Beschreibung
RealSimGear G500 Avionics Panel delivers a crisp and responsive glass cockpit experience that transforms your flight simulator. The high-brightness screen ensures clear visuals even in varied lighting conditions, while the backlit rubber buttons provide a tactile and satisfying feel. The wide-view display, coupled with capacitive touch functionality, allows for seamless interaction with avionics data. Whether you're navigating detailed maps, adjusting waypoints, or configuring different aircraft setups, this unit brings a level of interaction that makes you forget you’re at a desk. Its robust integration with X-Plane and Microsoft Flight Simulator makes it a solid choice for dedicated flight sim enthusiasts.
What Sets the RealSimGear G500 Avionics Panel Apart?
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Capacitive Touchscreen for Versatile Control – Unlike many flight sim displays that rely solely on physical buttons, this panel features a built-in capacitive touchscreen. This allows for intuitive control over avionics, making it easier to adjust settings mid-flight, especially when operating a variety of aircraft types.
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Optimized for X-Plane with Pre-Configured Aircraft – While some avionics panels require extensive setup, the G500 is already integrated with the default Cessna 172 and TorqueSim’s BN-2B Islander, with more aircraft compatibility in development. That means less time tweaking and more time flying.
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Detailed Map Views with Real-World Data – The G500’s display isn’t just a basic navigational aid; it provides rich details, including terrain, airspace, traffic, and even highways and cities. This level of clarity is a game-changer when planning complex routes.
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RealityXP GTN and GNS Integration – By supporting RealityXP avionics, this unit gives users the flexibility to expand their sim setup with even more in-depth navigation tools, bridging the gap between simulation and real-world flight planning.
Pros and Cons
| Pros |
Cons |
| Bright, wide-angle display with clear visibility |
Requires additional software purchase for full functionality |
| Capacitive touchscreen adds interactive control |
Limited native integration with Microsoft Flight Simulator |
| Pre-configured for some aircraft, reducing setup time |
No support for Mac systems |
Specifications
| Specification |
Value |
| Display Type |
Capacitive Touchscreen, High Brightness |
| Buttons |
Backlit Rubber Buttons with Tactile Feel |
| Power Supply |
110-240V, 12V, 2A |
| Compatibility |
Windows (X-Plane 11/12, Limited MSFS Support) |
| Included Accessories |
USB Cable, Power Pack |
RealSimGear G500 Avionics Panel Compatibility
| Software Compatibility |
Details |
| X-Plane 11 & 12 |
Fully supported with dedicated integration |
| Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 |
Functions as a generic touchscreen device |
| Hardware Compatibility |
Details |
| PC (Windows Only) |
No support for MacOS due to driver limitations |
Works best with X-Plane 11 and 12, where it has native integration for select aircraft. It also supports RealityXP GTN and GNS avionics, providing additional configuration options. Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 users can still utilize it, though without specific G500 avionics functionality, instead operating as a touchscreen controller for the G3X or G3000 panels.
Strictly Windows-compatible, this unit does not work with MacOS due to driver and screen handling issues. It connects via USB and requires an additional software purchase to unlock full G500 avionics functionality in X-Plane.
