I was thinking they were likely more than 30k. Are you confident on that
number?

Also, 172's and Diamond Stars are coming with the G1000. You can order
either of those planes with a single NAV/COM/GPS, standard six pack, VOR
Head, Transponder (no traffic), intercom and engine instruments for at least
30k less than the minimal install price of a G1000 unit.

You are correct if you compare to a normally well configured 182, Star or
Mooney that they are nearly the same though.

The question will be what pricing model will the manufacturers use to bring
it to upgrade planes and low end models to increase the market. I suspect
they may try to sell units with lower capabilities built in that you will
have to pay a software charge to use. The real question is Chelton. Will
they try to increase their marketshare by discounting heavily, betting on
volume (like Cirrus has done).






"Mike Rapoport" wrote in message
k.net...
What new planes ship with a single navcom these days? The G1000 as
installed in a single like a 182 costs about $30K and includes audio, VOR,
GS, GPS, transponder, Airspeed, ADI, HSI, VSI, MFD, Fuel, Tach, MP,
intercom, ammeter, as well as a bunch of stuff that the older 182 is
unlikely to have. So the $30k system is replacing everything except the
standby AH, airspeed and altimeter. Of course most 182s don't have these
redundant instruments. Since everything is integrated, the wiring is
significantly reduced too saving expensive labor.

Mike
MU-2


"Dude" wrote in message
...

What is interesting, but hasn't come into play yet is that the G-1000 is
cheaper (to Cessna) than the instruments it replaces. At some point
manufacturers will stop charging a premium for glass. My guess is that
it will happen in the next two years.

Mike
MU-2



Is it really cheaper? If you are talking about a replacement for a full
panel with HSI, Dual Nav/Com/GPS, engine analysis system, and intercom
with traffic - then you are certainly correct. But is it cheaper than a
base unit with a single Nav/Com?

Anyone know what the cost of the AHRS really is? That seems to be the
main thing. I can see how the rest could end up being cheaper easily.