August 27, 20187 yr Hi all, I just bought the 530W and after going around the forums I've read that you can update the database with a Jeppesen subscription but I didn't find the way how. Could anyone lighten me up on this regard? Thank you very much Regards
August 27, 20187 yr You would have to own a real GNS-530, and provide the serial number in order to subscribe to updates, and they are not cheap. A database containing both procedures and terrain data costs $500 per year, and that would include only North American airports. If you wanted a database with worldwide coverage like the Trainer has, it would cost well over $1000 per year. Jim BarrettLicensed Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic, Avionics, Electrical & Air Data Systems Specialist. Qualified on: Falcon 900, CRJ-200, Dornier 328-100, Hawker 850XP and 1000, Lear 35, 45, 55 and 60, Gulfstream IV and 550, Embraer 135, Beech Premiere and 400A, MD-80.
August 27, 20187 yr Yuriala, Do you have a subscription to update a real world GNS 430/530 unit? If so it may be possible to update your RXP installation. Mark
August 27, 20187 yr If you have a subscription it is easy to do. 6 hours ago, JRBarrett said: You would have to own a real GNS-530, and provide the serial number in order to subscribe I owned a real 530W for years and while Garmin required a serial number I subscribed direct to Jeppesen and never had to provide a serial number. David Porrett
August 28, 20187 yr 23 hours ago, DavidP said: If you have a subscription it is easy to do. I owned a real 530W for years and while Garmin required a serial number I subscribed direct to Jeppesen and never had to provide a serial number. Yes, with Jepp I don’t think a serial number is required, but the cost is still extremely high, since the provided data is certified for use in real aircraft. Jim BarrettLicensed Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic, Avionics, Electrical & Air Data Systems Specialist. Qualified on: Falcon 900, CRJ-200, Dornier 328-100, Hawker 850XP and 1000, Lear 35, 45, 55 and 60, Gulfstream IV and 550, Embraer 135, Beech Premiere and 400A, MD-80.
August 28, 20187 yr 1 hour ago, JRBarrett said: Yes, with Jepp I don’t think a serial number is required, but the cost is still extremely high, since the provided data is certified for use in real aircraft. Depends on what you want - a worldwide database will be expensive, but, other than the serious rich who own jets etc most GNS/GTN users would only require a regional database. Also, I only ever subscribe to nav data even today with my GTN's - no need to update the other stuff in my case as I use a Pacific regional database. My current subscriptions are 2 x GTN Navdata, G500 Navdata & Jepp Charts. This sets me back about $1,200 AUD/year. Guess it all boils down to how much you want, bearing in mind that worldwide databases don't include smaller airports due to storage size now. David Porrett
August 28, 20187 yr 1 hour ago, DavidP said: Guess it all boils down to how much you want, bearing in mind that worldwide databases don't include smaller airports due to storage size now. That is true. I maintain two Falcon 900EX aircraft that have worldwide FMS data subscriptions. 4 years ago, the database included every airport with at least 1 instrument approach and a minimum runway length of 4000 feet. Now, because of the proliferation of new RNAV approaches, and hardware memory constraints, they have raised the minimum runway length to 5,500 feet, and it is likely to go to 6,000 feet soon. Our only solution in the short term is to go to a regional FMS database. As wonderful as the RXP GTN product is, probably aren’t too many simmers who could justify $500-1000 per year just to keep have the most current Nav data for that one product. Jim BarrettLicensed Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic, Avionics, Electrical & Air Data Systems Specialist. Qualified on: Falcon 900, CRJ-200, Dornier 328-100, Hawker 850XP and 1000, Lear 35, 45, 55 and 60, Gulfstream IV and 550, Embraer 135, Beech Premiere and 400A, MD-80.
September 13, 20187 yr I have a subscription with Jeppesen for the GNS 430. how do i update the nav data
September 13, 20187 yr 11 hours ago, Celvin said: I have a subscription with Jeppesen for the GNS 430. how do i update the nav data Send me a PM with your email address for instructions. Bert
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