Wanted: Garmin GDL 39 GPS/ADS-B Receiver

[stevenhmiller]

I'm a student pilot and am looking to buy a Garmin GDL 39 GPS/ADS-B Receiver. Weather in Florida can pop-up quickly, so I need to get weather information in-flight. I can't afford to spend a fortune, so looking for a good deal. Besides, wife is already ****ed I'm spending money to learn to fly. If you have one you no longer need and are looking to sell, please drop me a note. Help a student pilot out.

Thanks!
P.S. - I may trade my wife for one!

 

[frfly172]

Why not buy a used 496 and purchase the weather option?

 

[KSMooniac]

A used 496 costs more than a GDL 39, plus the recurring cost. Sounds like he doesn't want the $30-$55/mo bill (for good reason).

 

[stevenhmiller]

A used 496 costs more than a GDL 39, plus the recurring cost. Sounds like he doesn't want the $30-$55/mo bill (for good reason).

Exactly right. The Garmin Pilot software is $75 - $150 per year, and the GDL-39 offers free weather and traffic.

 

[Marauder]

Steven -- have you checked with your instructor about using an EFB during your training? I am mentoring a student pilot and the instructors here won't allow students to use them in the plane. Not sure if it is a local flight school thing or it is done this way universally.

 

[rbridges]

are you locked into the Garmin? I've seen several first generation stratus for sale, but to be honest, I've never paid attention to the Garmins.

 

[SCCutler]

Pics of your wife, in evaluation of the trade?

 

[stevenhmiller]

Pics of your wife, in evaluation of the trade?

 

[FredFenster]

How many do you want?

 

[SCCutler]

How many do you want?

Hey, it was MY idea, first!

 

[SCCutler]

PS-

Tell your wife she is pretty easy on the eyes.

 

[stevenhmiller]

Still looking for a GDL-39...

 

[Pedals2Paddles]

You're going to have a hard time find a "great deal" on a used GDL39. It is a new, current, highly desirable item. It's not the kind of thing people get rid of frequently. They're $600 new now.