Return-Path: Sender: (Marvin Kaye) To: lml Date: Mon, 23 Dec 2002 01:11:39 -0500 Message-ID: X-Original-Return-Path: Received: from imo-m07.mx.aol.com ([64.12.136.162] verified) by logan.com (CommuniGate Pro SMTP 4.0.2) with ESMTP id 1933103 for lml@lancaironline.net; Mon, 23 Dec 2002 00:57:22 -0500 Received: from AVIDWIZ@aol.com by imo-m07.mx.aol.com (mail_out_v34.13.) id q.10f.1bf82396 (16099) for ; Mon, 23 Dec 2002 00:57:16 -0500 (EST) Received: from aol.com (mow-d13.webmail.aol.com [205.188.139.129]) by air-id11.mx.aol.com (v90.10) with ESMTP id MAILINID113-1223005716; Mon, 23 Dec 2002 00:57:16 -0500 X-Original-Date: Mon, 23 Dec 2002 00:57:16 -0500 From: AVIDWIZ@aol.com X-Original-To: lml@lancaironline.net Subject: Re: Garmin/MX20/SFS PAnel MIME-Version: 1.0 X-Original-Message-ID: <2F636DF4.64D672CE.001476CA@aol.com> X-Mailer: Atlas Mailer 2.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Several people asked why I felt the need to have the Garmin 430/MX20 combo given the capable features of the Sierra Flights Systems panel. The answer is several reasons: 1) The SFS is not certified (yet) while the Garmin/MX20 combo is 2) This set up gives me multiple backups in case of failure. (i.e. 2 GPS, 2 MFD's ) 3) In cruise I can configure the MX 20 for TCAD/Stormscope/terrain while the SFS is set for map and horizon screens. On takeoff and climb I use the SFS for engine instruments while the MX 20 serves as moving map. This capability of redundant back up plus flexible display options appeals to me and because I was retrofitting an existing panel, I had the room to spare. I also found a place for a panel mounted Irridum Satalite phone hardwired into my audio panel. Cool set up and I will post a pic when I figure out the new camera I got for Xmas! Regards, Dave Riggs