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Problem solved. Garmin support found that I may have clicked the 430 non-WAAS DB instead of the 430 WAAS which caused the reader to think the silver card was not compatible. Once he switched it to Waas, it then worked. Yea!

Thanks for the information. I don't think I can use the older method since I'm on Windows 11 and the browsers are not compatible with that older software. When I look on Garmin's website about the driver, it says: "The light will be an amber color by default (this is normal), and will turn green when a card is inserted and is being read by the programmer." Unfortunately, the light just stays amber. I don't think it's the card since it works in the GNS 430 but it has not been updated in years. The card is silver. If the card is bad, I guess if I purchase another card (which I was planning on doing anyway), it may work with that. Otherwise, maybe the Garmin reader is bad. I've seen other reviews that say it doesn't recognize the card but never read where they have found a solution. I just don't want to keep going down a rabbit hole that is not helping. I'll try Garmin support next.

I know this is an old thread but wondering if someone can help. I have a 430 Waas with outdated nav data card that has not been updated since took ownership of plane over 3 years ago. Purchased a Garmin Data card reader for Garmin nav db update. Plugged in reader and installed drivers. LED light has steady green on reader. When I plug in data card, it goes to amber and occasionally pulsates but never turns green again which I think should happen. Garmin data manager software never sees the card even after refresh. The card works in the 430 unit. Any ideas?

An interesting video that speculates why Mooney eventually failed.

To get back in the market, Mooney would have to bring a model which is affordable, efficient, has a chute and get the speeds of at least the J model. Affordable means so that the middle classes can get back into the new airplane market. Whether it's aluminum or plastic does not matter at all Best regards, Urs This doesn't appear to be realistic unless some drastic changes in the way planes can be manufactured. Planes will never be as cheap as they were in the 50's, 60's and part 70's where a person with a higher income job could afford a new plane. Maybe the future for us regular "Joe's" is the Experimental market with the Builder Assist programs. Van's and mostly Sling have been promoting this feature for those that don't have hundreds of free hours (and skill) and an available garage.

If you decide to part ways with that Redline towbar separately, let me know. In case the next buyer already has one.

With scattered storms hanging around for a few days, you just have to squeeze in a flight when there is a break in the weather. https://youtu.be/qAjAhMHU-kQ

Bonanza, Cirrus, Diamond, Mooney, Pipistrel, etc. - it doesn't matter - new high performance complex single engine aircraft are more and more unaffordable by historical measures. but Cirrus still managed to sell 420 total aircraft in 2020. There is still a market for these type of new aircraft. If Mooney was able to build aircraft efficiently / competitively and make somewhat of a profit, they would still be in business.