 Garmin GPSmap 196 on 172 Yoke
On 16 Feb 2004 David B. Cole wrote:
> Subject: Re: Garmin GPSmap 196 on 172 Yoke
> Date: 16 Feb 2004 10:16:15 -0800
>
> I've used the Garmin yoke mount on the 172 several times. No big deal
> as far as the ease of mounting it. Of course with a yoke mount the
> GPS moves whenever the yoke moves, it's not directly in your field of
> view as it would be mounted on top of the panel, and you may not get
> as much yoke travel on the flare unless you remove it prior to
> landing. I'm trying to figure out how I'll mount it when I have a
> yoke clip attached when flying IFR in a plane without a panel mount
> GPS.
>
> Dave
Most of the time I will use the GPSmap 196 for creating and monitoring user
waypoints - it will function as backup only in case the panel mount system
should fail.
Coming week the 196 will be installed on the yoke with either the Garmin or the
RAM mount. I will report on the outcome.
Cheers - Otto |