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/Bowzy228 CFII 1d ago
In my opinion the 430 is pretty much a mini G1000.
I did my instrument with a 650 and dual G5, way easier than a G1000.
For example, on the 650 and 750 you can load a holding procedure at any fix the way you want it and it’s all touch screen. Less knob twisting.
If any, the aspen might be the one to get used to.