GPS Question.... Yet Again

On Sun, 13 Mar 2005 14:52:02 -0800, Mike 'Flyin'8'
wrote:

Garmin 196
-It looks like this device has the ability to set on top of the dash
in the plane with the antenna exposed through the windscreen. So I
would imagine if left on top of the control panel an external antenna
is not necessary. So, would an external be needed?

I don't know what airplane you're flying, but I've never felt the need
for an external antenna with the 296. It works just fine anywhere
inside the Cub (which, to be sure, has overhead glazing).


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On Sun, 13 Mar 2005 14:52:02 -0800, Mike 'Flyin'8'
wrote:

How do the GPS Yoke mounts work?

The one Garmin supplies is an unbelievably complex gadget that, in any
arrangement I can hook up, is given to shaking. (The Cub of course
doesn't have a yoke.) Much more useful, I found, was the velcro
dashboard mount, but of course that requires that you own the
dashboard so as to put the matching velcro strip on it. I put the
velcro on an inverted picture frame www.pipercubforum.com/garmin.htm
that goes atop the Cub's front seat.



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GPS yoke mounts are the way to go. Setting a GPS on top of the dash is
likely to interfere with your compass.

To be honest, as an emergency backup device, the Garmin 196 does not have
any special advantages over any other aviation GPS. If you were using it all
the time, especially with the new terrain feature, then yes.

I think I am sold on the AirMap 1000 with either Yoke Mount or the Suction
Cup Mount. I believe the 1000 comes with buth types of mounts, so I can
try them both and see what is the best for me. I have been looking for low
priced AirMaps and found one for $499.00, falls right at the edge of my
budget. Also, it includes all the goodies (e.g. 2 different mounts, Power
adapter, carrying case, extra memory card etc)

I will play with the demo software of the AirMap 1000 and make sure before
I order the unit tomorrow.

Also, if I had the extra $300 I could get the Airmap 2000C for something
like $799. That is a real steal IMO.

Mike


"C J Campbell" wrote:
GPS yoke mounts are the way to go. Setting a GPS on top of the dash is
likely to interfere with your compass.

To be honest, as an emergency backup device, the Garmin 196 does not have
any special advantages over any other aviation GPS. If you were using it
all the time, especially with the new terrain feature, then yes.

--
Mike Flyin'8
PP-ASEL
Temecula, CA
http://flying.4alexanders.com

wrote:
I think I am sold on the AirMap 1000 with either Yoke Mount or the
Suction Cup Mount. I believe the 1000 comes with buth types of mounts,
so I can try them both and see what is the best for me. I have been
looking for low priced AirMaps and found one for $499.00, falls right at
the edge of my budget. Also, it includes all the goodies (e.g. 2
different mounts, Power adapter, carrying case, extra memory card etc)

I will play with the demo software of the AirMap 1000 and make sure
before I order the unit tomorrow.

Also, if I had the extra $300 I could get the Airmap 2000C for something
like $799. That is a real steal IMO.



I mis-stated the price... It is actually $399 for the Airmap 1000, brand
new from factory. What deal!

Mike

--
Mike Flyin'8
PP-ASEL
Temecula, CA
http://flying.4alexanders.com

check that price...sportys is$599 for the 1000 and $399 for the 500.

dan

Yeah, I know. I have talked to the guy and confirmed the $399 price twice
now. He normally sells the units for $499.00 but starting tomorrow will be
able to lower the price $100. The factory is lowering the cost to
distributors by $100 and he is passing this savings on to customers. This
makes the unit $399.00, brand new from the factory. He is listed as a
distributor at Lowrance as well.


"houstondan" wrote:
check that price...sportys is$599 for the 1000 and $399 for the 500.

dan

--
Mike Flyin'8
PP-ASEL
Temecula, CA
http://flying.4alexanders.com

This is for a Lowrance 1000... $300 more for a 2000C... Reads like you
should sell the current one with the plane for full price...

From:
Date: 14 Mar 2005 21:18:40 GMT

Yeah, I know. I have talked to the guy and confirmed the $399 price
twice now. He normally sells the units for $499.00 but starting tomorrow
will be able to lower the price $100. The factory is lowering the cost
to distributors by $100 and he is passing this savings on to customers.
This makes the unit $399.00, brand new from the factory. He is listed
as a distributor at Lowrance as well.


"houstondan" wrote:
check that price...sportys is$599 for the 1000 and $399 for the 500.

dan

--
Mike Flyin'8
PP-ASEL
Temecula, CA
http://flying.4alexanders.com

Problem with the 2000C is the battery life IMO.
If you'll be flying planes with no cig. lighter...

In wrote:
I think I am sold on the AirMap 1000 with either Yoke Mount or the
Suction Cup Mount. I believe the 1000 comes with buth types of mounts,
so I can try them both and see what is the best for me. I have been
looking for low priced AirMaps and found one for $499.00, falls right
at the edge of my budget. Also, it includes all the goodies (e.g. 2
different mounts, Power adapter, carrying case, extra memory card etc)

I will play with the demo software of the AirMap 1000 and make sure
before I order the unit tomorrow.

Also, if I had the extra $300 I could get the Airmap 2000C for
something like $799. That is a real steal IMO.

Mike


"C J Campbell" wrote:
GPS yoke mounts are the way to go. Setting a GPS on top of the dash
is likely to interfere with your compass.

To be honest, as an emergency backup device, the Garmin 196 does not
have any special advantages over any other aviation GPS. If you were
using it all the time, especially with the new terrain feature, then
yes.

C J Campbell wrote:
GPS yoke mounts are the way to go. Setting a GPS on top of the dash is
likely to interfere with your compass.

To be honest, as an emergency backup device, the Garmin 196 does not have
any special advantages over any other aviation GPS. If you were using it all
the time, especially with the new terrain feature, then yes.

Just for the record, it's an obstacle feature and doesn't show terrain.