I don't know if the Xi is different, but with the 650/750, when you load a vor or ils approach, it places the freq in the standby box, you have to swap it to the active box manually, then it will auto identify and if you have autoswitch enabled, it will switch from GPS to ILS guidance and switch to green needles on the G5 and the bottom of the 650/750 will show the appropriate symbols. I think that is the message you got when it said Select Appropriate Frequency, it knew that the correct ILS freq was still in standby box.
The 650xi transfers the frequency automatically and the pilot does not have to do anything,the second the needles turn green the frequency has already been identified and placed in the active mode. I shot the ILS numerous times before the update and it worked perfectly.
There aren't too many differences but the few are very nice from the prior versions. If I had the older version I don't think I would pay the extra money, but I'm happy with the 650xi definitely. Thanks for watching my videos and great conversations.@@beacher425
Just found your channel. I can't get insurance on my Bonanza due to being 75, so I'm in the process of selling it. Dang I'm going to be looking for a Dakota or Cherokee 235. Did I hear you say that you're running 25" MP and 2150 rpm on the engine? Was the software update to your G5's and Nav unit due to the update on the autopilot servos?? Thanks - enjoying the channel. You have a really nice airplane.
Thanks for commenting Rodney,I had a Bonanza years ago,I’m certain you will enjoy the Dakota just as much. The only time I will reduce manifold pressure during cruise is if I’m down low say 6000 ft or less,and I only reduce it enough to get around 63% power on my engine monitor. Usually I leave the throttle wide open and reduce my prop to 2050-2100. Today’s Lycoming engine manual for my engine actually says over square is recommended. Totally deifferent when I learned in the 1990’s. As far as the software issue,the G5’s had to be updated because of the new servos,as well as the transponder. Thanks for watching and good luck on finding that Dakota,let me know if I can help you with anything else.
yeah but I’m very careful to keep myself humble! I was thinking about Janis on the way back, I flew right over the Ruston airport. Looks like a new runway.
Ouch!! Very disappointing, especially with the less-than-stellar customer service from Garmin. Going to Chicago will be no fun, I would imagine, good sir!
It is disappointing but at the very least I’m still above ground and breathing so I try not to sweat the small stuff. Thanks for checking on me my friend.@@lee.schulz
Also, ESP automatically engages as you climb through 500 ft agl and disengages as you descend through 200 ft agl, so you don't have to turn it off when short final to land. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-g4YGFbYhoMk.html
I am aware of that and that is true,but the reason that I turn it off is because in a Dakota you need to start trimming the aircraft long before you reach 200 AGL and ESP interference is undesirable to me.
