Garmin Pilot III - REPAIR
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Garmin Pilot III - REPAIR
I've not tried the search function as I am back on dial-up in the wilds of E Anglia, so apologies if this annoys anyone!
My trusty GPS III, which really is only used to back up rho/theta nav will no longer power up.
1. Does anyone have recommendations as to where it could be sent for repair?
2. Should it prove to be unrepairable, what should I replace it with? I'm not gadget-boy and would like something with similar functionality.
It is hard-wired into my aeroplane but has occasional battery powered forays into other people's kites.
Thanks,
Stik
My trusty GPS III, which really is only used to back up rho/theta nav will no longer power up.
1. Does anyone have recommendations as to where it could be sent for repair?
2. Should it prove to be unrepairable, what should I replace it with? I'm not gadget-boy and would like something with similar functionality.
It is hard-wired into my aeroplane but has occasional battery powered forays into other people's kites.
Thanks,
Stik
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Would recommend you send it to Garmin for repair and there is a good possibility that they will do it for free. They have an exceptionally good name for after sales service and I have received two replacement GPSrs from Garmin, free of charge. One was many years out of warranty and bought overseas.
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Consider the Garmin 295 if you are replacing the 3 pilot..
I had a 3 pilot for sale, just sold it to a chap in the channel islands.
The 295 has the same power plug so will fit into your aircraft.
I replaced my 295 with a 296 and I much prefer my old 295... much easier to see.
Jon
I had a 3 pilot for sale, just sold it to a chap in the channel islands.
The 295 has the same power plug so will fit into your aircraft.
I replaced my 295 with a 296 and I much prefer my old 295... much easier to see.
Jon
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Thanks all.
It's on its way to Garmin in So'ton. £85 which includes the latest database.
I must confess that I thought it to be out of support! And I didn't really want to buy a new one!
Stik
It's on its way to Garmin in So'ton. £85 which includes the latest database.
I must confess that I thought it to be out of support! And I didn't really want to buy a new one!
Stik
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I'll be surprised if they actually charge you. They frequently quote a repair charge but then replace the kit with a new one. Last time they delivered mine by courier 2 days after I dropped it off wi them - all for free!
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Oh sorry!
A reconditioned unit (looks spankers) arrived by courier on Tuesday. New database but I have lost my user way-points, no big deal really.
All in all quite delighted!
Stik
A reconditioned unit (looks spankers) arrived by courier on Tuesday. New database but I have lost my user way-points, no big deal really.
All in all quite delighted!
Stik
