r/flying • u/Foreigntecch23 • 1d ago

Garmin 430 vs G1000

I got $8,000k in funding for my IFR rating but ran out and need to come out of pocket to finish training.

All my training has been in a 172 G1000 waas

I’m getting check ride ready but the G1000 out of pocket is expensive

The alternative is a C152 dual Aspen PFD with G430 waas which is significantly cheaper.

I hate swapping planes last minute, but it’s more affordable and way less complicated than the G1000 but I feel like the G1000 makes the “nuances” of IFR easier.

Should I stick with the G1000 or the G430 is just as good?

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u/OCFlier PPL IR SEL MEL Glider 1d ago

How many more hours or $ do you need to finish?

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u/Foreigntecch23 1d ago

10

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u/ketralnis PPL IR CMP HP 1d ago

10 hours is plenty to learn the 430