Anybody know of a PC flight simulator that has full flight controls
combined with a GNS-430 or 530? I have Garmin's 430 simulator without
flight controls, and On Top with controls and a 1990 GPS unit that
doesn't have approach fixes in the database. It'd be nice to have both
in one package.

Reality-XP ( http://www.reality-xp.com ) has an add-on to Microsoft
Flight Simulator which allows the integration of Garmin's 530 simulator
engine with FS2004. I have the package and it works great for me. You
get the identical user interface of the real thing.

-Jim

Jim wrote:

> Reality-XP ( http://www.reality-xp.com ) has an add-on to Microsoft
> Flight Simulator which allows the integration of Garmin's 530 simulator
> engine with FS2004. I have the package and it works great for me. You
> get the identical user interface of the real thing.
>
> -Jim

I have the Garmin 530 integrated into FS 2002. This integration was
written by someone who no longer does it. His first version would couple
to FS 2002's nav mode, thus the autopilot would follow the Garmin 530
active flight plan rather than the FS GPS flight plan. But, his second
version lost that coupling capability.

Will this one you are using couple to the autopilot? Nothing about that is
mentioned on the web site. Also, I presume you're stuck with Garmin's
August, 2002 nav database?

In the version for FS2004, the autopilot can follow the flight plan in
the GPS. The flight plan must be entered into the GPS as you would
with the real thing, i.e. by pushing (simulated) buttons rather than
the FS "flight planner" feature.

I don't think you can update the nav database for the simulator.

-Jim

On 19 Jun 2005 13:13:17 -0700, "Jim" > wrote:

>
>Reality-XP ( http://www.reality-xp.com ) has an add-on to Microsoft
>Flight Simulator which allows the integration of Garmin's 530 simulator
>engine with FS2004. I have the package and it works great for me. You
>get the identical user interface of the real thing.
>
>-Jim


I've been looking to add this function to my simulator. I've been to
Reality's website but I'm still not sure of its capabilities.
Specifically, can the Garmin 530/430 be added to aftermarket airplanes
or only the original MSFS planes? Thanks.
Rich Russell

The reality product includes an installer which provides a button on
the main screen which you can use to pop up the Garmin screen. If you
want to make it look like the Garmin is installed on your 2D or virtual
cockpit, you have to edit the panel config file yourself or use one of
the templates that other users have created.

I think the simiple pop up method should work for 99% of add-ons. It
is very easy to apply.

I added the GPS to an Archer from Flight1 and a CJ1 from Eaglesoft
without any problem (including the panel modifications).

-Jim

RNR > wrote:

> I've been looking to add this function to my simulator. I've been to
> Reality's website but I'm still not sure of its capabilities.
> Specifically, can the Garmin 530/430 be added to aftermarket airplanes
> or only the original MSFS planes? Thanks.

There are two ways to buy this add-on GPS for the sim. One method is to
purchase an add-on aircraft that is equipped with it already. However,
somehow Reality XP has locked the GPS to the add-on aircraft so you won't
be able to use it with other aircraft.

The second option is that you buy the GPS instrument outright (for roughly
the same cost as an add-on aircraft). This gives you the flexibility to
install it to any aircraft, be it an MSFS default aircraft or an add-on
aircraft. Reality XP's website has this option for purchase, whereas other
sites, such as Flight1, have the aircraft with this GPS gauge included.

BTW, Reality XP's Garmin 430/530 instrument is a front-end sim interface
for the Garmin GPS simulator (available at Garmin's site), so it has just
about every GNS430/530 feature available for the sim pilot. This makes it
an excellent training tool coupled with the sim.

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paul kgyy > wrote:

> Anybody know of a PC flight simulator that has full flight controls
> combined with a GNS-430 or 530? I have Garmin's 430 simulator without
> flight controls, and On Top with controls and a 1990 GPS unit that
> doesn't have approach fixes in the database. It'd be nice to have both
> in one package.


X-Plane also has a limited functionality Garmin GNS430/530 available. For
the most complete GPS features, though, you would be best served by getting
Microsoft's Flight Simulator 2004 with the Reality XP GPS add-on, as
mentioned elsewhere in this thread.


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RNR > wrote:

> I've been looking to add this function to my simulator. I've been to
> Reality's website but I'm still not sure of its capabilities.
> Specifically, can the Garmin 530/430 be added to aftermarket airplanes
> or only the original MSFS planes? Thanks.

There are two ways to buy this add-on GPS for the sim. One method is to
purchase an add-on aircraft that is equipped with it already. However,
somehow Reality XP has locked the GPS to the add-on aircraft so you won't
be able to use it with other aircraft.

The second option is that you buy the GPS instrument outright (for roughly
the same cost as an add-on aircraft). This gives you the flexibility to
install it to any aircraft, be it an MSFS default aircraft or an add-on
aircraft. Reality XP's website has this option for purchase, whereas other
sites, such as Flight1, have the aircraft with this GPS gauge included.

BTW, Reality XP's Garmin 430/530 instrument is a front-end sim interface
for the Garmin GPS simulator (available at Garmin's site), so it has just
about every GNS430/530 feature available for the sim pilot. This makes it
an excellent training tool coupled with the sim.

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On Mon, 20 Jun 2005 21:37:06 -0400, "Peter R."
> wrote:

>RNR > wrote:
>
>> I've been looking to add this function to my simulator. I've been to
>> Reality's website but I'm still not sure of its capabilities.
>> Specifically, can the Garmin 530/430 be added to aftermarket airplanes
>> or only the original MSFS planes? Thanks.
>
>There are two ways to buy this add-on GPS for the sim. One method is to
>purchase an add-on aircraft that is equipped with it already. However,
>somehow Reality XP has locked the GPS to the add-on aircraft so you won't
>be able to use it with other aircraft.
>
>The second option is that you buy the GPS instrument outright (for roughly
>the same cost as an add-on aircraft). This gives you the flexibility to
>install it to any aircraft, be it an MSFS default aircraft or an add-on
>aircraft. Reality XP's website has this option for purchase, whereas other
>sites, such as Flight1, have the aircraft with this GPS gauge included.
>
>BTW, Reality XP's Garmin 430/530 instrument is a front-end sim interface
>for the Garmin GPS simulator (available at Garmin's site), so it has just
>about every GNS430/530 feature available for the sim pilot. This makes it
>an excellent training tool coupled with the sim.

Thanks. If you would indulge me one more time I would appreciate it.
I've been using FS since the Bruce Artwick days, but I never got into
panel modifications. If I install the GPS in a plane that I already
have, can it be integrated with the autopilot? Thanks.

Rich Russell

RNR wrote:

> If I install the GPS in a plane that I already
> have, can it be integrated with the autopilot? Thanks.

Yes, you will also need to add a NAV/GPS switch to the panel. At that
time, you will get full GPSS functionality. Too bad it weren't that
easy in real life. :)

If you get to this point and get stuck, feel free to post your
questions over in alt.games.microsoft.flight-sim. Many there have the
panel talants to assist.


--
Peter

On 21 Jun 2005 06:37:47 -0700, "Peter R." > wrote:

>RNR wrote:
>
>> If I install the GPS in a plane that I already
>> have, can it be integrated with the autopilot? Thanks.
>
>Yes, you will also need to add a NAV/GPS switch to the panel. At that
>time, you will get full GPSS functionality. Too bad it weren't that
>easy in real life. :)
>
>If you get to this point and get stuck, feel free to post your
>questions over in alt.games.microsoft.flight-sim. Many there have the
>panel talants to assist.

Thanks.