Rob, the zooming-in approach charts are implemented on G900 already; and there's another view (call "flight plan" view) that puts the approach on a moving map (overhead view, like a sectional) together with a listing of stepdown altitudes on the right.  Really, the only thing I *haven't* seen is a profile view with the airplane moving on it.  

I'm one of those Legacy dudes who did fork out a bunch for the G900; but I notice that everything on G900 is starting to show up on the smaller cheaper Garmins (not to mention the competitors), and in some cases, the G900 is starting to lag the small devices.  I think they're making more money on the higher quantity, smaller devices.  So I assume the budget folks will get the cool stuff in their cockpits; and then the Legacy and 4P guys will be envying you your low fuel costs.

Charley Brown

Legacy 299

<<  I'm on the same page as these guys, but I admit I'm a dinosaur.  My job gave me the opportunity to go to Jeppesen Galactic HQ (which is right down the street here in Denver) a few months ago.  They showed me some eye-watering technology.  Like, having the GPS show you a little airplane on an approach plate so you don't have to do mental gymnastics to figure out where you are.  Charts that you can magnify so I don't need these dang reading glasses.  Truly awesome stuff!  Screens ten times the size of a Garmin 430, which used to be the coolest thing ever.   >>

 

So, what's out there, guys?  Anything rugged enough for the aviation environment yet, at prices that 320 builders can afford?  Not the Legacy and 4P guys -- they can afford anything!  (That last item is just a joke.  I salute and envy you Legacy and 4P guys!)

 

- Rob Wolf