AirTalk.org Aviation discussions newsgroups   Archives   FAQ   Search   Memberlist   Usergroups   Register   Profile   Log in to check your private messages   Log in  GPS Recommendations?          AirTalk.org Forum Index -> Planes, gliders and flying in Australia View previous topic :: View next topic   Author Message Centurion Guest Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2005 2:40 am    Post subject: GPS Recommendations? I'm thinking about replacing my old Apollo Precedus with a shiny new GPS. Budget is less than about AUD$1000 (prefer <$700 if possible) and was wondering what people here would recommend.  Hand-helds only. Moving map is not particularly important but here's what IS: - Jeppesen (or equiv) Aviation Database - Database user upgradeable - Good reception in a cockpit without a separate antenna. - Robust (my Precedus has an aluminium body - I like that). - Good battery life (and batteries that are readily available) - Abilty to switch between plane/car/boat modes would be useful, but not   really necessary. Don't care much about the brand as long as there are parts/service/accessory vendors in Australia (Magellan/Garmin I guess...others?). I've had a bit of a dig around and the Garmin GPSMAP 76S  looks interesting (the barometric altimeter and flux gate compass specifically)...but it seems targeted at marine users - anyone know if it can be loaded with an aviation database?  Obviously the compass would be a little off when mounted to a yoke, and the altimeter would be reading cabin pressure (not true static) but it would be a nice backup. Anyone else's $0.02 worth?? Thanks, James -- Once you've tried to change the world you find it's a whole bunch easier to change your mind. Back to top viz Guest Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2005 10:40 am    Post subject: Re: GPS Recommendations? On 7/6/05 12:40 PM, in article [email]t1efn2-eo5.ln1 (AT) news (DOT) grayonline.id.au[/email], "Centurion" <spam_this (AT) nowhere (DOT) com> wrote: Quote: I'm thinking about replacing my old Apollo Precedus with a shiny new GPS. Budget is less than about AUD$1000 (prefer <$700 if possible) and was wondering what people here would recommend.  Hand-helds only. Moving map is not particularly important but here's what IS: - Jeppesen (or equiv) Aviation Database - Database user upgradeable - Good reception in a cockpit without a separate antenna. - Robust (my Precedus has an aluminium body - I like that). - Good battery life (and batteries that are readily available) - Abilty to switch between plane/car/boat modes would be useful, but not   really necessary. Don't care much about the brand as long as there are parts/service/accessory vendors in Australia (Magellan/Garmin I guess...others?). I've had a bit of a dig around and the Garmin GPSMAP 76S  looks interesting (the barometric altimeter and flux gate compass specifically)...but it seems targeted at marine users - anyone know if it can be loaded with an aviation database?  Obviously the compass would be a little off when mounted to a yoke, and the altimeter would be reading cabin pressure (not true static) but it would be a nice backup. Anyone else's $0.02 worth?? Thanks, James Tried to search for the model that you are looking at and could not find a good reference. However if you are after a GPS that does marine, street and aviation AND Jep compatible I think that you are better off with a palm pilot. Have a look at this - though I think that it is past the budget... :) http://www.garmin.com/products/iQue3600a/ I am not a fan of Megellan - from past experience. Big Garmin fan. For aviation I very much prefer the GPSMAP 196 (not the 296 - has an appetite for batteries with its colour screen). Just had another look for the 76S (ess - not 5!!!). What about the 96 series? http://www.garmin.com/products/gpsmap96/ The Garmin Pilot series, in particular the III is a big favourite, but I think that this series is discontinued... I have a a fair bit of experience with the III and find it a top little unit - for the price and what it was designed for. I used a PC to upload waypoints for a particular flight or drive into the bush - and used it as a secondary navaid to back up maps and compass. Soon I shall be in the market for another one and like you I would like it to do a number of things. For me it may be the palm pilot one, though "ruggedness" may be an issue here... /viz Back to top matt weber Guest Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2005 11:24 pm    Post subject: Re: GPS Recommendations? On Tue, 07 Jun 2005 12:40:28 +1000, Centurion <spam_this (AT) nowhere (DOT) com> wrote: Quote: I'm thinking about replacing my old Apollo Precedus with a shiny new GPS. Budget is less than about AUD$1000 (prefer <$700 if possible) and was wondering what people here would recommend.  Hand-helds only. Moving map is not particularly important but here's what IS: - Jeppesen (or equiv) Aviation Database - Database user upgradeable - Good reception in a cockpit without a separate antenna. - Robust (my Precedus has an aluminium body - I like that). - Good battery life (and batteries that are readily available) - Abilty to switch between plane/car/boat modes would be useful, but not   really necessary. Don't care much about the brand as long as there are parts/service/accessory vendors in Australia (Magellan/Garmin I guess...others?). I've had a bit of a dig around and the Garmin GPSMAP 76S  looks interesting (the barometric altimeter and flux gate compass specifically)...but it seems targeted at marine users - anyone know if it can be loaded with an aviation database?  Obviously the compass would be a little off when mounted to a yoke, and the altimeter would be reading cabin pressure (not true static) but it would be a nice backup. Anyone else's $0.02 worth?? Thanks, James Back to top roger Guest Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2005 2:38 am    Post subject: Re: GPS Recommendations? The two I've been meaning to take a look at are the Garmin GPS Map 96 and the Lowrance Airmap 500. Has anyone that has used either of these comment on there performance? Garmin: http://www.garmin.com/products/gpsmap96/ Lowrance: http://www.lowrance.com/Aviation/Products/AM500.asp -- roger ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Posted via OziPilots Online [ http://www.OziPilotsOnline.com.au ] - A website for Australian Pilots regardless of when, why, or what they fly - Back to top Stealth Pilot Guest Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2005 11:02 am    Post subject: Re: GPS Recommendations? On Tue, 07 Jun 2005 12:40:28 +1000, Centurion <spam_this (AT) nowhere (DOT) com> wrote: Quote: I'm thinking about replacing my old Apollo Precedus with a shiny new GPS. Budget is less than about AUD$1000 (prefer <$700 if possible) and was wondering what people here would recommend.  Hand-helds only. you know I still havent found the need to replace my text only Garmin GPS2plus. what does it for me is that the map database isnt up to snuff. when the maps are to the same quality as the paper charts and I can zoom scale very quickly and it is at least A5 size then I may start to thaw out. the machine juggles 12 satellites, has an ADF needle that stays dead steady until right over the target and the maps I can cut and paste into convenient areas and I can write on them. havent seen a new machine yet that beats that setup. 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