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				 Posted: Sat Jul 13, 2019 4:07 am    Post subject: [OT] IFR-certified GPS Suggestions | 
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				This is somewhat off-topic but I figure y'all know a lot about airplanes so you might have opinions about avionics, too.
 I reserved space in my panel for a Garmin 430 WAAS or a Garmin 650. Now that Oshkosh is upon us, perhaps I can save a few pennies on an IFR-certified GPS that will fit in that hole. It doesn’t have to be a Garmin; that is just the size hole that I cut when I did the rest of the panel.
 
 What suggestions do you have, both for equipment and vendor?
 
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				 Posted: Sat Jul 13, 2019 3:23 pm    Post subject: [OT] IFR-certified GPS Suggestions | 
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				I’m fond of the Avidyne IFD series 
 
 On Jul 13, 2019, at 08:05, Art Zemon <art(at)zemon.name (art(at)zemon.name)> wrote:
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 I reserved space in my panel for a Garmin 430 WAAS or a Garmin 650. Now that Oshkosh is upon us, perhaps I can save a few pennies on an IFR-certified GPS that will fit in that hole. It doesn’t have to be a Garmin; that is just the size hole that I cut when I did the rest of the panel.
 
 What suggestions do you have, both for equipment and vendor?
 
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				 Posted: Tue Jul 16, 2019 8:22 pm    Post subject: [OT] IFR-certified GPS Suggestions | 
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				Hello Art
  
 If I remember correctly you have MGL equipment, there was a query on the MGL forum about this, the answer was that MGL was WAAS certified.
  
 Not sure if this was your question or whether you wanted something in addition to  your system
  
 Keep well
  
 Mike
  
 From: owner-aeroelectric-list-server(at)matronics.com <owner-aeroelectric-list-server(at)matronics.com> On Behalf Of Alec Myers
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 I’m fond of the Avidyne IFD series 
 On Jul 13, 2019, at 08:05, Art Zemon <art(at)zemon.name (art(at)zemon.name)> wrote:
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 This is somewhat off-topic but I figure y'all know a lot about airplanes so you might have opinions about avionics, too.
 
  
 
 I reserved space in my panel for a Garmin 430 WAAS or a Garmin 650. Now that Oshkosh is upon us, perhaps I can save a few pennies on an IFR-certified GPS that will fit in that hole. It doesn’t have to be a Garmin; that is just the size hole that I cut when I did the rest of the panel.
 
 What suggestions do you have, both for equipment and vendor?
 
  
 
     -- Art Z.
 
  
 
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				 Posted: Wed Jul 17, 2019 4:07 am    Post subject: [OT] IFR-certified GPS Suggestions | 
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				Mike,
 Yes, I have an MGL system and their latest GPS, the SP-12, has the necessary certifications to be an ADS-B source. Rainier has posted the details but they were so detailed that my eyes glazed over while reading them. The bottom line is that the SP-12 is certified but the GPS which is integrated into the EFIS is significantly more accurate. Go figure.
 I am seeking a navigation radio with a GPS receiver that I can use for flying IFR so I want both the necessary certifications and the database with approaches, SIDs, STARs, etc. And I want a proven user interface that someone else has already designed and debugged. I am willing to do a lot of experimenting but, when I am in the clouds, I want to minimize my risk and workload.
 The MGL SP-12 is only GPS receiver, though. It lacks a front panel display, database, etc etc etc, so it won't meet my needs.
     -- Art Z.
 On Tue, Jul 16, 2019 at 11:37 PM <mike(at)vision499.com (mike(at)vision499.com)> wrote:
 
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 Hello Art
  
 If I remember correctly you have MGL equipment, there was a query on the MGL forum about this, the answer was that MGL was WAAS certified.
  
