G430 Display/Numbers or Pictures?

Mitty wrote:

So ... Do you normally fly looking at Nav1 or at the map? Cruise?
Approaches? Why? And what is your experience level with the G430?

I toggle between NAV1 and Flight Plan 0 page, with FP0 set to show
cumulative time and distance. I find that FP0 aids in SA by giving me the
upcoming waypoints in time and distance, which I use especially on
approach.

Oh, and perhaps my answer should be stricken from your survey because in my
aircraft the GNS430 feeds a separate MX20 moving map, which I also scan
heavily on approach (in track up mode, of course).


--
Peter

I only visit this group very occaisionally. I read some of the threads and
thought that I would throw in my $.02 worth. I would vote for using the map
display with the data fields changed from the default.

I should also disclaim that I have never actually flown with the Garmin 430.

The direct link to my opinion on this is:
http://www.cockpitgps.com/cpgpsweb/c...#_Toc132382752

A downloadable .pdf or a version with a navigation from is available at:
www.cockpitgps.com.

--John Bell