G.R. Patterson III wrote:


: Ben Jackson wrote:
:
: I don't think it applies to
: the CDI, but you could download the install guide from Garmin's site and
: find out.

: Thanks -- I'll do that.

George, you certainly do need an external CDI for any of the GPS units, up
to and including the 430/530. It can be located anywhere on the panel.
You do not need an external annunciator panel with the 430/530.
Mid-continent makes a line of 2.5" CDI units compatible with just about
every IFR GPS, the MD-40 series. I have one of these in my plane for
my IFR GPS, located just to the right of the TC. It works like a charm.
If you can wait a couple days, I can take a picture of it.
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Aaron Coolidge (N9376J)