Garmin 796 Chart Subscription?

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Anyone know what this costs monthly?

Can't seem to find any info.
 
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iPad currently suffers from readability issues in our 6. If we had some top cover, it might not be as bad.
 
Just washes out just like my iPhone. I need to try it some more.

Is the iPad with WingX accurate enough to replace a Garmin 396?
 
A reason I'm staying with my I-pad. Already paying for a 430 and 530 subscription. One would think there would be some benefit to purchasing multiple data updates, but WTHDIK?

Best,

Dave
 
BellyUpFish said:
Just washes out just like my iPhone. I need to try it some more.

Is the iPad with WingX accurate enough to replace a Garmin 396?
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Yes. Easily. Well, at least ForeFlight is and I suspect WingX would be also. I fly with a 396 and iPad with Bad Elf GPS and they always match up their number.
 
LDJones said:
Yes. Easily. Well, at least ForeFlight is and I suspect WingX would be also. I fly with a 396 and iPad with Bad Elf GPS and they always match up their number.
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We are thinking about getting rid of the 396 and getting another iPad just for the plane, if we can make it work out.
 
LDJones said:
They have some new bundle deals:
https://fly.garmin.com/fly-garmin/pilotpak/

still not cheap, but may signal progress.
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Thanks! That's a bit complicated; I'll maybe e-mail them. We have a 496; 430; and 530 in the plane now. We only upgrade the 496 about once a year as it's back up only. We also have an I-pad with all current charts and info. With the Garmin units, it's not only nav charts as you know; A/FD, terrain, etc. Still looks pretty steep and I get more on the I-pad. I also like carrying the I-pad around and using it for more than aviation when traveling.

Best,

Dave
 
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