What GPS to go for in a Gyro

CloudBase · Postby **CloudBase** » Mon Sep 12, 2005 7:46 pm

I use the 296 on my Magni and it fits nicely in the top centre of the instrument panel and it's nicely visible. I use a ram mount system http://www.ram-mount.com with a short stub to mount it to the panel, so its easy to remove and adjust. The 196 and 296 has the same form factor, so it should fit at the top of the Magni panel or the bottom right of a standard ELA panel.

Yoda · Postby **Yoda** » Tue Sep 13, 2005 6:54 am

Thank you Cloudbase, Could you specify wich model you used for GPS 296 and where I could find a dealer in SA. I looked on the website and there are 1000s of different mounts.... So you are sure I will be able to fit it on an Ela instrument panel without blocking other instruments?

Postby **DarkHelmet** » Tue Sep 13, 2005 8:02 am

Does it not come with a bracket in the box?

CloudBase · Postby **CloudBase** » Tue Sep 13, 2005 12:09 pm

The 296 does come with a bracket, but it mounts very close to the panel and can only swivel vertically. Using the ram mount moves it away from the panel (closer to the eyes) and clear of obscrtucting the instruments. You can also swivel it in any direction or angle.

Sorry, I should have given the SA website http://www.ram-mount.co.za/ram_parts.htm. I use RAM-B-238 on the panel, RAM-202 at the back of the GPS (it fits perfectly in the space allowed on the back of the bracket) and RAM-101 to connect the two. You can phone Max (his real name is unpronouncable) on 082 440 1835.

Yoda · Postby **Yoda** » Tue Sep 13, 2005 1:00 pm

Thanx a lot Cloudbase :D

ACE · Postby **ACE** » Tue Sep 13, 2005 2:09 pm

Also try Wessel at www.africanstuff.co.za

I bought my GPS and ram-mount from them last year.

Good luck

PastMaster · Postby **PastMaster** » Wed Sep 14, 2005 8:44 am

Hi,

You can try the following two SA site's:

http://www.ip.co.za/index.htm
They do interface products and GPS, as well as cable requirements

http://www.gps-shop.co.za/shop/default.asp

GPS, Maps, pda etc

Cheers

Gert

Yoda · Postby **Yoda** » Wed Sep 14, 2005 7:01 pm

Thanx a lot guys... One thing i noticed when I started flying back in 2000 was how helpfull everybody in the fliying business is. You just pop a question and everybody just want to help where they can. I appreciate that a lot of the flying "family" here in SA.!! We must always keep it that way!! :D

RV4ker (RIP) · Postby **RV4ker (RIP)** » Wed Sep 14, 2005 9:41 pm

Don;t forget about the Garmin III Pilot. If you can find one they ar great value for money as well.

What GPS to go for in a Gyro

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