Soon for Sale: Stratus Gen 2 and Garmin Aera 796

[IndyTim]

I thought I would go ahead and provide a heads up to anyone who is planning to buy either a Stratus gen II or Garmin 796 in the near future.

I'm converting to panel-based equipment in January. I'll sell both the Stratus and the Garmin then. Let me know if you want either one and I'd be happy to hold it for you.

Stratus has been used once, is 10 weeks old. Receipts/box/etc available. $600 obo.

UPDATE:  I've decided to hang on to the 796 for a little while, at least until the new panel is in. 

Tim

[N601RX]

I would love to have the stratus. Pm sent.

Thanks,

Mike

[Wakeup]

I would be interested in both as a package deal if Mike doesn't want them. I have nothing at this point. Thanks

[donkaye]

I just can't imagine why in the world you would sell the 796?  My installation of the G500/750/650 and too many other things to mention is just about complete and the 796 will stay on the yoke.  Nearly everything the panel will be able to do the 796 can do faster except fly the plane.  It's my primary source for approach plates and weather along with "what if" scenarios for weather diversions.  Of course as a bi-product it serves me well as a flight instructor by normalizing the avionics in all airplanes in which I teach.

[IndyTim]

I just can't imagine why in the world you would sell the 796?  My installation of the G500/750/650 and too many other things to mention is just about complete and the 796 will stay on the yoke.  Nearly everything the panel will be able to do the 796 can do faster except fly the plane.  It's my primary source for approach plates and weather along with "what if" scenarios for weather diversions.  Of course as a bi-product it serves me well as a flight instructor by normalizing the avionics in all airplanes in which I teach.

Mike called dibs on the Stratus, so he'll be getting that.

796 is still available.

Don, you're absolutely right. I like the 796 a lot, and I debated with myself for many of the reasons you mention. But bottom line, it's primary function for me is WX, and I'm going to a GDL69a and want to clean up the panel and yokes. I'll use Foreflight Pro for georeferenced charts etc as backup on my yoke.

[IndyTim]

I would be interested in both as a package deal if Mike doesn't want them. I have nothing at this point. Thanks

Wake up, pm me if you're interested in just the 796.

[Wakeup]

I will message you when I get to my pc. My phone will not let me see the whole box for sending a message?? Thanks again

[IndyTim]

UPDATE: I've decided to hang on to the 796 for now, at least until the new panel is in and I have a chance to see I really need this as backup.  Since my XM subscription will move to the GDL69a, I expect I'll still be willing to let this go, but I won't be able to say for sure until Feb/March.