 Not sure if this was your question or whether you wanted something in addition to  your system
 
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				 Posted: Wed Jul 17, 2019 6:30 am    Post subject: [OT] IFR-certified GPS Suggestions | 
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				No, hot GRT ,
 
 Sent from my iPhone
 
 On Jul 16, 2019, at 11:21 PM, <mike(at)vision499.com (mike(at)vision499.com)> <mike(at)vision499.com (mike(at)vision499.com)> wrote:
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 Hello Art
  
 If I remember correctly you have MGL equipment, there was a query on the MGL forum about this, the answer was that MGL was WAAS certified.
  
 Not sure if this was your question or whether you wanted something in addition to  your system
  
 Keep well
  
 Mike
  
 From: owner-aeroelectric-list-server(at)matronics.com (owner-aeroelectric-list-server(at)matronics.com) <owner-aeroelectric-list-server(at)matronics.com (owner-aeroelectric-list-server(at)matronics.com)> On Behalf Of Alec Myers
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 Subject: Re: [OT] IFR-certified GPS Suggestions
  
 I’m fond of the Avidyne IFD series 
 On Jul 13, 2019, at 08:05, Art Zemon <art(at)zemon.name (art(at)zemon.name)> wrote:
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 This is somewhat off-topic but I figure y'all know a lot about airplanes so you might have opinions about avionics, too.
 
  
 
 I reserved space in my panel for a Garmin 430 WAAS or a Garmin 650. Now that Oshkosh is upon us, perhaps I can save a few pennies on an IFR-certified GPS that will fit in that hole. It doesn’t have to be a Garmin; that is just the size hole that I cut when I did the rest of the panel.
 
 What suggestions do you have, both for equipment and vendor?
 
  
 
     -- Art Z.
 
  
 
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		Michael Wynn
 
 
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				 Posted: Wed Jul 17, 2019 8:06 am    Post subject: [OT] IFR-certified GPS Suggestions | 
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				Hi Art, 
  
   I installed a GTN 650 in my RV8 when they first came out.  Could not be happier with the unit.  It is simple and intuitive to use.  Data updates are expensive, but that is the nature things aviation.
   
  
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				 Posted: Wed Jul 17, 2019 10:29 am    Post subject: Re: [OT] IFR-certified GPS Suggestions | 
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				I had the IFR GPS from GRT but they didn't have the software updated. So I went looking for a GNS400W (or 400 that I would upgrade).  For the same price I was finding them, Tim and Approach FastStack got me a brand new GTN625.
 
 Took me a while to get used to the different UI, but it's pretty nice.
 
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				 Posted: Wed Jul 17, 2019 10:59 am    Post subject: [OT] IFR-certified GPS Suggestions | 
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				As Art points out, there are radical differences between a 'WAAS certified GPS' as a position source for ADSB, and an IFR certified GPS navigation radio. As far as I know, there are no experimental EFIS systems that are approved for IFR *navigation*. Perfectly fine to use them as flight instruments in IFR conditions, but until the FAA modifies their rules, you still need an IFR certified GPS navigator (complete with certified, up to date databases, approaches, etc) for IFR GPS navigation in the USA. I've seen some rumors that FAA might be considering an easing on that rule, so that non-certified GPS could be used for IFR, similar to non-TSO VOR/ILS receivers, but haven't heard of any official change.
 On Wed, Jul 17, 2019 at 7:12 AM Art Zemon <art(at)zemon.name (art(at)zemon.name)> wrote:
 
  	  | Quote: | 	 		  Mike,
 Yes, I have an MGL system and their latest GPS, the SP-12, has the necessary certifications to be an ADS-B source. Rainier has posted the details but they were so detailed that my eyes glazed over while reading them. The bottom line is that the SP-12 is certified but the GPS which is integrated into the EFIS is significantly more accurate. Go figure.
 I am seeking a navigation radio with a GPS receiver that I can use for flying IFR so I want both the necessary certifications and the database with approaches, SIDs, STARs, etc. And I want a proven user interface that someone else has already designed and debugged. I am willing to do a lot of experimenting but, when I am in the clouds, I want to minimize my risk and workload.
 The MGL SP-12 is only GPS receiver, though. It lacks a front panel display, database, etc etc etc, so it won't meet my needs.
     -- Art Z.
 On Tue, Jul 16, 2019 at 11:37 PM <mike(at)vision499.com (mike(at)vision499.com)> wrote:
 
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 Hello Art
  
 If I remember correctly you have MGL equipment, there was a query on the MGL forum about this, the answer was that MGL was WAAS certified.
  
