Jeev
Avidyne, L3, PS Engineering TruTrak & JPI Dealer
Where is the fly in factory tour at? I see an AR address on their website, but didn't know if this event was closer.
KASG in AR... going to make a nice 1020nm x country out of it
Where is the fly in factory tour at? I see an AR address on their website, but didn't know if this event was closer.
I agree on both fronts, Trutrak guys are expecting the approval soon. I will be visiting them at the factory on 1/18/19 with about 12 other aircraft for a fly in factory tour and will get a first hand report when there if it’s not approved by then. If any of you are interested in joining us on the 18th shoot me an email at [email protected] to rsvp. We are planning on Lunch, factory tour and Q&A seasson plus a good time meeting other pilots!
Hey Jesse, If I already have dual G5's, do you think Garmin will beat TruTrak to the punch with the GFC 500 for my PA-32?
If so, would the cost be a toss up or would the TruTrak still be significantly less installed?
I believe the PA-32s were originally approved with the PA-28s...
But Corey and Zach, in their words, "did not like the way it flew the airplane". I believe the pitch servo torque and linkage was not up to the task of handling the heavier aircraft in the programmed turns.
This is the issue with the Trio in 182s, and some have been removed.
I imagine it was an unpopular decision to modify the pitch control and cause the resultant delay in getting it "reapproved" , but I think most appreciate their efforts to "get it right" .
The modified pitch servo/system now flies the 32s like the 28s and that is very well...
My Warrior in a programmed turn (20 Deg. bank) asks for a lot of "up" trim. I don't give it because the servo has the authority to "tough it out" for the turn, then rolls out and everything is back to normal. The 32s need almost double the pitch force in the same turn, so I suspect that is where the issue was...
Cap
Cap
The Garmin GFC 500 starts at $6,995 + install and someone is quoting the TruTrak at $7,250 + install. Since I already have dual G5's, I'm not sure how the TruTrak will be double in my case (PA-32-300). Am I missing something?I think the Trutrak will be ready much sooner. It should be approved any day. I would expect the GFC500 to be double the cost of the TruTrak with installation.
The Garmin GFC 500 starts at $6,995 + install and someone is quoting the TruTrak at $7,250 + install. Since I already have dual G5's, I'm not sure how the TruTrak will be double in my case (PA-32-300). Am I missing something?
Exactly right. Roughly the same cost for just the parts for the GFC500 compared to the out-the-door price for the TruTrak.The quote in this thread for the Trutrak is $7250 INCLUDING installation....
Roger. Thanks for clarifying! Maybe I should have read the subject of this thread?The quote in this thread for the Trutrak is $7250 INCLUDING installation....
I agree on both fronts, Trutrak guys are expecting the approval soon. I will be visiting them at the factory on 1/18/19 with about 12 other aircraft for a fly in factory tour and will get a first hand report when there if it’s not approved by then. If any of you are interested in joining us on the 18th shoot me an email at [email protected] to rsvp. We are planning on Lunch, factory tour and Q&A seasson plus a good time meeting other pilots!
Enter your email address to join: