I'm messing around with a new instrument panel for my next RV. Mission x-country IFR.
I really like the idea of having the 696 for approach plates but isn't the rest just a fancy toy? I still need another IFR capable GPS (430W likely since that is what I use now) in order to have the ability to shoot GPS approaches. The 430 has terrain (although not as cool), ability to display XM and traffic.
For a strickly VFR aircraft the 696 offers only size as compared to the 496?
Anyone convince me that the pretty GPS 696 is more useful then existing units?
Steve
7A Flying
I really like the idea of having the 696 for approach plates but isn't the rest just a fancy toy? I still need another IFR capable GPS (430W likely since that is what I use now) in order to have the ability to shoot GPS approaches. The 430 has terrain (although not as cool), ability to display XM and traffic.
For a strickly VFR aircraft the 696 offers only size as compared to the 496?
Anyone convince me that the pretty GPS 696 is more useful then existing units?
Steve
7A Flying