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LORAN IS HERE TO STAY!
Many outstanding LORAN systems are out there for prices thousands of dollars less than what they sold for brand new. The world of LORAN has unfortunately taken a back seat to GPS lately and that brings a unique opportunity to the smart buyer. IFR certified LORANs are an especially good buy. As an example, the King KLN-88 can be purchased for less than 20 percent of its initial list price and has virtually all of the same features of the $8,000 KLN-90 that replaced it!
At this time, the U.S. Coast Guard is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the LORAN system. However, with ongoing budget cuts, the Coast Guard has been looking to get the Department of Transportation or another branch of the Federal Government to maintain LORAN. Their rationale is that since LORAN has become much more than a marine navigation aid, they should not be solely responsible for its maintenance. Consequently 2 years ago the Congress made additional appropriations for LORAN.
The government spent a fortune installing the new NOCUS and SOCUS LORAN chains only a few years ago. They know it's the only viable alternative to GPS for precision navigation and that it is in extensive use in aircraft, ships, and boats. Additionally, IFR certified GPS installations under TSO-C115 require a LORAN interface, meaning that the FAA will also fight any plans to eliminate LORAN. Furthermore, the cost to maintain a few LORAN ground stations is peanuts relative to the cost to maintaining GPS satellites and hundreds of aging VOR stations. The bottom line is that the VOR system is probably more likely to go before LORAN ever does -- in fact, the FAA has already mentioned the possible phasing out of VOR stations over the mid-term.
For the budget conscious pilot seeking to upgrade from VOR and ADF navigation systems, buying a full-featured LORAN is a viable and affordable way to go, particularly if you consider going with a reconditioned unit. For a fraction of the cost, you can have all the database and flight planning features of many of the best GPS units, installed and operational in your airplane. You can even use the cost savings to buy a moving map!
While GPS is considered a status symbol these days, the features you will get from a good LORAN are really what will count once you are airborne. Additionally, although GPS owners will tell you that LORAN isn't quite as accurate (it might be off a quarter of a mile, for instance), most VFR pilots won't ever need to navigate within a 50 foot tolerance in any case.
AVIONICS REVIEWS
KING KLN-88The KING KLN-88 is probably the best LORAN you can buy. It has an incredible list of features and a digital CRT display with graphics that are incredible! Our systems come complete with a full installation kit and antenna. The list price on the KLN-88 was originally $ 5,895!
- KING KLN-88 (Recon.)
Originally........ $5,895 ... Now as low as........... $ 789
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II MORROW APOLLO SERIESThe II MORROW APOLLO 612, 604, and 618 Series (Recon.) LORANs are perfect upgrades for the original 602 APOLLO I LORAN units. They fit in the same tray assemblies so there is no installation required. However, you might want to set aside a couple of hundred dollars in the event you want a fresh database or the latest software. If you have an old 602 APOLLO I in your airplane, this is your best upgrade value!
- APOLLO Average Upgrade
Priced at............ $ 395
(Exchange for your old unit Apollo unit)
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ARNAV SERIES
ARNAV R-20, R-21, R-30, and R-50 Series LORANs are also great bargains in reconditioned units. Some of these models have databases, MSA/MESA, alpha numeric keypads, parallel offset, and a variety of other unique features. All of the systems are priced complete with database cartridges where appropriate, mounting assembly, installation kit, and pre-amplifiers. Call us for additional details.
- ARNAV R-20
Originally........ $2,189 ... Now as low as........... $ 195
- ARNAV R-21
Originally........ $2,889 ... Now as low as........... $ 249
- ARNAV R-50
Originally........ $3,230 ... Now as low as........... $ 695
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MORE RECONDITIONED LORANS!
(Add $99 for Antennas.)
- MICROLOGIC ML-6500 .............. $195
- II MORROW 602 .......................... $95
- II MORROW 604 .......................... $395
- II MORROW 604DB OR TCA ...... $395
- II MORROW 800FLYBUDDY ...... $495
- NORTHSTAR M-1A ..................... $795
- TERRA TLC-100 ........................... $195
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