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david(at)mcgirt.net
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 Posted: Wed May 31, 2006 10:49 am Post subject: Yak w/ 396 or other WX capable GPS |
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I know “everyone” seems to be buying the Garmin 396, and plunking it into their Yaks ( and CJ’s) I am curious if anyone is trying some of the other competing products? Like the anywhere map - http://www.anywheremap.com/pages/awm-vs-396.aspx
Just curious, as I would like to have some weather insight as we fly all over in our wonderful VFR planes..
David
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ronwasson(at)mindspring.c
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| Posted: Wed May 31, 2006 2:54 pm Post subject: Yak w/ 396 or other WX capable GPS |
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Avmap kneeboard gps
ron wasson
ronwasson at mindspring dot com
On May 31, 2006, at 1:47 PM, David McGirt wrote:
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Ok,
I know “everyone” seems to be buying the Garmin 396, and plunking it into their Yaks ( and CJ’s) I am curious if anyone is trying some of the other competing products? Like the anywhere map - http://www.anywheremap.com/pages/awm-vs-396.aspx
Just curious, as I would like to have some weather insight as we fly all over in our wonderful VFR planes..
David
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david(at)mcgirt.net
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| Posted: Wed May 31, 2006 4:17 pm Post subject: Yak w/ 396 or other WX capable GPS |
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Thanks, good looking unit, but no Weather… Anyone using the Anywhere Map?
David
From: owner-yak-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-yak-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of ron wasson
Sent: Wednesday, May 31, 2006 6:52 PM
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Subject: Re: Yak w/ 396 or other WX capable GPS
Avmap kneeboard gps
ron wasson
ronwasson at mindspring dot com
On May 31, 2006, at 1:47 PM, David McGirt wrote:
Ok,
I know “everyone” seems to be buying the Garmin 396, and plunking it into their Yaks ( and CJ’s) I am curious if anyone is trying some of the other competing products? Like the anywhere map - http://www.anywheremap.com/pages/awm-vs-396.aspx
Just curious, as I would like to have some weather insight as we fly all over in our wonderful VFR planes..
David
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zeromold(at)earthlink.net
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| Posted: Wed May 31, 2006 5:34 pm Post subject: Yak w/ 396 or other WX capable GPS |
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I used to use AnywhereMap. I have also seen and used NavAir. Both run on PocketPC on a PDA. Neither hold a candle to the 396 I now use.
The inherent fault with any program running on PocketPC is the OS itself. Garmin does not have to contend with the overhead of all the other crap that runs on a PDA, their systems just does what it is intended to do: display navigation and weather data (yeah, you can listen to XM as well if you pay for it but there is no overhead since the system is using XM for NEXRAD data).
In addition, you will need the not so small WXWrox XM receiver for NEXRAD data with the PocketPC based systems. The 396 itself is smaller than the WXWorx unit alone.
There are also many features of the 396 that just aren’t available on AnywhereMap or NavAir.
The 396 wins hands down.
Phil
From: owner-yak-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-yak-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of David McGirt
Sent: Wednesday, May 31, 2006 8:16 PM
To: yak-list(at)matronics.com
Subject: RE: Yak w/ 396 or other WX capable GPS
Thanks, good looking unit, but no Weather… Anyone using the Anywhere Map?
David
From: owner-yak-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-yak-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of ron wasson
Sent: Wednesday, May 31, 2006 6:52 PM
To: yak-list(at)matronics.com
Subject: Re: Yak w/ 396 or other WX capable GPS
Avmap kneeboard gps
ron wasson
ronwasson at mindspring dot com
On May 31, 2006, at 1:47 PM, David McGirt wrote:
Ok,
I know “everyone” seems to be buying the Garmin 396, and plunking it into their Yaks ( and CJ’s) I am curious if anyone is trying some of the other competing products? Like the anywhere map - http://www.anywheremap.com/pages/awm-vs-396.aspx
Just curious, as I would like to have some weather insight as we fly all over in our wonderful VFR planes..
David
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david(at)mcgirt.net
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| Posted: Wed May 31, 2006 5:51 pm Post subject: Yak w/ 396 or other WX capable GPS |
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That is some of the practical advice I was looking for.. every 396 pilot I have talked to swear by them, but I just wanted to hear from someone that had used the others as well.. I think I will still make sure, but the 396 seams like a no brainer..
From: owner-yak-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-yak-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Phil Cogan
Sent: Wednesday, May 31, 2006 9:32 PM
To: yak-list(at)matronics.com
Subject: RE: Yak w/ 396 or other WX capable GPS
I used to use AnywhereMap. I have also seen and used NavAir. Both run on PocketPC on a PDA. Neither hold a candle to the 396 I now use.
The inherent fault with any program running on PocketPC is the OS itself. Garmin does not have to contend with the overhead of all the other crap that runs on a PDA, their systems just does what it is intended to do: display navigation and weather data (yeah, you can listen to XM as well if you pay for it but there is no overhead since the system is using XM for NEXRAD data).
In addition, you will need the not so small WXWrox XM receiver for NEXRAD data with the PocketPC based systems. The 396 itself is smaller than the WXWorx unit alone.
There are also many features of the 396 that just aren’t available on AnywhereMap or NavAir.
The 396 wins hands down.
Phil
From: owner-yak-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-yak-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of David McGirt
Sent: Wednesday, May 31, 2006 8:16 PM
To: yak-list(at)matronics.com
Subject: RE: Yak w/ 396 or other WX capable GPS
Thanks, good looking unit, but no Weather… Anyone using the Anywhere Map?
David
From: owner-yak-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-yak-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of ron wasson
Sent: Wednesday, May 31, 2006 6:52 PM
To: yak-list(at)matronics.com
Subject: Re: Yak w/ 396 or other WX capable GPS
Avmap kneeboard gps
ron wasson
ronwasson at mindspring dot com
On May 31, 2006, at 1:47 PM, David McGirt wrote:
Ok,
I know “everyone” seems to be buying the Garmin 396, and plunking it into their Yaks ( and CJ’s) I am curious if anyone is trying some of the other competing products? Like the anywhere map - http://www.anywheremap.com/pages/awm-vs-396.aspx
Just curious, as I would like to have some weather insight as we fly all over in our wonderful VFR planes..
David
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viperdoc(at)mindspring.co
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| Posted: Wed May 31, 2006 8:22 pm Post subject: Yak w/ 396 or other WX capable GPS |
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Phil and Talon,
I agree with all said. I have both the Anywhere map running on an IPAQ with a garmin gps 10 blue tooth reciever. The pocket charts program is about all anywhere map is worth. They were the first to place your aircraft on the approach plate with the moving map.
I just flew back from the coast tonight using the 396 for the weather. Could not have been happier. A level 3 and 4 were in my path. New about them well before they could become a factor.
I prefer the 396 hands down over the Anywhere Map.
Doc
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