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Old 09-12-2016, 02:44 PM
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How do you guys feel about AFS avionics in the RVs? Especially the 4500 series. Thanks for any help. Ed
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Old 09-12-2016, 02:49 PM
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I've never had an AFS 4500, but between my two RVs I've owned 3 AF3500 series displays and am now running dual AF5600Ts. I've never had a hardware problem. Any other issues have been minor and dealt with immediately. I purchased the hardware for my last panel upgrade from them because of their continued good performance.
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Old 09-12-2016, 02:55 PM
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I used them for many years in the RV-10 and the Kitfox. Really worked wonderfully. I have upgraded them to 5400's with touch.
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Old 09-12-2016, 02:58 PM
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Just upgraded to the 5500?s from the 4500?s don?t know why because the 4500?s were great. Had them for maybe 7 years, before that 3500?s. Great company and product. Larry
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Old 09-12-2016, 03:06 PM
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AFS is the best. Hickmans are a great couple running a great company with a great product. They stand behind the equipment and are improving products as they mature. I have a 5500 in an RV-8 and could not be happier. At Oshkosh they came to my plane to load some new software to make sure it booted up correctly. I will soon upgrade to TOUCH and their ADS-B solution.
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Old 09-12-2016, 03:11 PM
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still using 2 AFS3400's.
great product, hasn't missed a beat!
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Old 09-12-2016, 03:56 PM
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When it comes to EIFS, I am biased. For IFR flying strong preference towards GRT and AFS, though I have not had much experience with Garmin so can't say.
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Old 09-12-2016, 04:14 PM
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I have two AF-5600's in my RV-7 and couldn't be happier with them! Great products for VFR and/or IFR flight and unmatched support.
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Old 09-12-2016, 04:16 PM
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Default I have a printed copy of a 5600
Taped to my panel ----- it won't be long before I replace the paper copy with hardware!

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Old 09-12-2016, 04:23 PM
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I have an AFS Sport AoA in my Lancair 235 and am very pleased with it. It has saved my bacon a couple times. Their customer service is excellent, IMHO.
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