GPS recommendation for FSX

[ejen341]

Howdie,

I am looking for some sage advice as to a GPS addon that functions well with most small to mid sized planes. Complexity does not matter as I will spend the time to learn it but I do need a reliable one that will do most all of what I need a gps to deliver. Thanks in advance

[Stowthorns]

You could look at the G530 from Flight1. But I think it'd be worth investing some time into learning how FMC/MCDUs work, especially when it comes to aircraft that have them.

[ejen341]

Thank you Stow for that recommendation, I will surely do that today.

[Dr Nico]

If you want to go beyond the stock Garmin 500 and G1000, next step is to use a liner FMC. Like ones from feelthere ERJs for instance, not too complex but realistic.

[ejen341]

Realistic is what I am after, checking now thank you

[Dr Nico]

Just one thing about the 175 and 195 DLCs, the weather radar has been deactivated from the original feelthere version.

[RoY]

Why not use the GPS that comes with FSX already?

[ejen341]

Good question, it is my understanding that the default Garmin will only load an existing FP and I would look to be sitting in the plane when making the FP I wanted. Does not sound like its significant but I'd like that availability. Correct me if I am wrong

[RoY]

I have added it to a few aircraft that did not come with gps and it does load the FSX flight plan.

[kun-yong[TH]]

If you fly GA planes a lot, I recomend Flight1 GTN750. But you cannot update NAV data yourself. You must wait for Flight1 launch the update because it hook into GARMIN.