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38bat · January 8th, 2008, 13:41

In case I wasn't clear, I paid $695 for complete system brand new with warranty. I had a handheld garmin which would get me from point a to point b but the little things make me comfortable. Here are the ones I really like

1. With a click I can immediately see the runway layouts and procedures in flight along with com frequencies, FBO services and even fuel prices of any airport.

2. Terrain avoidance- gives warnings if anything close is a danger to you

3. Airspace- I fly in a congested area with tons of military activity. Often we are flying under their airspace until we get out and it is nice to see clearly exactly where there airspace starts.

4. An extra set of instruments. I know they don't substitute for the real thing but it is nice to have another set.

I know these features aren't unique to this one but It seemed to be the best value. Made me way more comfortable. If you have any questions let me know I would be glad to help.

January 8th, 2008, 13:41	#6
38bat Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 106	Re: Handheld GPS options/recs - bang for the buck! In case I wasn't clear, I paid $695 for complete system brand new with warranty. I had a handheld garmin which would get me from point a to point b but the little things make me comfortable. Here are the ones I really like 1. With a click I can immediately see the runway layouts and procedures in flight along with com frequencies, FBO services and even fuel prices of any airport. 2. Terrain avoidance- gives warnings if anything close is a danger to you 3. Airspace- I fly in a congested area with tons of military activity. Often we are flying under their airspace until we get out and it is nice to see clearly exactly where there airspace starts. 4. An extra set of instruments. I know they don't substitute for the real thing but it is nice to have another set. I know these features aren't unique to this one but It seemed to be the best value. Made me way more comfortable. If you have any questions let me know I would be glad to help.