BurnieM

I hate this shit. The ride operator did not have enough staff/fences in place to stop a customer doing something really stupid. We all pay and the next operator (of anything) hesitates setting up a similar business.

I would run your config past a Garmin dealer or Garmin Aus support line first. Bert Flood Rotax may also be able to confirm what you need to interface the 916 engine sensors to a Garmin G3X Touch. Some retailers are a bit hit and miss with what you need. You do not want to pay too much (or too little) and cause delays to your installation.

Check which units come with mounting/connector kits. Some do and some do not. Can delay your installation when you discover something missing.

If you have the panel space I would personally go with a panel mount radio. Some people like knobs and it improves the resale. Cost is similar. Either a remote mount or panel mount Garmin radio can both be controlled from the G3X Touch.

Yes, the G5 shares the same Pitot and temp probe. I would be checking with the source of your info as a Magnetometer is a essential part of your setup. Also, are you sure a GEA25 is not required ? The 915 I have seen use it and I believed the 916 also required it. You need a magnetic compass You need a separate GPS antenna for the G5

Google is your friend; https://www.pacificavionics.com.au/product/garmin-gmu-11-magnetometer-experimental/ Consider it a remote compass that feeds into the G3X Touch (and G5).

Do you really want to skimp on lights ? As a miniumum you probably want to run all the cabling for future lights and test. Some of the options you are looking at are high end - Rotax 916 and Garmin G3X suite. Personally I would go full LED from brand names.

Basics for meaningful display on Garmin G3X Touch; GSU25 ADAHRS GAP26 Pitot/AOA GAD13/GTP59 interface/temp probe GMU11 Magnetometer GEA24 interface for engine sensors You can do cross country (but not IFR) naviation using the internal GPS. You need an antenna either GA35 (external fuselage mount) or GA26 (internal dash mount) Maps are additional cost. Backup; G5 G5 backup battery GA26 GPS antenna (2nd) You also need a radio that will accept audio alerts from the G3X so probably a Garmin radio. An ADS-B in/out transponder is also recommended. Note you need an approved GPS source for ADS-B which the internal G3X GPS is not. Real answer is talk to a Garmin shop, above is just the basics. PS Buy the 10 inch screen as the 7 inch displays a lot less (not just smaller screen).

My understanding is mosaic is about heavier LSAs and more passengers on self declared medicals. Will be interesting to see what that turns into here.

It is a 4 seater so yes for this new type. A factory built Mtow 600 Sling 2 with 912uls is AU$300,000.

Price is in the ballpark. A 4 seater Sling TSI with Rotax 916 is over AU$500,000.

Some of the Garmin ADS-B out/in transponders can generate alerts from the transponder. So even without a Garmin efis or Garmin radio you can generate audio alerts via audio-out and audio-in on your radio/intercom.

Not meaning to be grim but if you have no shared assets and you are unlikely to outlive an event that causes significant other damage, do you need any public liability insurance at all ?

Denys has one up too, altho he is a little pro-Ukrainian biased; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQEghJ8UVWk The main issue seems to be that Russia were very slow to shut the airspace.

Interesting that mainstream media are still saying the downing is from an unknown cause when there are several vids showing straphnel damage to the aircraft.