"Bob Jenneson" wrote:

Has anybody had any first
hand experience with the new colour 296?
What is the colour screen like to read especially in a sunny cockpit?
Is it worth the extra cash?

I just bought the 296. I've figured out some of it, but have had zero
prior experience with any GPS and am looking for a tutorial (you don't
find many Schweizer 2-33s or C152s with GPS!). The color screen is great
and easy to read.

I have two pilot friends with extensive experience with GPSs that both
recently bought the 296--both LOVE it, highly recommended it, and said
"it does everything but fly".