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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions

5th Oct 2010, 21:26

Replies: 22

Handheld GPS

Views: 2,992

Posted By GPS Guru

Sorry, I stand to be corrected about the Pacific...

Sorry, I stand to be corrected about the Pacific database. All local retailers have to purchase in US dollars. Have a look at this thread, lots of info on it...

Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions

4th Oct 2010, 20:46

Replies: 22

Handheld GPS

Views: 2,992

Posted By GPS Guru

The 296 is now obsolete. As a previous poster...

The 296 is now obsolete. As a previous poster alluded to, the Aera 500 is an excellent choice. If your budget can't stretch that far, go for a 96C. Forget about importing one from the States. If you...

Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions

27th May 2010, 09:06

Replies: 11

ASIC/AVID background checks

Views: 4,904

Posted By GPS Guru

ASIO will know everything about you. They also...

ASIO will know everything about you. They also only want you to discuss your application with your family and nobody else so broadcasting it on PPRUNE won't help your aspirations.

Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions

13th May 2010, 10:36

Replies: 112

GPS for G.A. pilots

Views: 15,857

Posted By GPS Guru

The trouble is that if there were any warranty...

The trouble is that if there were any warranty issues, the unit would have to be returned to the U.S.

Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions

27th Apr 2010, 11:15

Replies: 112

GPS for G.A. pilots

Views: 15,857

Posted By GPS Guru

Garmin warranties are two years for dash mounted...

Garmin warranties are two years for dash mounted units and one year for handhelds if purchased in Australia. If purchased overseas, you'll have to send them back to the country of purchase.

Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions

25th Apr 2010, 05:47

Replies: 112

GPS for G.A. pilots

Views: 15,857

Posted By GPS Guru

Maptrax are the only ones with a licence with...

Maptrax are the only ones with a licence with Airservices that I know of that can reproduce the charts. As long as a path has been created (very easy to do), it will switch to the next map...

Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions

25th Apr 2010, 04:51

Replies: 112

GPS for G.A. pilots

Views: 15,857

Posted By GPS Guru

Another good unit that is very versatile is the...

Another good unit that is very versatile is the Hema Navigator Hema Navigator - Handheld Systems (http://www.handheldsystems.com.au/Hema_Navigator/c81/index.html) Not only does it come with street...

Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions

24th Apr 2010, 07:33

Replies: 112

GPS for G.A. pilots

Views: 15,857

Posted By GPS Guru

The Garmin 196/296 are obsolete models now and I...

The Garmin 196/296 are obsolete models now and I believe the Aera 510 hasn't been released in Australia. I'm not sure if it will be. Any Garmin GPS purchased overseas will not have their warranty...

Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions

21st Dec 2009, 15:09

Replies: 20

Garmin GPSs

Views: 2,215

Posted By GPS Guru

Remember that these units are only rated for VFR...

Remember that these units are only rated for VFR use and not IFR. You'll need a TSO'd unit for IFR.

Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions

20th Dec 2009, 03:29

Replies: 20

Garmin GPSs

Views: 2,215

Posted By GPS Guru

It won't be all that cheap and your warranty...

It won't be all that cheap and your warranty won't be recognised in Australia.

Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions

20th Dec 2009, 02:40

Replies: 20

Garmin GPSs

Views: 2,215

Posted By GPS Guru

The XM versions don't retail in Australia. Not...

The XM versions don't retail in Australia. Not sure if they will. I'm fairly sure that you can't put a fix in like the Boeing with range rings (I stand to be corrected) however you can create a...

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