On 29 Sep 2005 10:57:55 -0700, "Robert M. Gary"
wrote:

Guys who are used to computers seem to pick it up pretty fast.

I'm a computer guy but I got lost on the Garmin 430 a couple times when
I first flew behind one (at the time it was just a stupid box to me, I
really didn't need to turn it on). When in map mode if you turn the
little knob and the big knob a couple times you can quickly get lost.
The GX GPS has a "map" button to get you back to the map when you get
lost, the 430 could really use a "main menu" type button to get you
unstuck. I've power cycled them before.


1. Learn how to turn on.

2. Learn hot to get to, or back to the default menu.

#2 may be more important than #1.

If the default menu doesn't contain the basic flight instruments,
boycott the manufacturer.

Roger Halstead (K8RI & ARRL life member)
(N833R, S# CD-2 Worlds oldest Debonair)
www.rogerhalstead.com

-Robert