I have just one question for you Garmin GNS 430 owners: The 430, of course, can output both GPS and VOR data to a CDI indicator. However, what I'm wondering, is if you have two CDI's, can the 430 run both of them at the SAME TIME.. one CDI set to GPS output and the other CDI set to VOR...

Anybody know whether this is an airworthiness issue? I was flying CAP cadets today and discovered the problem. We have a kid taking a private ride on Monday and would not like to switch airplanes on him. Obviously it's not on the required VFR equipment list, but since without it you no longer...

Was I dreaming? Or did I once hear that RNP 1 and 2 stars/sids had been published in the USA? I see type A and B, but these are RNAV, and so must have no RNP requirement whatsoever, and can be flown by any /G aircraft. Anyone provide some info? Stan

Hello, My flight school (a very small flight school) is looking at getting a Sim. Can any people recommend approved sims that are affordable and easy to run/install? They would just be using it for IFR training and multi training. Right now the school has a 172, 150 and Seneca. Any advice...

I'm looking to get my Commercial certificate once I finish my Instrument rating and am trying to meet as much as the requirements as possible. I noticed it says in 61.129: .... (3) 20 hours of training...includes at least--- .... (iii) One cross country flight of at least 2 hours, VFR,...

I just installed a GDL69A data link with my 530, which works great. It gives Nexrad radar as well as graphical METARs, and superimposes the information on the basic map pages. It is also supposed to provide text metars, but this will not be available until "sometime in the future" Worst, I have...

Hi all, I'm taking a break from the corporate world and want to make something. I'm looking for suggestions that could make your aviation life easier. Is there a electronic gadget or widget that would make your flying or airplane experience better?

One of my best IFR flights ever. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SeNt0CZWvWk Skirting the edges of Tropical Storm Fay going to Oxford MS and return. Video includes maps of Flight Aware showing my progress both up and back with radar overlay Video does not do it any justice on the feeling of...

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USA Today says Crossfield missing in a 210 over Georgia in TS. Anybody have details?

Now that the WAAS minimums are going to be 200, same as ILS, and the first WAAS approaches are going to be overlaid over standard ILS approaches, the question arises: Which approach makes more sense to an ILS runway, use of the ILS, or the WAAS? Before you say "good ole ILS", consider: WAAS is...

Keep in mind I tried out my new 430W install for the first time today. I tried a few sample approaches, really outstanding. The 430W makes you want to try full (not vectored) approaches because it essentially automates everything. It will hold on the approach hold, start the approach on its own...

Hi Folks, Hope someone here can help. We have a helicopter that we want to be able to fly very accurately search patterns, like creeping line, expanding box etc. I cant find a GPS on the market that supports this natively, though in theory it wouldnt be hard to generate a GPX file with the...

I hope the FAA has a very fat wallet LEXINGTON, Ky. - The lone air traffic controller on duty the morning Comair Flight 5191 crashed cleared the jet for takeoff, then turned his back to do some "administrative duties" as the aircraft veered down the wrong runway, a federal investigator said...

What are some of the best flight planning software available? I've never used any but perhaps I should after briefly reading here what they can all do for you! -dr Wendy wrote: Most of the flight planning software that I have used only offers two

CINCINNATI – For the second time in six months, a primary radar failure Sunday morning at Cincinnati Tower (CVG) and Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON) and lack of appropriate secondary radar feeds severely delayed scores of flights into and out of the nation’s 14th-busiest airport at...

As an owner of a Garmin GNS430 who will most likely upgrade to the WAAS capability, I downloaded and installed the Garmin GNSxxx WAAS simulator last night, then "flew" a couple of RNAV/GPS approaches with LPV minimums. http://www.garmin.com/products/gns430/ (simulator download link on right of...

I need to go to Downers Grove the week and am considering taking a 182RG from the local FBO here in Bentonville. I thought Schaumburg Regional might be close, but it shows OTS indefinitely on the web site I use. Next choice might appear to be Dupage. Anyone from around their with some suggestions?...

Hello I have some questions about the ATC-flightplan and how to fill it out. 1. Field 10, standard equipment ILS means localizer AND glideslope, right? DME is not part of standard equipment, right? 2. Field 10 R means RNP. Do I need to write e.g. R5 for RNP5? Or is no value needed? (is