flyboy0681 Posted January 10, 2011 Report Posted January 10, 2011 The time has come for my '83 J model to get her panel upgraded. I'm looking to install a 430W and am seeking recommendations of reputable shops in Florida. Also, I'd appreciate it if the responses contained ballpark figures on what I might expect to pay. The panel now looks pretty much as it did all those years ago. Quote
fantom Posted January 10, 2011 Report Posted January 10, 2011 Bill Snead at Sarasota Avionics (in Venice) will take very good care of you, Mike. Give him a call for the latest deals. http://www.sarasotaavionics.com/catalog.aspx?cid=130 Their installed prices are as good as any I've found in FL, and they do a first rate job. Quote
flyboy0681 Posted January 10, 2011 Author Report Posted January 10, 2011 I sent you a private message Gary. Quote
Wistarmo Posted January 10, 2011 Report Posted January 10, 2011 I always like to put in a good word for Central Florida Avionics in Leesburg. Mike Noland and his son Kris have done numerous projects for me and they have always been on time and within budget. They get my highest recommendation. (352) 787-0712. I cannot give you an exact quote for an installed GNS 430W; my panel upgrade involved sending in an existing GNS 430 for a WAAS upgrade and adding a GNS 530W. A ballpark figure would probably be around $8,000.00 for the GNS 430W and up to $2,000.00 labor to install, depending on whether or not you have a compatible CDI or HSI. If not, you will also be looking at purchashing the Garmin GI 106A GPS/VOR/LOC/Glideslope indicator. These run around $1,800.00. In the GNS 400 series installation manual, there is a list of compatible indicators in the back. Quote
flyboy0681 Posted January 10, 2011 Author Report Posted January 10, 2011 Quote: Wistarmo I always like to put in a good word for Central Florida Avionics in Leesburg. Mike Noland and his son Kris have done numerous projects for me and they have always been on time and within budget. They get my highest recommendation. (352) 787-0712. I cannot give you an exact quote for an installed GNS 430W; my panel upgrade involved sending in an existing GNS 430 for a WAAS upgrade and adding a GNS 530W. A ballpark figure would probably be around $8,000.00 for the GNS 430W and up to $2,000.00 labor to install, depending on whether or not you have a compatible CDI or HSI. If not, you will also be looking at purchashing the Garmin GI 106A GPS/VOR/LOC/Glideslope indicator. These run around $1,800.00. In the GNS 400 series installation manual, there is a list of compatible indicators in the back. Quote
fantom Posted January 11, 2011 Report Posted January 11, 2011 I've heard good reports about Central Florida over the years, also. Quote
Mooney_Allegro Posted January 11, 2011 Report Posted January 11, 2011 I've used Sarasota Avionics at KSRQ. They've done great work for me, and took care of any issues that I had after the install. Also, two avionics shops did some minor work for me after the big install, and commented on the high quality work, fit and finish of my panel and related wiring. Plus they have airline service on the field and you can walk to the terminal from their building. Ryan Vankirk (888)289-0997 is the salesman there, he can give you pricing over the phone. Good luck! Quote
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