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Garmin GDL 50R Remote ADS-B Receiver
MFR Model# 010-01561-10
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Overview
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Works with a Variety of Devices Providing multiple display outputs and viewing options, GDL 50R works not only with your G3X Touch avionics, but it can also communicate simultaneously with the Garmin Pilot app running on your compatible iPad tablet or mobile devices². Likewise, if you fly with an aera 660, 796 or 795 series aviation portable, the receiver’s data links can also be accessed (via wired or wireless connection) with these products as well. In fact, GDL 50R is able to support up to 2 Connext wireless connections for your devices while simultaneously providing wired connections for 2 other devices. Track Aviation Weather Featuring ADS-B “In” datalink technology, the GDL 50R receiver allows reception of subscription-free Flight Information Service-Broadcast (FIS-B) weather information in the U.S. With this, your compatible devices² can display animated graphical weather plus METARs, TAFs, winds and temperatures aloft, PIREPs, NOTAMs and other features linked from ADS-B. And to help you maintain the most current weather picture, your GDL 50R receiver can queue the ADS-B weather data while your display device is sleeping or turned off, so it automatically updates when you turn the screen back on. For airport operations, TerminalTraffic technology (a part of the comprehensive Garmin suite of Terminal Safety Solutions) enables ADS-B equipped surface targets to be displayed on your device’s SafeTaxi® diagram, so you can see what’s happening with traffic on busy runways and taxiways. ADS-B equipped aircraft in flight are easily distinguished from ground vehicles and taxiing aircraft, which are displayed using distinct colors and symbols. Thus, TerminalTraffic provides a clear, real-time overview of on-surface activity in the airport environment. Spot Potential Traffic Threats To aid in situational awareness, GDL 50R can also receive ADS-B position reports directly from other aircraft in your vicinity. In the U.S., 2 frequencies (978 UAT and 1090 ES) are approved by the FAA for ADS-B broadcasts, so the GDL 50R offers access to both frequencies. This allows you to see the most comprehensive view of all ADS-B “Out” equipped targets in your vicinity. Your compatible display³ will alert you by announcing traffic targets both audibly and visually. Spoken audio alerts announce “Traffic, Traffic” to get you looking right away. View Enhanced Traffic Features To further extend your display’s traffic monitoring capability (on compatible displays), the GDL 50R receiver also allows access to our TargetTrend relative motion tracking technology. This feature gives you a faster, more intuitive way to judge the direction and closure rate of intruding targets relative to your aircraft’s position. So, rather than a fixed “snapshot” of the traffic situation, TargetTrend provides a more dynamic “velocity-based” display that shows which aircraft trajectories are most likely to converge with your own. For example, if traffic is ahead of you and traveling along the same track but at a slower rate, the motion vector would point opposite of its indicated direction of flight to show you are overtaking the traffic. The result — you’re able to make faster, better target avoidance decisions. For airport operations, TerminalTraffic technology (a part of the comprehensive Garmin suite of Terminal Safety Solutions) enables ADS-B equipped surface targets to be displayed on your device’s SafeTaxi® diagram, so you can see what’s happening with traffic on busy runways and taxiways. ADS-B equipped aircraft in flight are easily distinguished from ground vehicles and taxiing aircraft, which are displayed using distinct colors and symbols. Thus, TerminalTraffic provides a clear, real-time overview of on-surface activity in the airport environment. Built-in GPS and Attitude Sensors for SVX™ Display In addition to its ADS-B weather and traffic capabilities, your GDL 50R feature set includes a built-in WAAS GPS receiver. This enables GDL 50R to deliver highly accurate aircraft position, speed and altitude information to your compatible mobile device app. Also, built-in attitude sensors enable select Garmin aviation portables and apps with our SVX synthetic vision technology to serve as a backup attitude reference4 during your flights. With virtual terrain, obstacles, runways, horizon cues, HSI, GPS speed, altitude and more, this brings a whole new perspective to your portable navigation. Link up with the Benefits of ADS-B For pilots who want subscription-free U.S. datalink weather and traffic, the remote GDL 50R receiver is one of the simplest and smartest ways to interface ADS-B weather and traffic with your G3X Touch avionics and more. And by going with Garmin, your receiver will be backed by a comprehensive 1-year warranty — and by the industry’s No. 1-ranked product support team. |
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Compatible Devices
| Display | ADS-B Traffic & Weather | Connection | TargetTrend™ Capable | GPS & Attitude Information |
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| Garmin Pilot App | Yes | Bluetooth® | Yes | Yes |
| G3X Touch™Flight Displays | Yes | Bluetooth® or Cable | Yes | N/A |
| aera 796/795 | Yes | Bluetooth® or Cable | Yes | Attitude Only |
| aera 660 | Yes | Bluetooth® or Cable | Yes | Attitude Only |
| FltPlan Go | Yes | Bluetooth® | No | Yes |
| ForeFlight Mobile | Yes | Bluetooth® | No | Yes |
Specifications
- Physical
- Unit dimensions, WxHxD: 6.1" x 1.6" x 5.0" (15.49 x 4.06 x 12.7 cm)
- Weight: 0.78 lbs (0.35 kg)
- Performance
- Operating temperature: -20°C to +60°C (-4°F to 140°F)
- Operating altitude: To 55,000 ft
- Nominal operating velocity range: 0 – 800 kts (411 m/s)
- Power input: 10 to 32 VDC, 3.5 W max.
