I actually have the same installation in my 4p, and the installation shop here on the field (7FL6, Spruce Creek) did a very good job, and especially after care was done really good. Yes they are not the cheapest neither, but very well knowledgable and at the end you fly away content with your installation.
I had them install first the GTN750 (which I really love), after that replacing the Cheltons with a 3-screen G3X. I am very very pleased with this installation. The company name is Avionics Installation, tel 386-589-5448 and tell them Ronald send you, perhaps an extra discount ;)~
My experiences with them are really flawless, when there is a question he (his name is Pahan) is also taking calls in the night or in the weekends, that kind of service is worth the extra dollar. Now you can also go the cheap route, but at the end you are spending so much time and fuel that ….well you get the picture ;)
Hi All,
A friend of mine is looking at perhaps upgrading his panel and installing a G3X system. He also needs to get a new nav/com (or perhaps gps) as his current one is on its last legs (apollo 60). Also, his transponder needs to be replaced.
They're telling him (or recommending)
- GTN750 gps
- GTX330 transponder
Now, my friend doesn't fly IFR nor will he ever... so I told him that he only really needs a NAV/COM since the G3X unit has built in GPS and you can build your flight plans in there (rather than in the GTN750 and have it crossfill to the G3X). I would suggest that perhaps an SL30 or some other nav/com is all he'll need.
Also, the GTX330 they quoted at $4000 (even though you can get it yourself at Aircraft Spruce for $3485)... but you can get the GTX23 transponder for half the price -- its remote mounted and will save some panel space.
They also quoted $2000 for a blank panel (I had mine done for about $300, laser cut, painted and engraved/decaled)... plus $2000 to swap out the old panel and place in this new one (this is outside of all the labour to do the other work).
Finally, they wanted $160 for the pilots guide --- a free download from the Garmin web site.
Needless to say, I'm thinking they want to take advantage of him so I thought I would check in with you folks to see if you can offer any recommendations for a good and reasonable shop in Florida.
Regards,
Dico