Reference the recent post about IFR GPS by Bevan-
I know I'm a little off topic here but the non GPS ILS by itself is still a viable option isn't it? I have an older Narco 122 that tracks the low airways fine and is capable of a full VOR or ILS (with glideslope) approach. I also have a Garmin 296 as a backup along with an IPAD Mini running Foreflight. I realize the latter two are not IFR legal for approaches (except the IPAD as an EFB) but the Narco does seem to fly approaches just fine.
Yeah, I know- why don't I just upgrade to a glass panel like my buddies in KC, Ripper, Maverick & Yobo with full IFR GPS and coupled approaches? Because I'm cheap and having too much fun flying and don't want my airplane down for a panel upgrade. Well, maybe if I get the right Lotto ticket.....
The pictures below show that with a little planning ahead you can have a pretty capable (but limited of course) panel.
Not that I fly IFR mind you, just saying that you can have a VFR airplane with some capability to get down through the weather if you get stuck on top unexpectedly, all within a budget. Sure it's not the latest and greatest glass (not even in the same ballpark) but it works.
Oly
I know I'm a little off topic here but the non GPS ILS by itself is still a viable option isn't it? I have an older Narco 122 that tracks the low airways fine and is capable of a full VOR or ILS (with glideslope) approach. I also have a Garmin 296 as a backup along with an IPAD Mini running Foreflight. I realize the latter two are not IFR legal for approaches (except the IPAD as an EFB) but the Narco does seem to fly approaches just fine.
Yeah, I know- why don't I just upgrade to a glass panel like my buddies in KC, Ripper, Maverick & Yobo with full IFR GPS and coupled approaches? Because I'm cheap and having too much fun flying and don't want my airplane down for a panel upgrade. Well, maybe if I get the right Lotto ticket.....
The pictures below show that with a little planning ahead you can have a pretty capable (but limited of course) panel.
Not that I fly IFR mind you, just saying that you can have a VFR airplane with some capability to get down through the weather if you get stuck on top unexpectedly, all within a budget. Sure it's not the latest and greatest glass (not even in the same ballpark) but it works.
Oly
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