This argument is almost as insolvable as the "Newton or Bernoulli" or "high
vs low wing" ones. This one basically comes down to how much testosterone
you got in the womb. Male preference is for north-up while female
preference is for track-up, generally (all who are going to add how they are
an exception can save the typing - this is a gross generalization). The
argument, however is moot and pointless. Whatever works for you and keeps
you from getting lost is the way to do it. There is no "right" way no
matter what anybody tells you. It's all in how your particular brain is
configured and processes information. I used to get horribly lost following
the North-up method until I switched to Track-up. I still get lost, just
not so horribly! :-)

A humorous look at the whole thing is in a book that should be mandatory
reading for humans, "Why Men Don't Listen and Why Women Can't Read Maps".
Pick up a copy and it'll make your life a whole lot simpler, especially if
you're married!

Shawn

"Kai Glaesner" wrote in message
m...
Hello,

ran into a discussion with a pilot-friend-of-mine on sunday about how to
set
up our GNS430 on a short IFR Trip.

I prefer a North-Up mode, because it makes it easier for me to corelate
what's on the screen with the paper-charts I have on my kneeboard.

He wanted it to be in either Track-Up or (me complaining about a
too-frequent need for redraw) Desired-Track-Up mode. Reason was he wanted
the screen helping him to build a "mental-picture" about what's ahead and
around.

No consens was found so I would like to hear from you: are your a
"North-Up"
or a "Track-Up" sort of pilot (explanation why you are would help)?

Best Regards

Kai

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