What else besides Garmin for WAAS IFR GPS ?
 

Would like to have IFR WAAS capability with a Dynon Skyview. What else besides the Garmin 430/530 or 650/750 would give me that option ? Hint , I'm looking for something in the sub $5000.00 range. Trying to keep my panel budget under 12k.
Thanks,
Randy

Garmin 400W.

RE: WAAS IFR GPS
 

If you are just wanting a WAAS GPS that will interface with Dynon Skyview here a couple of options.

Trig Avionics TN70
FreeFlight 1201 WAAS/GPS
Grand Rapids GPS-EXT-RAIM

The Trig and FreeFlight are ADSB capable options. The Grand Rapids will be ok for ADSB now but probably not after 2020.

For a standalone GPS Navigator that could also interface to the Skyview, then possbily the Avidyne IFD 540 or the new Bendix King KSN770 might be an option.

If he was just wanting WAAS, then the Dynon GPS receiver would be adequate. For IFR it needs to be an IFR GPS with an approach database. I don't think the Trig, FreeFlight or GRT have that. The Avidyne and King units are WAY above budget.

The GTN-625 could fit the bill or the 400W.

RE: IFR WAAS GPS
 

Sorry, I thought he was looking for options other than Garmin. All of the companies I suggested are not GARMIN.

Appreciate the help guys. And yes I need a unit that has an approach data base. Kind of pisses me off that the Skyview doesn't have this capability. Having to pay 8k for a unit you won't even look at that much seems annoying to say the least.

The SkyView has the approach plates available but like the other EFIS systems out there, it needs a certified nav source to be legal to fly IFR, even though it has a WAAS GPS. Heck even my old 496 is WAAS capable.

What some people do is install something like an SL30 and then go direct with their non certified GPS. I'm not saying it is legal or prudent, I'm just repeating what I have heard.

Great topic. I am in this same boat and I thought to myself the other night- say i have 6k to spend. Do I get the gtn 625 or do I get a g3x touch and get a cheapo kln89b ??? I have a grt mini x, kx155 with gs and vizion ap.

I have had my finger on the Trigger of the 400w but watch eBay for sellers with 0 feedback.

Would love to hear more opinions

The 400W is probably the lowest cost unit and as was noted, they are coveted. I had a little used one and it sold before it even got listed here on VAF.

Keep an eye on all the channels and eventually you'll see a few.

Be cautious with planning to integrating something like a G3X Touch to a KLN89B. They may not talk nice with each other.

There are a huge number of scammers on EBay that play in the avionics areas. Be very cautious of sellers with no feedback.