I am considering adding a panel mount radio to my 601XLB.  I really need a com radio but a nav/ com/ gps would be nice - whats out there less than a $1000 (maybe used or discontinued) that you could recommend.  I will be at Airventure and hope to find a deal but need some advice first.

Thanks

Carl

Views: 359

Reply to This

Replies to This Discussion

The MGL V6 is a popular option and lists at $1095    http://www.mglavionics.com/html/radios.html

A lot of features in a small, lightweight package. Perhaps they'll be special pricing at Airventure.

Ditto Michael's comments ... and now it comes with an extremely high contrast white text-on-black background display screen that is far better than the original black-on-green screen! (The old units can be upgraded to the new display for a reasonable cost.)  The whole thing only weighs about 250 grams (8.8 oz) and you're getting a com radio and stereo intercom with music input.  I've had one for about 4+ years and it seems to be bulletproof - I've never heard a negative comment or of a problem.  It fits in a 2 1/4" instrument hole.  Matt at MGL (US) provides excellent customer service!  Usually at AirVenture you'll get free shipping and perhaps a discount ... it never hurts to ask!  ;>)

(Sorry - didn't have the V6 powered-up in the above picture, but at least you can see how little panel space is involved!)

I don't think lack of a nav radio is a problem - most just gather dust, anyway as GPS dominates.  GPS technology advances so fast and is getting so cheap that a separate unit is not that expensive - in addition to my IFly 740 GPS (pictured above - with which I have had an equally good experience!), I have the iFly app on my phone as a backup and it works flawlessly using the phone's GPS and internal antenna!

 

John

N750A

(Not affiliated with MGL or iFly/Adventure Pilot , but obviously a satisfied customer!)

RSS

New from Zenith:

Zenith Planes For Sale 
 

Classified listing for buying or selling your Zenith building or flying related stuff...


Custom Instrument Panels
for your Zenith
:

Custom instrument panels are now available directly from Zenith Aircraft Company exclusively for Zenith builders and owners. Pre-cut panel, Dynon and Garmin avionics, and more.


Zenith Homecoming Tee:


Zenair Floats


Flying On Your Own Wings:
A Complete Guide to Understanding Light Airplane Design, by Chris Heintz


Builder & Pilot Supplies:

Aircraft Insurance:

 
 

West Coast USA:

 
Pro Builder Assistance:

 

Transition training:

Lavion Aero

K&S Aviation Services

Aircraft Spruce & Specialty for all your building and pilot supplies!

How to videos from HomebuiltHELP.com

Developed specifically for Zenith builders (by a builder) these videos on DVD are a great help in building your own kit plane by providing practical hands-on construction information. Visit HomebuiltHelp.com for the latest DVD titles.

© 2024   Created by Zenith.Aero.   Powered by

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service