Thoughts on 2nd GPS?

[74657]

I currently have a 430W and a yoke mounted 496 in my Grumman.  I love both of them.  The Mooney I am purchasing has a 430W and I planned on keeping my 496 but it appears that the guy I am selling the plane to is willing to pay me for the 496.  That being said, I love the XM radio, weather and functions of the 496.  I haven't kept up with the market over the last few years....  What else is out there?  My 496 was coupled to the 430, I would like to do the same thing with whatever I install in the new plane.  Thanks!

 

 

[GeorgePerry]

Let the 496 go for $1300 (market value for used 496) and upgrade to the Garmin Aera 560.

[rob]

Agreed. I love the Aera's small form factor.

[DaV8or]

If you have the panel space, consider the 696 in a Airgizmo panel mount. It's a very slick machine. If you want, or have to stay yoke mount, then the 560 is the way to go.

[scottfromiowa]

I agree with Dave and personally if I had someone to give me my investment in the 496 I would upgrade to the 696 with panel dock.  Larger map AND have instruments up too...

[fantom]

If you have decent vision, believe in "see and avoid", and doen't want to spend a bundle modifying your panel, an Aera 510 or 560 is an excellent choice.

[66Super21]

Here's an alternative.  I'm just starting on refurbing my panel and I've installed a panel gizmo on the right side to hold a AvMap GeoPilot II + (a mouthful).  It is fun to use, has a big screen, and is around $550.  I'll try to attach a pic of it.  It can have weather capabilities and can connect to some autopilots.  I'm still learning the unit, but like it so far.

[KLRDMD]

Quote: 66Super21

AvMap GeoPilot II + It can connect to some autopilots. 

[scottfromiowa]

I have 20:19 vision and I STILL would buy the 696 (if you have the panel space)