On 10/26/04 8:14 PM, in article
, "Hankal"
wrote:

Just looked at my approach plates. Very few have NDB approaches, some are VOR
DME, some require ADF. More and more now are GPS.
Since I can use the GPS instead of DME for Some VOR approaches, is it not wise
(prudent)
to get an IFR certified GPS now?
Should it be a Garmin 430 or a 480? The cost of the 480 is about 2 grand more,
but I could use it for ILS approaches.
My ADF is useless and I am contemplating a GPS in the place on the panel.
I have never flown a GPS approach.
My finances are low, but my life does have a high value. So says the MRS.
You can email or put your thoughts and suggestion here.
Hank 172 driver

I fly with a 430 and it's IFR certified. I don't know what the future holds
for it as far as Garmin is concerned, but it certainly does everything I
could ask of it. It's reasonably simple to operate with a little study and
in truth, I can't think of a bad thing to say about it.
Standard disclaimer about not working for or having any other affiliation
with Garmin applies.
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