GNS 430W vs GNS 480

"JD" wrote in message
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On Jan 1, 5:17 pm, "Roy N5804F"
wrote:

Why is a new version of the software is required and what changes it will
introduce ?

I don't know what v3.0 firmware for the 480 will bring. The current 480
firmware is 2.1, so 3.0 should have some significate enhancements. I
just got this from the support guys when I was upgrading to 2.1

When did Garmin announced that they will "continue development and
support
for the 480" ?
What do all the aircraft fitted with only dual 430/530's use for primary
enroute navigation under instrument rules ?

What ever they have been using. Could be VOR for example.



I do believe that the updated software for the 480 is required to cure
existing problems found with the 480 during /W certification for the
430/530 units ?

The VOR portion is an integral part of the 430/530 so I would dispute that
the 430/530's are certified for enroute in a normal certified IFR
installation.

Am I wrong again ?

Roy