GNC-300XL IFR GPS/COM

Well in my particular case, the radio I'm replacing is a narco with a narco
glideslope head that won't work with my other nav/comm (a KX-175B). So I'd
have to buy two heads if I wanted to fly a precision approach: one for the
new GPS, and one with a glideslope needle (I DO have a KI201C currently on
my KX-175B but, even if that would work for the GPS, I'd still need to buy
the annunciator, etc). I opted to buy just one head with a glideslope
needle and share it between the GPS and my nav/comm. En route, I certainly
wouldn't be using both at the same time, and I couldn't think of any
approach situations where I'd need a CDI for both. If you're not in this
particular situation then yes, it makes better sense to buy the MD-41
combination.

mark

"Stu Gotts" wrote in message
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So maybe I'm missing something and hope someone can explain it to me.
If you need an indicator for an IFR box, why not a dedicated
indicator? One with the warn lights, etc., that would not be shared?
Wouldn't that eliminate the need for a switching device? Which ones
would qualify? KI209A, etc.?

On Wed, 15 Oct 2003 05:39:24 GMT, "Flynn"
wrote:

I installed this unit as the number two in my previous plane (number one
was
a kx-155 w/GS). I thought it was a great budget unit. $2400 on ebay
from
JA Air. All in including certification I was out $6800. Having now
flown
behind a pair of 430's for 25 hours, I still think that the set up above
was
perfect for a 79 Grumman.

"Jeff P" wrote in message
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Anyone have any experience with the GNC-300XL IFR GPS/COM?

Does it work well? Do you like the user interface? How is the
screen?

I want to have GPS IFR capability in my 172. What else will I have to
install to get IFR cert for this unit?

Thanks,

Jeff