GARMIN G5 Experimental

Backup or Primary Flight Instrument with Optional Autopilot Capability.
G5 electronic flight instrument for experimental amateur-built (EAB) and light sport aircraft (LSA). The compact and cost-effective G5 delivers exceptional performance and reliability, serving as either a backup instrument to G3X™ or other EFIS systems or as a standalone primary flight display, with optional autopilot mode annunciation. Boasting a bright, 3.5-inch sunlight-readable liquid crystal display (LCD) with built-in GPS, G5 displays attitude, ground track, altitude, airspeed, groundspeed, vertical speed, slip/skid, course (lateral) deviation, vertical deviation and incorporates a dedicated HSI page. Even more capabilities are available when integrated with G3X glass flight displays. Additionally, the G5 can serve as part of a highly capable standalone autopilot solution when paired with compatible autopilot mode controllers and autopilot servos.

Seamless Cockpit Integration
The G5 offers EAB/LSA aircraft owners a cost-effective path to add a primary or backup flight instrument to their cockpits, which combines essential flight information on an easy-to-read display. Suitable for installation in place of a standard 3-1/8-inch (79.4 mm) flight instrument, the G5 can easily be integrated into an EAB/LSA cockpit. The easy-to-install G5 flight instrument measures 3 inches in depth when paired with the backup battery and 2.1 inches without the battery. Installation is further simplified as the G5 incorporates pitot and static inputs that easily integrate with the aircraft’s existing pitot/static system. The G5 includes a built-in GPS antenna.

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I didn't see the optional battery for the Garmin G5 on your website. Is it available?
Yes. The optional battery is part # 11-14314.

For installation in an instrument panel in a metal aircraft, is a remote GPS antenna needed and if so, which antenna is recommended?
An internal GPS antenna is included so a remote GPS antenna is not necessary. However, the GA 35 GPS antenna can be installed if preferred.

Does the Garmin G5 include AOA functionality?
No. The Garmin G5 does not AOA capabilities.

What are the exterior dimensions of the front panel of the Garmin G5?
|The front panel dimensions are 3.42" X 3.6".

Can this experimental version (part # 11-14312) unit installed in certified aircraft or is it just for homebuilts?
This version, part # 11-14312, is intended for use in experimental (homebuilt) aircraft only. For certified aircraft, please see part # 11-14579 or 11-14582.

Does the Garmin G5 electronic flight instrument have outputs to drive an autopilot? If yes, does it command roll steering?
It will drive a GSA 28 servo (Garmin G3X servo) via the can-bus input/output on the G5.

Will the Garmin G5 instrument work correctly in a tail dragger?
Yes, the G5 will function properly in a tail dragger.

Is it possible to read the voltage on the aircraft bus on the Garmin G5?
No, the Garmin G5 does not read volts.

Does the heading indicator in the Garmin G5 work on a stand-alone unit?
In the STC'd version and experimental there is a compass / heading strip on the top of the display. This is based on built-in AHRS and GPS info.

Can this new Garmin G5 instrument display both track and magnetic heading? Can the heading readout use a remote mounted Garmin magnetometer independent and not connected to any other Garmin instruments?
The G5 can use a magnetometer only when tied in with a G3X system. The G5 is a pitot static and GPS based instrument. There is no independent function for a standalone magnetometer/G5 combination. The heading readout uses GPS unless paired with the G3X.

What is the total weight of the Garmin G5?
8.8 oz (249.5 g), unit; 4.5 oz (127.6 g) battery (optional)

I am designing the installation for an RV-8 and don't see the power requirements for the Garmin G5. What are the power requirements and what size CB should be used for this unit?
The G5 can be wired to either 14 or 28 volts DC. A 5 amp circuit breaker should be used in series with the power when wiring and installing.

Does the Garmin G5 instrument display g-meter readings?
No, it does not have a g-meter.

Does the Garmin G5 have an Altitude Encoder output which can be used for Mode C Transponder reply?
Yes. The G5 outputs altitude encoder data to a compatible transponder. Both Icarus and Shadin-format messages are output when using this setting. Please note that the transponder must be able to read RS-232 data.

Whats included in the box with the Garmin G5 experimental? Is it the instrument only? Do I need to order the installation kit and a harness? Battery extra as well?
Part # 11-14312 is the G5 instrument and User Manual only. Part # 11-14315 includes a 5 foot standard harness as well. If you order the unit only version, you will need to order the install kit separately. If you order the unit + harness version, the install kit is included. The backup battery must be ordered separately regardless of whether you order the harness or not.

I intend to use the G5 in my glider (high performance sailplane). What is the current draw at full screen brightness? We do carry LiFe 9Ah batteries these days but we also do long flights of over 8 hours.
In a 14v system, the G5 draws .25 amps maximum. In a 28v system, it draws .125 amps maximum.

Is the heading at the top of the G5 the ground track from the GPS?
No, it is from the magnetometer when installed with a G3X system.

I intend to use the G5 for experimental aircraft as a standalone device in my plane. Is the HSI page still usable when the device isnt connected to other Garmin devices/GPS? In other words, does the non-STCd version of the G5 have an internal database with all world airports loaded? If not, how do one enter/select a waypoint for HSI navigation?
The G5 does not have an airport database build inside. It can only display HSI info when connected to an approved GPS source.

Can the barometric pressure setting on the Garmin G5 be configured in Hectopascals rather than inches?
Yes, when configuring the instrument, metric can be selected for barometric pressure which will display hPa.

If for some reason the Garmin G5 lost the GPS signal, what would happen with the attitude information?
The G5 has pitot static ports that would provide the airspeed, altitude, and attitude information in the case of a lost GPS signal.

I do not have a CAN bus installed in the airplane, can the Garmin G5 be hooked up to 12V and Ground without the CAN bus?
Yes, the CAN-bus is for a G3X system. If you are using the G5, as a standalone unit, then you do not need a CAN-bus.

Can the experimental version of the Garmin G5 be switched from Attitude Indicator to Heading Indicator and vice-versa?
Yes. The HSI functions can be accessed from the PFD display.