The G5 electronic flight instrument delivers exceptional performance, reliability, and ease of installation as a drop-in replacement for primary attitude and/or directional gyros in type-certificated fixed-wing aircraft. For select aircraft equipped with G500 or G500 TXi, G5 can also be used as a standby flight instrument to those systems. Providing an economical upgrade path via a comprehensive approved model list (AML), the compact and cost-effective G5 is bringing modern “glass cockpit” reference to thousands of aircraft that would otherwise depend on older, vacuum-driven equipment.
Designed for installation in FAR Part 23 Class 1 and Class 2 aircraft (singles and twins weighing less than 6,000 lbs), the 3.5” G5 display fits into a standard 3-1/8” round cutout, taking up just a fraction of the space and weight previously required by conventional gyro-based instruments. It’s valid for flight under VFR and IFR conditions. And, by combining visual cues and data readouts once scattered across a myriad of instruments, G5 makes flight information easier to scan — so pilots can respond more quickly and intuitively to any inflight situation.
When configured as an attitude indicator, G5 uses solid-state AHRS reference to provide smooth, steady and reliable horizon-based pitch and roll indications. In addition to aircraft attitude, G5 will also support display of airspeed, altitude, vertical speed, slip/skid, turn rate, configurable V-speed references, barometric setting and selected altitude — as well as visual alerts upon arriving at a preselected altitude. A built-in GPS receiver provides highly accurate groundspeed and ground track readouts. Plus, a dedicated rotary knob on the unit allows for easy adjustments to altitude bugs and barometric pressure settings.
To provide even more situational awareness, G5 is also approved for installation as a replacement heading indicator/directional gyro (HI or DG) or horizontal situation indicator (HSI) in your panel. When paired with an affordable GMU 11 magnetometer, GAD™ 29 navigation data interface and select VHF Nav/Comms or GPS navigators, G5 can serve as your primary reference source for magnetic heading, VOR/LOC guidance and/or GPS course guidance — as well as providing distance and groundspeed indications. The unit displays both vertical and lateral GPS/VOR/LOC course deviation when available. And you can use the G5 instrument’s rotary knob to easily make and adjust course selections — or to control heading bug settings in DG installations. For added system integration, a single magnetometer can supply heading information to 2 G5 units simultaneously. Additionally, G5 can provide heading output to select third-party autopilots (with GAD 29B).
Reduce workload and fly with more confidence by pairing G5 with our GFC™ 500 digital autopilot. GFC 500 offers silky-smooth flight control and advanced, safety-enhancing capabilities at a cost-effective price never before available on certified aftermarket solutions for light, fixed-wing aircraft.
Based on our revolutionary GFC 700 installed in thousands of new aircraft, GFC 500 offers Enhanced Stability and Protection, overspeed and underspeed protection and a dedicated LVL button. Plus, it provides the ability to fly coupled GPS and IFR approaches with compatible Garmin navigators and Nav/Comms as well as an optional go-around switch and automatic and manual electric trim.
As part of the GFC 500 system, G5 provides input and display of attitude preselect, heading bug, vertical speed bug, airspeed target and flight director command bars, while a dedicated GMC 507 autopilot controller provides large dedicated keys, knobs and control wheel for mode, altitude, heading and vertical speed selection.
By installing dual G5 displays in your panel, you not only gain dedicated instruments for attitude reference and directional gyro/HSI guidance, but you also gain the advantages of backup redundancy with dual ADAHRS and reversionary display capability. In such installations, a secondary G5 can revert to display attitude information (consolidated with heading indication) in the unlikely event of a failure in the primary attitude indicator position. For added “get home” protection, each G5 display is available with a backup lithium-ion battery, which can provide up to 4 hours of emergency operation in case of an aircraft electrical outage or shutdown.
With supplemental type certification (STC) provided under an AML covering hundreds of certificated GA aircraft models, a G5 upgrade for your cockpit offers maximum capability and value for minimal downtime, paperwork and expense. You can select from an array of approved installation configurations incorporating single or dual G5 displays. And no matter which installation you choose, you’ll be flying with the peace of mind that comes with our industry-leading Garmin warranty backed by our No. 1-ranked product support team. See your authorized Garmin installation center for more details on the G5 glass upgrade for your aircraft.
Electrical: 14 or 28 VDC aircraft power
Unit size: 3.4"W x 3.6"H x 3.0"D (86.4 x 91.4 x 76.2 mm)
Weight: 13.3 oz (377.0 g), unit
Display size: 3.5" diagonal (88.9 mm diagonal)
Display resolution: 320 x 240 pixels (QVGA), LED backlit color LCD
Receiver: High-sensitivity GPS
Maximum indicated airspeed: 300 kts
Altitude range: -1,400 – +30,000 feet
Vertical speed range: ± 20,000 feet/minute
Pitch/roll range: ±360°
Backup battery: Rechargeable lithium-ion
Battery life: Up to 4 hours
If I install a GPS 175 and the GPS antenna that supports that; would I need a separate GPS antenna for the G5?
If the GPS 175 is installed, it can provide the signal to the G5 without the need for another GPS antenna. Below is the verbiage from the installation manual.
A GPS signal is required. The G5 can use the Glare Shield Mounted GPS Antenna or GPS data from one of the GPS navigators or a GPS-enabled GTX 3x5 transponder listed in Section 1.6.1.4. The G5 unit is
capable of utilizing both a GPS Navigator/GTX 3x5 and a Glare Shield Mounted GPS Antenna for GPS position simultaneously.
The manual provisions the GPS 175 as an approved GPS source.
will the g5 work with a garmin 760 for gps info
Please see info from the installation manual below. Unfortunately, the 760 is not an approved GPS source.
A GPS signal is required. The G5 can use the Glare Shield Mounted GPS Antenna or GPS data from one
of the GPS navigators or a GPS-enabled GTX 3x5 transponder listed in Section 1.6.1.4. The G5 unit is
capable of utilizing both a GPS Navigator/GTX 3x5 and a Glare Shield Mounted GPS Antenna for GPS
position simultaneously.
In a dual G5 installation only, the G5 Attitude requires the GPS antenna connection. The GPS
information is communicated to the G5 DG/HSI over the CAN bus.
If a GPS Navigator or a GTX 3x5 is used for a GPS signal without a Glare Shield Mounted GPS Antenna,
disable the internal GPS receiver of the G5. If the G5 is connected to the Glare Shield Mounted GPS
Antenna, enable the internal GPS receiver. See Section 5 for configuration settings.
This STC approves the installation and interface of the BNC Glare Shield Mounted GPS Antenna,
P/N 011-04036-10. The 011-04036-00 TNC Glare Shield Mounted GPS Antenna is approved as
well, but requires a TNC/BNC adapter to connect this antenna to the G5, adapter P/N 330-01754-00.