Garmin Pilot III
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From: Daventry
Garmin Pilot III
Can anyone recommend these? I have been offered one for reasonable money.I am still early on in my PPL (7hrs) but thought one of these might be useful for the future.
Any comments welcome.
Modelman
Any comments welcome.
Modelman
Joined: May 2001
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From: up North
A lovely little device for your first step into GPS - I still have mine but I don't use it for flying any more.
The only thing to check is the currency of the included database. The GPSIII is no longer a production item so check that you can still get updates.
The only thing to check is the currency of the included database. The GPSIII is no longer a production item so check that you can still get updates.
Joined: Mar 2004
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From: My house
A fantastic first choice. I got one during my PPL. It has a lot of features, many of which you won`t use,it is that comprehensive. Check out the manual....
http://www.garmin.com/products/manua...t=010-00125-00
I got a 196 when I passed my IMC, but can`t bring myself to sell the III pilot!!!! Databases available for about £25.
http://www.garmin.com/products/manua...t=010-00125-00
I got a 196 when I passed my IMC, but can`t bring myself to sell the III pilot!!!! Databases available for about £25.
Joined: Oct 1999
Posts: 3,325
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From: UK
Great bit of kit. Screen's a bit small, but its the only GPS that's compact enough to sit on the Chippy's instrument coaming (so it gets a good view of the sky) without obscuring the view forward.
Batteries last around 10 hours. I love it!
SSD
Batteries last around 10 hours. I love it!
SSD
