"john smith" wrote in message
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When I got home from AirVenture, I described the GPS 496 and its
capabilities to my wife. Her first comment in reply, "Sounds expensive."

My wife was at Airventure with me both this year and last year. Both years,
she's said "Why not buy one of the weather/GPS units?"...

My answer: $3k up front plus $400/yr is a LOT for something that will only
come in handy a few times a year.

I'd prefer a GPS slaved wing leveler for $2k. It would be helpful on every
cross country and doesn't come with the burden of annual fees.

KB