Thanks, you're right. Does that also go for built-in aviation GPS's/Moving
Maps? I assume there is some sort of certification there?

Nosegear

"Dan Luke" c172rgATbellsouthDOTnet wrote in news:vhon26on7bqm72
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"Nosegear" wrote:
Last advantage I can think of is also a disadvantage: you do not pay for
certification of the equipment (I'm sure Garmin and others have some
percentage for that in the price)

Nope. Portable GPS's aren't certified.