alwaysoutdoor
Active Member
Hello, I am a former Cessna 150 (rent) VOR/ chart navigation pilot transitioning into my RV-7 that I am just finishing building (another month or so to paint and final assembly). I have never used any kind of GPS before but would like to try one out and get familiar with one during phase 1 testing. I want to know some good advice on what GPS system to get. All my info in my -7 comes from a Dynon D180 which is the only thing on the panel besides my Icom A200 and transponder. My mission is simple VFR flight and travel with GPS and chart backup- looking for reliable GPS under $900. Here is what I think my options are so far...
1) Used Garmin 296, 396, or 496 - $250-$750
2) Used Ifly 720- $400-$600
3) New Ifly 740- $900 (comes out to buy in about a month from now)
4) New Ipad mini wifi/cellular (Foreflight)- $700-$780 (I could get help from other pilot friends as I know a couple locals who use this)
5) New Nexus 7 wifi/cellular 2013 model? (GarminPilot)- $500??? would need help on which one to order and would be the only local using this.
What do you guys think I should go with? Sorry I am a total newbie. I have also never used a tablet or touchscreen of any kind and would need to learn this as well if I went that way (pretty weird for age 32 I have been told)- I use what I have and never upgrade anything unless something breaks (KISS mentality). Thanks for the help! - Pete Twisp,WA
1) Used Garmin 296, 396, or 496 - $250-$750
2) Used Ifly 720- $400-$600
3) New Ifly 740- $900 (comes out to buy in about a month from now)
4) New Ipad mini wifi/cellular (Foreflight)- $700-$780 (I could get help from other pilot friends as I know a couple locals who use this)
5) New Nexus 7 wifi/cellular 2013 model? (GarminPilot)- $500??? would need help on which one to order and would be the only local using this.
What do you guys think I should go with? Sorry I am a total newbie. I have also never used a tablet or touchscreen of any kind and would need to learn this as well if I went that way (pretty weird for age 32 I have been told)- I use what I have and never upgrade anything unless something breaks (KISS mentality). Thanks for the help! - Pete Twisp,WA