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G500/600 users unite!

2012-01-22T17:29:42+00:00

Do we have any G500/600 users out there?

Estimated time to Destination

2011-09-14T02:54:29+00:00

I’m trying to find the right option to display the estimated time to final destination on the MFD of my G1000. The only way I have found to get this is when I’m direct to the destination. I would like to have it displayed at all times, even when I have multiple waypoints between where I’m at and the final destination. Does anyone know what option I need to put on the MFD command bar?

Thanks ahead of time for your assistance.

IFly 700 GPS takes to the streets

2011-08-19T22:10:24+00:00

The Ifly 700 GPS by Adventure Pilot (www.ifly700.com) has now added streets to it’s aviation GPS. Details to come.

You can learn more about the IFly 700 at www.PrivatePilotInsider.com

Difference between Aspen and others

2011-08-19T21:11:01+00:00

I have some experience with Garmin and Avidyne/Garmin but none with Aspen products. So, I don’t know how they are different from either a functional or capability perspective. Can someone help me understand what the difference is between the first two and Aspen? I mean, why is there such a huge price difference?

G1000 Simulators in the West?

2011-08-17T15:56:28+00:00

Hello,
Does anyone have any suggestions on sim centers with the G1000 in the west?

Also I’ve read a lot about the Redbird now, what the difference between that and the Frasca, etc…..

EX600

2011-08-17T00:12:03+00:00

The Avidyne EX600 is truly an amazing addition to the Cessna Super Hawk by Hawk Aviation. You can see it at http://www.privatepilotinsider.com/

Garmin AT Open House

2011-08-11T23:31:08+00:00

All-

A friend of mine who is a Garmin Test Pilot & Engineer asked me to post information regarding an open house they’re having on August 18th. Garmin AT is at the Salem, OR (KSLE) airport. You’ll have an opportunity to play with all the toys and ask engineers questions. They’ll also be firing up the grill.

Please see attached flyer

VOR Approach

2011-07-21T00:14:39+00:00

Here’s one we were discussing the other day.

While doing a VOR approach I personally feel it is safer to have the GPS as my primary CDI and have the bearing pointer tuned to the VOR. By using the GPS on the CDI I get better accuracy as well as distance off course. I can also cross check this off the bearing pointer so it is redundant.

Now back in late 05 early 06 when the software upgrades for the bearing pointers were being released we had a debate about the legality of doing this. I was told by our Chief Pilot at the time if you’re doing a VOR approach your primary source of navigation must be tuned to the VOR (who’s to say the bearing pointer is not my primary source of navigation?). They would not allow us to use nor teach this method.

I’m curious to get others thoughts on this. Also I’ve looked fairly extensively for a definitive answer on the legal side and can’t find one.

Fire away.

AHRS Failure Video

2011-07-20T23:54:18+00:00

Hey Guys,
Here is a link to an AHRS Failure video I put together for another company. Take a look, I’m curious to get thoughts and feedback on procedures.

YouTube AHRS Failure

Thanks,

GPS Steering

2011-07-20T16:34:33+00:00

Hello, I recently flew a 06 Cirrus SR22. It was my first experience with Avidyne.

Can someone please define the differences between GPS Steering and simply tracking the GPS with the NAV mode?

Also any advantages or dis-advantages?