"Dave Butler" wrote in message
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I see little value add by installing the 300XL VFR only. Did you get
a quote to see how much more an IFR install would be?

Even an IFR GPS would provide minimal functional improvement over a Garmin
295 unless he plans to fly under IMC into airports with only GPS approaches.

If he is in radar contact, he can do direct with a Garmin 295.

If he is not in radar contact, he cannot go direct even with an IFR GPS.

What is the advantage of an IFR GPS in this situation?

About the other poster who said you'll get more utility with a handheld
GPS: I'd
say there's value in having it in the panel instead. I dislike having
wires
strung all over the cockpit for antennas and power connections, etc.

Replace the batteries and then there is no power connection necessary.

My Garmin 295 works fine in my airplane with its internal antenna.

The value of a battery backup for IFR flight is priceless.


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Richard Kaplan, CFII

www.flyimc.com