Garmin 196 GPS - what do you guys think?

Indeed it would be nice! I'm sure it would be just too much for the
liability guys to swallow at this point. There are 3 or 4 legal
disclaimers you required to accept responsibility for every time you
turn it on.

But what a machine!!

Paul Tomblin wrote:

the only thing that would make the 396 perfect to me would be if
they'd add approach plates.

Why?
Because once I'm being vectored to the ILS, I don't need the GPS any more
for course guidance, just situational awareness, and so it would be nice
to switch the display to something I can use.
Because it would be nice to see a little "you are here" on the course
line.
Because those flimsy approach plate books are always tearing and I'm
likely to lose the plate I need.
Because if I have to divert, it would be nice to hit "GOTO" and then have
the approach plate come up rather than hunt through my book. Especially
if the diversion is to another state or province.