bangbang wrote:
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Consumer. The new EPK-IV, apparently just introduced at Oshkosh,
sounds even better - but alas I wasn't able to make the trip there to
ogle it myself.
Any input on these gizmos is welcome.

I just got mine, tonight. It seems pretty neat, although it has it's
quirks to get use to if you're use to another GPS. It's a lot like
looking at a little laptop. My eyes are already feeling sore from trying
to look at every detail. I had to immediately start playing with the
decluttering setup. It also came with the brightness and contrast set to
maximum, so I lowered that. I was surprised that I might actually prefer
the landscape mode better. It'll really depend on how it fits on the
yoke. C-map doesn't have the "back plate" (that'll allow use of a RAM
mount) ready yet. They said it'll be out within the month. I guess I'll
use it as a lapboard, temporarily. It's weird. The curved backplate that
conforms to your leg obviously comes off, but the don't mention how to do
that anywhere in the instructions (and I'm not prying on it). In fact,
their instruction manual tends to be a little lacking with respect to any
of the mechanical aspects of the assembly. They don't have any
documentation on available accessories, either.

Anyway, I won't be able to fly with it for a few days because my mechanic
and I are doing the annual over the next few days. I might be able to fly
with it this weekend.

--- Jay


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