Learjet 45 getting Garmin 3000

[LJ45]

One Learjet 45 sim is down in Dallas for retrofit to Garmin 3000, you know what that means! I wonder if it will be the same type rating, with such a radical change in the cockpit?

 

[Fr8DoggyStyle]

Are you sure it's not the G5000? I thought the G3000 was for part 23 airplanes.

 

[LJ45]

Are you sure it's not the G5000? I thought the G3000 was for part 23 airplanes.

you are correct, my bad it is the 5000 !

 

[bizjet800]

It already had a nice avionics suite, is the 5000 that much better?

 

[Fr8DoggyStyle]

Well the Primus 1000 that's in it now is about 20 years old. A lot has improved since then. It currently is way behind it's competitors when it comes to avionics.

 

[Tgaug6300]

No doubt. Finally onboard charts and Nexrad. It is kinda like buying a new Mercedes with an 8 track player in it.

 

[TRBojet]

I heard this when I went through initial a few weeks ago but they didn't say what system they were going with. They did say that it will still be the same type rating. I know nothing about the Garmin system but I can't imagine it's too similar to the Honeywell. I agree with Tgaug: awesome airplane with average EFIS and an 8-track for an FMS. At least we're getting the UNS-1E/w.

 

[Problow]

Great update for the airplane but I think Bombardier is making a big mistake with putting this in the Lear 45. I am sure it is a great system, I have used many different Garmin products and I love them. However, the problem I see is not having similar avionics across different classes of their jets. I know that most manufactures change avionics in different models but I think that they would benefit if they would put a system that is similar to what they plan for the Challenger and Global products so that crews can switch between airplanes and be pretty consistent in system operation. Chose I product line and stick with it.

 

[CorpCaptain]

Might have to do with the fact that they are moving one of those 45 sims out of Bombardier. Think it is supposed to be gone within 2 months. The Phenom series aircraft have had the Garmin and i've heard nothing but bad things about it from IP's with both Phenom and CAE.

 

[SDCFI]

I heard about a month ago the FAA was standing firm on making it a new type rating. Maybe they came to their senses...after all they are here to help! I too would like to see the Pro Line Fusion to make it common with the 85.