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My XM weather worked on Jan 1 but on the 2nd it was not and still does not. Garmins tech support says XM is having a problem and been working on it since the 2nd. XM claims to not have a problem. Anyone else have this problem?

1965 Comanche 260

I once decided that I could save money by not having hull insurance, so I dropped the hull but kept liability. Shortly after we were on a trip and the plane was tied down on the ramp. A line of strong thunder storms came through. After the storms passed we went to check on the plane. We...

The power switches on the 170 series have been a problem. From your description that would be the first place I would look (been there done that).

John, You have received a lot of excellent advice so far. You will notice that all ask the questions, how do you intend to use it, and how much are you willing to pay. In the last month I purchased a Garmin 496 (used) as an IFR pilot the XM weather was important to me. I had a GPS III pilot...

Jay, Last year we flew to Sun-N-Fun and waited a day before we left to let a storm get ahead of us. We stopped in Tupelo, MS and visited with Elvis. Nice weather to MS but real bumpy and windy in FL. Sure would have been nice to have had the XM weather back then.

I have the 496 hooked up by my computer now (antennas on the window ledge), nice. I have been comparing the nexrad display on the 496 to the internet images. Did notice where the internet showed some small and light areas of precip that did not appear on the 496. Must have been the filter...

This has to be a trick question and the answer is blue. Your mixture ratio would be 0% 80 octane and 100% 100LL as the 80 doesn't exist anymore.

I like being able to see where the rain is at, but sometimes you end up IMC for a while and begin to wonder what is up ahead. Many times center is not much help and the last trip I took the local radar was out in the area I needed it the most. That is what pushed me over the edge to get the...

Do you have a 496 and subscribe to the XM weather? If so is the display on the 496 big enough to allow you to pinpoint where the wx is? I just purchased a 496 and have not yet subscribed to the XM wx yet, looking for opinions on how it works for you.

We have two choices that we like going to FL from WI. Stop in JFX (had best fuel prices) or in GAD. Either keeps you away from ATL and you don't have to fly over the Gulf, no mountains either. We plan on three (3) hour legs most of the time, these stops may be pushing your time frame in a...

All of the above responses are right on. The twin was already ahead of you in the pattern, you should follow him.

You have lots of great advice. Just remember a long cross country is a series of short flights put together. Just be patient and don't exceed your comfort zone on weather conditions.

No problem. Go to this site. http://adds.aviationweather.noaa.gov/ Select Metar or TAF tab, right under the tab is a selection for Interactive Java tool. This brings up a map of the US. Move your cursor around on the map to the area you want, by holding down the left button it allows you to...

I have the 430W and am very pleased with it. Like Troy W said, I believe the 480 will drift into the sunset and support will disappear.

Isn't there an avaition store on Stoughton Road called Flying & Fleet? I believe they have 4509 bulbs for under $10. That falls under owner allowed maintenance, changing landing light bulbs.

The upgrade took less than 30 minutes. It appears all is well now. Thanks Garmin.

My upgrade/upgrade on my 430w is scheduled for Friday 12/14. Hopefully they have tested this version very well. Many times when you correct one problem you create two new ones. Keeping my fingers crossed.

The autozoom function does not work correctly on my 430. Sort of works but the range might just be 15 miles when you are only a mile out. I too am wondering when the software upgrade will be released.

That thought has crossed my mind also. We usually take only 1 or 2 long trips a year but just can't give up the speed and range of the Comanche. Sure would like to have something like a J3 or Champ for the 100 dollar pancake or burger local trip. For now we will keep what we have. Tough...