Figuring Out the New Systems! Garmin GPS integration.

This year I am going back to flight training with the intention of adding an IFR rating to my pilot privileges. I spent over a year getting the plane and panel ready for this training. Follow along as I move through this training over the next few months. In this video I spent time not under the hood learning the integration of the Garmin GPS 175 to the GRT EFIS. One problem I keep running into is getting the autopilot to track the hold course that the GPS flight plan is sending. I have spent time using the Garmin Simulator and I can not replicate the issue there. I think a few more flights using the system may help me to understand the system.
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[@deutschlehrer51]

that engine sounds awesome

[@BigOlRandy]

I had almost the same setup in my 601xl, minus a nav radio and AP servos. Huge fan of the GPS175 and GRT EFIS combo. For my flight plans, I rarely changed the flight plan on the 175 itself. I found that hooking my EFB up to the bluetooth, editing the flight plan on Foreflight, then sending them to the 175 was easier for me and less reaching.

[@5xls]

Just like flying holds in the Boeing... "What's it doing now?" then "There it goes again?" 😄

[@deutschlehrer51]

and I would love to go for a flight again in 8 Lima November sometime. . .

[@zenvairpilot]

it's been upgraded quite a bit since you flew in it.

[@j_ondrusek]

Curious about the Garmin unit: is there no equivalent offering from GRT or is there a TSO requirement for IFR operations even in a homebuilt?

[@zenvairpilot]

the only units in the market are from Garmin or Avidyne. You must use a certified GPS for WAAS GPS approaches, or one that meets the Technical Standard. So far not a lot of options in the market.

[@BoringFlightVids]

In ifr training and working on a 650 myself. Are you planning to get into imc at all in that airframe? Or rent a 172 or the like for the actual imc time? And final question. How is the view over the dash? Personally i like to sit really high up so i can see clear over the cowling but it seems the 650 seats are really deep, seems like you are about eye level with the pannel.

[@zenvairpilot]

I live in AZ and we only get like one or two actual days of IFR a year. I would go into IMC with the plane but i have not had an opportunity to do so.