 Not sure if this was your question or whether you wanted something in addition to  your system
 
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				 Posted: Wed Jul 17, 2019 1:03 pm    Post subject: [OT] IFR-certified GPS Suggestions | 
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				Hey Art, 
        
        Don't know your budget, but an IFR rated friend replaced his       Garmin 430 with an Avidyne 440. Slide-in replacement for the 430,       and he says that it's got a much better user interface and some       really nice features that 'anticipate' the next segment when       flying a procedure. 
        
        At the time, they were offering a very attractive trade-in deal       for 430s, which I suppose won't help you much.  
        
        Charlie
        
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       	  | Quote: | 	 		                         As Art points           out, there are radical differences between a 'WAAS certified           GPS' as a position source for ADSB, and an IFR certified GPS           navigation radio. As far as I know, there are no experimental           EFIS systems that are approved for IFR *navigation*. Perfectly           fine to use them as flight instruments in IFR conditions, but           until the FAA modifies their rules, you still need an IFR           certified GPS navigator (complete with certified, up to date           databases, approaches, etc) for IFR GPS navigation in the USA.           I've seen some rumors that FAA might be considering an easing           on that rule, so that non-certified GPS could be used for IFR,           similar to non-TSO VOR/ILS receivers, but haven't heard of any           official change.
        
        
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                Yes,                 I have an MGL system and their latest GPS, the SP-12, has                 the necessary certifications to be an ADS-B source.                 Rainier has posted the details but they were so detailed                 that my eyes glazed over while reading them. The bottom                 line is that the SP-12 is certified but the GPS which is                 integrated into the EFIS is significantly more accurate.                 Go figure.
                
                
                I                 am seeking a navigation radio with a GPS receiver that I                 can use for flying IFR so I want both the necessary                 certifications and the database with approaches,                 SIDs, STARs, etc. And I want a proven user interface                 that someone else has already designed and debugged. I                 am willing to do a lot of experimenting but, when I am                 in the clouds, I want to minimize my risk and workload.
                
                
                The                 MGL SP-12 is only GPS receiver, though. It lacks a front                 panel display, database, etc etc etc, so it won't meet                 my needs.
                
                
                                    -- Art Z.
              
              
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 If I remember correctly                         you have MGL equipment, there was a query on the                         MGL forum about this, the answer was that MGL                         was WAAS certified.                     
                       
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				 Posted: Wed Jul 17, 2019 2:25 pm    Post subject: [OT] IFR-certified GPS Suggestions | 
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				Charlie,
 I am definitely considering the Avidyne IFD 440. I have a friend with one in his RV10 and he really likes it.
 I am also considering the new Garmin GPS 175 and then add a second comm radio and call it done. (I already have a VOR/ILS/GS nav radio.)
      -- Art Z.
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        Don't know your budget, but an IFR rated friend replaced his       Garmin 430 with an Avidyne 440. Slide-in replacement for the 430,       and he says that it's got a much better user interface and some       really nice features that 'anticipate' the next segment when       flying a procedure. 
 
