Does the reality XP GNS act as a replacement for the fs9 GPS...therefore if it does, if i program a route on it will it show up on the MFDs of some panels ie EMB120 panel from www.flightsim.com (see link on other about Mirage FMC) and ken mitchell's Airbus panels etc (which show the route to the waypoint that you have set in the normal GPS etc). If this is so then it would be awesome, since with the reality GNS's I can fly turboprops with MFDs but no FMCs etc (so I can fly SID and STARs etc for virtual airlines etc, just makes it more real). Is this the same for vaasFMC or do you need the vas's MFD to show the route programmed on the vasFMC?Cheers, a straight forward answer is appreciated, well...any answer is appreciated as long as I get one!PS: Can the reality GNS 530 and 430 be updated with the latest navdata from sources if they cannot be updated from navigraph. Can these 2 GNS's fly SID and STARs and airways?

I used both Reality-XP Jetline series with the Reality-XP Apollo 50 GPS. In this instance the FS9 plan was loaded into the GPS and the GPS drove the plan view in the Jetline MFD.The Reality Garmins may have the same functionality. If you can load the GPS with the same flightplan as you can load into the MFD of your choice then they are in sync even without that same functionality.The Reality-XP Garmins use the Garmin supplied trainer module and generally the database is in a proprietary Garmin format. They're very seldom if ever was an update available.If you have not purchased yet, take a look at this integrated avionics suite:http://isgsim.com/?page=featuresGNSXLS style FMS http://isgsim.com/?page=fmsplus the MFD, PFD, and (if wanted) FMC instead of GNS makes for a very flexible solution.The complete set is available for only about $40 US. Couple this with FS Panel Studio (which I used to place the Reality-XP gauges) for $25 US and you might have a better resolution. You don't need the Garmin display if the MFD shows your navigation and the ISG Garmin module supplies the approach procedures, etc., to the MFD. For a long time, the ISG developer Ernie Alston who also supplies FS Build, has furnished free AIRAC updates for navaids and terminal procedures. Go to the home page of ISG and you'll see the download link as you would for the fsbuild.com product. (I'm an FSBuild user.)With the ISG solution, which I am considering, you get a Garmin control unit (no map) that drives MFDs and FMC CDUs and PFDs that can be placed in a number of aircraft on a per unit as required basis. Some of the PFDs and MFDs I have seen on turboprop panels.The Smith's FMS is used in many Boeings. This version does not say anything about systems but from my experience with FS Build Fuel Planning which uses aircraft profiles perhaps Ernie will build some systems features into that (mainly a PROGress page).

I do have ISG1. If I get the Reality XP GNS's, and program them, will the route show up on the 3rd party MFDs such as the EMB120 panel has? Is this what your trying to tell me?

No. The current Reality-XP GNS's according to the manual I just downloaded will export an FS9 flight plan that was built in it. It doesn't say anything about loading an FS9 plan and I believe from things I've read in their forum that was a user complaint. To use it you'd have to use their database and build the plan in the GPS, then export it for import into the EHSI/MFD or FS or both. Page 8. On page 10 it does state that it exports certain parameters to FS SDK standard instruments. They also state that they can only integrate with gauges written in C/C++, not the newer XML coded gauges. I don't think it will display a path on the MFD (EHSI) even if it can link but only shows CDI displacement and certain "textual data". I don't think but you'll have to check on their forums it even drives the Reality-XP EHSI (MFD) in the Jetline products.I got the user guides from here:http://www.reality-xp.com/support/training...ides/index.htmlI think you want more but you'll have to do your own interpretation. Here's the Reality-XP Forum Link:http://www.simforums.com/forums/forum_topics.asp?FID=12I'm looking at a night panel shot of an Embraer 120ER Brasilia on airliners.net. It looks like the glass is the same as the available units in ISG1 for the PFD and EHSI/MFD. The unit on the pedestal looks like the ESG1 included Garmin GNS/XLS FMS or the MCU. It looks like the MCU will import flight plans from FS Build. The GNS FMC will import from FSBuild, FS9, or FSX according to descriptions. The MCU will drive the EHSI it states. For the GNS FMC it doesn't state it but I would expect it to.

I do have ISG1. If I get the Reality XP GNS's, and program them, will the route show up on the 3rd party MFDs such as the EMB120 panel has? Is this what your trying to tell me?

I have also seen the pics from airliners.net and it does look like the ISG1 GNS/XLS. So if I make a flightplan on the GNS it won't show up (it's kinda hard to understand your replies ronzie, lol, sorry for repeatedly asking you). Currently if you set a waypoint on the fs9 GPS, it shows up on the MFD of the Brasilia, check it out yourself, here's the link, (get the FS2004 one, not the fsx one, http://flightsim.com/file.php and the name is " e120v119.zip". And also, if you program the vasFMC, will the route show up on the MFD or do you have to use his MFDs to the routes?

