>>Reading on the AvMap forum, it sounds like terrain awareness is promised but not available. True?<<
This is my understanding. Terrain is planned, but not yet available. From what I've heard, it will be a free software update when (if) it finally arrives.
In my mind, terrain awareness in a GPS unit is a whiz-bang feature, I probably wouldn't use anyway. My Midget Mustang won't be set up for IMC and I won't fly at night in the mountains in a single engine airplane. I may be singing a different tune re: terrain awareness when it comes time to equip my RV-8 for flight in IMC...
Different strokes for different folks, but I'm more concerned with airspace than terrain for my style of sport flying. I've seen various GPS units with terrain. Personally, I find that it clutters up the map more than I'd like. Planned/actual track, airports, airspace and navaids are what I'm interested in seeing on a moving map--pretty much in that order of importance.
It's good that you brought up this point, however. Terrain might be a deciding factor for some folks...
Best regards,
Rod
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