Mike Spera wrote:


Our local (big name) shop has installed a couple of them with no
reported approval problems from the local FSDO. They are quick to point
out that you better not have the GPS installed when you pull up to get
it approved.

What? Why would you even bother with FSDO or paperwork? It's not even
a logbook entry.



My question is "where do all the wires go?". Do you run them out the
front and all over the place (legal, but messy). Or, are folks stringing
them up behind the panel - secured or not (possibly illegal and
dangerous, but much neater). Anyone make a harness and multipin plug yet?

Not counting the 396 you have only two wires, antenna and power. I
always have my mechanic install a cig lighter plug under the panel so I
can power up my GPS and Satellite radio and not have to see any cords or
wires. In my current plane the plug is wired to the battery so it is
always hot, that way I can recharge a phone, PDA or Sat radio while in
the woods. You simply run your wires behind the panel and tie wrap them
off.