Had to pick between a used Garmin G1000 and a brand new Dynon SkyView

I was rewiring a 1978 Piper Archer in Tulsa and had to choose between a used Garmin G1000 from a salvage yard or a new Dynon SkyView HDX. Went with the Dynon because the guy selling the Garmin couldn't prove it only had 200 hours on it. Installation went smooth until I realized I needed a $90 adapter plate to fit the panel.

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aaron89619d ago

Dang, that adapter plate story hits close to home. I spent a whole weekend once trying to install a used Bendix/King radio in my old Cessna 172 and ended up having to file down the edges of the bracket with a dremel because the previous owner had swapped out the original mounting hardware. Ended up costing me more in time and beer than just buying the right part upfront. Sometimes the simple stuff is what really gets you.

troy_wilson819d ago

Been there with the dremel, but here's a tip that saved me next time: grab a digital caliper first and measure the exact hole spacing before you commit. I got burned by a similar used KX 155 install where the mounting tray had the tabs bent at slightly different angles from years of abuse. Took me three trips to the hardware store and a part I had to order online. Now I always take a few reference photos of the original hardware before I touch anything, saves a ton of hassle.

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