Garmin Panel - trying to figure out all the details

[Esser]

I used this for fuses. https://www.aircraftspruce.ca/pages/...userelay-1.php

Sorry I just realized hats the Canadian site. Tha unit is very high quality. I love it. I have it mounted under the panel face down on the passenger side. It’s easy to get at the fuses and keeps the panel clean. Much cheaper than CBs. I’m sure others will have opinions but this one I’m very happy with.

I bought all my switches off amazon. 25amp DC switches. Covers everything I need. Edit(I had to buy a couple switches from kitfox to match my round rockers and have dpdt switches)

I also felt it was daunting at the start but one piece at a time and it becomes fun. This probably ended up being my favourite part of the build.

Edit: if you feel the aero electric connection is too much to read start to front, just read the chapters that cover the things you are thinking about. Before you know it, the entire book is read.

[Timberwolf]

I install the g3x for friends and have it in my own Rv. You’re going to love it. Looking through your list, you’re missing the 2 ap servos, plus don’t forget all of the associated install kits. You only need me module for the g3x which comes with the LRU kit. The gps 20 module does not come with a garmin 35 antenna which is required for the WAAS position source. I believe you would be better off nixing the gps 20 module and just getting the gps internal to the gtx45. It does include the antenna. Unless of course you foresee wanting to go IFR down the road, order the gtn625 for $5500 if garmin is still offering the package deal with the g3x. Then you can use it for position source. Also you only have 1 AHRS, the g5 would give you a battery backup and also give an extra ahrs if the GSU 25 went TU. But a Daniels afm8 off eBay and build your own harnesses. Way cheaper and you have the tools. I just built all of the harnesses for a rv8 I’m starting on in 5 hours. Feel free to pm me and I can add in any other details or answer questions. Also, the garmin x team is available to answer any questions and are happy to help.

[jiott]

I found the switches and circuit breakers (I prefer these to fuses) to add up to quite a cost. I used 7 switches and 12 CB's from Aircraft Spruce. I think I remember a couple switches provided in the FWF kit, the master and the keyed ignition.

[jiott]

Also eyeball vents (nice ones are not cheap), 12v outlet and USB ports. May want a glove box (I find it very handy). A vertical card compass.

[rv9ralph]

Don't forget engine sensors, coolant temp probe, oil temp and pressure, EGT, CHT, etc.

Ralph

[tracstarr]

Don't forget engine sensors, coolant temp probe, oil temp and pressure, EGT, CHT, etc.

Ralph

Do these not come with the engine? I'm planning on 912is and thought they did.

[Timberwolf]

Also eyeball vents (nice ones are not cheap), 12v outlet and USB ports. May want a glove box (I find it very handy). A vertical card compass.

Compass not needed if you have a back up battery and the gmu 11.

[efwd]

Do you have more info on that course. I wish I had known of that.

[BillCuster]

It's at the AEA Headquarters in Lee's Summit, MO near Kansas City.
Aircraft Electronics Association
3570 NE Ralph Powell Road
Lee’s Summit, MO 64064

They have many great Hands-on classes. The G3X Experimental install is the one I went to.
https://aea.net/training/

BC

[tracstarr]

I install the g3x for friends and have it in my own Rv. You’re going to love it. Looking through your list, you’re missing the 2 ap servos, plus don’t forget all of the associated install kits. You only need me module for the g3x which comes with the LRU kit. The gps 20 module does not come with a garmin 35 antenna which is required for the WAAS position source. I believe you would be better off nixing the gps 20 module and just getting the gps internal to the gtx45. It does include the antenna. Unless of course you foresee wanting to go IFR down the road, order the gtn625 for $5500 if garmin is still offering the package deal with the g3x. Then you can use it for position source. Also you only have 1 AHRS, the g5 would give you a battery backup and also give an extra ahrs if the GSU 25 went TU. But a Daniels afm8 off eBay and build your own harnesses. Way cheaper and you have the tools. I just built all of the harnesses for a rv8 I’m starting on in 5 hours. Feel free to pm me and I can add in any other details or answer questions. Also, the garmin x team is available to answer any questions and are happy to help.

Thanks, I'll take a look at those changes and try to understand it some more. I was thinking of a G5, but thought the second G3X would just override that need?