Jon,

The total is probably closer to $25K to get to an IFR panel, but it is
significant as you point out. There really aren't any of my aircraft
available on the market with IFR panels, so its more of a decision of
whether I want this plane to be IFR capable in the long term.

After talking with the avionics shop today and looking at their demo
396, I may go the route you suggested anyway. Unfortunately now I want
a transponder upgrade so I can get the TIS traffic on the 396.

Thanks,
Eric
1959 Pilatus P-3 A-848
http://www.hometown.aol.com/bartscher/P3A848.html