FYI Garmin G3X Touch (experimental) 9.41 released

[Neal]

Garmin: G3X(TM) for Experimental Aircraft Software Update Collection

G3X(TM) for Experimental Aircraft Updates & Downloads

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Garmin: GDU 4xx Cockpit Display (MS Windows Installer) Updates & Downloads

GDU 4xx Cockpit Display (MS Windows Installer) Updates & Downloads

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Changes made from version 9.33 to 9.41:​

• Added configuration of CAS message audio alerts
• Added ability for VFR/IFR chart orientation to follow map page setting
• Added ability to display VFR/IFR chart inset on GDU 46x PFD
• Added display of VLOC frequency or decoded navaid identifier to HSI
• Added support for additional temperature and pressure sensors
• Added support for custom range markings for Vertical Power EIS gauges
• Added user setting for engine bar width on GDU 46x
• Added support for GSU 25 zero-airspeed calibration procedure
• Added support for RS-232 connection to GTR 205 / GNC 215
• Added support for Rotax 916iS FADEC data
• Added optional configuration of flap position threshold for AOA alerting
• Added inhibit settings for AOA and radar height audio alerts to sound setup page
• Added setup pages for terrain and traffic settings
• Added ability to inhibit terrain or traffic alerts via discrete input
• Added ability for EIS logic signals to set themselves when not set explicitly
• Added user setting for flight log recording mode
• Moved inhibit settings for AOA and radar height audio alerts to sound setup page
• Moved fuel calculator configuration to separate config mode page
• Improved GTX 33 configuration
• Improved radar height audio annunciation
• Improved Smart Glide annunciation in areas of changing elevation
• Improved traffic audio alerting at low altitudes
• Improved takeoff altitude audio alert
• Improved Rotax SCU fuel pressure display
• Improved lean assist configuration for aircraft using TIT
• Improved organization of display configuration page
• Improved GSU 25C/D static pressure calibration
• Improved EIS gauge display and layout
• Improved fuel-used recording when power is removed
• Improved engine cycle count recording
• Improved checklist file processing
• Improved audio alert output
• Improved data logging
• General improvements to system operation
• Includes update to G5 software version 8.51
• Includes update to GEA24(B) software version 4.00
• Includes update to GMA245 software version 3.20
• Includes update to GSU25/B/C/D software version 4.50
• Includes GSU25/B boot block software version 2.30
• Includes GSU25C/D boot block software version 2.10
• Includes GMA245 audio software version 2.20
• Includes GMA245 Bluetooth software version 2.00
• Includes GMA245 boot block software version 2.40
• Includes GEA24B boot block software version 2.00
• Includes GEA24 boot block software version 2.20
• Includes GHA 15 boot block software version 2.00
• Includes GHA 15 software version 2.00
• Includes G5 boot block software version 2.40
• Includes GAD 27 -1X software version 2.00
• Includes GAD 27 -1X boot block software version 2.00
• Includes GAD27 boot block software version 2.30
• Includes GAD27 software version 2.80
• Includes GAD29 software version 3.40
• Includes GAD29 boot block software version 3.10
• Includes GAD29C boot block software version 2.00
• Includes GAD29C software version 2.10
• Includes GSU73 software version 3.80
• Includes GSU73 IGRF database version 1.04 (Base Year 2020)
• Includes GAD13 software version 2.10
• Includes GAD13 boot block software version 2.00
• Includes GDL39 software version 4.91
• Includes GI260 software version 2.90
• Includes GI260 boot block software version 2.20
• Includes GMC507 software version 5.00
• Includes GMC507 boot block software version 2.30
• Includes GMU11 software version 2.20
• Includes GMU11 boot block software version 2.10
• Includes GPS20A software version 2.40
• Includes GPS20A boot block software version 2.10
• Includes GSA28 software version 5.70
• Includes GSA28 boot block software version 2.20 or 2.10 (-2X Model)
• Includes GTR20/200 software version 3.50
• Includes GTR20/200 boot block software version 2.40
• Includes GDL5x software version 2.23
• Includes Timezone database version 37.00

 

[Neal]

Normally I'd wait 30 days as there are some major updates in this release to various components. Tonight I updated and flew, no issues noted.

I need to check for an updated G3X manual and dig into some of the changes noted.

 

[Neal]

Here is the manual, Revision Z that has the latest changes. Good job Garmin for keeping this updated in sync with the releases.

https://static.garmin.com/pumac/190-01754-00_z.pdf

 

[Neal]

Garmin, while I threw you a kudos above for updating the manuals with your updates, we need your help to do better. Take for example Revision Z which is for 9.41. You outline the changes in the beginning of the manual but I have no way of finding those changes. You're asking me to read the manual again and figure out what's different - not going to happen. You state in the Rev Z list of changes that we have the ability to change the VFR sectional orientation but I can't find where it's discussed or how to do it.

Suggestion, please! Give us a supplement that covers only the changes so I can read one brief PDF of what's new in Revision Z and where to find these changes, settings, etc. The alternate option is to put annotations in the manual so I can find anything tagged with Rev. Z and learn what's new.

 

[Cubonaut875]

I'll have to give them a call to see if my audio alerts will go away if I update

 

[Hunter]

I have this question too. I haven't updated in a while because people were reporting loss of aural alerts. Do you know if this is an issue, Neal?

 

[Neal]

No issues on mine. I say go for it.

 

[Hunter]

No issues on mine. I say go for it.

Wilco! I’ll let you know!