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Old 10-09-2016, 12:54 PM
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1) I bought my 12 from original builder with 48TT. It is an early SN #58. Did the early kits ship with a Garmin 296? I keep seeing 496 and I have a 296. Happy with it - just wondering.

2) When flying from left seat my right leg rests/rubs against the corner edge of the center tunnel ? common complaint, or just me?
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Old 10-09-2016, 01:50 PM
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I can't speak to #2 but pretty sure the Garmin was added. It's been around much longer than th -12 but not sold for many years.
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Old 10-09-2016, 02:31 PM
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The early kits were given a choice of Garmin models.
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Old 10-09-2016, 03:41 PM
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1) I bought my 12 from original builder with 48TT. It is an early SN #58. Did the early kits ship with a Garmin 296? I keep seeing 496 and I have a 296. Happy with it - just wondering.
Yes, your right leg will rest against the upper edge of the tunnel. Consider carpet or some type of padding to soften the point of contact. Or fly with a shin guard and rotate it 90 degrees.
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Old 10-09-2016, 03:44 PM
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Do not look at the Garmin aera 660 or you might not still be happy with the 296
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Old 10-09-2016, 04:40 PM
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Do not look at the Garmin aera 660 or you might not still be happy with the 296
Actually the 296 is supplemental to a mini iPad running ForeFlight. Really nice seeing both "pointing the way" and with individual backup power sources.
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