HeloJunkie Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 Hey Everyone - I am in the process of doing a custom install of a Garmin 696 to replace my MX20 in my R44. You can take a look at the article and pictures I posted on my website here: Custom Garmin 696 Install in R44 Let me know what you think! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DynamicallyUnstable Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 Unquestionably the nicest 44 I know of.Enjoy it Richard, you've chosen some beautiful equipment for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
500E Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 Real nice work a credit to the avionics shop, Getting better & better but why a 44 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeloJunkie Posted February 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 Unquestionably the nicest 44 I know of.Enjoy it Richard, you've chosen some beautiful equipment for it! Thanks Bro - when are you back in town..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeloJunkie Posted February 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 Real nice work a credit to the avionics shop, Getting better & better but why a 44 Wow, what a loaded question. When I went to buy a helo, I spent over 6 months looking at a bunch of Jet rangers and a couple of 500s. The shop I fly out of has both and knows what they cost to operate and to insure. For $500k I could get a super high time machine, or for $100k less I could get a new 44. It out performs the jet rangers I could afford and was about 1/4 the operating costs of a 500 when I factored in insurance. So I went with a factory brand new R44 and have yet to regret that decision after 300 hours in it in my first year! I would love to own a turbine, maybe when the 66 is available ! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choppedair Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 (edited) Looks like a great spot for the 696!I'm thinking of using a 696 instead of a 496 that I'm using in the RII that I'm flying.Are you having any difficulties getting approval for the ham rigs installed in there? I would like to have one instead (also have a ham radio license), and modifying to communicate with VHF radios on mining sites I'm flying to.Are you actually able to reach the controls on the GPS in that position during flight? By the way, first APRS I've noticed in an aircraft, very cool. Also not a bad idea for flight tracking. Edited February 7, 2009 by choppedair Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DynamicallyUnstable Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 Thanks Bro - when are you back in town..? I'll be around in the next few weeks for sure. PM me your number, we'll grab lunch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldy Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 I would love to own a turbine, maybe when the 66 is available ! :-) OK Richard, it's a deal ! You buy a new 66 and I'll take your 44 off your hands cheap ! Still have to fly down some day and check it out. been kinda hard lately with the weather we've had. Take care, Goldy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeloJunkie Posted February 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2009 Looks like a great spot for the 696!I'm thinking of using a 696 instead of a 496 that I'm using in the RII that I'm flying.Are you having any difficulties getting approval for the ham rigs installed in there? I would like to have one instead (also have a ham radio license), and modifying to communicate with VHF radios on mining sites I'm flying to.Are you actually able to reach the controls on the GPS in that position during flight? By the way, first APRS I've noticed in an aircraft, very cool. Also not a bad idea for flight tracking. Choppedair - You should not have any issues with the ham radio approval via 337. You can order any of the robbies with ham radios right from the factory. Just get it done right so your local inspector does not have wonder how well it was done. As for the location, it looks further back than it really is as a result of the 696 being so far forward. I have no problems working the controls on the radio at all in flight. Its about the same reach as the 430 on the other side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeloJunkie Posted February 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2009 OK Richard, it's a deal ! You buy a new 66 and I'll take your 44 off your hands cheap ! Still have to fly down some day and check it out. been kinda hard lately with the weather we've had. Take care, Goldy You got a deal. When I get my cheap R66 from Frank, you will get your cheap R44 from me Was hoping to see you at HAI, but my kid hit the ER today so I will be spending the weekend with him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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