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Originally Posted by killbilly  I'll hold you to that, bud. This forum is full of witnesses.
And if that 496 is wrapped in a Columbia or a DA-40 that would be superb. 
I mentioned this in the PM, but it's relevant here. The Lowrance stuff seems to be good quality from what I've read, and it's about half the price of the Garmin stuff. Why? Is it just features? |
I'm not going to complain about any of the Lowrance GPS systems, for when I'm either using it solo or practicing with someone else's as a safety pilot, it's all about how I finesse the system with keystrokes to bring up my desired application without losing my situational awareness while aviating. With the Garmin, I personally have to focus more on the displays I transition to get to the desired one vice quick glances of the displays . . .something which for me is easier with the Lowrance. Maybe it's because I'm much more familiar, but I still use the Garmin quite regularly. (I don't play with it as much while driving.
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Additionally, the vertical height is never accurate, but my system isn't WAAS which is what I believe WAAS provides.
Most of the time, I use my GPS at night under moonless night conditions. It definitely elevates my comfort level regarding where I am and where the airport is.