IFD 550, G500, Stec 1500 A/P |
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Kremski
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Posted: 30 Oct 2017 at 3:56pm |
Previously owned a Saratoga with a Entegra EXP-5000 PFD – (Primary Flight Display)
FlightMax EX-5000 MFD – (Multi Function Display) . It has GNS 430W when I bought the plane, I install IFD 440 and they worked great. I'm transitioning to a Meridian with Garmin G500 PFD/MFD with GNS 530W and was thinking of Upgrading to IFD550's My concern is the Integration between competing companies equipment.Has anyone done a retro fit? If so has there been any issues between the two pieces of equipment. I love the Avidyne products and would prefer not to buy the GTN750's.
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Mike Kremski
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Gring
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I have a buddy with an EX5000 Meridian and same autopilot who upgraded to IFD440s. No issues with compatibility. I believe that 10.2.0.0 software release introduced a minor bug with the G500 that is a communication error with the G500 at startup. I don't remember the exact details other than it has been identified and resolved for the future 10.2.1.0 release.
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Kremski
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What software revision is current?
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Mike Kremski
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MysticCobra
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10.2.0
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LANCE
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hugomg
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My Jetprop has a G500, a IFD 540 and a IFD 440. There have been some issues but they have been resolved with the current software release.
I definitely recommend the IFDs over the Garmins. Kind regards Michael |
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