"Terry" wrote:
Now that the Garmin 296 has been out for a little while,
anybody have comments good or bad?

I sold my 295 and bought a 296 about a month ago. Overall, I'm pleased.

Good:
Terrain & obstacles!!!!
L-Ion battery that recharges from aircraft power
"Panel" page
Flight recorder page & Flightbook software
High def. display
Faster processor
Street nav


Bad:
Cannot create user waypoints on airport runways!!!!!
More difficult than 295 to install to and remove from yoke mount
Flight recorder has bug that records phantom landings
In some lighting conditions, display looks more faded than 295
No "Route" button, as on 295
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Dan
C172RG at BFM