chrixxer Posted June 22, 2018 Report Share Posted June 22, 2018 1969 M20F. Current configuration: GNS430W GPSS linked to S-Tec 30 autopilot Linked to FS-450 fuel totalizer Linked to a GI106A CDI head Receives traffic from the FreeFlight RANGR FDL-978-XVR ADS-B In/Out system Cross-fills a GPSmap 496 (not long for this panel, though might replace with something like an Aera 660, with the same footprint) EDM-700 (currently being swapped for an EDM-730 through the trade-in program, and will live on as backup engine instruments) KX-155 NAV/COM (display failing, thinking GNC-255 eventually) GTX-327 transponder PMA450 audio panel Planned configuration (assuming STC/AML update to include the M20): Dynon SkyView HDX replacing the steam six pack, with its own engine monitor and autopilot (replacing the S-Tec) Some backup on the right panel (probably the D10 or D100), next to the EDM-730 From scanning eBay auctions, it looks like I can probably flip the GNS430W for about $7,000. I'm leery of the long-term lifespan of that circa-1998 tech and Garmin's ability and willingness to continue to support it. They've already dropped support completely for the earliest 430/530 units. I kinda want to get out while it still has some significant value. I really like the GTN-650, but I'm a cheap bastard (less so than I used to be, but still). What I like about the IFD-440 is, it's a slide-in replacement for the -430W. No avionics shop rewiring, etc. It's also WiFi and Bluetooth enabled already, so I wouldn't need something like the FS-210 to import flight plans from ForeFlight into the panel GPS, etc. Also, I kinda like having knobs and buttons. The F isn't as tossable as the E in turbulence, but it can still be a nightmare tapping in changes on my iPad, even with it sturdily yoke-mounted right in front of me. What I'm less thrilled about: Avidyne doesn't, AFAIK, have the same track record as Garmin. How long will they support the IFD-440? If I buy it now and it needs a screen replacement in 5 years, will I be SOL? (Probably not; they seem to be able to fully support the Entegra stack in the 2004 Cirrus SR22 I fly.) Database updates? Etc. There's no AHRS in the -440 (the FS-210 adds AHRS). Though, with synthetic vision coming on the SkyView HDX, that's really not as big of a deal as it was with a vacuum-powered AI and no terrain information in the panel, in my old E. I don't know that the -440 will talk to everything I already have, though I suspect it will. So my options right now, as I see them, are: (a) Buy the -440 ($10K?), sell the 430 ($7K?), come out $3K down, but have a new unit with warranty and probably better long-term outlook. Or, (b) keep the -430, have an FS-210 installed (My regular shop is quoting $1700 all in)... (I already have GPS and ADS-B weather and traffic coming into the iPad over WiFi through the FreeFlight.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N201MKTurbo Posted June 22, 2018 Report Share Posted June 22, 2018 I like the Foreflight integration better with Garmin. With Garmin when I make a change on the IPad and send it to the Garmin it updates the current flight plan. When I do it with the Avidyne it creates a new flight plan that I have to activate then activate the current leg. If I update the flight plan in the Avidyne and send it to the IPad it updates the Foreflight properly. I think, I'm never quite sure what the Avidyne is doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thinwing Posted June 23, 2018 Report Share Posted June 23, 2018 I've had better luck using Avidyne IFD100 app for updating flight plans,than there is never a question Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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