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Don,
I believe that you are describing the Airmap "300", not the "500". I also
have the 300, although it no longer reads the data cartridge. I now use
the Airmap 100, but the screen is really small. The 500 is new and just
became available this summer, it is the replacement for the 300, nice
screen
comparable to the 300, but the 500 body is much smaller.
Regards,
--Mitch
Mitch Hines
Alon A-2 Aircoupe
N6369V
Flight by machines heavier than air is unpractical
and insignificant, if not utterly impossible.
- Simon Newcomb, 1902
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From: "Don Mack" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "'Ercoupe Hangar Flying'" <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, October 21, 2003 5:21 PM
Subject: RE: [COUPERS-FLYIN] Re: Garmin 196
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>
> I have both AirMap 500 and GPS 196.
>
> I have the airmap mounted on the instrument panel door directly in front
of
> the pilot control wheel. I have had the 196 for about a couple months. I
am
> planning on using it in my RV panel, but have been playing with it in
the
> Coupe.
>
> +/-'s
>
> Airmap
> The numbers take up less screen space. In my opinion, the numbers on
> the Garmin are much too big.
> For my flying (low - typically 2-4K feet) in Chicago area, the
> obstructions are a BIG plus.
> I find it easier to find the nearest airport with the airmap, could
> be that I have been using it for years.
> When not in use, the antenna covers the screen which protects it.
> You need some kind of case for the 196.
>
> 196
> The screens have a lot of ability to change what is displayed. They
> are more or less locked on the airmap.
> The size is overall better. The battery on the 500 takes a lot of
> space below the unit.
> The screen resolution is better, but with the larger numbers, a lot
> of the screen is wasted.
> The battery life is better
> If you drive a lot, you can purchase street modules and put it in
> ground mode with steering directions.
> When you get close to an airport it shows the arrival corridor,
> versus a simple runway extension on the airmap.
>
> All that said, what I would really like is a color 196.
>
> Don Mack
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> www.dmack.net
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>
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