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 Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2014 6:36 am Post subject: SkyYiew antenna |
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Does anyone know the link to update the CHART software for the Garmin 496 OR is it no longer supported?
Dave Park
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On 2 Jun 2014, at 18:43, Bud Yerly <budyerly(at)msn.com (budyerly(at)msn.com)> wrote:
[quote] <?xml:namespace prefix="v" /><?xml:namespace prefix="o" /><![endif]--> Fred,
Have mounted Garmin, Dynon, Grand Rapids GPS antennas inside the panel. The postage stamp style (dynon/grt/aftermarket for handheld 496) work best mounted to a hat shapped aluminum mount reduxed to the top inside of the panel. I find the postage stamp type work best mounted to a small thin metal bracket or signal reception degrades... Grounding of the metal makes no difference.
Garmin IFR antennas are mounted under the top above the space between the radio stack and instruments. No metal backing necessary. I use fiberglass C sections on each side (actually just wrapped the Garmin with glass with release tape to make it replaceable and used the provided screw holes )...
Some Rules:
The antenna cannot be mounted under any metal, carbon fiber. Avoid metalic paint (metal flake) on the panel.
If using fans in the top, obviously keep them to the sides of the antenna.
Make sure you use good quality coax.
Mount the antenna solid so it doesn't vibrate.
If you install a marker beacon home made antenna in the panel, keep it clear by about 6 inches as it swallows waves of its own.
I've put the GRT antenna 8 inches from the Garmin antenna and they both work fine. The GRT hat section metal is a bit wider than the postage stamp and the vertical part of the hat blocks the Garmin from direct line of sight. They play nicely together.
Never had any problems with these simple rules.
Anytime you mount something to the top of the instrument panel it will reflect on the windscreen. You shouldn't paint the Garmins or postage stamp types. So the only help is to put a piece of black cloth over the white antenna. Some of the postage stamps are a satin black and aren't too bad but you sure do see it in the reflection of the panel top on the screen.
If fans are installed, paint the fan flat black and cover with fiberglass screens installed on the panel, painted to match the panel color or flat black.
Panel top should be painted a dark color (dark brown, flat black, dark gray) to keep light reflections on the windscreens to a minimum.
I paint my panels with SEM interior lacquer color paint, coat with their flat clear but lacquer chips so... I use Polyurethane paint over the SEM interior lacquer color paint with flatener added. Then letter the panel. Then coat with another layer of flat clear. SEM makes a clear hotrod flat paint that works well. Polyurethane holds up well to the stuff we throw in the tray, or other stuff we flop on top of the panel. The flat can be wiped clean without streaking and can be touched up nicely if gouged. No reflection problems. Stay away from enamel and lacquer flat finishes as they don't hold up to wear and tear and often look funny after wiping the dust off with cleaner.
Now that I have the wife flying with me, military gray/ flat black is out of my paint inventory. We have 12AY in nice tan (face) and browns (panel) that are soothing and comfortable and match the leather and fabrics in the cockpit giving a uniformity to the texture and feel. (I've been watching too many decorating shows lately.) You get awards for nice paint and stuff, but watch the reflections and wearability or you'll never see traffic with the sun at 12 o'clock...
Regards,
Bud Yerly
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rlborger(at)mac.com
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| Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2014 7:04 am Post subject: SkyYiew antenna |
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Dave,
You do it through the Garmin web site. You’ll have to register your 496 with them and download their map update software. The map update software handles all the downloads. You may have to purchase the updates, I don’t remember exactly if they came with my 496 or I had to purchase them. I know that I purchased lifetime updates for automotive units.
