REFLECTOR: Garmin 296

Scott Derrick scott at tnstaafl.net
Wed Nov 24 10:51:30 CST 2004


TEC,

thanks,  I wondered if you had the type of GPS that plugs into the CF slot 
on the IPAQ.  one less cord...

and how do you really feel about that MT??

Scott

At 08:15 AM 11/24/2004, you wrote:
>In a message dated 11/24/2004 6:26:04 AM Pacific Standard Time, 
>scott at tnstaafl.net writes:
>I meant to say,  What GPS are you using with your Control Vision powered Ipaq?
>
>You can use almost any GPS with a data output, but Control Vision has 
>there own they sell that is wired directly into the harness for the 
>iPAC.  I have the GPS velcrod to the top of the canard.  The whole 
>shooting match including the iPAC 4700 (latest with 4" screen & bluetooth) 
>GPS, software, connectors, et. is $1,145.00 
>(<http://www.controlvision.com>www.controlvision.com).  If you have a PDA 
>and or GPS you can purchase ala cart.
>
>In regard to the honorable Velocityxlrg comments on the 296, I agree the 
>296 is a great unit, it does however sit in the plane 99% of the time 
>doing nothing for you.  Most all the features of the 296 mentioned, 
>Control Vision has also.  Terrain, gear, altitude, decent, fuel warnings, 
>HSI, and the new displays are very bright and readable in daylight.  Also 
>as I mentioned, I have all IFR plates on it to and update them on 
>line.  I'm not a spokesman for Control Vision or anyone, and while I may 
>have a piece of s%*t mt prop I hate, this thing I love.
>
>TEC
>
>
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