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>Second question - I recently bought a Garmin Etrex Summit GPS for my >mountaineering needs after much research. Is a GPS a GPS? Meaning >can this be used for aviation (this is probably a silly question and >the answer is likely no). In either case, any recommendations for a >standalone handheld aviation GPSs? Indeed: a GPS is a GPS. Now, I fly a Piper Cub, so I dont fly very far or fast; and Im a recreational pilot, so I dont ordinarily land at towered airports. I own a Garmin III-Plus and find it entirely satisfactory. With free software and a $4.50 "datachunk" from the web, Ive equipped it with all the airports and major waypoints within a 200-mile radius. With the included USB cable, I massaged these with my computer and downloaded them to the GPS, and I write and manage my routes the same way. More at http://www.danford.net/garmin.htm (I entirely agree with those who find the nav function on a handheld to be fairly useless. I had this feature in my Sportys handheld. I sold the Sportys after two years for enough to buy a Yaseu Aviator II Pro if I have the terminology right, and I am very pleased with the swap. I cant imagine navigating with the Sportys, and I cant imagine navigating without the GPS.) all the best -- Dan Ford (email: webmaster@danford.net) see the Warbirds Forum at http://www.danford.net Vietnam | Flying Tigers | Pacific War | Brewster Buffalo | Piper Cub |
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