Thats one thing Ive yet to do..Get on top of clouds. How do you like the Lowrance airmap 500?
I took more risk than usual climbing through to the top of the clouds. But I had full fuel and the sky was clear where I took off. So I could turn back if I need to. I just had to make sure I wouldn't get disoriented. (Can an Oriental guy get disoriented?

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I like the Airmap 500 fine. Some of its process, like programming a route, takes a lot of button pushing. But it's reliable and you can't beat the price. I paid $280 new.