General question: The install cost is a significant part of putting in a GTN navigator. I assume the install cost for a 650 is pretty well identical to a 750, in any specific airplane.
Why is it I seem to see so many more 650 installations than 750s, even when panel space isn't an issue? Wouldn't the benefits of the larger screen seem compelling? Is the price difference between the two boxes that big a deterrent?
I agree, especially when the 10” Skyview screen costs less than $5,000.An extra $5k down the hole doesn't make a lot of sense when the extra features of the 7xx series probably wont be used anyway. One of those extra features requires an additional database subscription I believe, (flight charts) adding even more cost. Don't forget when the unit needs repair by Garmin it will cost more than the 6xx series also. A lot of these airplanes are sub $50k value as it is, an extra $5k for bigger screen & higher overall cost of ownership doesn't make sense IMHO.
--GTN 650 owner
Doesn't have to be for situational awareness.Your iPad is not a legal, dependable ste’ed Install. Ever let it get hot, and it’s no good at all when it shuts off.
My ipad gives me the same for a lot less.
I agree, especially when the 10” Skyview screen costs less than $5,000.
LPV, LNAV/LP + V, Loc, VOR, ILS. Yes, it will fly all of these. It’s WAY more than just a 6-pack.
I am driven by weight loss, this man in the video said the took out about 35 pounds in weight. I am assuming that means gauges, wires, adfs, panel plastic, etc. I personally need every pound out of my plane, and I'm not getting thinner (nor single either).