I'm getting somewhat close to doing a new panel and radio stack and since there are those that like to spend other people's money 
I thought I'd see what kind of input people might offer. For those who have done a new radio stack and/or panel are there things you wish you would have done differently?
I will need to do this in a couple different steps, but the first will be a new center stack comprising of, at least for now:
Audio Panel - GMA 35c
Nav1 - GTN 750
Nav2 - GNC 255
Transponder - GTX 345
HSI - G5 HSI
Some of my questions would be: Is it worth spending the extra $$ for a GTN 650 for the #2 Nav? I was somewhat thinking about an Approach Fast Stack, anyone that has done it have any input? Am I missing anything that would be more cost effective to put in 'while they're in there'?
Also somewhat considering doing new primary engine gauges, but still need to research the options. Been too busy to spend much time with that.
This first step will be primarily to upgrade for ADS-B compliance and an approach certified GPS. Once I get that done and we see what happens with the new autopilots I'll add one. We'll also see what other PFD's are certified at that time as I was able to tag along on a G-5000 aircraft and was quite impressed with that.
Most of my flying is cross countries and ultimately a trip to Alaska in July 2019 is in the works.
I thought I'd see what kind of input people might offer. For those who have done a new radio stack and/or panel are there things you wish you would have done differently?I will need to do this in a couple different steps, but the first will be a new center stack comprising of, at least for now:
Audio Panel - GMA 35c
Nav1 - GTN 750
Nav2 - GNC 255
Transponder - GTX 345
HSI - G5 HSI
Some of my questions would be: Is it worth spending the extra $$ for a GTN 650 for the #2 Nav? I was somewhat thinking about an Approach Fast Stack, anyone that has done it have any input? Am I missing anything that would be more cost effective to put in 'while they're in there'?
Also somewhat considering doing new primary engine gauges, but still need to research the options. Been too busy to spend much time with that.
This first step will be primarily to upgrade for ADS-B compliance and an approach certified GPS. Once I get that done and we see what happens with the new autopilots I'll add one. We'll also see what other PFD's are certified at that time as I was able to tag along on a G-5000 aircraft and was quite impressed with that.
Most of my flying is cross countries and ultimately a trip to Alaska in July 2019 is in the works.
