Garmin G5 Install Manual & Pilot's Guide
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1.11.3 G5 PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS
Table 1-36 G5 Performance Specifications
Characteristic Specifications
Pressure Altitude Range -1,400 feet to 30,000 feet
Vertical Speed Range ±20,000 fpm
Airspeed Range 300 knots (indicated)
Mach Range < 1.00 mach
Pitch/Roll Range ±360°
Pitch/Roll Accuracy
±1° (straight and level flight)
±2.5° (normal dynamic maneuvering)*
Rotation Rate Range ±499°/second (automatic recovery when exceeded)
Heading Accuracy (with
Optional GMU 11)
±3° (straight and level flight)
±6° (normal dynamic maneuvering)*
Backup Battery (Optional) Rechargeable Lithium-ion
Battery Life Up to 4 hours
*Normal dynamic maneuvering is defined as bank angles less than 35° and pitch
angles less than 15°.
Due to variations in the Earth's magnetic fields, the operational accuracy of the G5's
heading (with optional GMU 11) is unknown in the following regions:
• North of 72° N for all longitudes
• South of 70° S for all longitudes
• North of 65° N between 75° W and 120° W (northern Canada)
• North of 70° N between 70° W and 128° W (northern Canada)
• North of 70° N between 85° E and 114° E (northern Russia)
• South of 55° S between 120° E and 165° E (south of Australia and New
Zealand)