Thoughts for Garmin news at 2010 AirVenture

vfr800 · #1 06-22-2010, 09:26 PM

I have absolutely no insider info, but I'm just hoping that this is the year a newer version of the 430/530 series is announced. Shoot, it was first introduced in 1997 from what I can tell. Isn't it time for a newer model? A certain avionics shop sold their demo 430w unit recently, Doug has his panel being revised and it will be on display at AirVenture-- does it mean what I think it means?!? Probably not, but I'm very curious what Garmin news is around the corner...

Anyone else with any specific guesses/desires for Garmin's news at Oshkosh? This could be fun if anyone ends up being right.

(Anyone truly in-the-know is not allowed to participate, including their family members!

I'm sure they're sworn to secrecy any way. All responses are purely speculative.)

Ryan -- panel version 2.0 coming in early July, there's always v2.1 or 3.0 if needed!

beav · #2 06-22-2010, 10:22 PM

I'm hoping for the same thing, and I'm specifically delaying my avionics purchases to see if there is anything announced. I would have expected the same thing over the last few years though, so I'm certainly not counting on this year being different.

SteinAir · #3 06-22-2010, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by vfr800

A certain avionics shop sold their demo 430w unit recently, Doug has his panel being revised and it will be on display at AirVenture-- does it mean what I think it means?!?

(Anyone truly in-the-know is not allowed to participate, including their family members!

I'm sure they're sworn to secrecy any way. All responses are purely speculative.)

Ryan -- panel version 2.0 coming in early July, there's always v2.1 or 3.0 if needed!

Darn! Just when there is a game where I have a unfair advantage, I don't get to play!

I do happen to know that D.R.'s panel will be pretty cool!

Cheers,
Stein

P.S....should be a fun OSH this year!!!

mburch · #4 06-23-2010, 05:35 AM

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Originally Posted by SteinAir

P.S....should be a fun OSH this year!!!

Apparently I get to swelter in the tent out by Doug's plane all week... might have to see if I can get my hands on a stack of hats to trade for cold beverages from kind passers-by!

mcb

newtech · #5 06-23-2010, 06:01 AM

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Originally Posted by vfr800

I have absolutely no insider info, but I'm just hoping that this is the year a newer version of the 430/530 series is announced.

My wish is almost the same as yours. I really wish they would come up with an IFR certified GPS module for their panel mounted EFIS'. I would pull out my panel mounted 696 in the blink of an eye if I could replace it with a G3X and not have to buy a 430W as well.

Along the same lines; a flight planning program for your PC that mimics the G3X interface and lets you transfer the plan using an SD card.

Geico266 · #6 06-23-2010, 06:08 AM

It is always fun to see which vendors have the "buzz" product of OSH. It only gets me more excited for "The Big Show"!

mburch · #7 06-23-2010, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by newtech

Along the same lines; a flight planning program for your PC that mimics the G3X interface and lets you transfer the plan using an SD card.

You can actually do this today... Garmin doesn't make a PC flight planning tool, but there are a variety of 3rd party programs (Jeppesen and others) and websites (e.g. FltPlan.com) that will let you export a flight plan to a data card, then import it to your G3X system or 430W/530W.

mcb

David-aviator · #8 06-23-2010, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Geico266

It is always fun to see which vendors have the "buzz" product of OSH. It only gets my more excited for "The Big Show"!

Almost makes you want to fly in a week early and watch the vendor trucks unload their stuff, sort of like shoppers camping out over night at a mall the day after Christmas.

I may fly in a day or so early but not for that reason. I have a feeling HBC will be crowded again this year.

Glad to see there are people out there with money to spend on new stuff. Keeps the economy going. So far, the ancient 295 I have is doing a good job getting me where I want to go and back. Lots of years with no service issues whatever.

Gary Bricker · #9 06-23-2010, 07:43 AM

I would like to see a panel mount better priced than a 430 that I could replace my 300xl with for VFR use.

Mel · #10 06-23-2010, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Gary Bricker

I would like to see a panel mount better priced than a 430 that I could replace my 300xl with for VFR use.

The 250/300XL has been out for a long time with no practical upgrades.
Seem like Garmin is no longer interested in us "poor" guys.