- Connections
- 15-pin standard D-sub power and data connector
- ADS-B BNC antenna port
- GPS BNC antenna port
- Wireless Connext™ (Bluetooth®)
ForeFlight
The GDL 50 series datalink receivers are now compatible with the ForeFlight app, allowing customers access to a full featured suite of weather products, Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) traffic and more by using a single receiver. SiriusXM Aviation weather and ADS-B traffic and weather can now be displayed using software version 10.2 or later, available from ForeFlight. ForeFlight support for GDL 52/51 does not include SiriusXM audio entertainment control at this time.
Pilots using ForeFlight Mobile with the Garmin GDL51 or GDL52 receiver can access two tiers of SiriusXM Aviation weather: 1) Pilot for ForeFlight or 2) Pilot Express. Click here to learn more.
1: The attitude information provided by GDL 52 series portables is not intended to be a source of attitude information for flight in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) and should not be used under these conditions.
In The Box
- GDL 50R
- Trial subscription of Garmin Pilot™
Reviews
Be aware that the GDL 50R PMA version is for use with the certified G3X Touch only. That is not really clear in the documentation but you cannot update the PMA versions firmware without the G3X installed so it is not sustainable to use longterm in an aircraft without the G3X. The device itself - 5 stars Garmin documentation and clarity (spent 2 hours on the phone to get this figured out)- 1 star
For its purpose (ADS-B In, AHARS), the unit works very well. Just beware that, unlike the portable version (which is less expensive), these dont include antennas or connectors, which adds even more expense. Its also a good amount larger, oddly enough. In hindsight, it would have been several hundred dollars less to have gone with a portable if I could have found a practical way to mount it. Given that this is remote mount, it would be really nice if Garmin made it a two-piece deal: one smaller part with the AHARS sensors (which have specific mounting requirements) connected to the remainder, which could be mounted elsewhere, possibly in view to see status lights.
Q&A
Please note, Aircraft Spruce's personnel are not certified aircraft mechanics and can only provide general support and ideas, which should not be relied upon or implemented in lieu of consulting an A&P or other qualified technician. Aircraft Spruce assumes no responsibility or liability for any issue or problem which may arise from any repair, modification or other work done from this knowledge base. Any product eligibility information provided here is based on general application guides and we recommend always referring to your specific aircraft parts manual, the parts manufacturer or consulting with a qualified mechanic.
The PMA refers to the certified version of the GDL 50R. The part # for the certified version is 11-18239. The 50 and the 50R are the same unit, except the 50 is portable and typically used in the cockpit and the 50R is a remote mounted unit.
That is correct. GDL 52R adds SiriusXM connectivity. Yes, this works with the Aera 760.
This unit has built in ADS-B and GPS receivers. It does not require external antennas.
For the certified version you will need 11-18239 and it carries a PMA.
A wiring harness must be fabricated to route power to the unit. Please review the Pilot guide for more information.
The certified version requires the G3X system. The Experimental version will work with other units such as the Aera 796.
The manual for GNC 355 only calls out the GDL 82 or GDL 88 as compatible ADS-B devices.
No, the GDU370 will only work with the GDL 39/39R. The GDL 50/R works with the G3X touch, aera 660/795/796 and devices running Garmin Pilot.
External antennas are not required, they are optional. The unit has an internal antennas, for the customers review in question, they wanted the optional external antennas.
