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Old June 18th 04, 04:17 AM
David Johnson
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Not liking yoke mounts, I considered other possibilities. I found
that my GPS (Garmin 92) would fit nicely between the old AN-type
DG and Artificial Horizon in my panel. The problem was how to
mount it there.

Looking around, I found that Garmin sells marine GPSs in the same
cases as their aviation units - and deck mounts to match. Removing
the ball swivel base from one of these provided a mount made for
my GPS that would firmly attach it to a flat surface. To provide
a suitable surface I fabricated an "L" bracket out of about .100
aluminum of similar length and width to the GPS case. The "L" is
actually an acute angle to provide an upward tilt. I installed the
deck mount on the bracket, then clipped the assembly to the brow
of the glareshield. Mounted in this the GPS is exactly where I want
it - front and center (of me), but in the way of nothing. I use an
extra large spring clip - available in any office supply store.

David Johnson