Hi All-
I am hoping I can get some feedback on my panel. I have read through many VAF posts, product websites, and spoken with my CFI but feel some additional input would be helpful. I am installing a Skyview in my RV4 and need to complement that with a radio and nav. I would like to have some IFR capabilities so that I can practice certain (but not necessarily all) types of approaches but true IFR-legal flight is not a necessity. I have been flying one year/200 hours but have not yet started IFR training so please be patient if my understanding of IFR avionics is incorrect. I plan to begin IFR/CFI training later this year.
Here are my options, as I see them in order of increasing cost (prices are approximates for used stuff). I can afford any particular combination, but I'd like some opinions on the pros/cons of each option.
1. Skyview + Dynon GPS ($700) + ICOM a210 ($1200)
2. Skyview + Dynon GPS ($700) + Garmin SL30 ($2800)
3. Skyview + 429arincMod ($500) + Garmin 430 ($5000)
4. Skyview + 429arincMod ($500) + Garmin 430W ($6500)
Note: I realize option 1 has no IFR capabilities, but the Dynon GPS uses WAAS even if it is not WAAS-certified. If I just want to go practice approaches on a sunny day, would the Dynon GPS (or 430 non-WAAS) be acceptable/safe/legal?
I am hoping I can get some feedback on my panel. I have read through many VAF posts, product websites, and spoken with my CFI but feel some additional input would be helpful. I am installing a Skyview in my RV4 and need to complement that with a radio and nav. I would like to have some IFR capabilities so that I can practice certain (but not necessarily all) types of approaches but true IFR-legal flight is not a necessity. I have been flying one year/200 hours but have not yet started IFR training so please be patient if my understanding of IFR avionics is incorrect. I plan to begin IFR/CFI training later this year.
Here are my options, as I see them in order of increasing cost (prices are approximates for used stuff). I can afford any particular combination, but I'd like some opinions on the pros/cons of each option.
1. Skyview + Dynon GPS ($700) + ICOM a210 ($1200)
2. Skyview + Dynon GPS ($700) + Garmin SL30 ($2800)
3. Skyview + 429arincMod ($500) + Garmin 430 ($5000)
4. Skyview + 429arincMod ($500) + Garmin 430W ($6500)
Note: I realize option 1 has no IFR capabilities, but the Dynon GPS uses WAAS even if it is not WAAS-certified. If I just want to go practice approaches on a sunny day, would the Dynon GPS (or 430 non-WAAS) be acceptable/safe/legal?
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