No. The current Reality-XP GNS's according to the manual I just downloaded will export an FS9 flight plan that was built in it. It doesn't say anything about loading an FS9 plan and I believe from things I've read in their forum that was a user complaint. To use it you'd have to use their database and build the plan in the GPS, then export it for import into the EHSI/MFD or FS or both. Page 8. On page 10 it does state that it exports certain parameters to FS SDK standard instruments. They also state that they can only integrate with gauges written in C/C++, not the newer XML coded gauges. I don't think it will display a path on the MFD (EHSI) even if it can link but only shows CDI displacement and certain "textual data". I don't think but you'll have to check on their forums it even drives the Reality-XP EHSI (MFD) in the Jetline products.I got the user guides from here:http://www.reality-xp.com/support/training...ides/index.htmlI think you want more but you'll have to do your own interpretation. Here's the Reality-XP Forum Link:http://www.simforums.com/forums/forum_topics.asp?FID=12I'm looking at a night panel shot of an Embraer 120ER Brasilia on airliners.net. It looks like the glass is the same as the available units in ISG1 for the PFD and EHSI/MFD. The unit on the pedestal looks like the ESG1 included Garmin GNS/XLS FMS or the MCU. It looks like the MCU will import flight plans from FS Build. The GNS FMC will import from FSBuild, FS9, or FSX according to descriptions. The MCU will drive the EHSI it states. For the GNS FMC it doesn't state it but I would expect it to.

If the Brasilia MFD coordinates with the FS9 default GPS then it follows FS9 gauge SDK standards. What you are asking if I am correct is will the ISG GNS in real time drive the Brasilia MFD so changes in the GNS plan show up in the Brasilia or other FS9 compliant MFD and the answer is I don't know. It is definitely driving something otherwise it would be useless. Its display is just textual.Look at this ISG setup for the POSKY E-145:http://isgsim.com/?page=panel_library&...ro_posky_erj145It uses the ISG provided GNS, MCU, and P1000 display.I would guess that with minor differences, for real time changes you would need the MCU to link the GNS with the MFD of your choice. Whether or not it will work with a straight FS9 compliant MFD I do not know.Now, the Brasilia MFD in the airliners.net folder looks like one of the ISG MFDs. So if you substitute an ISG MFD in place of the one furnished with the Brasilia, you should be good to go.I do not see a link to an ISG instruction manual, at least before purchase. I might get it to look at within the next few days but time is a crunch for me right now.Here's an extract from the sample panel.cfg main window (2D view) for the POSKY ERJ. (It was made with FS Panel Studio, by the way).:gauge00=Lear_45!AOA, 12,653,39,41 gauge01=Lear_45!Chronometer, 10,414,72,72 gauge02=Lear_45!Gear Lever, 696,372,68,83 gauge03=Lear_45!Left Gear Light, 716,474,20,19 gauge04=Lear_45!Right Gear Light, 737,474,19,19 gauge05=Lear_45!Nose Gear Light, 726,453,20,20 gauge06=Lear_45!Pitot Heat, 493,720,27,26 gauge07=Lear_45!Deice, 520,720,27,26 gauge08=Lear_45!Navigation Lights, 408,718,29,27 gauge09=Lear_45!Strobe Lights, 379,718,29,27 gauge10=Lear_45!Landing Lights, 437,718,44,27 gauge11=Lear_45!Master Caution, 306,284,46,32 gauge12=Lear_45!PFD, 86,370,261,342 gauge13=Lear_45!Pitch Trim, 629,720,24,40 gauge14=Lear_45!Aileron Trim, 647, 720 ,47,26 gauge15=Lear_45!Rudder Trim, 695,720,32,38 gauge16=Lear_45!Fuel Left Standby, 189,723,21,19 gauge17=Lear_45!Fuel Right Standby, 232,723,21,19 gauge18=Lear_45!Fuel Crossfeed, 210,723,21,19 gauge19=Lear_45!Autopilot, 613,283,408,63 gauge20=Lear_45!Nav GPS Switch, 596,287,15,25 gauge21=SimIcons!GPS Icon, 22,718,17,17 gauge22=SimIcons!Kneeboard Icon, 6,736,17,17 gauge23=SimIcons!ATC Icon, 5,718,17,17 gauge24=SimIcons!Map Icon, 23,736,17,17 gauge25=ISG1!VNAV, 218,317,21,20 //<<<<<<<<<<<<<<ISG VNAV Button of some kind or pop-up icoongauge26=isg1!P1000_MFD, 356,372,259,341,EMB135 //<<<<<<<<ISG Primus 1000 MFDgauge27=ISG1_TCAS!Logic, 1,1,1,1 // <<<<<<<<<<<<a virtual gauge providing TCAS data linkage to the Primus I would guessgauge28=Lear_45!EICAS, 772,371,258,288 gauge29=isg1!FMS_OPEN, 51,718,26,19 // <<<<<<<<<<<<<ISG GNS POP-UP ICON I thinkgauge30=isg1!MCU_OPEN, 51,737,26,17 // <<<<<<<<<<<<<ISG MCU POP-UP ICON i THINKgauge31=Lear_45!Radio Stack, 619,517,153,188 gauge32=737-400!Avionics Master Switch, 47,618,18,11 gauge33=isg1!LNAV, 195,317,21,20 //<<<<<<<<<<<<ISG LNAV BUTTON OR POP-UP ICONgauge34=Lear_45!Backup Airspeed, 620,446,68,70 gauge35=Lear_45!Backup Attitude, 621,372,68,74 gauge36=Lear_45!Left Alternator, 128,722,20,20 gauge37=Lear_45!Left Starter, 281,722,20,20 gauge38=Lear_45!Right Alternator, 148,722,20,20 gauge39=Lear_45!Right Starter, 299,722,20,20 gauge40=Lear_45!Throttle Quadrant, 770,658,253,109 gauge41=Magnetic_Compass!Magnetic-Compass, 900,61,63,62 gauge42=rcb-gauges!SelectCorrect, 0,0,20,20 gauge43=Lear_45!Battery, 17,611,20 -------------------I've commented with the <<<<<<<<<<<<<lines the ISG Components used. I got this panel.cfg from this area:http://isgsim.com/?page=panel_library.Since you have already got the ISG1 set you should be good to go. FS Panel Studio was the second add-on I bought when starting with FS8 several years ago. It is really a time saver. With you can easily remove your current MFD and replace it with the instruments I outlined above. Get the download version from flight1.com for $25 and it will be one of the best investments you'll make for mixing gauges for many standard aircraft downloads with various libraries. I used it for fine tuning the Reality Jetline and Apollo 50 gauges. You see what you're doing, not guessing. I recommend the download version rather than the CD version of FS Panel Studio since it is easier to upgrade. Just backup the installer download and make up a text file with your key files and dump them to a CD for safe keeping.One more point. The GNS will import FS9 and FSX plans, plus special files made if you wish with FSBuild.com which contains more information to aid in fuel management. FSBuild interfaces to some versions of Active Sky. I have AS 6.5. FSBuild has aircraft profiles that serve as examples. I see in one of the threads above that the ISG suite contains some kind of performance profile builder that may work with FSBuild as well.I suggest you try the POSKY ERJ 145 panel.cfg download or even the panel for the Boeing FS9 default 747 to see how you like it. Just backup your panel folder first. You already have the ISG package so why not try it.

