Holds on autopilot?

john smith writes:

Garmin did not design the GNS480, so none of the Garmin designs
incorporate that feature.

And yet they sell it? What's the story behind that? I thought Garmin
designed all their stuff (even if they have it manufactured in
Taiwan).

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"I've read that holds have become very rare since ATC adopted the
policy of spacing flights from their departure points rather than en
route. "

You want to come and visit Heathrow some time - there are four holds,
and they get used.

Bernie writes:

You want to come and visit Heathrow some time - there are four holds,
and they get used.

I was thinking of the U.S.; things are different in Europe.

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Mxsmanic wrote:
john smith writes:

Garmin did not design the GNS480, so none of the Garmin designs
incorporate that feature.

And yet they sell it? What's the story behind that? I thought Garmin
designed all their stuff (even if they have it manufactured in
Taiwan).

Garmin bought UPSAT (formerly known as Apollo) after UPSAT
designed the 480 (which UPSAT called the CNX80) and the MX20
(which has evolved into the GMX200) and the SL-30 and SL-40
NAV/COM and COM. All of which (with the exception of the
original MX20) are still Garmin products.

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Mxsmanic wrote:

john smith writes:

Garmin did not design the GNS480, so none of the Garmin designs
incorporate that feature.

And yet they sell it? What's the story behind that? I thought Garmin
designed all their stuff (even if they have it manufactured in
Taiwan).

Garmin bought Apollo Avionics from UPS a few years back. If I remember
correctly the 480 was originally an Apollo product.