Garmin GNC 300XL IFR/COM GPS

[Bob Cook]

I like the 90b although it is not "state of the art". I agree with Stackj. The ease of downloading the database off the internet now makes it very easy to keep updated.
I use the altitude alterting option when connected to the alt encoder (really useful), the computer portion for computing winds, and also have it interfaced to the fuel flow for fuel computation to destination etc. The CRT is great and it does warn you with spec use airspace and class c and d airspace. It has all the wp for canada, bahamas, carribean, and the usa.

I have thought many times upgrading to the 430 but ..... can't justify it.

I saw one go on ebay for 1200 dollars a month back. I would look around and I am sure with all the upgrades you can find an 89 / 90 /90b or whatever at a good price. I do not think king will discontinue support for some time based on their history.

BTW I put a ICOM panel radio in a C150 and was very impressed (with the radio I mean).

Just a side note..

Bob