No worries, ive set it up with ISG1, can't use the other FMC so will use the Smiths one lol.All good, I just want to get my first flight for vUAL done, that's why i'm in a hurry lol. Thx anyways everyone, especially Ronzie, great feedback :(

I downloaded an EMB1 20 and installed your reference panel. I purchased ISG1 and first tried installing just the GNS. I parked the aircraft at KRAP and loaded the KRAPKDAL plan 5. I thought I activated it but the fields did not fill in on the FPLN display. I also did not see the path on the original model MFD below its PFD. I added the ISG MFD after deleting the original plus the EFIS panel that goes with it deleting the original EFIS. I also in the main panel added the virtual server gauge. The GNS is installed in a pop-up window since the panel has no room for it. On the PMDG's they are pop-ups anyway.I'll check it in a day or two to see what I missed.Still no joy on seeing the active pln path on the MFD. Obviously I'm missing something.

No worries, ive set it up with ISG1, can't use the other FMC so will use the Smiths one lol.All good, I just want to get my first flight for vUAL done, that's why i'm in a hurry lol. Thx anyways everyone, especially Ronzie, great feedback :(

Never mind. I got it to show in the EHSI. And that's the 50 I used. The GNS works nice, BTW and looks like the original in some of the photos.Now to see if I get get it to show up in a the original one.

Still no joy on seeing the active pln path on the MFD. Obviously I'm missing something.

Never mind. I got it to show in the EHSI. And that's the 50 I used. The GNS works nice, BTW and looks like the original in some of the photos.Now to see if I get get it to show up in a the original one.

Haha, good luck, ive set it up with EHSI and Smiths FMC since the other FMC from isg1 is to hard for me to use and more time consuming.