A really authentic mod from CCM for the WT GNS units in 2024!

I had a 430w in the ole musketeer and this mod brings the GNS units quite close to reality!

https://hangaraddons.com/addons/msfs-2024/panels/ccms-garmin-gns530430-crazy-completionist-mod-d38e621d

AMAZING! Thanks Ryan. Avionics realism mods are my favourite mods of all ...... and they don't come too often!

I am praying that VSR (vertical speed required) in the data panel will finally work, for VNAV.

9 hours ago, JYW said:

AMAZING! Thanks Ryan. Avionics realism mods are my favourite mods of all ...... and they don't come too often!

I am praying that VSR (vertical speed required) in the data panel will finally work, for VNAV.

(It's coming in the next update. Most likely tomorrow)

Fancy!

And the wind indicator! Heck ya!

Fantastic! Thanks for the heads up Ryan.

3 hours ago, CanadianCaptainMoustache said:

(It's coming in the next update. Most likely tomorrow)

Wow, excellent work @CanadianCaptainMoustache , you should be working with WT.

Very nice, congrats and thanks @CanadianCaptainMoustache

One issue I've noticed is that the map view causes stuttering near EPWA. Decluttering the map to -1 or -2 fixes the performance. Maybe something in the road or airspace data at that area is not right.

3 hours ago, ryanbatc said:

And the wind indicator! Heck ya!

It would be a rare option in real life. To show the wind, GPS needs to know aircraft's heading and TAS, which in turn needs to be calculated from IAS, OAT and altitude (static pressure). GPS does not have these sensors, so it all has to be provided from other instruments in digital form. Which basically limits the wind display to glass cockpit panels. You won't usually find it in a little Piper with vacuum gauges.

But it can always be hidden from the display through NAV2 menu page, depending on the aircraft you want to fly. :)

6 hours ago, CanadianCaptainMoustache said:

6 hours ago, CanadianCaptainMoustache said:

(It's coming in the next update. Most likely tomorrow)

Wow! I've wanted the VSR feature working since before time! Amazing work, CCM.

22 hours ago, ryanbatc said:

A really authentic mod from CCM for the WT GNS units in 2024!

Wow - instant download. I don't use the 530/430 much anymore but occasionally I like to "go back". Thanks for the heads up indeed!

Scott

6 hours ago, some1 said:

Very nice, congrats and thanks @CanadianCaptainMoustache

One issue I've noticed is that the map view causes stuttering near EPWA. Decluttering the map to -1 or -2 fixes the performance. Maybe something in the road or airspace data at that area is not right.

It would be a rare option in real life. To show the wind, GPS needs to know aircraft's heading and TAS, which in turn needs to be calculated from IAS, OAT and altitude (static pressure). GPS does not have these sensors, so it all has to be provided from other instruments in digital form. Which basically limits the wind display to glass cockpit panels. You won't usually find it in a little Piper with vacuum gauges.

But it can always be hidden from the display through NAV2 menu page, depending on the aircraft you want to fly. :)

A round of optimizations are coming with the first update as well. It should help performance in the heavy areas

re: the airdata, that was my thought too. It can be switched off if you don't want it. Really I'm aiming for this to be simulating the 530AWT but you can feel free to ignore/turn off the A, W, or T per your desires. I'm all about giving options

Unrelated to this mod so sorry to ask but as there are experts here in the thread I thought I’d take the opportunity.

When using these default garmin 530 type units in VR the screen looks unrealistically 3D as though the water features are displayed on a separate deeper screen below the airspace features and so the screen looks like one of those crude 3D pictures that you had to wear red/green lensed glasses for in the 1980’s

I’m just wondering if it’s a known issue and if there’s a fix ?

1 hour ago, jon b said:

Unrelated to this mod so sorry to ask but as there are experts here in the thread I thought I’d take the opportunity.

When using these default garmin 530 type units in VR the screen looks unrealistically 3D as though the water features are displayed on a separate deeper screen below the airspace features and so the screen looks like one of those crude 3D pictures that you had to wear red/green lensed glasses for in the 1980’s

I’m just wondering if it’s a known issue and if there’s a fix ?

I've noticed this since way back in the FSX days using RealityXP. I doubt it's an issue that can be fixed.

I use the GNS's all the time and have always wished that Microsoft/Asobo would get these features back into them. I'm surprised WT hasn't added them yet. I'm so happy to have these features back in the sims again. Thank you sooooo much for this mod. I'm so happy with it.

5 minutes ago, monica6211 said:

I've noticed this since way back in the FSX days using RealityXP. I doubt it's an issue that can be fixed.

Yes, it’s annoying as I’d like to use these default garmin units but find I avoid them as I only fly in VR.

If I must have GPS I use the TDS units which don’t seem to have the 3D problem.

2 hours ago, jon b said:

Yes, it’s annoying as I’d like to use these default garmin units but find I avoid them as I only fly in VR.

If I must have GPS I use the TDS units which don’t seem to have the 3D problem.

I don't have any issues using them the way they are at all. I fly mostly VR, and it doesn't bother me at all.