I don't know what an 8130 is, but I do believe that any equipment required for IFR must be panel mounted. That does not mean that you can get an "Air Gismo" and stick it in the panel. It has to be made to be installed in the panel. This is just for IFR, like flying on an IFR flight plan.
I have a question for you Dan, do you know when we will expect information on lodging for the Gathering? Also, will there be a KRGathering web site? See N64KR at <http://krbuilder.org/> http://KRBuilder.org - Then click on the pics 2015 KR Gathering - McMinnville, OR. September 3 - 6 -- See U There. Peoples Choice at 2013 - KR Gathering in Mt. Vernon, Il - MVN Best KR at 2013 - KR Gathering in Mt. Vernon, Il - MVN Best Interior at 2013 - KR Gathering in Mt. Vernon, Il - MVN Best Paint at 2013 - KR Gathering in Mt. Vernon, Il - MVN Best Firwwall Forward at 2013 - KR Gathering in Mt. Vernon, Il - MVN Best Interior and Panel at 2008 - KR Gathering in Mt. Vernon, Il - MVN Daniel R. Heath - Lexington, SC -----Original Message----- Not planning to fly IFR but will be through controlled airspace. My transponder has been serviced with a fresh 8130-3. So now the question. Are com radios required to have a 8130 for experimental aircraft