AirTalk.org Aviation discussions newsgroups   Archives   FAQ   Search   Memberlist   Usergroups   Register   Profile   Log in to check your private messages   Log in  GPS for Ultralight          AirTalk.org Forum Index -> Light aircraft View previous topic :: View next topic   Author Message Tony Wright Guest Posted: Thu Jan 13, 2005 11:53 am    Post subject: GPS for Ultralight Looking to purchase a GPS Unit. Do I really need to get the mapping unit or will the cheaper ones be suitable? What are others using? Thank you Tony. Back to top mike Guest Posted: Thu Jan 13, 2005 1:08 pm    Post subject: Re: GPS for Ultralight 76S "Tony Wright" <lullaby (AT) swiftdsl (DOT) com.au> wrote Quote: Looking to purchase a GPS Unit. Do I really need to get the mapping unit or will the cheaper ones be suitable? What are others using? Thank you Tony. Back to top Ken Kennedy Guest Posted: Thu Jan 13, 2005 1:50 pm    Post subject: Re: GPS for Ultralight Tony Wright wrote: Quote: Looking to purchase a GPS Unit. Do I really need to get the mapping unit or will the cheaper ones be suitable? What are others using? No, you do not "really" need a mapping unit. If your budget allows it, they are great, but since you have to carry a map anyway for cross country flight, they are not "needed". If the mapping unit has an aviation database, they really reduce the workload during cross country flight in an unfamiliar congested area. (You Still Need the Map for This Type of Flying!!). For easy navigation with a map/gps combo, I draw a line on the map, and put mileage marks every ten miles. Using tracking mode which gives me continuous distance to the next waypoint, and deviation from desired track, it is easy to pinpoint my location on the map. kk Back to top Jean-Paul Roy Guest Posted: Thu Jan 13, 2005 2:01 pm    Post subject: Re: GPS for Ultralight I have a Magellan 315 (cheap) and I also use the map method described by Ken. Works very well. Jean-Paul "Ken Kennedy" <ken.kennedy (AT) sympatico (DOT) ca> wrote Quote: Tony Wright wrote: Looking to purchase a GPS Unit. Do I really need to get the mapping unit or will the cheaper ones be suitable? What are others using? No, you do not "really" need a mapping unit. If your budget allows it, they are great, but since you have to carry a map anyway for cross country flight, they are not "needed". If the mapping unit has an aviation database, they really reduce the workload during cross country flight in an unfamiliar congested area. (You Still Need the Map for This Type of Flying!!). For easy navigation with a map/gps combo, I draw a line on the map, and put mileage marks every ten miles. Using tracking mode which gives me continuous distance to the next waypoint, and deviation from desired track, it is easy to pinpoint my location on the map. kk Back to top John Rockrohr Guest Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2005 11:18 pm    Post subject: Re: GPS for Ultralight I use a Lowrance IFinder GPS. The basic map that comes with it is fine, or you can buy the mapping software. Run it on batteries, or cigarette lighter adapter provided. You can find them on Ebay for around $100 John Rockrohr "Tony Wright" <lullaby (AT) swiftdsl (DOT) com.au> wrote Quote: Looking to purchase a GPS Unit. Do I really need to get the mapping unit or will the cheaper ones be suitable? What are others using? Thank you Tony. Back to top rhpf@snowcrest.net Guest Posted: Sun Jan 23, 2005 5:36 pm    Post subject: Re: GPS for Ultralight Tony Craggy Aero has several GPS solutions for Ultralights. Using WinPilot VFR software. WinPilot VFR Software includes color terrain maps and Airspace/Airport database and many other features too many to list. The software can be download for free and installed on your ipaq. It is fully functional in the simulator mode. To connect to a GPS you have to purchase a license. http://www.craggyaero.com/VFR%20Power%20Ac.htm Richard www.craggyaero.com Tony Wright wrote: Quote: Looking to purchase a GPS Unit. Do I really need to get the mapping unit or will the cheaper ones be suitable? What are others using? Thank you Tony. Back to top Gabor Guest Posted: Wed Feb 02, 2005 3:02 am    Post subject: Re: GPS for Ultralight Hello Tony, I fly Cessna 172s and plan to switch to ultralights. I use a Lowrance Airmap 1000. It's excellent, but it's a luxury for an ultralight, so it depends on your budget. I would highly recommend it if you have the $ but if you are short, it's not necessary. I'd