HelloI'm considering to buy the Reality XP Garmin GNS 430W GPS for installing it on my Dreamfleet 727. I think it should work with the "AUX NAV" function of the DF 727 autopilot, but I want to be sure. Does anybody have experiences with installing the Reality XP Garmin 430W GPS on aircraft, or even on the DF 727?I was using the freeware Delco Carousel IV-A INS for some time, but I have to say that this thing is a pain. Alignment does not work properly most of the time. I think the Reality XP Garmin 430W would be a great (far better) solution.Thanks in advance for any advice.

It will work for navigational purposes. But why don't you try http://isgsim.com/. I installed thier gauges to my DF 727, and it became a whole new flying experiance. Also the sid/star database is updatable thru Navgraph. Plus there are already panel retrofits for the DF 727, that have you up and flying in no time.

Thanks a lot for the advice. I have bought those gauges still yesterday. They are great, especially the FMC. The EFIS flight deck of the DF 727 indeed offers a whole new flying experience. But I've noticed an increase of FPS, not much but its noticable. So I've decided to only include one GNS-XLS FMS in the analogue cockpit as some airlines in the real world did with their 727s. It's a great device.

I use the CIVA INS on the DF 727, and dont have any alignment problems with it. Are you always aligning with the engines off ?

I use the CIVA INS on the DF 727, and dont have any alignment problems with it. Are you always aligning with the engines off ?

Of course. And pressing the test button to cancel the warn light does not help. The alignemnt stops at different times, randomly.