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Good point. We do have an attorney so any policies will be vetted by him prior to implementation. Thanks

Very good responses. Definitely some things here that I’ve not considered. I appreciate the feedback!

Thanks for the replies. I supposed I would be fine with either option. For me, keep the card on file and charge me, but I realize other pilots have different thoughts than I do. I think we’ll need to offer a couple options, for sure. Any other thoughts, please send. Thanks

I was recently appointed to our local airport authority board. The airport is going through a lot of changes, most notably going from a private FBO to county-operated. I have been assigned the task of developing a policy surrounding extending credit for fuel purchases. I am a relatively new...

To follow up on the thread, I ended up going with the 650 and 345. I’m very pleased with them so far, especially when coupling my iPhone via Bluetooth. As with most things, one upgrade leads to wanting another, but I’m trying to refrain. I’m hoping to finish my private within the next few weeks...

Yeah, that’d be a pretty sweet setup and not too much over my budget. Thanks for the thoughts!

Very nice! Thanks for sharing. The Loran is on the right side as you figured. Not the best picture, I apologize!

Thanks, Yep, I already know that I’ll be looking to upgrade within a few years d/t the family’s needs. I know I’m gonna lose money on the upgrades, but I should be sitting fairly well on the total investment. Not that technology can make up for lack of pilot (my) skill, don’t you think that the...

Oh, you’re 100% correct on this! Beyond researching, watching videos and speaking with other pilots, I simply dont know. But, I know there’s a lot of gadgets in this plane currently. Some are good and some are trash. This thread has been incredibly insightful/helpful, if for nothing else, than...

Lol! Thanks for the insight! The kids should probably be sold now, though. They’re only gonna get mouthier! I know it’s easy to get lost in a wish list of upgrades, but do you think a good gps and adsb is too much to decide on now? Thanks!

Well, you’re right on that point, for sure. We actually drove to Holland, MI last year and stopped in Detroit. I guess its definitely more of a probability that a possibility! I am in Southern Ohio on the Ohio River so I just don’t think of Canada as being so close.

Wow, thank you for taking all this good feedback and digesting it for me. I got what I asked for, but you’ve crunched it down into a much easier (for me) format. I greatly appreciate the time. Very good point on the Garmin resale being somewhat higher. Definitely pulls the cost of ownership...

Very nice! Thanks for sharing!

Well, I can understand that. The trainer that I’ve been flying (also an Archer) has junk radios in it. I know I’ll appreciate much better radios. Of course, this Archer puts the trainer to shame already in every category.

Oh, absolutely! I’m famous for blowing my budget to pieces, though! :(

Thank you for the input, bnt83. I’ll take it into consideration.

Thank you, lancie00. Being in the minority is fine and I’ve heard that same argument to just fly it as she is. I think part of the need/want to make some upgrades is for my passengers, too. As the panel is, it just looks old (because it is) and doesn’t inspire much confidence. Maybe that’s dumb, idk.

Another great idea. Thank you. So many options. I don’t mind to stretch budget if it means a nice upgrade and makes sense. I’ve gotta research more and make a spreadsheet! Thanks!

Again, thank you for the thoughtful response! I’m on the same page with the 430w. No disrepect toward it, but I’d have a really difficult time spending big money on it for the reason you mentioned. As to the Nav indicators, take a look at the picture I honestly have no idea. I know that sounds...

Thank you, Flyer770! Good idea on doing the prep work for the second G5. I was also surprised to see that there was still some value in what I currently have. Great feedback!