john smith writes:

The recent thread regarding the lack of parts for the Garmin 480 got me
to wondering just how long the G-1000's will "live"?
Steam gauges are forever, but integrated circuits are produced for a
given period, then production is ceased as newer chips come along.
Does Garmin mention anywhere how long they will support their products?
Their earliest GPS handhelds are coming up on 20 years.
We have seen Lowrence discontinue support for some of their products
that are less than 10 years old.

It's best not to assume that any for-profit company will continue to
support a product that no longer generates substantial amounts of
revenue, unless it is required to do so by law.

I expect that glass cockpits will pretty much follow the past of PCs,
unless legislation prevents it.

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