Updates & Downloads

G5 Electronic Flight Instrument (Other Operating Systems) software version 5.70

as of November 13, 2018

Improved contrast of vertical deviation indicator
Improved flight director command display across multiple displays that use different attitude sources
Improved NMEA date/time output prior to initial GPS fix
General improvements to system operation
Includes update to GMC 507 software version 2.50
Includes GAD 29 software version 3.00
Includes GMU 11 software version 2.00
Includes GSA 28 software version 4.10

Added config mode indication when GMC 507 attitude calibration has not been performed
Added config mode indication that aircraft is in motion during magnetometer calibration
Improved CAN bus error reporting
Improved VHF NAV radio RS-232 OBS course data output
Improved GMC 30x annunciator light processing
General improvements to system operation
Includes update to GMC 507 software version 2.30
Includes GAD 29 software version 3.00
Includes GMU 11 software version 2.00
Includes GSA 28 software version 4.10

Improved GSA 28 data processing in non-certified installations
Improved GAD 29B analog heading/course datum outputs
Improved battery status display
Changed glideslope deviation to be hidden when not flying inbound on localizer course
Changes for certified aircraft installation
General improvements to system operation
Includes update to GMC 507 software version 2.20
Includes update to GSA 28 software version 4.10
Includes GAD 29 software version 3.00
Includes GMU 11 software version 2.00

Added option to display roll reference markers for standard-rate turn
Added support for GMC 507 AFCS mode control panel
Added support for flight director VOR, LOC, and GS modes
Added display of AFCS pre-flight test status
Added display of vertical speed required for VNAV
Added ability to display AFCS data on all displays when multiple displays are present
Improved status message display
Improved ESP operation
Improved integration with G3X displays
Changed glideslope deviation to be hidden when not flying inbound on localizer course
General improvements to system operation
Includes update to GMC 507 software version 2.10
Includes update to GSA 28 software version 4.00
Includes GAD 29 software version 3.00
Includes GMU 11 software version 2.00

Added support for Electronic Stability Protection (ESP) when using Garmin autopilot servos
Added support for GAD 29B and analog autopilot interface with GPSS
Added support for multiple sources of navigation data
Added option to configure roll indicator for sky pointer or ground pointer
Added ability to adjust pitch/roll calibration without leveling aircraft
Added ability to configure unit yaw installation offset for use in angled panels
Added display of battery status on backlight adjustment page
Added 'EFIS/Airdata 2' ARINC 429 output format
Changed battery status display when battery is unable to charge
Changed selected track bug symbol
Improved heading tape bug indicator display
Improved altitude display when adjusting baro setting
Improved AFCS status display
Improved AFCS configuration pages
Improved HSI page data field display
Improved configuration of hectopascal pressure units
General improvements to system operation
Includes GAD 29 software version 3.00
Includes GMU 11 software version 2.00
Includes GSA 28 software version 3.20

Added configuration option to disable VLOC course selection on standalone unit
Changed VLOC course to use decoded OBS setting from MapMX input, if available
Changed flight director TO mode to disengage autopilot when activated
Changed flight director GA mode to disengage autopilot if minimum airspeed limit is not configured
Improved attitude calculation
General improvements to system operation
Includes GSA 28 software version 3.20

Added configurable ability to return to PFD page when aircraft enters an extreme attitude
Added ''VFR'' CDI annunciation when not receiving ARINC 429 GPS navigation data
Improved attitude data calculation
Improved display of ARINC 429 glideslope deviation
Improved MapMX RS-232 input processing
Improved visibility of deviation fields
General improvements to system operation
Includes GSA 28 software version 3.20

Added display of CDI scale and GPS navigation source annunciations to HSI
Added support for Text Out RS-232 format
Added configuration setting to allow display of navigation data with a GDU display is present
Added configuration setting to hide HSI page
Added configuration setting to hide navigation data
Added configuration setting to inhibit user pitch offset
Added synchronization of TRK bug between multiple units
Improved flight director GPS mode when IFR GPS is navigating a heading leg
Improved attitude sensor processing
Improved GPS receiver performance
Improved GSA 28 software update process
Improved visibility of VNAV deviation indicator
Improved horizontal and vertical deviation data
General improvements to system operation
Includes GSA 28 software version 3.20

Download the compressed update file onto your hard drive and extract it (.zip format).
Insert a FAT32-formatted micro SD card with at least 20 MB of free space into your card reader.
Copy the ''Garmin'' folder to the top level (root directory) of the SD card.
Safely eject the SD card.
Apply power to your G5 Electronic Flight Instrument.
Insert the SD card containing the software update. You will be prompted to confirm before the update is installed.
During the software update, the G5 will indicate ''Loading''. Do not remove power during the update process.
When the update is completed, the G5 will reset itself and turn on normally.
Repeat steps 6-8 for each G5 unit in the aircraft.