 |
Matronics Email Lists
Web Forum Interface to the Matronics Email Lists
|
| View previous topic :: View next topic |
| Author |
Message |
nuckolls.bob(at)aeroelect
Guest
|
 Posted: Sat Jan 17, 2009 7:05 am Post subject: Speaking of GPS . . . |
 |
|
I bought a TomTom One about a year ago and I've
had occasion to test it in the aviation environment
on several occasions. I've found that these inexpensive
receivers will find satellites and acquire lock at high speeds
and at locations many hundreds of miles from shutdown.
Of course, their terrestrial based knowledge is of
limited value . . . but perhaps not useless. If you've
got one of these amazing navigators, try it in your
airplane. Before launch, be sure to cancel any previously
entered request to find an address. After you're airborne
the software will be frantically searching for new recommended
routes as you cross roadways at strange angles at high
speeds. For the TomTom One, it's impossible to get its
attention while in the dither mode.
But if you're in the map mode, you can set up to show
ground speed and current course over the ground. Further,
even at speeds of 400 mph or more, you will see names
of cities under you flash onto the screen as the
little critter works to keep up with the transonic
automobile and its driver.
My experiments have shown that like the Magellan
GPS2000 I wrote about in Sport Aviation 12 years ago,
the $low$ GPS products are still showing some utility
as multi-taskers in both terrestrial and aerial
navigation.
Bob . . .
----------------------------------------)
( . . . a long habit of not thinking )
( a thing wrong, gives it a superficial )
( appearance of being right . . . )
( )
( -Thomas Paine 1776- )
----------------------------------------
| | - The Matronics AeroElectric-List Email Forum - | | | Use the List Feature Navigator to browse the many List utilities available such as the Email Subscriptions page, Archive Search & Download, 7-Day Browse, Chat, FAQ, Photoshare, and much more:
http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?AeroElectric-List |
|
|
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
rlborger(at)mac.com
Guest
|
| Posted: Sat Jan 17, 2009 8:36 am Post subject: Speaking of GPS . . . |
|
|
Bob,
I purchased a Garmin Nuvi 755T last year in anticipation of some road
trips to places previously unknown. It is a really nifty
(unquantified, I know) little device. Has worked flawlessly to simply
get me from point "A" to point "B" on many occasions. Also useful to
locate a specific brand outlet, e.g. closest Ace Hardware, closest
WAMU, etc. Its ability to do a rapid lock-on is amazing having worked
with a number of aviation and other simple units. In playing with it,
I find that it has a "cross-country" mode for use on foot or bicycle.
This mode looks quite promising for supplemental use in an aircraft.
Unfortunately, I have not had an opportunity to try it yet, but when I
do I'll let folks know how it works.
BTW, you can change the icon which represents you and your location.
Can be something simple like a triangle or other shape. Can be a
typical road vehicle: generic car, SUV, pickup. Garmin also has their
"Garmin Garage" where you can go to download more personalized
vehicles like tow truck, EMS vehicle, police car, bicycle, running
shoes, etc. They also have AIRCRAFT. Mostly generic such as SE Low
wing, SE high wing, twin, helicopter. For Christmas they had a family
of seasonal icons: sled, colored light, ornament, tree and a neat,
colorful little biplane. The last being my Advent Season choice. For
my regular use I selected the lovely little Spitfire complete with D-
Day stripes.
Check six,
Bob Borger
Europa Kit #A221 N914XL, XS Mono, Intercooled 914, Airmaster C/S
http://www.europaowners.org/N914XL
(99.999% done) Essentially complete. Running Tests & Final Inspections.
3705 Lynchburg Dr.
Corinth, TX 76208
Home: 940-497-2123
Cel: 817-992-1117
On Jan 17, 2009, at 9:03, Robert L. Nuckolls, III wrote:
| Quote: |
>
I bought a TomTom One about a year ago and I've
had occasion to test it in the aviation environment
on several occasions. I've found that these inexpensive
receivers will find satellites and acquire lock at high speeds
and at locations many hundreds of miles from shutdown.
Of course, their terrestrial based knowledge is of
limited value . . . but perhaps not useless. If you've
got one of these amazing navigators, try it in your
airplane. Before launch, be sure to cancel any previously
entered request to find an address. After you're airborne
the software will be frantically searching for new recommended
routes as you cross roadways at strange angles at high
speeds. For the TomTom One, it's impossible to get its
attention while in the dither mode.
But if you're in the map mode, you can set up to show
ground speed and current course over the ground. Further,
even at speeds of 400 mph or more, you will see names
of cities under you flash onto the screen as the
little critter works to keep up with the transonic
automobile and its driver.
My experiments have shown that like the Magellan
GPS2000 I wrote about in Sport Aviation 12 years ago,
the $low$ GPS products are still showing some utility
as multi-taskers in both terrestrial and aerial
navigation.
Bob . . .
----------------------------------------)
( . . . a long habit of not thinking )
( a thing wrong, gives it a superficial )
( appearance of being right . . . )
( )
( -Thomas Paine 1776- )
----------------------------------------
|
| | - The Matronics AeroElectric-List Email Forum - | | | Use the List Feature Navigator to browse the many List utilities available such as the Email Subscriptions page, Archive Search & Download, 7-Day Browse, Chat, FAQ, Photoshare, and much more:
http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?AeroElectric-List |
|
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
ainut(at)hiwaay.net
Guest
|
| Posted: Sat Jan 17, 2009 2:03 pm Post subject: Speaking of GPS . . . |
|
|
| | - The Matronics AeroElectric-List Email Forum - | | | Use the List Feature Navigator to browse the many List utilities available such as the Email Subscriptions page, Archive Search & Download, 7-Day Browse, Chat, FAQ, Photoshare, and much more:
http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?AeroElectric-List |
|
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
BobsV35B(at)aol.com
Guest
|
| Posted: Sat Jan 17, 2009 3:22 pm Post subject: Speaking of GPS . . . |
|
|
Good Evening ainut,
The GPS question or comment to Aeroelectric-list came through as a blank. Since I consider myself somewhat expert on the GPS, could you try to send the message again?
Do not archive,
Happy Skies
Old Bob
AKA
Bob Siegfried
Ancient Aviator
628 West 86th Street
Downers Grove, IL 60516
630 985-8502
Stearman N3977A
Brookeridge Air Park LL22
In a message dated 1/17/2009 4:05:27 P.M. Central Standard Time, ainut(at)hiwaay.net writes:
A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps!
[quote][b]
| | - The Matronics AeroElectric-List Email Forum - | | | Use the List Feature Navigator to browse the many List utilities available such as the Email Subscriptions page, Archive Search & Download, 7-Day Browse, Chat, FAQ, Photoshare, and much more:
http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?AeroElectric-List |
|
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
|
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum
You cannot attach files in this forum
You can download files in this forum
|
Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group
|
Get Email Distribution Too!
FAQ
Search
Memberlist
Usergroups
Register
Profile
Log in to check your private messages
Log in
