REFLECTOR: GPS IFR Approaches: Radio Required

[Grover McNair]

A certified GPS is a must. I have flown quite a bit with each of these
units. Everyone's comments are valid. The KLN90B is a dinosaur. For me, the
480 was cumbersome to learn. Many of the button pushing sequences are not
intuitive. It is great for its versatility and having airways in the data
base. The 430W would be my choice if I were looking for a solid GPS for a
bargain price. Of course the new GTN650 would be a great option that will
not risk being unsupported for the foreseeable future. 

I chose this option for my Velocity.

Grover McNair

 

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From: reflector-bounces at tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-bounces at tvbf.org] On
Behalf Of Mark Magee
Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2013 10:21 PM
To: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list
Subject: REFLECTOR: GPS IFR Approaches: Radio Required

 

Any radiomen out there could please help me determine if I could do most of
what I want with an MFD with Syn Vision, HITS, approaches installed in the
software: I understand the Garmin 430W will get you down legally at any
terminal with a published GPS Precision Approach. Those units are still
holding their value quite well, but what of this King:

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BendixKing-KLN90B-IFR-Approach-Approved-GPS-System-/
330889767931

 

 

Without the Precision Approach cert, what would be my limitation?
Practically, functionally? 

My IFR ticket is long out of date and I will have to get back up to snuff on
flying them. I'm asking about shooting approaches is this current 'Grey
Area' where folks are functionally doing a lot of IFR approaches -without-
IFR Approach certified radios driving their installed MFD's.

 

Opinions please. I do understand the regs, just probing for reality.

 

Thanks

 

Mark B. Magee

N34XL XLFG

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