Garmin G5

891: VOR2 Bug on XP12 C172SP

| Tom Tsui

In addition to the EGT data handling differences on the INTFG (ENG) of my C172SP gauges in XP12, I found the VOR2 for C172SP stops functioning as well after the recent 12.2.0-r1 update. Thankfully, the VOR2 keeps working properly in XP11.

After investigation, I discovered the cause of the issue is due to the dataref codes used for VOR2 on the C172SP in XP12 have all been changed from pilot mode to copilot mode, making the necessary VOR2 data no longer fed to the gauge.

I was baffled by the issue in the beginning because I didn’t spot any anomaly from the virtual cockpit on the monitor screen Continue reading →

889: XPL C172SP INTFG R1r04 Update

| Tom Tsui

Due to differences in EGT data handling in XP12 on the C172SP, an additional modified INTFG (ENG) version is developed accordingly to address the change.

Download link for the extra XP12 version has been sent to all users prior to this post. It should be in the mailboxes of all users by now.

Should you have not received the mail, please check your spam folder first, and then contact me by email (tom.fsxtimes@gmail.com) or via the Comment Section below.

NOTE again that this version is for XP12 only. If you are running XP11, you don’t need to install it. Continue reading →

888: Additional IAS Scales for G5 PFD

| Tom Tsui

The additional IAS Scales for the Generic G5 PFD are now open for sale.  There are
five more new Scales (4 from BKSQ and 1 from Carenado) added to the list in the last couple of days.

There are more to come on my schedule and user suggestions are welcome.

The IAS Scales are sold on a user-selectable 4-pack basis.  All current G5 PFD users could contact me for a special discount if they are interested in this 4-Pack Offer.

But note again that these IAS Scales are designed for the latest G5 PFD R4r04, and to be used in MSFS (both FS2020 and FS2024) only. Continue reading →

887: Generic G5 PFD R4r04 Update

| Tom Tsui

My GENERIC G5 PFD Gauge for MSFS (FS2020/24) have been updated to R4r04.  One of the key enhancements is the inclusion of an aircraft label on the Power Off screen showing the IAS Scale being used.

In previous version without the label, not only many users reflected, I got confused with which IAS Scale being enabled as well.

In addition, the new update also combined the earlier IAS Scales with separate Vrefs for Take Off and Landing (for G58 and SR22) into one single Scale for simpler operations.

Indeed, the update processes will be totally invisible to users.

However, since the new enhancements involved structural modifications in the G5 Gauge Installer as well as in the G5_Airspeed_Switcher (Switcher), users who acquired additional on-demand IAS Scales for specific aircraft from me previously should contact me for an updated version of their Scales, so as to be compatible with the new G5 PFD.

Furthermore, Continue reading →

812: Generic G5 for MSFS Updated

| Tom Tsui

The GENERIC G5 PFD and HSI for MSFS have been updated with not only the RNAV compatibility but also many bug fixes and feature enhancements.

Following is a quick video showing the Generic G5 PFD, HSI and Multi-Shared VOR1 on a C172 flying from 5WA8 to KQHM with RNAV approach activated under auto-pilot mode in doubled or quadrupled speed.


Update Links Continue reading →

766: G5 PFD AirSpeed Scale 220311 Update

| Tom Tsui

Due to the brightness of the Vref marks on the G5 PFD Airspeed Scale is a bit overwhelming that causes distraction from the rest of the instrument, the Vref marks have been dimmed a little to restore the balance of the instrument as a whole.

Apology for the short update period since the last one 3 days ago.  Anyway, download Links have been sent to all users already.

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765: GENERIC G5 PFD SR22 Update

| Tom Tsui

As there are quite some inquiries regarding the Cirrus SR22 airspeed scale for the GENERIC G5 PFD,  SR22it is therefore added as the third airspeed scale (C172, B58, SR22) coming as standard in the G5 PFD (both single- and dual-cue) R4 package now.

It can be called up by the “G5 Airspeed Switcher” utility after update.

With the SR22 3-Gauges Pack and the GENERIC G5 PFD+HSI, Continue reading →

759: GENERIC G5 PFD R4 Major Update

| Tom Tsui

The GENERIC G5 PFD R4 is ready at last.  This major update includes a lot of enhancements and revisions with many bug fixes and new features.

For instance, besides its appearance nows resembles more to the latest Garmin G5, Vrefs info (reference speeds) based on real aircraft are added as an option to the Airspeed Scales as well.

Here’s a quick video showing both single-cue and dual-cue PFD running with the HSI on the C172 Skyhawk in MSFS.

Furthermore, a new utility called “G5 Airspeed Switcher” is also included to the instrument pack so that users can quickly switch among different Airspeed Scales to match with the aircraft being flown with the G5 PFD.

However, similar to the G5 HSI R4, this new PFD R4 Continue reading →

754: GENERIC G5 HSI R4 Major Update

| Tom Tsui

The GENERIC G5 HSI has been updated to Revision 4.

One of the major improvements in the update is the addition of a new VOR2 version, so as to better match with the operations on the aircraft equipped with the G1000 in MSFS 2020.

In addition, virtually all images of the new HSI are recreated with enhanced graphics rendering.  The results are positive, which are especially beneficial to all users who runs their Flight Instrument Panels (FIPs) with the default Logitech MSFS plugins.

Here’s a short video showing the new GENERIC G5 HSI switching between VOR1, VOR2 and GPS modes:

Users of the G5 HSI please be noted that the new R4 Continue reading →