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why do you have on big jets 3 IRS positions (left, middle, right) on your FMC, but only 2 GPS positions?

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009

Ranger K asked:

And does it mean that you have two different GPS-antennaes, and 3 different IRS-antennaes?

Tags: Antennaes, Gps Positions, Irs Positions
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Is a airframe log entry required for replacing a GPS data card?

Friday, October 30th, 2009

David M asked:

It is my second time replacing the data card in my GPS and i just want to make sure that the FAA will not ***** me over something like this. Is there a log entry required?

Tags: Faa, Gps Data, Second Time
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Is there an Aviation GPS system for laptop computers?

Thursday, June 4th, 2009

cfi_jes asked:

I have found many automotive GPS systems for laptops, and have found aviation GPS systems for PDAs, but none for laptops so far. I was wondering if such a thing exists….

something I could use in conjunction with Chart Case Electronic Flight Bag, or one of the other EFBs.

Tags: Electronic Flight, Laptop Computers, Laptops
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How do you use the GPS in Flight Simulator X?

Friday, March 20th, 2009

Jesus Rocks! asked:

How do u use the GPS on the Airbus A321 and Boeing 737 on Flight Simulator X? thanks!

Tags: Airbus A321, Boeing 737, Gps Simulator
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can someone explain to me how to use this older GPS?

Saturday, March 31st, 2007

amos asked:

i learned to fly in planes that had no GPS but i just got signed off in a 172. there is an older style bendix king GPS and some of the buttons are: direct to, curser, nearest. but i really dont know how to work it that well, can someone explain to me how to work it?

Tags: Fly, Gps, Planes
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What’s a good gps for aviation with weather updates?

Sunday, March 25th, 2007

Jimmy R asked:

My dad just got his pilot liscense and wants to get a GPS with weather updates for his plane. I have been going through alot of different systems and am having a hard time finding one specifically geared for aviation with weather updates, I would like to go below $1,000, but if I can’t get a good one for that I would be willing to go higher. Also, what are service options for weather updates? I know of XM are there any others?

Tags: Alot, Dad, Service Options
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Can you fly a direct GPS route on international flights?

Thursday, February 1st, 2007

stingjam asked:

For example, can you legally fly a direct gps route from Guadeloupe to Opa Locka, FL? Or would you have to stick to airways?

What are all the current reasons why our General Aviation system still uses airways?
I’ve actually flown as co-pilot into Opa Locka International from Jamaica before, but it was an IFR flight. There were customs and immigrations officers there.

Tags: Aviation System, Guadeloupe, Jamaica
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What equipment is needed to be installed in order to be approved for a GPS approach?

Wednesday, March 15th, 2006

Leardriver asked:

The only thing that I know for sure is that your FMS must be approved for GPS approaches. I thought that you also need some kind of annunciator in the cockpit telling you that the GPS has gone into the more precise approach mode. I fly a Lear 55C with dual UNS 1-Ds.

Tags: Annunciator, Fly, Fms
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Is it possible to use GPS instead of VOR/DME?

Wednesday, January 18th, 2006

Constellation asked:

Isn’t the GPS much more efficient and accurate?! Do you think it will replace VOR/DME someday?

Tags: Dme, Gps
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