I am getting ready to purchase a Garmin 430 for IFR flying. My question is whether it would be better to buy a 430 for around $5k or a 430W for around $8k. Both units have ILS capability. Is the ability of the 430W to do LPV approaches worth the extra $3k? I know it will probably depend upon the types of airports being flown into. Larger airports will usually have ILS approaches while smaller airports will not. Is the ability to go from 500 ft RNAV/GPS approach minimums to 250 ft LPV minimums worth the extra money? You guys/gals who have the non-WAAS 430's, would you spend the extra money to upgrade? A 430 would also be used while the 430W could be new with a warranty.
Thanks in advance,
Tom RV-7A N175TJ Flying
Thanks in advance,
Tom RV-7A N175TJ Flying