Here are some resources that will help you become more comfortable with the most common general aviation GPS systems. Use these guides and courses with the RealSimGear and X-Plane for the best possible learning experience outside of the airplane.
Garmin 430 Trainer For Mac
Garmin 430 and Garmin 430W data cards. Jeppesen Skybound card programmer is used for programming monthly NavData into the card in the left slot. This database is required to be current for IFR flight. I believe the only two straightforward ways to update the GNS data is 1) a Garmin subscription ($300 per year) or 2) update when the GNS trainer.
Free Garmin 430 Trainer
AOPA VFR Course
This interactive course offered by AOPA introduces basic VFR usage of the Garmin 430/530 which is an important foundation for getting comfortable with these systems.
King Schools
This King Schools course provides in depth coverage of all functions of the Garmin GNS430/530 for both VFR and IFR operations. The King courses use a combination of video and presentation style modules to teach the material and is available in an online format. This course costs $179 but keep an eye out for discounts and sales.
Download Flying with GARMIN GNS430/530W and enjoy it on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. In this free video we show you how to fly a Standard Instrument Departure using the Garmin 430/530. In this App, as in all our products, we use HD in-flight video and show you how to conduct approaches in actual, real-life IFR. GNS 430 Quick Reference 190-00140-01 Rev. G MAIN PAGE GROUPS 6 maiN paGe GRoUpS The GNS 430’s main pages are divided into 4 separate page groups: NAV, WPT, AUX, and NRST. Each page group is comprised of multiple pages. The page groups are selected using the large right knob. The individual pages are selected using the small right knob. GNS 430 PUSH C/V GARMIN.C COM VLOC PWR PUSH PUSH VOL VOL ID SQ.V V RNG ENT D MENU CLR C The Garmin GNS 430W A Pilot-friendly Manual by John Dittmer 168k KBJCn t 50 m KDEN N GPS NAV COM VLOC 114.200 113.800 ENR 125.900 122.800 N TERRAIN n 25 m KLMO KFNL KGXY KDEN MSL (G) 6500f t TRK A Pilot-Friendly® Manual The Garmin GNS 430W Master the Garmin.
Garmin Tutorial Videos
These free tutorial videos provided by Garmin offer a great introduction and use the PC simulator software to explain the various functions.
Gleim Aviation Garmin 530 Training Course
This $29 course covers all areas of the Garmin 530 and represents pretty good value. You can take the first unit for free to see what it's like.
Pilotworkshops GPS Manuals
These book style manuals provide step by step walk through of common operations for a variety of Garmin GPS products, including the 430/530.
Garmin 430 Trainer For Ipad
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