DaleB
Well Known Member
After flying 3.7 yesterday without my tablet, trying to decipher microscopic lettering on the tiny little 496 screen AND not having any ADS-B traffic or WX showing... I think it's time to look at replacing this relic of a bygone era.
For those of you who have done it, or are contemplating doing it... With what have you replaced your GPSMap 496, OR which product are you considering as its replacement? I'd love to drop in an Aera 660, but since it won't display ADS-B data from my existing gear, that's a no-go.
I've thought about:
So far the iFly 740b looks like the best option, but I don't know how much panel surgery will be needed. What else have you guys looked at or done to replace your 496?
For those of you who have done it, or are contemplating doing it... With what have you replaced your GPSMap 496, OR which product are you considering as its replacement? I'd love to drop in an Aera 660, but since it won't display ADS-B data from my existing gear, that's a no-go.
I've thought about:
- Moving up to a Skyview ($$$$, even used, and a LOT of work)
- iFly GPS 740b ($$$, not sure about the panel mount)
- Aera 660 (Nope!! Won't talk to my ADS-B equipment)
- Panel mounted tablet (Won't drive the autopilot)
So far the iFly 740b looks like the best option, but I don't know how much panel surgery will be needed. What else have you guys looked at or done to replace your 496?