Alert Garmin AXIS announced to replace Garmin G3X

[Neal]

I do like the selectable content in the HSI.

 

[Neal]

I also like that they removed the lower left/right panes and moved those to the sidebar as widgets. Better view of the terrain info.

The tapes just seem wider and when in split-screen I think that compresses the PFD content a bit. Have to find some videos to check again. (Edit: I may be wrong, looking at a G3X picture again they look the same. Yeah, I need go get flying again soon! Still too hot!)

 

[Neal]

With the SD card slot gone, replaced by a USB-C port. I wonder how updates are done for those that don't use Garmin Pilot? Will you need a laptop at the airplane now to transfer files? Internet connection required? Curious...

 

[Neal]

This video shows the older (or different) style engine gauge presentation which I prefer vs. what I'm seeing in other videos. Interesting you can change it, I assume...

 

[Cactus Charlie]

With the SD card slot gone, replaced by a USB-C port. I wonder how updates are done for those that don't use Garmin Pilot?

USB-C flash drive. Installation manual para 5.2.7. Same as before but may need new storage media.

What has changed significantly is that data logs can no longer be pulled from an unpowered display. Now needs display to be powered and use of the log export interface. Far less convenient for those used to simply swapping the SD card. Installation manual para 5.9.1.

 

[Neal]

I need to read the manuals (skim them) as I believe it also has more wireless functionality for data transfer. I like the thumb drive concept, the data log issue is minor to me. I'm just hoping they aren't making people pay for Garmin Pilot to enjoy new features of this unit as many like me prefer ForeFlight. I tried Garmin Pilot for a year, didn't care for it.