Tom Laird-McConnell wrote: > > I did some research on this, and from what I've been able to tell, it's just > Garmin units that have a limit of 99 (kt's or MPH, I don't remember which). > They do that just so that they can sell you on the aircraft version. > > The other units are useful for 2 reasons: You get your true ground speed, > and you get real bearing information. Those are both useful from the > standpoint of having a backup, and being able to get to where you are going! > > That said, I have the Garmin III, which I love, and it was only $700. > > -Tom I own a Garmin 45XL. When I saw the speed restriction built into it, I called the Factory to see if if was possible to do a software change to increase its' speed reading, or have a aviation software package loaded into it. The tech that I talked with said that there was no way to modify the software that was in it to read faster than its' design limit. He also said that the Feds would not allow an aviation software package to be loaded into the unit. It would violate the manufactuing license that the unit was produced under. If you are looking for a non-aviation dedicated GPS, try Garmins' Gypsey II. It will register speeds up to 999 mph, has 5 navigation screens, and its moving map has all surface features including hiways, lakes, streams, cities, etc. Take some time to put in the different airports in the waypoint section, and you can use it almost like a full blown aviation GPS. But if you have the money, buy a Garmin GPS III Pilot. I feel that it is the best bargain in GPS's on the market at the time. Dennis Schmaltz [EMAIL PROTECTED] N97415
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