The Cessna 120-140 Association Forum

Has anyone installed Garmin's GDL82 in their 140. I am going to order one in a couple of weeks for 120BR. It seems like a good choice for my type of flying

Bill
Pilot140 (if we get our name back)

Bill: Wouldn't you rather be known as "Mr. 337"?

No...but, I'm also getting close to pulling the trigger on the GDL 82. I'm still nursing an old KT76 transponder and it's working fine...but, being realistic, it's on borrowed time and "bundles" are becoming available at attractive prices (...well, kinda ) that include the new GDL 82 with a new(er) transponder. While relatively simple, there'll be some installation time/cost involved, of course, but proven Garmin quality that's already definitely "approved" for us certifieds (and is actually available) may just be the most "economical" & best answer today(for "us"?). On a somewhat related note, I'm flying now with iFly's 740b + a uAvionix "Ping Buddy" for "in" and couldn't be more pleased with both fit and function in the limited cockpit space of the 140. While I'm never excited about spending money on anything, I'm getting kinda antsy about just getting the whole ADS-B deal done in a reasonably practical/economical manner and getting on with flying "life". I've been a bit of a fan for the uAvionix SkyBeacon, but their promises to bring it (and, subsequently, their "TailBeacon") to the certified market seems to be pushed further and further down the calendar -- my patience wears thin in my old age it seems . FWIW. Mac

Mac

The 120 should be flying next spring and we have been watching the Garmin since it came out. This is the airplane I started as a "youngster" in 1984. I finally gave it to my son to finish a few years ago.


Bill

337 wrote: ↑Thu May 10, 2018 5:08 am Mac

The 120 should be flying next spring and we have been watching the Garmin since it came out. This is the airplane I started as a "youngster" in 1984. I finally gave it to my son to finish a few years ago.


Bill

That's great, Bill! And, if you and James are focusing on the GDL 82 as a good option for "out" that's a real plus "endorsement". (Regarding being a youngster in '84 -- I can remember being able to get my 140 in/out of most any runway then...now, it's a task to get in/out of the 140! ) Seriously, having brought that 120 project along and having it now completed by James is a nifty accomplishment -- I'm betting that he'll be rolling it out many times better than Cessna's original "creation"...can't wait to see it! Congrats to you both. Keep us posted on progress toward to the ADS-B as you can, Bill. Mac

Bill Wrote: "I am going to order one in a couple of weeks..."

Bill, have you guys decided exactly where/how you're planning to mount the GDL 82? Mac

This is very intriguing. Would love to see the results. Please post.

Thanks

......pictures. Please post pictures if possible.

I'll be putting a second one in a 120 I am rebuilding for a customer. It will go on a shelf next to the battery box. I took a block of wood the size of the unit and moved it around and found a good spot. Ill get some pictures.

Bill

337 wrote: ↑Fri May 11, 2018 5:11 am I'll be putting a second one in a 120 I am rebuilding for a customer. It will go on a shelf next to the battery box. I took a block of wood the size of the unit and moved it around and found a good spot. Ill get some pictures.

Bill

Photos will be great! That'll help us all -- thanks, Bill.

Mac