Garmin Avionics Upgrade - Twin Cessna 414

In this video I share the decision making and thoughts that went in to our panel upgrade in N902BA. We installed a mostly Garmin panel including autopilot and radar.

[@daviddefelice6997]

Congrats on the new panel. It's gorgeous. I have a similar one in my V-tail Bonanza, but it's about five years old now. It most definitely is not for the faint of heart when they hand you the bill. LOL. I've been looking for a nice twin to buy for over a year, but haven't had any luck. Looking at twin Cessnas and Aerostars. I have a few hundred hours in my old B58TC Baron, but insurance is still a challenge due to age. Anyways, you have a beautiful airplane. Keep the videos coming. Stay safe.

[@DanMalott1]

Thanks David! LOVE the classic Bonanzas - beautiful airplanes! The twins are nice, but with Avgas the way it is, can’t go wrong in the Bonanza!

[@jhonmos1]

It is a great upgrade.. I'm avionics technician and I feel very happy when somebody decides to update the flight deck....It is evolution 👌🏽👍🏾

[@DanMalott1]

Thanks for keeping our airplanes modern and safe Jhon!

[@daviddefelice6997]

Dan, I just got done watching the video again, and it appears that you could use a pair of Flying Eyes sunglasses. It looks like you tilt your glasses so that the earpieces don't get pinched tight to your head by your headset. Flying Eyes claims to eliminate that uncomfortable pressure. I don't own them as I wear prescription progressive lenses, but you might check into them. The earpieces are also super flexible, so they shouldn't break under stress. Full disclosure - I am not a representative of Flying Eyes, and I have received no compensation from them. LMAO

[@DanMalott1]

🤣 I know - I haven’t found a good option yet that truly fits. And since I lose them all the time I go WalMart now 🤣

[@svt0708]

First and foremost that’s one heck of a panel it’s magnificent second she was flying very fast congratulations

[@DanMalott1]

Thanks for the note! And she had quite the tailwind that day!!!

[@pilotgirl5953]

Awesome !!! Just love the 414 series. We sold our B58 Baron and are looking for a larger pressurized aircraft. Very nice indeed. Hoping to buy one all upgraded already as you mentioned the labor is a lot and not seen....

[@DanMalott1]

Barons are definitely awesome! 414 has a little more room and offers a little more capability - good luck in your search and let me know if you have any questions!

[@AviatorJosh]

Great video. Thank you.

[@DanMalott1]

Thanks Josh!

[@Dave-df1vu]

i am having a complete garmin glass panel installed in my 81 414/ lots of money but if i ever figure it out i might fly it again. be done in 2 weeks with backups alt hold lots and lots of money but iw ont ever sell it just had new rams also done 8 months ago it has taken them almost 6 months to install the new panel a tad over 260 grand

[@cabinvibeetsystore9094]

New sub ! Liked 🙏👍😀

[@DanMalott1]

Thanks!