suggest going with a lower end model and put the money towards more flying. Gabor Tony Wright wrote: Quote: Looking to purchase a GPS Unit. Do I really need to get the mapping unit or will the cheaper ones be suitable? What are others using? Thank you Tony. Back to top Jean-Paul Roy Guest Posted: Wed Feb 02, 2005 11:54 am    Post subject: Re: GPS for Ultralight Hi Tony, I fly a Challenger II and use a Magellan 315. paid only $175.00 CAN. Doesn't have any map but it does a good job and I get all the infos I want for good navigation. Jean-Paul Roy "Gabor" <grevesz (AT) gmail (DOT) com> wrote Quote: Hello Tony, I fly Cessna 172s and plan to switch to ultralights. I use a Lowrance Airmap 1000. It's excellent, but it's a luxury for an ultralight, so it depends on your budget. I would highly recommend it if you have the $ but if you are short, it's not necessary. I'd suggest going with a lower end model and put the money towards more flying. Gabor Tony Wright wrote: Looking to purchase a GPS Unit. Do I really need to get the mapping unit or will the cheaper ones be suitable? What are others using? Thank you Tony. Back to top Jerry Guest Posted: Fri Feb 04, 2005 4:40 am    Post subject: Re: GPS for Ultralight The Magellan 315 does have a map page. I use one all the time. The map page and other pages can be turned off and customized. Jerry in NC "Jean-Paul Roy" <jean-paul.roy4 (AT) sympatico (DOT) ca> wrote Quote: Hi Tony, I fly a Challenger II and use a Magellan 315. paid only $175.00 CAN. Doesn't have any map but it does a good job and I get all the infos I want for good navigation. Jean-Paul Roy "Gabor" <grevesz (AT) gmail (DOT) com> wrote in message news:1107312949.830107.281510 (AT) f14g2000cwb (DOT) googlegroups.com... Hello Tony, I fly Cessna 172s and plan to switch to ultralights. I use a Lowrance Airmap 1000. It's excellent, but it's a luxury for an ultralight, so it depends on your budget. I would highly recommend it if you have the $ but if you are short, it's not necessary. I'd suggest going with a lower end model and put the money towards more flying. Gabor Tony Wright wrote: Looking to purchase a GPS Unit. Do I really need to get the mapping unit or will the cheaper ones be suitable? What are others using? Thank you Tony. Back to top Fr. John Elledge Guest Posted: Fri Feb 11, 2005 4:17 am    Post subject: Re: GPS for Ultralight I used a Garmin eTrex and found that it was just fine for the local area. If your flying from coast to coast, maybe you could justify the extra co$t to yourself, but the little guys are great. Blessings! Fr. John "Jerry" <jself1 (AT) carolina (DOT) rr.com> wrote Quote: The Magellan 315 does have a map page. I use one all the time. The map page and other pages can be turned off and customized. Jerry in NC "Jean-Paul Roy" <jean-paul.roy4 (AT) sympatico (DOT) ca> wrote in message news:Pg3Md.8107$Ck1.1172377 (AT) news20 (DOT) bellglobal.com... Hi Tony, I fly a Challenger II and use a Magellan 315. paid only $175.00 CAN. Doesn't have any map but it does a good job and I get all the infos I want for good navigation. Jean-Paul Roy "Gabor" <grevesz (AT) gmail (DOT) com> wrote in message news:1107312949.830107.281510 (AT) f14g2000cwb (DOT) googlegroups.com... Hello Tony, I fly Cessna 172s and plan to switch to ultralights. I use a Lowrance Airmap 1000. It's excellent, but it's a luxury for an ultralight, so it depends on your budget. I would highly recommend it if you have the $ but if you are short, it's not necessary. I'd suggest going with a lower end model and put the money towards more flying. Gabor Tony Wright wrote: Looking to purchase a GPS Unit. Do I really need to get the mapping unit or will the cheaper ones be suitable? What are others using? Thank you Tony. Back to top flyingppg@yahoo.co.uk Guest Posted: Fri Feb 18, 2005 11:25 am    Post subject: Re: GPS for Ultralight I use a Magellan Map 330, and picked a new one up from Ebay for $100 (US$200), and has a quite detailed map, but no marked airspace. When it comes to flight planning, I find it hard to beat OziExplorer, which can upload and download waypoints and routes via a serial cable. With a basic scanner, you can import charts of you area, and with Panavue stich multiple images to create large area images. For the UK users here, I found almost the full set at http://www.vfrchart.ahost4free.com. There is also one 0.5 mil chart of southern UK. Very cool. 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