"TF" wrote:

Decision time. Do I go for a panel mounted GDL69a in my 77 Mooney (MX20)
for a big price tag. Or do I do the cheap and cheerful 486 portable route
? Seems on a cost basis that the 486 is the choice . Why wouldn't you ?

I like the integrated approach for the neatness factor. No wires hanging
about. The weather will be overlayed on my flight plan with one place to
look.

Any comments ? Thanks.

Get the 496. In addition to the weather stuff, you'll have a backup navigator
on the yoke with a panel display that can help save your butt if you lose your
gyros.

A little discreet use of tie-wraps and adhesive clips will neaten up the
cables.

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Dan
C172RG at BFM