---------------------------------------------------------- Avionics-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sun 05/28/06: 3 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 06:57 AM - Anywhere Map w/WX versus Garmin 396 (Don Morrisey) 2. 08:03 AM - Re: Anywhere Map w/WX versus Garmin 396 (DOUGPFLYRV@aol.com) 3. 08:45 AM - Re: Anywhere Map w/WX versus Garmin 396 (James Clark) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 06:57:49 AM PST US From: "Don Morrisey" Subject: Avionics-List: Anywhere Map w/WX versus Garmin 396 --> Avionics-List message posted by: "Don Morrisey" I'm hoping to get some insight and opinions on the avionics list regarding = using Anywhere map w/Weather versus the Garmin 396. =20 The cost difference is substantial and I'd like to know from anyone who has= experience with both systems whether or not it's ultimately worth it. =20 I am strictly a VFR pilot. I like the Anywhere map system because it is a = lower initial cost and I would not have to add weather right away, particul= arly while I'm flying off my 40 hours. =20 =20 With my engine on the way and the purchase of all the firewall forward mate= rial and panel instruments any deferral of cost is a benefit. I can start = with The Anywhere Map/GPS system for $695 and the add to it as necessary. =20 I also like Anywhere because it is upgradeable as time goes by. Downside i= s 3 components as opposed to one with the Garmin. Ultimately I understand = that the Garmin is probably a superior instrument and ...well....it's a Gar= min. =20 For the kind of flying I do I'm just not sure the cost or benefits would be= worthwhile or realized. =20 Any opinion either way would be greatly appreciated. =20 Thanks. Don... _________________________________________________________________ Join the next generation of Hotmail and you could win the adventure of a li= fetime http://www.imagine-msn.com/minisites/sweepstakes/mail/register.aspx= ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 08:03:20 AM PST US From: DOUGPFLYRV@aol.com Subject: Re: Avionics-List: Anywhere Map w/WX versus Garmin 396 --> Avionics-List message posted by: DOUGPFLYRV@aol.com Don, I have no experience with other systems and I am computer stupid, so I got the G396. I I have the $50/mo subscription so I can use it in the RV-7 and the company Citation. It has helped me several times in each aircraft. I think I would prefer the 396 to the radar in the Citation. I can see the whole picture....no attenuation Good luck. Doug Preston RV-7 N731RV RV-7A N196VA DO NOT ARCHIVE ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 08:45:35 AM PST US From: "James Clark" Subject: Re: Avionics-List: Anywhere Map w/WX versus Garmin 396 --> Avionics-List message posted by: "James Clark" I have and have used both. Both require a separate item to get the weather. The Garmin has a remote antenna that might get used or one may use the "stubby" that attaches directly. The both give you the same basic big picture with the weather. The user interfaces are different obviously and that is a big item based on user preferences. The AMM Wx is cheaper and has more features. The Garmin is more integrated so to speak and has dedicated buttons (this is a plus and a minus). If you are comfortable with using the Ipaq in the cockpit then I think you would be happy with the AWM Wx. If you are the type that just want to know the three buttons to press then the Garmin is probably better. Both are really nice products and both have helped me tremendously on long trips. James ... contact me off list for more details (james@nextupventures.com) On 5/28/06, Don Morrisey wrote: > > --> Avionics-List message posted by: "Don Morrisey" < > donmorrisey@hotmail.com> > > I'm hoping to get some insight and opinions on the avionics list regardin= g > =3D > using Anywhere map w/Weather versus the Garmin 396. > =3D20 > The cost difference is substantial and I'd like to know from anyone who > has=3D > experience with both systems whether or not it's ultimately worth it. > =3D20 > I am strictly a VFR pilot. I like the Anywhere map system because it is = a > =3D > lower initial cost and I would not have to add weather right away, > particul=3D > arly while I'm flying off my 40 hours. =3D20 > =3D20 > With my engine on the way and the purchase of all the firewall forward > mate=3D > rial and panel instruments any deferral of cost is a benefit. I can star= t > =3D > with The Anywhere Map/GPS system for $695 and the add to it as necessary. > =3D20 > I also like Anywhere because it is upgradeable as time goes by. Downside > i=3D > s 3 components as opposed to one with the Garmin. Ultimately I understan= d > =3D > that the Garmin is probably a superior instrument and ...well....it's a > Gar=3D > min. > =3D20 > For the kind of flying I do I'm just not sure the cost or benefits would > be=3D > worthwhile or realized. > =3D20 > Any opinion either way would be greatly appreciated. > =3D20 > Thanks. Don... > _________________________________________________________________ > Join the next generation of Hotmail and you could win the adventure of a > li=3D > fetime > http://www.imagine-msn.com/minisites/sweepstakes/mail/register.aspx=3D > > =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D= =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D= =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D= =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D= =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D > > --=20 This is an alternate email. Please continue to email me at james@nextupventures.com .