PA34 F-GFTF wrote:
"Maik" wrote in message
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Hi,

really a new idea :-)

It is possible to use the NMEA output of the Garmin 430/530 as an input
for a PC.

It is NOT possible to up-/download flightplans or waypoints.
This is NOT a technical problem.

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Thanks.
Obviously it's not a new idea, but I couldn't find this info by myself.

Really too bad about the entry of flight plan.
I guess there's a similar problem about composing checklists into the GPS.

What about the data card : does it allow to enter some info into the
GNS430/530 ? Apart from the normal update ?

AFAIK the data on this card is compressed and it has only 4 MB.
I don't think that this is a possible way.

A french guy wrote a program for Palm to simulate a Garmin handheld GPS.
He wanted to be able to transfer data (routes and waypoints) and other
things between 2 units.
Unfortunately he has no access to a 430. Maybe you could contact him :-)

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GPilotS allows connection between a PalmPilot and a Garmin GPS in order
to take advantage of the memory and the ergonomics of the PalmPilot to
store, create and edit waypoints (with symbol and display mode support)
& Routes. Tracks can also be stored in order to be re-transmitted to
other Garmin GPS (II+, 12 ,12XL, 48. eTrex, eMap, ...) or any Garmin
compatible software.
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http://www.cru.fr/perso/cc/GPilotS/

Fly safe
Maik