Well, Paul, I admit my lack of knowledge about pretend IFR stuff because
I am sheltered in my little world of FMS/LNAV/VNAV platforms. If it
won't do VNAV profiles and RF legs, I have to admit, it's beyond me.

I also don't have to stroke my ego by placing "CFII-MEI" after my name
like it actually means something professional.



Frank indeed you are correct that the current CNX80 software (version 1.0) does
not have any VNAV capability. The Garmin GNS480 incarnation along with software
version 2.0 will have VNAV profiles. The LNAV capability has always been there
in the CNX80.

Interesting enough the Garmin 430/530 have a very capable VNAV programming
feature that shows the vertical speed required to target point/altitude and a
second by second basis.

Not quite sure why you feel that Garmin 400/500/480/MX20 is "pretend" IFR stuff
but I will sumise that you probably have a well-founded opinion why.

My ratings on the my certificates are part of my business, insurance
underwriters require that I keep them current in order to do insurance
qualification courses for new owner/operators of aircraft. People do have an
expection also that I have the credentials to teach what I talk about.

Wish you well.


paul k. sanchez, cfii-mei
on eagles’ wings
10643 shore drive
boca raton, florida 33428-5645
305-389-1742 wireless
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