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Old July 10th 06, 10:40 PM posted to rec.aviation.owning
Al[_1_]
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Default Garmin GpsMap 396 - Flight Test #4


"Jay Honeck" wrote in message
ps.com...
Go see one at the nearest dealer. Take your 2000 with you. You may be
surprised at what is accomplished on the smaller screen.


I was lucky enough to borrow a friend's 396 for four hours. Although
I didn't get to fly with it, I *did* get to play extensively, and was
able to watch the weather (VERY cool) develop "live". I was also able
to compare the screen to my current GPSs.

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a step backwards in that department to achieve the undeniable safety of
having on-board weather "radar".


Jay, after the tornado, you should have one of these in your convertable.

Al G