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Back in March, I talked about some of the hardware changes needed with the WAAS upgraded for the GNS430/530.  One change I forgot to mention was that the database information also changed with the upgraded units.  With the LPV approaches, there is new data that is included with the databases. This new data requires a [...] The post Roger’s Runway: WAAS Database for GNS...

Last week on my way to the Sporty’s Fly-in I stopped in Chicago to visit the Garmin store.  As always when flying into Chicago, as soon as I crossed into Illinois, Center called with an amendment to my fly flight plan. While the change in the flight plan was not a problem, Chicago approach did [...] The post Roger’s Runway: VNAV and the 430/530...

Flying magazine had a chance to fly a Cessna 206 with our new GFC 700 autopilot, which is integrated with the G1000. They’ve just published a great review of their flight. According to them, "The G1000-equipped Cessnas have already demonstrated an improved safety record, and now with the complete system installed, a pilot’s situational awareness [...] The post Flying A Truly Integrated System appeared...