Originally Posted by
Treetopflyer
If it were me and all I was really worried about was shooting that occasion approach if the wx went south, I think the G3x will do you just fine and personally, I wouldn't worry about the technicalities of "certified" equipment. On the other hand, if you want to have all of your bases covered, I think the G3x touch with the GTN 650 would be the way to go. If you really look at the price difference between the GTN 650 and the GNC 255 you're only talking about $5k. Add in an audio panel to go with the 650 and you're still in for probably under $8k difference between the two. I think in the big scheme of things and in a $200+k airplane, and to do what you truly want to have the ability to do, than the additional cost of the 650 really isn't all that much....and man, you'd have one nice panel.....and no rental airplane!!