DC-6 and X-Plane GNS430

[jesusrodero 0]

Hi.

I'm a Mac OS user, so I'm waiting for the Mac release.

But I'm wondering: why is there the X-Plane GNS430? Isn't it an anachronism?

I guess the immersion could be challenged using this modern GPS unit in this old bird.

[Slayer 190]

They modeled it after a actual aircraft that is still flying, so it has all the same niggles and updates as the real thing, including the GPS and mismarked placards.

[jesusrodero 0]

I see.

Thanks.

[JRBarrett 3,034]

Many old propliners which are still flying today have been updated with modern radios - pretty much a necessity to fly in today's airspace.

 

The upgrades are usually typical GA Bendix-King or Garmin kit, often wedged in to any available free space in, on, or under the panel, as is the case in the R/W DC-6 that PMDG modeled.