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				 	  | Quote: | 	 		  Hi Charlie et al-
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				 Posted: Thu Jul 18, 2019 5:51 am    Post subject: [OT] IFR-certified GPS Suggestions | 
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				I'm not IFR rated, and it's been weeks since I stayed in *any* hotel, so I'm not qualified to answer that. But my layman's understanding is that you can ask ATC for a 'heading' to fly direct to your IFR destination, and they'd wink, nod, & give you the clearance. Many years ago, my airline pilot Swift partner used to do that with a VFR LORAN receiver. Wouldn't be the same thing as actually filing GPS-direct, but has the same effect. 
 You could be right about experimentals; I just haven't heard about it.
 Charlie
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				 Posted: Thu Jul 18, 2019 6:37 am    Post subject: [OT] IFR-certified GPS Suggestions | 
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				I'm IFR rated, but only in helicopters (thanks, Uncle Sam!), but haven't
 flown IFR in 35+ years.  However, I do read a lot, and I probably have
 stayed in a Holiday Inn at least once in the past year...  
 
 So here's the AIM section [AIM 1-1-17(b)(2)] that explains the rules:  
 https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/aim_html/chap1_section_1.html
 
 And here's what that paragraph says:  
 
 Authorization to conduct any GPS operation under IFR requires:
 
 (1) GPS navigation equipment used for IFR operations must be approved in
 accordance with the requirements specified in Technical Standard Order
 (TSO) TSO-C129(), TSO-C196(), TSO-C145(), or TSO-C146(), and the
 installation must be done in accordance with Advisory Circular AC
 20-138, Airworthiness Approval of Positioning and Navigation Systems.
 Equipment approved in accordance with TSO-C115a does not meet the
 requirements of TSO-C129. Visual flight rules (VFR) and hand-held GPS
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		Kellym
 
 
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				 Posted: Thu Jul 18, 2019 8:21 am    Post subject: [OT] IFR-certified GPS Suggestions | 
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				There are more benefits to an actual IFR certified GPS. If you are 
 flying victor airways you are stuck with the published MEA. If you go 
 off-route, i.e. direct, you are limited to the controller's MEA, which 
 isn't published. IF you have an IFR GPS lower minimum altitudes are 
 published, often 1-2000 ft lower here in the West.
 You can't file to navigate IFR by anything but certified 
 equipment...which means VOR/localizer in the lower 48 states in most 
 cases. In the flat lands you can easily ask for a vector on a specific 
 heading and usually get it. IF your destination, or any alternate you 
 need to divert to has a VOR/LOC/ILS, fine, but all the smaller airports 
 are limited pretty much to GPS, or VOR with high minimums.
 Most approach and departure facilities have strict routing in and out of 
 the area, that they need you on. Usually airways on departures, and 
 unpublished arrival "gates" in between airways. So, most anything works 
 enroute, but in the terminal environment, when ever the weather makes 
 them busy, they don't have time for hand holding.
 On 7/18/2019 6:37 AM, Charlie England wrote:
  	  | Quote: | 	 		   I'm not IFR rated, and it's been weeks since I stayed in *any* hotel, so 
  I'm not qualified to answer that. But my layman's understanding is that 
  you can ask ATC for a 'heading' to fly direct to your IFR destination, 
  and they'd wink, nod, & give you the clearance. Many years ago, my 
  airline pilot Swift partner used to do that with a VFR LORAN receiver. 
  Wouldn't be the same thing as actually filing GPS-direct, but has the 
  same effect.
  
  You could be right about experimentals; I just haven't heard about it.
  
  Charlie
  
  On Thu, Jul 18, 2019 at 8:15 AM GLEN MATEJCEK <fly4grins(at)gmail.com 
  <mailto:fly4grins(at)gmail.com>> wrote:
  
          Hi Charlie et al-
          It's been a while since I had my fingers in this stuff, but
          isn't the requirement for certificated GPS only for terminal
          operations?  IIRC, experimental GPS is fine for en route, but
          some other means is required for finding the runway.
  
