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Old 11-15-2011, 06:42 PM
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Hi Scott,

Nice to hear from you again.

I would like to point out that I did not rely on leaked information or rumor when I made the decision to wait for the Skyview avionics package. Yes it is true that Garmin had announced that the 49X units would soon be out of production and yes Van's had leaked the information that the replacement would be Skyview, late in 2010, but that is not what I acted on.
My Intel leaked info example was probably not a good one, but I think most everyone probably got the point. I am sure that Scott R. was in good faith trying to give you good service and help you. The reality is that a year ago, neither he nor anyone else had any idea at that time how long and hard a road it would be. My original point is still valid... anytime up to about 4 months ago, you could have ordered a D-180 avionics kit and received it.

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Then you did not comment on taking avionics orders from some and telling others that they could not send money yet, can you tell us how that works and is that considered fair to all of the RV-12 customers?
I did not comment, because I can't comment about something I have no knowledge or responsibilities about. If you have concerns or other questions, you should call and talk with someone in the office that actually deals with day to day order business.

Even though it is not in any way connected to my job, I feel very confident in saying that any RV-12 builders that have been in wait mode for an avionics kit, will be treated fairly. There are many times in the past when an unforeseen delay occurred, where customers that were most directly effected were given priority in the order process. I expect that this situation will be dealt with in the same way.
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Old 11-15-2011, 07:35 PM
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When I offered to pay in advance to get a good position on order fulfillment, I was assured that persons held up waiting for skyview would have theirs shipped out first. Afterward I got to thinking, how are they going to tell who is in that category?
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Old 11-20-2011, 05:00 PM
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Default Skyview or Optional Garmin G3X for RV=12

Perhaps the delay in fielding the Skyview avionics package is an effort to make a 2 nd choice available.
The Garmin G3X would certainly be a sought after option if it were competitively priced
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Old 11-20-2011, 06:06 PM
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Just put a post on the Van's facebook page - some dittos to it might be a good thing if you would like. See the latest post on their Skyview topic, top of the page.
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Old 11-20-2011, 06:27 PM
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Default Skyview or Optional Garmin G3X for RV=12

I posted the question on the facebook page.
Yes, I do believe it is in the works.
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Old 11-20-2011, 06:42 PM
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Alan, the issue is not the Dynon Skyview system. It is proven in the field and they have plenty of inventory. And if Van's can't integrate a Dynon-to-Dynon conversion, doing a Garmin would be starting over from scratch! Plus they would have to add back in a transponder and deal with the autopilot servo stuff, deal with ADHRS changes - just too much. The Garmin is less capable and more expensive than the Skyview. Not a chance at all that they are working on a Garmin.
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Old 11-21-2011, 05:44 AM
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Default Skyview or Optional Garmin G3X for RV=12

I guess we will see what the future holds.
My crystal ball says it is a coming attraction
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Old 11-21-2011, 07:17 AM
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Hey AL,

Don't know if you have a crystal ball, or not, but I, for one, sure hope you're right!!! I played with the G3X at Oshkosh, and fell in love. But I plan to hold on for Van's release and just go with that, whatever that is. Given a choice, it will be a G3X.

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Old 11-21-2011, 11:11 AM
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Default G3X much smaller

Scaling off the photos, the G3X appears to have a screen diagonal of 7.3 inches. That would give you about half the screen area of the Skyview. I vote for Skyview.

I don't think Van's is going to switch horses after making the announcement.
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Old 11-21-2011, 12:43 PM
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I'll take the Skyview. Dynon is more customer friendly and builder oriented.
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