Garmin GPS Position

strahler13 · #1 01-13-2008, 07:38 PM

It looks like the only place to mount a 396/496 is vertically in my panel. Can this be done? I know the button labels will be "sideways", but can the screen information be rotated 90 deg?

Thanks, MArk

Geico266 · #2 01-13-2008, 07:44 PM

I don't think so. Maybe you should consider mounting it in a Ram mount or some similaroff panel mount. I like to carry mine in my lap.

n5lp · #3 01-13-2008, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by strahler13

It looks like the only place to mount a 396/496 is vertically in my panel. Can this be done? I know the button labels will be "sideways", but can the screen information be rotated 90 deg?

Thanks, MArk

No, that isn't an option with the 396/496.

L.Adamson · #4 01-13-2008, 08:11 PM

For my 6A, I crafted a Garmin 296 GPS mount that attaches to the left hand triangular piece next to the panel.

I sat in the plane and got the angles just right, for best clarity. The mount is attached with three thumb screws into nut plates; and uses the Garmin detachable mount.

L.Adamson