Garmin GNS430 & WAAS

"Andrew Gideon" wrote in message
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Dude wrote:

All I know is that I am not willing to learn the 480's interface, and
neither are most of the folks around here.

Why? It's certainly different, and I'd expect a learning curve. But if I
were given a chance to swap the 430s I fly (in 4 club aircraft) for 480s,
I'd leap at it. Ignoring the feature differences, there's one UI
difference - entering flight plans just as they're described as IFR
clearances - that's *extremely* desirable in my opinion.

But I'm curious why you disagree.

- Andrew


I have never used one, but the word on the street and in the press is that
the interface is MUCH more different than that. Reviews of the units have
not been flattering about the interface. If the FPL was the ONLY
difference, I would be willing to go that route.

In my search for a used 430, I have heard too much talk that a new panel
mount is just around the corner though. I am going to hold off until after
OSH no matter what.