GPSS options with 400A

[Dr.Dan]

Thanks guys. I'm happy to hear there's options with the IFCS.

I guess I'll have to think about whether it's worth the extra money for the g500 txi vs a pair of g5's. And also whether it's worth removing the analog gauges and vacuum system.

Cheers
DD

[patrolpilot]

Originally Posted by Dr.Dan

Thanks guys. I'm happy to hear there's options with the IFCS.

I guess I'll have to think about whether it's worth the extra money for the g500 txi vs a pair of g5's. And also whether it's worth removing the analog gauges and vacuum system.

Cheers
DD

That is the question, Dan. I'm not sure how I would have gone if mine had the ICFS. It's a lot of money into an old airframe with part availability issues and prices for those parts what they are.

[frank.oconnor19]

I have a P337 with IFCS 400. I went with a G500txi PFD and G5 as backup. Have a GAD43e and GMU out in the wing. I keep the Vacuum System only because it runs the boots for de-ice. The system is fully couple to the A/P will fly with GPSS and will fly approach through GS capture.

I had Carpenter Avionics do an overhaul on the AP last summer. It works great!. If you need I have the manual for the adjustments on the IFSC 400, full service Manual. There are quite a few things you can manage on your own with intercept angles, scalloping on altitude and turn rates. All meant to be done in the air. I looked at a new AP, but 25K to give me the same functions I have already, albeit more accurate, but seems a bit out of line.

[Dr.Dan]

Originally Posted by frank.oconnor19

I have a P337 with IFCS 400. I went with a G500txi PFD and G5 as backup. Have a GAD29e and GMU out in the wing. I keep the Vacuum System only because it runs the boots for de-ice. The system is fully couple to the A/P will fly with GPSS and will fly approach through GS capture.

I had Carpenter Avionics do an overhaul on the AP last summer. It works great!. If you need I have the manual for the adjustments on the IFSC 400, full service Manual. There are quite a few things you can manage on your own with intercept angles, scalloping on altitude and turn rates. All meant to be done in the air. I looked at a new AP, but 25K to give me the same functions I have already, albeit more accurate, but seems a bit out of line.

That's good to know, thanks.
Did you have to keep your old attitude gyro for the AP? My understanding is that the g500 or g5 can control the AP, but the original gyro attitude indicator must still be connected for it to work properly.

[frank.oconnor19]

for the benefit of the group, anyone who needs the IFSC Manual I have put it on my google drive, and the link is below.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Y68...ew?usp=sharing

[frank.oconnor19]

With the Gad43e installed you can remove ALL mechanical gyros. So that is the system I have. This does require both the 500txi and the G5 as you need a backup to the 500 as PFD. I can tell you the system works great.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1M9V...ew?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1s5B...ew?usp=sharing

[Dr.Dan]

Originally Posted by frank.oconnor19

With the Gad43e installed you can remove ALL mechanical gyros. So that is the system I have. This does require both the 500txi and the G5 as you need a backup to the 500 as PFD. I can tell you the system works great.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1M9V...ew?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1s5B...ew?usp=sharing

Very nice!

[Dr.Dan]

Originally Posted by frank.oconnor19

for the benefit of the group, anyone who needs the IFSC Manual I have put it on my google drive, and the link is below.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Y68...ew?usp=sharing

Thanks!

DD