Recent content by Jesse Saint

For IFR flight, an IFR GPS only is adequate. For IFR training (at least a few hours) and the check ride, you will need to fly a VOR and ILS approach. There is some talk of removing the radio nav requirement, but it isn’t gone yet. For budget, you could just install the GPS and borrow/rent a...

The Sun-N-Fun fly-in is next week, Tuesday through Sunday. I will be spending most of the week at the Dynon Avionics booth in southwest corner of Hangar B. Please feel free to stop by for a demo of the Dynon equipment and a quote on a panel upgrade.

What ads-b do you have now? A 335 or a Stratus ESG would definitely be an improvement.

It can be done. I don’t know if it is approved.

I have done many Dynon installs in PA-28’s. Have you priced out a Dynon system? The Dynon isn’t quite a big in panel space requirement as the G3X, but the G3X should fit.

The reason to put in a 430 would be that it can be had inexpensively. If it breaks, it can usually be replaced inexpensively. If you want to upgrade, you could just slide in an Avidyne down the road, so the installation cost would not be wasted. You would certainly want to do a WAAS version. If...

I also have the ACU included with this kit. Price dropped to $4,000.

Just removed this Aspen EFD1000. Comes complete with connector, Pitot/Static fittings, Configuration Module, RSM and RSM cable. $5,000 shipped CONUS.

I have a couple of radios just removed for an upgrade, both have trays, backplates and connectors: GTX330ES - $1,300 shipped Conus GNC255A - $4,000 shipped Conus

Yes, with one small modification.

I do install these. I acquired the plane with it, but had the IFD550 to install instead. That’s why I’m selling it.

I just removed a GPS175 from my 172 to install an Avidyne. The GPS175 was installed in September and used no more than 20 hours since installed. Includes ARINC harness for G5's or Dynon Skyview and Ethernet pigtail. Will include new Rami antenna. $4,500 shipped CONUS.

I would say that, while not actually required, a GPS is a very important tool. Getting into an EFIS with a nice moving map, synthetic vision, engine monitor, etc. is just a huge leap forward in safety. The situational awareness you get from a nice new EFIS is amazing. I know people were able to...

I don’t think it’s legal to use cellular in the air because it switches towers so much. It may not be the case, but that is what I heard. There are systems to give you internet in the air, but they are very expensive.

Yes. I give the 550 for a 540 plus cash.