On Wed, 25 Aug 2004 09:18:37 -0400, Dave Butler
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I don't fly IFR but I think I'd consider getting the plane instrument
certified with the least expensive older unit I could find and then
actually fly with one of the new portables such as Garmin GPS296.

I do fly IFR and would like an approach-cert GPS, but I can't convince my
partners. I make do with a Garmin 196, and I have to admit, the difference in
capability of the airplane vs. having an approach-cert unit is very slight.
Having something mounted in the panel vs. yoke mount would be nice.

I think the 296 has approaches. At least they're long runway extension
lines that could be used for a straight-in approach. But not
certified, I'm sure.