the added redundancy of dual ADAHRS and dual backup batteries

[@IslandSimPilot]

I'm buying into a club with a dual G5 setup in a Cherokee 180. As an instrument student coming from a non-standard 6-pack in a 1966 Cherokee, these dual G5s are simply astounding. Absolutely amazing how much this is going to simplify IFR flight paired with the 750. Good on ya, Garmin - bravo!

[@RomuloRodolfo]

It is a great avionics suite although quite simple. I hopefully to see several aircraft being converted here in Brazil for this one.

[@technomentis]

Dream come true!!

[@mattivirta]

what data line use, rs232, or what need be old cessna.

[@celsocamargo8128]

Por que bo final do vídeo quando passou o VOR não apareceu a barra do CDI?

[@mpmyprojects6687]

Wait, did Saitek with their Sim Instrument Panel deliver the inspiration to this? Nice :)

[@danko6582]

I just got back to aviation after a 20 year break. Imagine my surprise.

[@wernerhoerning5661]

ONDE COMPRAR NO BRASIL OU MIAMI.

[@celsocamargo8128]

Meu G5 não está entrando o VOR alguém pode me ajudar?

[@tomthompson7400]

amazing

[@FlyingNDriving]

G5 needs a dual inner-outer knob and it would be perfect

[@wernerhoerning5661]

ONDE COMPRAR

[@htschmerdtz4465]

Nice...but Garmin has a weird--and expensive--way of defining affordable. I'm glad they're finally getting competition from Dynon, Bendix/King & Avidyne.

[@rexr3306]

I mean it costs $1350 on sportys. If you compare that to a traditional vacuum attitude indicator its only 400-600 dollars more, which makes sense since you also get airspeed and altitude with it and its more reliable. Now a g1000 is a rip off compared to dynon that I do agree with

[@jonconner3019]

@@rexr3306 for Certified?

[@Bartonovich52]

You’ve obviously never bought and installed integrated avionics.

[@htschmerdtz4465]

Actually I have. Now go back to sleep on that old couch in your mom's basement. @@Bartonovich52

[@htschmerdtz4465]

Actually Aircraft Spruce has them stc'd for certified aircraft for $2,650, but you can bet on spending double that, installed. @@rexr3306

[@karga2tilki]

Great instrument. Sad is that professional installing cost about the same as the hardware itself.

[@cford6]

Does the altimeter setting that you put into the primary altimeter's Kollsman window automatically transfer to the G5 or must you also set the atmospheric pressure separately into the G5? Very nice avionics!

[@GarminInt]

Hello, our Aviation Support team will be best able to assist you with this. They can be reached at the following link: j.mp/GRMNFlySupp -MR

[@BrandenGranger]

A standard altimeter will not have the capability to transfer anything.. You will need to set both..

[@bryanbeck7616]

Does it have full HSI integration with a GNC 355? I assume so, but didn’t hear it mentioned.

[@GarminInt]

It does, thank you for considering Garmin.

[@blainejobin1039]

hi, i own a cessna 152,, what can i do for up grads on it,,?

[@GarminInt]

We have lots of great options for you! The G5 is a great starting point. There are a couple of versions of it - it offers a replacement for your existing Attitude Indicator and for your Directional Gyro. Not only does it remove the dependency from failure-prone gyro instruments, in a lot of cases, the Garmin dealer is able to remove the vacuum system entirely. Check them out here: buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/p/570665/pn/K10-00280-00#overview We also offer a series of cost effective navigators that offer LPV approach capability. Check them out here: buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/p/577202/pn/010-01822-50#overview ^DK

[@jeancamus2847]

Hello Can we use a single device to display alternatvely PFD or HSI ? Thank you

[@GarminInt]

Hi Jean, if you're replacing your primary AI and primary HSI, they need to function as those instruments. Thank you for considering Garmin.

[@topofthegreen]

No more vacuums systems, YAY!

[@russelllowry1061]

so , this will work with my old century autopilot ?

[@amejaremy]

Agreed will it work with a century iii

[@bradgray8064]

He states that a 'Third party' GPS will work so I'm hoping so as well.

[@jrgb9945]

I thought that was the problem-that the didn’t work with APs.

[@esalenchik]

Russell Lowry This is the installation manual (for certified) that lists how to interface with 3rd party autopilots and which ones will work, at around page 120. Needs additional GAD29b part installation as mentioned about half way through the video. static.garmin.com/pumac/190-01112-10_09.pdf

[@firemandave233]

I just paid almost $2500 for my G5. Why is garmin putting paid ads in front of their videos?

[@GarminInt]

Hi Knox, unfortunately, this is a policy of the platform and is not something Garmin can effect. We do appreciate your loyalty to Garmin.

[@TomCook1993]

Figure out a way to mount it flush in the panel

[@bradgray8064]

He states that flush mount is available.

[@EatPezzzz]

Buy some .030" aluminum, a mini break, and a 3 1/8" holesaw. Figured it out for you.

[@zmanmd1641]

Can a G5 display ILS course and altitude guidance?

[@GarminInt]

Yes, the G5 can show lateral and vertical guidance for VLOC sources, when configured and connected to an approved Navigator. ^DK

[@zmanmd1641]

@@GarminInt Great! Do you have any videos or pictures of how the ILS course and glideslope are displayed on the Garmin G5?

[@GarminInt]

Pictures and more information can be found in the pilot’s guide which can be located here: ms.spr.ly/6056TwWD2 ^DK

[@MuzixMaker]

All that gear, not counting installation, cost more than my entire airplane.

[@alexsheppard8331]

Just for the record, Wichita is NOT a fun place to go, unless you're going to the Cessna factory.

[@luckyhanger1326]

Wichita is not a bad place, great place to visit....probably not a great place to live. I grew up there and learned to fly there, I visit family somewhat regularly. I've worked at most airports in the Wichita area growing up....it is a great place to be from. :D

[@dwaynemcallister7231]

I went to Wichita with my Dad when I was 18,,,way back in time, he was taking a 3 week course at Cessna, aviation was the high point of Wichita!@@luckyhanger1326

[@ericschoeman6613]

Just give it a bigger screen

[@GarminInt]

Thank you for the feedback, I'll share this with the team for future consideration.

[@muhammadsteinberg]

WRONG!...Anybody that has flown with their significant other has had backup attitude...🤣

[@kabaddiify]

Nice defense mechanism! Blame it on your wife

[@mattivirta]

interesting if cost under 100$ /gauge change new all. only totally idiot pay ower 2000$ this little parts. no newer. idiot if pay. ower price 100x. this can made under 100$

[@heybooitsme6016]

Well, Garmin is in business to make money and they will charge what the market will bear. Plz remember that liability insurance and the approval processes can be a significant portion of the cost of bringing new equipment to the general aviation market.

[@pilotavery]

If you can get parts certified for that sure. But even old fashioned steam gauges are like $400

[@carloscruz7317]

its nice to finally some alternatives driving cost down your products are great but to damn expensive a complete rip off.

[@operationcwaI789789]

The G5 by itself is almost 2500USD. That doesn't include installation. "Economical Upgrade" LOL nice equipment though

[@matthewbrooder9414]

better than $8000 for a G3X

[@iflystuff1]

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