*** Please don't delete, I was honestly not sure where to put this thread because it deals with several of the avionic components and I am looking for peoples opinion and comments on a variety of topics.
Hello Fellow RV Owners!! I am a new co-owner of an RV-6A and I am looking for your ideas and help on upgrading the current panel into a more updated and ADSB compliant aircraft (Existing Panel Image Attached). I will use this aircraft primarily for 1-2 hour fun flights but will use this for traveling on a fairly regular basis. I own a Sentry which I currently use for Traffic and weather solution.
Problem #1 No Mode C or ADSB-Out (Possible Transponder Upgrade)
- I am thinking that I should likely take care of all of this at once in a single unit. My limited research has brought me to the Garmin GTX-335. With the integrated WAAS GPS do I need Diversity or is a bottom GPS antenna good enough for what I'm doing? - Looking for guidance on this one. Please feel free to suggest other products if you believe there is a better fit.
Problem #2 One Radio
- My home airport is a controlled/towered airport so having a monitor function of the second frequency is on the boarder of need to have. I have heard from several people that the GTR-200B is the best bang for buck on a 2 place aircraft. I will for sure need a different antenna if I go down this route.
Problem #3 No heading indicator/DG
- The DG is a gauge that I use a significant amount on cross country flights. If I go down the Garmin G5 route I'm pretty sure I will also get a GMU11. Alternatively, I will just get a standard round DG. I also really like this option as it can be used as a backup Primary display. HELP Please!!!!!
Thank you in advance to all who respond!
Curt - Canadian Pilot who loves flying in the USA.
Hello Fellow RV Owners!! I am a new co-owner of an RV-6A and I am looking for your ideas and help on upgrading the current panel into a more updated and ADSB compliant aircraft (Existing Panel Image Attached). I will use this aircraft primarily for 1-2 hour fun flights but will use this for traveling on a fairly regular basis. I own a Sentry which I currently use for Traffic and weather solution.
Problem #1 No Mode C or ADSB-Out (Possible Transponder Upgrade)
- I am thinking that I should likely take care of all of this at once in a single unit. My limited research has brought me to the Garmin GTX-335. With the integrated WAAS GPS do I need Diversity or is a bottom GPS antenna good enough for what I'm doing? - Looking for guidance on this one. Please feel free to suggest other products if you believe there is a better fit.
Problem #2 One Radio
- My home airport is a controlled/towered airport so having a monitor function of the second frequency is on the boarder of need to have. I have heard from several people that the GTR-200B is the best bang for buck on a 2 place aircraft. I will for sure need a different antenna if I go down this route.
Problem #3 No heading indicator/DG
- The DG is a gauge that I use a significant amount on cross country flights. If I go down the Garmin G5 route I'm pretty sure I will also get a GMU11. Alternatively, I will just get a standard round DG. I also really like this option as it can be used as a backup Primary display. HELP Please!!!!!
Thank you in advance to all who respond!
Curt - Canadian Pilot who loves flying in the USA.
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