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What is your reason for going to 530W instead of the 540? I have a 530W and am trying to decide between the 750xi and avidyne 540.
Bruce
I'm going to a 550. But, I can trade in a 530W, so I'm willing to take one as a partial trade against my 540.
I've had a 530W, 430W and have flown the 650 and 750. I tried the 540 and was hooked. The learning curve is a bit taller, but once you've got it, it's very easy to understand and very predictable. I don't even have to look at it anymore. I can reach over, push the buttons and twist the knobs and get right to what I want without navigating menus.
Everything has a direct path on the Avidyne, unlike the 650/750 which require multiple menu selections to get to anywhere.