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				 Posted: Thu Jul 18, 2019 12:12 pm    Post subject: [OT] IFR-certified GPS Suggestions | 
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				Greetings all,
   
  
   On a different but related subject,
  
   
  
   Assume a Garmin GNS 430W talking to a Dynon Skyview through an ARINC 429 device, and ADSB in and out
  
   What, if anything is necessary for the EAB builder to get it certified for IFR (enroute and approach) use as well as ADSB certification/verification?--- or can we just go fly in the system?
   Thanks in advance
   Rich
  
    
  
    
  
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				 Posted: Thu Jul 18, 2019 1:21 pm    Post subject: [OT] IFR-certified GPS Suggestions | 
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				If the "Operating Limitations" document that was issued to you by the
 FAA (DAR?) include the IFR approval, you can just go fly.  If not, you
 have to petition for a new Operating Limitations" document to be issued
 that does include that wording.  
 
 Odds are that the FAA will want a DAR sign-off.  But given what you have
 in your plane, that should be just a formality.  (Assuming, of course,
 you already meet the VFR Day/Night requirements as well, since those are
 prerequisites to IFR approval.)
 
 Jim Parker
 
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				 Posted: Thu Jul 18, 2019 4:20 pm    Post subject: [OT] IFR-certified GPS Suggestions | 
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				This comes up from time to time. Most operating limitations in the past 
 15 years require the 91.205(b) Day VFR equipment, and then state that to 
 fly at night VFR you must meet 91.205(c) and to fly IFR must meet 91.205 
 (d) requirements. Of course you have to altimeter certified to IFR 
 standards and static system that meets the leak down requirements. 
 Everything else is dependent on the airspace you will fly in, what 
 ground nav equipment you will utilize, etc. GPS certification is by the 
 manufacturer and the manufacturer's instructions.
 Essentially, there is no airframe certification requirement, it is the 
 certification of required equipment that is to be installed.
 ADSB is not an IFR requirement, it is an airspace requirement. You have 
 to install ADS-B equipment that meets the performance requirements of 
 the TSO. Certification is same as transponder, plus it is wise to get 
 the email report that it is working correctly.
 As for sign off....none required, but because some of the equipment 
 install may be considered "major" under your operating limitations, you 
 may need to place a call to the FSDO to get how many hours they want you 
 to do Phase I testing of the changed equipment. You will spend more than 
 they required learning any IFR GPS.
 
 On 7/18/2019 1:57 PM, jim(at)PoogieBearRanch.com wrote:
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  If the "Operating Limitations" document that was issued to you by the
  FAA (DAR?) include the IFR approval, you can just go fly.  If not, you
  have to petition for a new Operating Limitations" document to be issued
  that does include that wording.
  
  Odds are that the FAA will want a DAR sign-off.  But given what you have
  in your plane, that should be just a formality.  (Assuming, of course,
  you already meet the VFR Day/Night requirements as well, since those are
  prerequisites to IFR approval.)
  
  Jim Parker
  
  
  
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				 Posted: Thu Jul 18, 2019 5:34 pm    Post subject: [OT] IFR-certified GPS Suggestions | 
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				It depends....if you are talking a new 1090ES transponder/ADSB, or 
 adding a UAT ADSB to existing currently certified transponder. There is 
 certification of any transponder, at install and every 2 years. Doesn't 
 hurt anything but your wallet to have avionics shop do a ramp check and 
 certify the transponder/encoder for VFR. ADSB is separate.
 You need to ensure that all of the parameter programing is correct, for 
 tail number, aircraft size and speed. Then you fly in "rule airspace"
 which can be under/over Class C or Class B "mode C 3o mile radius" or 
 just go up to 10,000 feet most anywhere not real close to mountains.
 Then request a report via email. You don't have to do it, but if you 
 don't, and something isn't right, you will get a letter telling you that 
 you aren't meeting requirements.
 
 On 7/18/2019 3:48 PM, argoldman(at)aol.com wrote:
  	  | Quote: | 	 		   Thanks, Somewhere in the back of my mind is that there is a procedure 
  that you have to go through to verify that the adsb is operating 
  correctly. Plane not flying yet-- almost done (15 years)Disappointed.
  
  Rich
 
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