svanarts said:I think the AVMAP has a lot of nice features but you might want to pop over to their website and read through their forums. Last time I was there the users weren't happy about some announcement that had been made. That's been a month or two though.
L.Adamson said:My priority #1 was the terrain database as well as the obsticle/terrain warning features. This is where the AVMAP wasn't keeping up with Garmin when I purchased the 296.
However, it's been at least a month, since I've read the AVMAP forum site.
L.Adamson
My priority #1 was the terrain database as well as the obsticle/terrain warning features. This is where the AVMAP wasn't keeping up with Garmin when I purchased the 296.
However, it's been at least a month, since I've read the AVMAP forum site.
L.Adamson
The 296 has turn by turn driving directions. Does the AvMap? I don't know. If not, that's helpful at unfamiliar fields when you're trying to find food or a car, etc.
AvMap is moving ahead....Take a look below:
I have one of each, so I can at least provide some insight from both. Yes, the 296 panel page is nice, but overall now that the AvMap has terrain depiction it is my favorite. The display is much larger, more detailed, and the terrain is like looking at the MX-20. Instead of being blocky, it's shaded. .
Now for the negatives of the AvMap. When running that high resolution terrain, you can only use it with "north up" instead of course up. Not a big deal for people like me who alway fly with North Up. Also, they call it "terrain awareness" not avoidance. So, it doesn't give you specific warnings, but then again, this is a VFR unit, so you're not "technically" supposed to be relying on it's terrain warnings during VFR flight.....
Anyway, both are nice units and you'll be happy with either of them. I like both of mine, I just like the bigger screen of the AvMap a little better (being a 4 eyed spectacle wearer).
Just my 2 cents as usual!
Cheers,
Stein.
Thats a BS statement.
Thats a BS statement. Garmin has not updated their terrain database in a very long time. Avmap have the same database.
I fly commercially and at night 85% of the time and Avmap is great as far as Im concerned. Let use facts only when trying to inform others.
And to the person flying VFR night, you have a little VFR & IFR training by now try using charts to help you understand your MSA inroute. Even VFR are required to follow this!!
terrain avoidance!!...... GPS is awareness unless its panel mounted and Cert'ed by Part 145 repair station.......