Garmin 530/430

[kswhite]

Currently living in the southeast with a Bonanza -- Does anybody know of locations where a GNS 530 or 430 could be purchased and installed at a cheaper cost than other locations.

Speaking of which, what would you say is the average cost for the 530 and 430 respectively?

 

[ShawnC]

If you are going to get one, I would say get the 430, IMO the 530 doesn't have enough to justify it's higher price.

I remember in a PA-32 that I flew, it had both, and they pretty did the same thing, just one had a bigger screen.

 

[jumppilot03]

The 530 is a great piece of epuipment. I have used both. If you go with a 530 I highly recommend getting the TIS. Its a poor mans TCAS that uses an uplink with ATC's radar. It sure takes a load off while flying in busy airspace.

 

[Geigo]

I've been told that Caris Midwest at TOP (about 40 NM from the factory) is at least one of the highest volume distributers for Garmin. I don't know how much you could save on installation, but they have people come from all over to install avionics. Call Chris at 785-357-7580. It might be worth the cost of fuel.

 

[wasted state]

Currently living in the southeast with a Bonanza --

Hmmm......

Is that relationship platonic or is it more of a love hate kind of thing, sounds kinky…