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06-20-2011, 01:03 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Lebanon, Tennessee
Posts: 6
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GPS Sun / Reflection Issues
I just bought a new Garmin Aera 550 for my RV-8 Panel. I have it on the panel with a temporary mount for now. It looked fine in the shop but when I rolled it out into the sunlight the screen all but disappeared. The sun thru the canopy really washed out the picture. I was very disapointed to say the least. I have a Gizmo mount and plan to install it this winter when I redo my panel. My question is....Is there a spot on the panel which is better suited for this type of set up? Is there a better GPS for this application? I have used Garmin products for years but I still have time to get a refund if needed. I did buy one of the GPS sheilds to help with the glare but it still is tough to see the screen.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Ralph
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06-20-2011, 02:24 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Arizona
Posts: 613
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I feel your pain, none of the 430's we have in out helicopters can be viewed in the sunlight........
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06-20-2011, 02:49 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: KSLC
Posts: 4,021
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gbrasch
I feel your pain, none of the 430's we have in out helicopters can be viewed in the sunlight........
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But, my 696 can!  At the same time, my Lowrance 600c washes out.
Note:I do have the 696 angled directly at my eyes......and it's never a problem.
L.Adamson --- RV6A
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06-21-2011, 05:23 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Stuart, FL /Hartford, CT/Virgin Gorda,BVI
Posts: 3,122
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never had a problem with my 496. it is also on a swivel like my head!!!!!!
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RV6-A 5,200+ hrs, R-44 1,600 hrs, Helicycle 320 hrs, gyro sold,35,000 miles flown in 2015 
Stuart, Fl / S WINDSOR,Ct / Virgin Gorda, BVI - under major repair from hurricane damage
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Last edited by turbo : 06-23-2011 at 05:00 AM.
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06-21-2011, 09:59 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Posts: 12
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Garmin
This is why I just pruchased I think the last new 496. My 296 was acting up after 6 years. I am very happy with the 496 in my 8A.
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06-21-2011, 10:19 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Lebanon, Tennessee
Posts: 6
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Turbo,
Sent you a PM.
Ralph
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06-21-2011, 02:05 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Bennington, Vermont USA
Posts: 1,301
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I added an Airgizmo angle mount for my center stack mounted 496 so that I could look at it straight on. Viewing at an angle in sunlight was bad. The LCD on my Dynon D100 is much better.
Jim Sharkey
RV-6
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06-21-2011, 02:19 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 239
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Get yourself a used 396 or 496
Ralph,
I would take it back and go with a 396 or 496, older technology but it sure works fine in my RV-4.
Also Ralph, Jim Shelton sold his Bonanza A36 and was happy he kept the RV-4.
Jake Thiessen
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06-21-2011, 03:26 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Chino, CA
Posts: 738
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I have my 560 mounted on a adjustable mount. Being able to tilt it up or
down makes all the difference.
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Tom Prokop
Chino, CA
RV-8A,180/CS/Carb, AFS 4500 EFIS/EMS
RV-6, sold, 820 hrs of fun.
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06-21-2011, 04:09 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Nashville, TN
Posts: 16
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Quote:
Originally Posted by L.Adamson
But, my 696 can!  At the same time, my Lowrance 600c washes out.
Note:I do have the 696 angled directly at my eyes......and it's never a problem.
L.Adamson --- RV6A
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jsharkey
I added an Airgizmo angle mount for my center stack mounted 496 so that I could look at it straight on. Viewing at an angle in sunlight was bad. The LCD on my Dynon D100 is much better.
Jim Sharkey
RV-6
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chino Tom
I have my 560 mounted on a adjustable mount. Being able to tilt it up or
down makes all the difference.
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Big Mal,
I think I'm seeing some consistency w/in the previous posts. Make sure it is facing directly at you, regardless of the make/model of GPS.
Yours truly,
Wannabe RV-8 Pilot 
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