Looking for any suggestions on the following list of avionics. We're building an IFR platform that can go cross country safely. We're not looking to fly hard IFR all the time, but want the capability in case we get caught somewhere. Our goal is 2 independent COM radios, GPS primary nav, NAV radio backup. Its all going in an RV7.
GDU 460 10.6" G3X Touch x 2
GNX 375 ADS-B XPNDR & WAAS GPS
GNC 255 Nav/Comm w/ VOR/ILS
GMA 245R Remote mount comm panel/bluetooth receiver
G5 Backup Display
GTR 20 Remote Comm
GSA 28 AP Servos x 2
GMC 305 AP Control Head
GEA 24 EIS
GAD 27 Adapter
GAD 29 ARINC 429 Link
GAP 26 AoA Probe
Here is are my primary questions:
1. Neither comm radio has the option of bluetooth in. Whats the best way to get bluetooth music and phone ability into this system?
2. The GNC 255 is our backup NAV solution if we every lose the GPS, but losing the GPS means losing the DME capability of the 255. So we're now on a single VOR with no DME. Would it be better to use the SL30 which allows you to tune the standby NAV frequency to a 2nd VOR?
3. Both the GNC 255 and the GTR 20 have intercom functionality. If we keep both of these boxes, which should be used for the intercom, which should be com 1 and which should be com 2?
GDU 460 10.6" G3X Touch x 2
GNX 375 ADS-B XPNDR & WAAS GPS
GNC 255 Nav/Comm w/ VOR/ILS
GMA 245R Remote mount comm panel/bluetooth receiver
G5 Backup Display
GTR 20 Remote Comm
GSA 28 AP Servos x 2
GMC 305 AP Control Head
GEA 24 EIS
GAD 27 Adapter
GAD 29 ARINC 429 Link
GAP 26 AoA Probe
Here is are my primary questions:
1. Neither comm radio has the option of bluetooth in. Whats the best way to get bluetooth music and phone ability into this system?
2. The GNC 255 is our backup NAV solution if we every lose the GPS, but losing the GPS means losing the DME capability of the 255. So we're now on a single VOR with no DME. Would it be better to use the SL30 which allows you to tune the standby NAV frequency to a 2nd VOR?
3. Both the GNC 255 and the GTR 20 have intercom functionality. If we keep both of these boxes, which should be used for the intercom, which should be com 1 and which should be com 2?
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