Try starting at — http://www.garmin.com/en-US/maps/updates/
Blue skies & tailwinds,Bob BorgerEuropa XS Tri, Rotax 914, Airmaster C/S Prop (75 hrs).Little Toot Sport Biplane, Lycoming Thunderbolt AEIO-320 EXP3705 Lynchburg Dr.Corinth, TX 76208-5331Cel: 817-992-1117rlborger(at)mac.com (rlborger(at)mac.com)
On Sep 28, 2014, at 8:00 PM, David Park <dpark748(at)hotmail.co.uk (dpark748(at)hotmail.co.uk)> wrote:
[quote]Does anyone know the link to update the CHART software for the Garmin 496 OR is it no longer supported?
Dave Park
Sent from my iPad
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pete(at)lawless.info
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| Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2014 7:10 am Post subject: SkyYiew antenna |
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Hi David
https://fly.garmin.com/fly-garmin/support/pricing/
Pete
On 28/09/14 15:30, David Park wrote:
[quote] Does anyone know the link to update the CHART software for the Garmin 496 OR is it no longer supported?
Dave Park
Sent from my iPad
On 2 Jun 2014, at 18:43, Bud Yerly <budyerly(at)msn.com (budyerly(at)msn.com)> wrote:
[quote] <?xml:namespace prefix="v" /><?xml:namespace prefix="o" /><![endif]--> Fred,
Have mounted Garmin, Dynon, Grand Rapids GPS antennas inside the panel. The postage stamp style (dynon/grt/aftermarket for handheld 496) work best mounted to a hat shapped aluminum mount reduxed to the top inside of the panel. I find the postage stamp type work best mounted to a small thin metal bracket or signal reception degrades... Grounding of the metal makes no difference.
Â
Garmin IFR antennas are mounted under the top above the space between the radio stack and instruments. No metal backing necessary. I use fiberglass C sections on each side (actually just wrapped the Garmin with glass with release tape to make it replaceable and used the provided screw holes )...
Â
Some Rules:
The antenna cannot be mounted under any metal, carbon fiber. Avoid metalic paint (metal flake) on the panel.
If using fans in the top, obviously keep them to the sides of the antenna.
Make sure you use good quality coax.
Mount the antenna solid so it doesn't vibrate.
If you install a marker beacon home made antenna in the panel, keep it clear by about 6 inches as it swallows waves of its own.
I've put the GRT antenna 8 inches from the Garmin antenna and they both work fine. The GRT hat section metal is a bit wider than the postage stamp and the vertical part of the hat blocks the Garmin from direct line of sight. They play nicely together.
Â
Never had any problems with these simple rules.
Â
Anytime you mount something to the top of the instrument panel it will reflect on the windscreen. You shouldn't paint the Garmins or postage stamp types. So the only help is to put a piece of black cloth over the white antenna. Some of the postage stamps are a satin black and aren't too bad but you sure do see it in the reflection of the panel top on the screen.
Â
If fans are installed, paint the fan flat black and cover with fiberglass screens installed on the panel, painted to match the panel color or flat black.
Panel top should be painted a dark color (dark brown, flat black, dark gray) to keep light reflections on the windscreens to a minimum.
I paint my panels with SEM interior lacquer color paint, coat with their flat clear but lacquer chips so... I use Polyurethane paint over the SEM interior lacquer color paint with flatener added. Then letter the panel. Then coat with another layer of flat clear. SEM makes a clear hotrod flat paint that works well. Polyurethane holds up well to the stuff we throw in the tray, or other stuff we flop on top of the panel. The flat can be wiped clean without streaking and can be touched up nicely if gouged. No reflection problems. Stay away from enamel and lacquer flat finishes as they don't hold up to wear and tear and often look funny after wiping the dust off with cleaner.
Â
Now that I have the wife flying with me, military gray/ flat black is out of my paint inventory. We have 12AY in nice tan (face) and browns (panel) that are soothing and comfortable and match the leather and fabrics in the cockpit giving a uniformity to the texture and feel. (I've been watching too many decorating shows lately.) You get awards for nice paint and stuff, but watch the reflections and wearability or you'll never see traffic with the sun at 12 o'clock...
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Regards,
Bud Yerly
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