Airplane owners can now install Garmin’s G5 electronic flight instrument as a replacement directional gyro (DG) or horizontal situation indicator (HSI) in type-certified models, expanding an approval received last year to add the formerly experimental-only display to the panel as an artificial horizon EFIS.
Garmin Introduces DG/HSI Version of G5 Display
Key Takeaways:
- Garmin's G5 electronic flight instrument is now approved via an STC to replace directional gyros (DG) or horizontal situation indicators (HSI) in over 600 type-certified aircraft models.
- When paired with specific Garmin navigators, the G5 serves as a primary display for magnetic heading and navigation guidance, with dual installations capable of eliminating the need for a vacuum backup system.
- This expansion provides general aviation with an affordable ($2,975 for single, $4,598 for dual) and safety-enhancing modern avionics solution, with deliveries expected to begin in May.
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