Hi,
Despite all of the problems listed on this board, I took advantage of Seattle Avionics holiday special for discounted annual subscription. This morning, I was brave enough to take the USB drive out of my AFS-5600 and install the data. I installed it all except for the IFR High charts. It did take a long time (maybe 5 hrs) reminding me of the old Garmin updates but it all loaded and worked fine. I just didn't start loading it when I needed it like I can with FF. It isn't as fast to download as FF or my Garmin 650 but the price is right ($89) and, if you plan ahead, isn't a big hassle. I wish that it was faster but it is functional.
YMMV but I was pleasantly surprised. I am not connected in any way to SA and am not nearly as concerned about it as I was before.
Take care.
John
RV-8
Despite all of the problems listed on this board, I took advantage of Seattle Avionics holiday special for discounted annual subscription. This morning, I was brave enough to take the USB drive out of my AFS-5600 and install the data. I installed it all except for the IFR High charts. It did take a long time (maybe 5 hrs) reminding me of the old Garmin updates but it all loaded and worked fine. I just didn't start loading it when I needed it like I can with FF. It isn't as fast to download as FF or my Garmin 650 but the price is right ($89) and, if you plan ahead, isn't a big hassle. I wish that it was faster but it is functional.
YMMV but I was pleasantly surprised. I am not connected in any way to SA and am not nearly as concerned about it as I was before.
Take care.
John
RV-8