Jay Honeck wrote:
That's neat (well, not much use to me around here!), but the AvMap has every
instrument approach, runway diagram, and radio frequency -- all depicted on
a superior, giant (relatively speaking) color screen that is viewable in
direct sunlight.

My 195 has all the approaches, runway diagrams, frequencies, etc. I think
all Garmin aviation GPSs have had all those things, for many years. Not
everyone wants that oversized AvMap beast in their cockpit. I cut out a
piece of paper to the dimensions of the AvMap, and sat in my plane with
it. It's way to big. But, to each his own.


For less money.
I just think Garmin will have to come down in price, or AvMap is will eat
their lunch.

I doubt it. Garmin name recognition, it's excellent GPS engine, and their
huge selection of different GPSs (aviation and non-aviation) will probably
keep them in front of the competition for many years. Plus, the 296's
price will come down, once the excitement subsides.

--- Jay


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