I have been running the Reality XP Garmin 750 for XPlane 12 for many years without a hitch.  Several weeks ago, I started up the program and there were no databases in the GTN 750.  A black screen.  I spent some time troubleshooting this with no luck so uninstalled the Garmin product data thinking I would simply reinstall everything.  When I run the Installer program for my GTN 750. I get about half way though and get an error screen stating Install failed.

Errors

• A newer version of Garmin Trainer Database is already installed
• Fatal error during installation.  Error code 0x80070643
• There are some log files that I can not find.  

I have tried everything I can think of to solve this, but no luck.  Any help appreciated.  

It's the perils of trying to install a long-outdated version of the Garmin trainer, I think.  The RXP developer has done a runner on the community once again...he hasn't graced his support forum with his presence in well over 2 years now.

An alternative (and much better) solution is the TDS Garmin GTN750Xi/GTN650Xi gauge package for XPlane 11/12.  It is actively supported, it's database can be updated and kept current with each AIRAC cycle with Navigraph data, and it has a legacy mode where it can be used as a drop-in replacement for the RXP gauge in most panels.

 

Bob thank you very much.  This explains everything.  I have become so frustrated with the RXP software and was hoping there was another solution, perhaps using Navigraph data.  I will look for this today and install.  I generally fly airplanes and use my flight sim for training in poor weather like now, so I am a little rusty on these issues.  Perhaps you would be so kind as to outline how I would find and install the TDS Garmin Package on my flight sim, in case I can not figure it out.  I haver a RealSim Gear stand alone 750 unit with autopilot so I am hoping to be able to use this with the new package.  Any instructions regarding this would also be welcome.  Thank you vary much for your time and expertise.  J Pietrolungo

Bob thank you very much.  This explains everything.  I have become so frustrated with the RXP software and was hoping there was another solution, perhaps using Navigraph data.  I will look for this today and install.  I generally fly airplanes and use my flight sim for training in poor weather like now, so I am a little rusty on these issues.  Perhaps you would be so kind as to outline how I would find and install the TDS Garmin Package on my flight sim, in case I can not figure it out.  I haver a RealSim Gear stand alone 750 unit with autopilot so I am hoping to be able to use this with the new package.  Any instructions regarding this would also be welcome.  Thank you vary much for your time and expertise.  J Pietrolungo

 

Just wanted to let you know I found the Navigraph stuff and set up an unlimited subscription.  I then found the TDS software and downloaded it.  It all went well but when I went to use it in X Plane, there were no databases listed.  I double checked everything, downloaded the various programs to interface with both X Plane and MSFS 2020 ( I use this rarely), but wanted to have it if possible. The Navigraph data seems to work in MSFS 2020, at least with a PMS50 free GTN Navigator I downloaded.   Working on some solutions to the no database issues in XP now.  Any ideas, I'm listening.  

Thanks J Pietrolungo

15 hours ago, Flightdoc54 said:

Bob thank you very much.  This explains everything.  I have become so frustrated with the RXP software and was hoping there was another solution, perhaps using Navigraph data.  I will look for this today and install.  I generally fly airplanes and use my flight sim for training in poor weather like now, so I am a little rusty on these issues.  Perhaps you would be so kind as to outline how I would find and install the TDS Garmin Package on my flight sim, in case I can not figure it out.  I haver a RealSim Gear stand alone 750 unit with autopilot so I am hoping to be able to use this with the new package.  Any instructions regarding this would also be welcome.  Thank you vary much for your time and expertise.  J Pietrolungo

 

Just wanted to let you know I found the Navigraph stuff and set up an unlimited subscription.  I then found the TDS software and downloaded it.  It all went well but when I went to use it in X Plane, there were no databases listed.  I double checked everything, downloaded the various programs to interface with both X Plane and MSFS 2020 ( I use this rarely), but wanted to have it if possible. The Navigraph data seems to work in MSFS 2020, at least with a PMS50 free GTN Navigator I downloaded.   Working on some solutions to the no database issues in XP now.  Any ideas, I'm listening.  

Thanks J Pietrolungo

Hello,

 

If you are experiencing TDS GTNXi installation/database issues, please contact us (TDS support), preferably via Discord, but email/support forum work as well and we will gladly help you.