We have an Avidyne IFD440 in our 172, and the annual data subscription for that device is $299 for the navdata, and I purchase it from Jeppesen.
My experience dealing with Jepp - since being taken over by Boeing - has not been great. When I bought my 420W Jepp was the sole source for nav data. Then Garmin started supplying it, and for less than Jepp. If you talked to a real person at Jepp, they would match Garmin’s price (specifically, they offered $440 but for 1.5 years). But last July, they refused to renew me under those terms. I’d really like to know what Boeing management thinks it’s doing.
We just want to clarify what the pricing structure looks like to keep the databases for a G3X Touch and GTN up to date. It is important to differentiate between the databases needed for the certified GTN IFR GPS Navigator, and the G3X Touch, they are purchased separately.
G3X Touch Databases
For aircraft operating in the United States, the G3X Touch databases can be updated for $49.99 a year, by purchasing the US Mini Database Bundle. This will update the Navigation database, Terrain Database, Obstacle Database, and Safetaxi database.
There are several supplemental databases available for the G3X Touch, including IFR en-route charts, VFR sectional charts, Airport directory and Garmin Flitecharts (procedure charts). These can be updated, along with the previously mentioned databases, for an additional $100 per year.
US Mini Database Bundle - $49.95
Or
US Database Bundle - $149.95
GTN 6XX/7XX Databases
The navigation database for the GTN 650 can be updated for $299.00 per year. You have the option of updating the other databases on the GTN 650, but the information that would be included would be identical to the information that exists in the G3X Touch supplemental databases, so many find it sufficient to update the Navigation database only.
Thanks,
Justin
the biggest factor against garmin is their flat rate repair pricing, a bad button costs a much as a fried motherboard.
the biggest factor against garmin is their flat rate repair pricing, a bad button costs a much as a fried motherboard.
Unfortunately for us, with the density of electronics in these units, the effort to replace a bad button makes it just as expensive as replacing the entire motherboard.
It doesn't cost $1400 worth of labor to open the box and diagnose a bad button/switch.
Justin,
Are the G3X databases per aircraft or per screen?
All -
One of the things I was considering when I went with Garmin was the resale value. I would tend to think that a lot of people who didn't know a much about the subject would choose Garmin over Dynon just because they know the Garmin name or have experience with it in a G1000 Cessna or their car.
Personally, I think the Garmin displays/graphics are more professional looking. I was impressed with the brightness Dynon screens my buddy's plane.
I have an Avidyne IFD550 and a Garmin GTN650 in my RV-10
Ok, both good units. But why one of each?
You'll note the poster is or was also a salesman of sorts. My guess is for demo purposes.
You'll note the poster is or was also a salesman of sorts. My guess is for demo purposes.
The fact that there's a g3xpert monitoring this site and NO DYxpert, ADVxpert, GRTxpert nor MGLxpert says something.
You'll note the poster is or was also a salesman of sorts. My guess is for demo purposes.
Ok, both good units. But why one of each?
That navigator costs 1/3 of what the NAV/COM/GPS systems cost....why isn't that being discussed as an idea on this forum? Is there something about that setup that I'm missing? I don't plan on installing a NAV at this time.