Dude wrote:

"Jon" wrote in message
ups.com...
I'm trying to understand how capable the new breed of integrated
avionics suites are (Aviyne Eclipse, Garmin G1000), and read somewhere
that although these systems are very capable, they don't have the
"mission capabilities" of a Proline 21. I.e., the Eclipse and Garmin
systems are ok for recreational flights but can't ever be used for
regular commercial service.

After looking at the functions of these systems, I can't understand why
this would be so? Would appreciate any input on what the Proline 21
offers that the less expensive systems don't....

Thanks in advance,

Jon


The current installations of the G1000 and Avidyne systemes only have a
single AHRS. You could still likely use them for charter though a redundant
AHRS, as planned for the Mustang, would be a good idea.

Any equippage for jets less than at least a single Flight Management System
(FMS) is rudimentary and probably lacks RSVM and other important capabilities.
A G-1000 is great in a Cessna 182, but not so red hot in a jet that goes to
flight levels.