I heard the update was like $1000, but it may be 1500$, its one of those.
Personally I dont think I will use the vnav, thats why I got the 430, with
exception of vnav and entering in flight plans via the airways they are
esentially the same box.

I was out doing practice approaches today with my 430, its coupled to my HSI
and that is coupled to my auto pilot. even the DME arc was simple. flew a
perfect arc, well the auto pilot flew a perfect arc


Paul DeSmet wrote:

Thomas Borchert wrote:
Paul,

I can't see that WAAS is not here to stay. But the 430/530 will support
WAAS, too.

Some dislike the operating of the CNX-80 and find it more convoluted
than the 430/530. Some love the CNX-80 for the ability to enter airways
in flightplans.

You might want to read the articles Aviation Consumer published on
this.

One problem I would see with the GX 55 that it is for sure an orphaned
unit since AFAIK GarminAT has announced it will be discontinued.

First of all I want to thank everyone's input. I read the article about
the comparison betweek the various boxes. Certainly the 430 and 530
remain very popular. If they will also support WAAS I assume that means
VNAV/LNAV capable also? Does anyone know when this upgrade for the
430/530 will be? Also how much???

Thanks, Paul