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    Anyone else having issues with Garmin Pilot whizwheel

    Not form factor related. I have been in touch with Garmin on this. At this time they think it is related to the specific Databases that are loaded. Hopefully they should have it resolved shortly. I had this problem prior to 9.4.1 after the most recent Database update.
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    Why WiFi instead of bluetooth for portable ADS-B?

    Once you have the ‘pairing’ issue behind you Bluetooth has several advantages over WiFi the first being it consumes far less power. Also Bluetooth has the concept of ‘profiles’ so it handles things like voice and telephony functions I.e. answer and hang up. In our plane we use Bluetooth for...
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    Garmin GTX 335 or GTX 345

    We installed a GTX-345 along with a panel mounted Aera 660. Perfect combination to complement the screens on the GNS530 and 430 in our Tiger. As stated by others the audio call outs are worth the difference alone.
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    Flying to New-York tie down informations

    I am based at HPN and there are two FBO's there, Million Air and Ross West. Both accommodate light GA aircraft (I have my Tiger on the ramp at Ross West). Getting into NYC is easy, also Ross West has Go Rentals for cars that are very reasonable.
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    GMA 350 + GTN voice, 350 vs. 345

    We replaced a GMA-340 with a GMA-345. We are very happy with the product. The key features that caused us to do the upgrade along with our installation of the GTX-345 transponder where the zero install effort, the 3D audio (we fly in the NY class B and getting ATIS while listening to approach is...
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    A new A/C

    AVweb video on Vashon Ranger: https://www.avweb.com/videos/How-Vashon-Wants-to-Revolutionize-Aviation-with-the-Ranger-LSA-230745-1.html Also good article in this months Aviation Consumer magazine.
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    GTX345 vs GTX335 w/ FS210

    To clarify, the GTX-345 has two Bluetooth connection that can send traffic, weather and AHRS (yes the GTX-345 has a AHRS built into it) to either Garmin Pilot or Foreflight and some of the Garmin Portable Navigators like the Aera 660. The GTX-345 when connected to your audio panel also has audio...
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    GTX345 vs GTX335 w/ FS210

    We recently installed a GTX-345 to complement our installed GNS-530/430 units and also panel mounted a Aera 660. Could not be happier. We have traffic and weather on the 530/430 and with the 660 we get Target Trend which is very valuable. The audio traffic callouts from the GTX-345 are very...
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    Auto-pilot Options

    Garmin GFC-500 STC support for PA28 announced today: http://newsroom.garmin.com/press-release/aviation/garmin-receives-approval-gfc-500-autopilot-several-aircraft-models
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    Prop Strike Question

    We had a prop strike in our 2011 DA4-XLS when the plane hit a yellow cone. The engine was sent back to Lycoming who tore it down and gave it a clean bill of health along with new seals, bearings re-honed cylinders and magnetos. The prop went back to Hartzell who gave us new blades with new...
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    Ipad/foreflight, gtx 345 and gps chip need

    I have an older 2nd generation iPad Mini without the Cellular Data capability. I use it every time with with the Garmin GTX345 in our Tiger over the Bluetooth connection. It works very well. In fact better than my other newer iPad with a built in GPS as that seems to run the battery down much...
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    Flight time as compensation/ is it for hire?

    So if I am a member of a flying club and hold a private pilots license and 3rd class medical, can I ferry a club plane for maintenance to another airfield and record the time in my log book if I am not paying for the flight time as that cost is being born by the flying club as part of routine...
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    Garmin G5 *will* drive other brand A/Ps

    $16,000 with one HDX screen before installation at a specific installation center. Avweb video says installation time is about 40 hours for the C172 version. I wonder how long before Garmin offers the G3X as their offering on this space?
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    Garmin G5 *will* drive other brand A/Ps

    The G5 STC allows the HSI G5 to be a back-up to the PFD G5. WIth Aspen you can not use a second Aspen device as a back-up so you need to keep your original (vacuum) AI in the panel.
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    Garmin G5 *will* drive other brand A/Ps

    The G5 HSI has GPSS mode built in. No external GPSS box required.
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