Garmin 530 resources.
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Garmin 530 resources.
G'day all
Does anyone know of any training resources for the Garmin 530. I have download the Manual (all 288 pages of it) and the Quick Reference Guide from the Garmin site, but was looking for something a little more interactive (short of blasting around in the aircraft at $XXX per hour!). I also found the PC based trainer, but unfortunately this isn't compatible with Windows 7.
I've read the QRG and it looks pretty straight forward, as are all Garmin products but I'm trying to do as much preparation as possible as I am renewing my MECIR for the first time in 9 years (the same amount of time since I last flew for a "steady" income).
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers
PK
Does anyone know of any training resources for the Garmin 530. I have download the Manual (all 288 pages of it) and the Quick Reference Guide from the Garmin site, but was looking for something a little more interactive (short of blasting around in the aircraft at $XXX per hour!). I also found the PC based trainer, but unfortunately this isn't compatible with Windows 7.
I've read the QRG and it looks pretty straight forward, as are all Garmin products but I'm trying to do as much preparation as possible as I am renewing my MECIR for the first time in 9 years (the same amount of time since I last flew for a "steady" income).
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers
PK
Plowking,
I have a trainer on my PC, .
I found these links, not sure if they are the same as mine but most probably are. I cant remember if this is where I got mine from as its been nearly 10yrs.
Mine has the GPS box and a HSI display underneath and alongside a speed and altitude control box.
If you have the manuals you can then follow the instruction and operate everything on the box with the mouse.
It is not a step by step instruction prog, they cost money. LOL
Free 400/500 Series & GNS 480 Simulators
This one has WAAS, u wont need that here in Aust. LOL
Garmin: 400W/500W Series Trainer - WAAS Updates & Downloads
I have a trainer on my PC, .
I found these links, not sure if they are the same as mine but most probably are. I cant remember if this is where I got mine from as its been nearly 10yrs.
Mine has the GPS box and a HSI display underneath and alongside a speed and altitude control box.
If you have the manuals you can then follow the instruction and operate everything on the box with the mouse.
It is not a step by step instruction prog, they cost money. LOL
Free 400/500 Series & GNS 480 Simulators
This one has WAAS, u wont need that here in Aust. LOL
Garmin: 400W/500W Series Trainer - WAAS Updates & Downloads
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Thanks Aussie, they were the ones I had already come across and they didn't take a liking to Windows 7 in compatibilty mode or otherwise. However, you got me thinking - I could try them in XP mode via the Virtual PC (although I've had limited luck with using that with other dated applications).
Warbo, that might be worth the investment - it sounds like a lot of money ($US289), but I guess that's less than an hour in the aircraft so it could pay for itself.
Warbo, that might be worth the investment - it sounds like a lot of money ($US289), but I guess that's less than an hour in the aircraft so it could pay for itself.
Plow King,
I take it you have 7 ultimate that has virtual xp??
I am actually running XP on my pcs so no problem there. very disturbing to hear that old progs may not run in virtual xp though.![Boo Hoo](https://www.pprune.org/images/smilies/boohoo.gif)
there are other pay for discs I think cheaper than King at $290 odd.
Ive got 1 here from my old work in US when we first got the 530. If I can find it Ill post details for you.
I take it you have 7 ultimate that has virtual xp??
I am actually running XP on my pcs so no problem there. very disturbing to hear that old progs may not run in virtual xp though.
![Boo Hoo](https://www.pprune.org/images/smilies/boohoo.gif)
there are other pay for discs I think cheaper than King at $290 odd.
Ive got 1 here from my old work in US when we first got the 530. If I can find it Ill post details for you.