Neilzy Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Ok want to buy a decent GPS looking at a Garmin96c but would value your comments and suggestions, im not the best tech head so looking for something easy to use and simple with a big arrow which points the direction to go lol..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norbertflyer Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 I use the 96. One of the best things about it is the official air charts with updates. I had the 96c for a short while but found the display resolution was lacking and not so good in bright sunlight. Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neilzy Posted August 9, 2011 Author Share Posted August 9, 2011 Cheers Richard, did you find it easy to use though??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquatix Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 I use the 96CSx and find the colour display clear & easy to read in sunlshine or in the dark with backlight. It is on a flight deck so fairly close - it might not be so clear if mounted on your leg ... The 'x' means it uses micro SD card, which is handy as I have full UK, Alps, France, Spain, Morrocco and other full topographical maps loaded (amazing what you can get free on t'internet) with airspace overlays - very handy for free flying trips abroad ! It has just about every function you could ever need, with the ability to customise the display on each screen to show the info you want. However if you want ease of use, just press the 'man overboard' button at your take off field and it will constantly display an arrow back there throughout your flight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt_k Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 How much are they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwardc Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Hi Neil I agree with Alan on the 60CSX. We were going to go through it at the Essex fly-in but somehow we didn't get to go through it. It does everything you need and more. Eddie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norbertflyer Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 96 was easy to use for myself (I'm a bit of a geek) for the basic functions, after spending a 4 hour evening getting used to the differences from my old Magellan device. I know the 76 and 60 models are well regarded on the hill. I've not come across the 96csx. Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neilzy Posted August 9, 2011 Author Share Posted August 9, 2011 Im now swaying to the Memorymap device it looks like its well suitable although the Satmap seems equally as good... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 I use the 76Csx which is the older version that you can no longer buy for love nor money. Assuming you can find one, it will cost you around the £200 mark I recon. SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t_andrews Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 I have a Colorado 300 I will let go for 200CAD or (currently) 125GBP and shipping. PM if interested. https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=11019 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tj Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Is there any advantage in getting an ipad and filling it with apps? Just don't drop it! Nice big screen, lots of stuff on one screen? Just a thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haze Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 TJ, I use an Iphone with memorymaps... It's fine if I don't want to actually move it around with my fingers... If I do, I have to take my glove off mid-flight. I did try the conductive-thread-sewn-through-the-finger mod, but although it does work, it's not very reliable. This is where the GPS' are better. No touch-screen-vs-glove issues. All the best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neilzy Posted August 18, 2011 Author Share Posted August 18, 2011 Cheers for the post's guy's but have just ordered a Satmap Active 10 with UK air charts it had fantastic reviews and featured on the Gadget show and was a easy to use and responsive unit will keep ya posted how i find it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquatix Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 The Satmap looks great, with a bigger screen than the Garmin - can you overlay the air charts onto the 1:250k topo maps ? Also, can you customise display to show speed, altitude and heading etc on the map page ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richwill15 Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 (edited) Not sure if this helps http://www.satmap.co.uk/ There's a link to nats charts. I've been reliably informed it records speed and alt and direction in realtime in info boxes on the screen Regards Al Edited August 24, 2011 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neilzy Posted August 18, 2011 Author Share Posted August 18, 2011 Have ordered the 1:2500000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 whatever they are air charts for the area's i need the unit comes with the base maps and you plug & play with SD cards for the area's needed im getting it Friday so will let you know how it all looks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob999 Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 I have been using the Satmap 10 for a couple of years now, albeit for land bound activities. I find it excellent. It uses OS maps, and not the host companies version of os maps. Big screen, but the big clincher for me was that it was not touch screen. I use mine in the wind, rain and cold and it is a big benefit to be able use it with gloved fingers. There is the option of using normal batteries or rechargeables and several screen protection options. the display can be tailored to suit with a 'no info display' or 2 or 4 items of info. Lots of things avail for flyers as well.. The only downside... you can only download a screen shot of the data screen. I know on some of the others you can download all of the info and work with that info once on your computer, not so with the Satmap.. Hope this helps.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaggydec Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 O.K You lot Garmin 96c Sat it on a rock the other day , and the altimeter varied from 262ft to 302ft...Up and down it went...And im sure the rock was nt moving . Any ideas whats happening ? By the way its 4 months old with fresh batteries... Then i took it in a brand new Jag and set the cruise to 27mph ( just a random test ) Garmin said 21.4mph Tom Tom said 25 mph Jags Sat Nav said 27 Who do i believe ? How do you calibrate a Sat Nav ?? Im going to get my old Garmin from the drawer and try the two together...I ll let you know ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyfreefly Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 New Jag ????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaggydec Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 New Jag ????? I , err , borrowed it ! Anyway , im not a member a Bank Manager , or a member of a Golf Club , or a Headmaster ( Who i loaned it from ) Im just lowly working class....I know my place.... Besides , id rather drive my Skyline , and be the T*^T thrashing past everyone in a cloud of burning rubber !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyfreefly Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 After some thought on this matter I have come to a solution to finding out which system of recording the Speed the most accurate 100% success I reckon ...... Borrow that New Jag again ..... Get all speed recording systems up and running and then at around 45mph go through a 30mph speed trap..... And this is the clever part of my plan.... .........Wait around for a few days and your true speed at that point will be delivered by the royal mail You will have to do a few runs to be sure of the results....or just video one run whilst the camera is pointing at all the different devices so you will have a record..... SIMPLES Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richwill15 Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 Gary Truvelo, gatso & average speed check cameras have margins of error built in. Makes an interesting test tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyfreefly Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 Back to the drawing board I thought I had found a solution Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richwill15 Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 You could always try a fly-by of 1. Mind you, you'll only do it successfully the once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 O.K You lotGarmin 96c Sat it on a rock the other day , and the altimeter varied from 262ft to 302ft...Up and down it went...And im sure the rock was nt moving . Any ideas whats happening ? By the way its 4 months old with fresh batteries... Then i took it in a brand new Jag and set the cruise to 27mph ( just a random test ) Garmin said 21.4mph Tom Tom said 25 mph Jags Sat Nav said 27 Who do i believe ? How do you calibrate a Sat Nav ?? Im going to get my old Garmin from the drawer and try the two together...I ll let you know ! All GPS units will be more accurate the more your moving. GPS Altitude is never 100% accurate. (some have a barometric altimeter to better this situation) SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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