GPS Question.... Yet Again

I think I am sold on the AirMap 1000 with either Yoke Mount or the Suction
Cup Mount. I believe the 1000 comes with buth types of mounts, so I can
try them both and see what is the best for me. I have been looking for low
priced AirMaps and found one for $499.00, falls right at the edge of my
budget. Also, it includes all the goodies (e.g. 2 different mounts, Power
adapter, carrying case, extra memory card etc)

I will play with the demo software of the AirMap 1000 and make sure before
I order the unit tomorrow.

Also, if I had the extra $300 I could get the Airmap 2000C for something
like $799. That is a real steal IMO.

Mike


"C J Campbell" wrote:
GPS yoke mounts are the way to go. Setting a GPS on top of the dash is
likely to interfere with your compass.

To be honest, as an emergency backup device, the Garmin 196 does not have
any special advantages over any other aviation GPS. If you were using it
all the time, especially with the new terrain feature, then yes.

--
Mike Flyin'8
PP-ASEL
Temecula, CA
http://flying.4alexanders.com

Another option is a used or reconditioned Garmin GPS Pilot III. It has
an excellent database, is compact, gets 8-10 hours on 4 NiMH batteries.
Internal antenna is fine if you can give it a reasonable view of the
sky.

wrote:
I think I am sold on the AirMap 1000 with either Yoke Mount or the
Suction Cup Mount. I believe the 1000 comes with buth types of mounts,
so I can try them both and see what is the best for me. I have been
looking for low priced AirMaps and found one for $499.00, falls right at
the edge of my budget. Also, it includes all the goodies (e.g. 2
different mounts, Power adapter, carrying case, extra memory card etc)

I will play with the demo software of the AirMap 1000 and make sure
before I order the unit tomorrow.

Also, if I had the extra $300 I could get the Airmap 2000C for something
like $799. That is a real steal IMO.



I mis-stated the price... It is actually $399 for the Airmap 1000, brand
new from factory. What deal!

Mike

--
Mike Flyin'8
PP-ASEL
Temecula, CA
http://flying.4alexanders.com

check that price...sportys is$599 for the 1000 and $399 for the 500.

dan

Yeah, I know. I have talked to the guy and confirmed the $399 price twice
now. He normally sells the units for $499.00 but starting tomorrow will be
able to lower the price $100. The factory is lowering the cost to
distributors by $100 and he is passing this savings on to customers. This
makes the unit $399.00, brand new from the factory. He is listed as a
distributor at Lowrance as well.


"houstondan" wrote:
check that price...sportys is$599 for the 1000 and $399 for the 500.

dan

--
Mike Flyin'8
PP-ASEL
Temecula, CA
http://flying.4alexanders.com

Problem with the 2000C is the battery life IMO.
If you'll be flying planes with no cig. lighter...

In wrote:
I think I am sold on the AirMap 1000 with either Yoke Mount or the
Suction Cup Mount. I believe the 1000 comes with buth types of mounts,
so I can try them both and see what is the best for me. I have been
looking for low priced AirMaps and found one for $499.00, falls right
at the edge of my budget. Also, it includes all the goodies (e.g. 2
different mounts, Power adapter, carrying case, extra memory card etc)

I will play with the demo software of the AirMap 1000 and make sure
before I order the unit tomorrow.

Also, if I had the extra $300 I could get the Airmap 2000C for
something like $799. That is a real steal IMO.

Mike


"C J Campbell" wrote:
GPS yoke mounts are the way to go. Setting a GPS on top of the dash
is likely to interfere with your compass.

To be honest, as an emergency backup device, the Garmin 196 does not
have any special advantages over any other aviation GPS. If you were
using it all the time, especially with the new terrain feature, then
yes.

This is for a Lowrance 1000... $300 more for a 2000C... Reads like you
should sell the current one with the plane for full price...

From:
Date: 14 Mar 2005 21:18:40 GMT

Yeah, I know. I have talked to the guy and confirmed the $399 price
twice now. He normally sells the units for $499.00 but starting tomorrow
will be able to lower the price $100. The factory is lowering the cost
to distributors by $100 and he is passing this savings on to customers.
This makes the unit $399.00, brand new from the factory. He is listed
as a distributor at Lowrance as well.


"houstondan" wrote:
check that price...sportys is$599 for the 1000 and $399 for the 500.

dan

--
Mike Flyin'8
PP-ASEL
Temecula, CA
http://flying.4alexanders.com

Mike 'Flyin'8' wrote:

Garmin 196
-It looks like this device has the ability to set on top of the dash
in the plane with the antenna exposed through the windscreen. So I
would imagine if left on top of the control panel an external antenna
is not necessary. So, would an external be needed?

-With the previous in mind, is this device usable if left on top of
the panel?

It works OK in my car on its beanbag mount sitting on the dashboard. It doesn't
work on the yoke in the Mooney, never tried setting it on the glareshield. It
might depend on rake angle of the windscreen and how much of the sky is visible
from its mounting position.

I keep mine on the yoke in my Mooney, use external ship's power and the external
antenna. I use small spring clamps to route the wires so they're not in my way.

-Can you reach up and accurately press buttons as needed?

On the yoke mount - no problem. In the car on the dashboard the distance from my
eyes is inconvenient for my bifocals. I can read the big numbers but not the
little street names.

-Is the screen large enough to see if left sitting on top of the
Panel?


General Questions:
How do the GPS Yoke mounts work? I do not own a plane and rent, so is
the Yoke Mount easibly removable, or should I forget that idea all
together and just use a wrist strap? Does it work on a Cessna 172
without getting in the way? Is the wrist strap even worth messing
with?

The yoke mount and the associated wiring and spring clips for routing the wiring
are a bit of a pain for me as I share the plane with 3 partners who don't want
to use it. Still worth it, though. It probably takes only 3 minutes or so to
install/uninstall.

C J Campbell wrote:
GPS yoke mounts are the way to go. Setting a GPS on top of the dash is
likely to interfere with your compass.

To be honest, as an emergency backup device, the Garmin 196 does not have
any special advantages over any other aviation GPS. If you were using it all
the time, especially with the new terrain feature, then yes.

Just for the record, it's an obstacle feature and doesn't show terrain.

I am not following your comment...

I do not have a plane or a GPS. I am in the market for a GPS and came
across a good deal on the Airmap 1000.

This is for a Lowrance 1000... $300 more for a 2000C... Reads like you
should sell the current one with the plane for full price...

From:
Date: 14 Mar 2005 21:18:40 GMT

Yeah, I know. I have talked to the guy and confirmed the $399 price
twice now. He normally sells the units for $499.00 but starting tomorrow
will be able to lower the price $100. The factory is lowering the cost
to distributors by $100 and he is passing this savings on to customers.
This makes the unit $399.00, brand new from the factory. He is listed
as a distributor at Lowrance as well.


"houstondan" wrote:
check that price...sportys is$599 for the 1000 and $399 for the 500.

dan


Mike Alexander
PP-ASEL
Temecula, CA
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