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Hey all, I'm working on a Spad profile, and one of the conditions I need to test for is whether or not the Waypoint Information window is active in the G1000nxi. This windows pops up when you are entering a Waypoint into the GPS. I'm hoping someone knows what SimVar shows whether or not that window is active so I can fire off some custom events in Spad. Thanks!

The problem is, I'm using this for real-world practice. I have an SR20 G6 with the Perspective+ system which is the Garmin 1000NXi (with some mods).

Man. I hope that is not the case. I fly with a Perspective+ in an SR-20 G6 and I love it. I have the Torquesim SR-20 which adds some nice Cirrus-specific pages, but the guts is still essentially the default G1000. I guess I'll have to go the MSFS2020 route and use the Working Title mod which I've hear is amazing.

Just an update for others looking to update their databases. I have the RXP 530 v2 software along with a RealSimGear GNS 530 unit. Using IFRGuy's method, I have updated to the 2014 cycle using a one-time purchase of the Jeppesen Western U.S. database. Cost me $129. Worked perfectly and shows the correct effective dates (Dec 31, 2020 - Jan 28th 2021). Thanks a million for this info!

@RXP Hey Jean-Luc, I got a little confused from the thread replies whether the update was meant to try to fix the issue in the AirFoilLabs 172. I tried the new version and unfortunately, the problem still persists. Just an FYI. -Paul

Hey Jean-Luc, I updated to the latest (2.4.10) and the problem is the same. Are there options I should be selecting in the settings menu to get the GPS to work? Thanks! Paul

I can probably guess at the answer to this problem, but I figure I'd throw it out there on the outside chance that someone has solved this. Running AFL 172 with GNS530 v2.4.6. If I go into VLOC and manually switch VOR1 head to NAV (it won't switch on its own when switching between VLOC and GPS), I can track a VOR perfectly and the needle is spot on. However, if I pick a waypoint and go direct (or via a leg) in GPS mode, the needle stays dead centered and never moves. Most likely, AFL are using custom datarefs which walk all over the standard ones. And, as everyone pretty much knows, AFL have zero customer service so the chance of solving this via them is, well, zero. Others experiencing this with the AFL 172?

Fantastic! Your product is so head and shoulders above any other GPS simulation, that having an easy and reliable source of current data would make it truly unbeatable. Thanks!

Out of curiosity, have you all ever approached Garmin with the possibility of selling their data to your customers? I assume you've had to work out some licensing agreement to use their trainer. Why not offer a subscription service to their data as well? Seems like an additional revenue stream for both of you. Of course, they might not be that forward thinking... 🙂

The only way I think you could do that would be to use AirManager on an iPad and create a custom panel. It works quite well.

Perfect. Thanks! Paul

This was working... and now it is not so I'm sure it is something I did. For the life of me, I can't get the VLOC Identification Window (the window right below the VLOC Frequency Window) to show anything but Distance. Oddly, if I change to GNS 2 and turn off GNS 1, it appears fine. Thus, I'm sure it is a setting I just can't figure out how to enable/change. Thanks for any help, Paul

You are correct! Works PERFECTLY! I can't thank you enough for fixing this issue. Your product has been invaluable with my IRL IFR training. Thanks again, Paul

Hey Jean-Luc, Unfortunately this is still not working for me in the C172. I confirmed that the selections are all checked in the settings menu. In addition, here is my RealityXP.GNS.ini to make sure I have everything set correctly for the 530W:

Fantastic! Can't wait to give it a try. Thanks so much for fixing this. Much appreciated!

Ah... and since the C172 does not have an HSI and only a VOR OBS that explains why it doesn't work in the C172. Thanks for the clarification and can't wait for an update as I *love* your product. -Paul

Thanks for the followup. Just to confirm, you're saying that you cannot replicate the problem in the C172 or that it works everywhere BUT the C172? Paul

Returned from vacation and can confirm that the OBS does NOT work in VLOC mode either. Hopefully, you guys can solve this problem. Thanks! Paul

Thanks for the reply. I tried Link to HSI and even cycled through each setting individually to see if any combination is causing the problem but no joy. I need to confirm that the OBS is, in fact, working in VLOC mode. I was trying so many iterations trying to isolate the problem that I want to make sure... but I'm out of town till Friday so I'll post results when I return. Paul

UPDATE: So I think I'm able to confirm that this is an incompatibility with the RXP 530 v2 and the stock C172. If I load the Airfoil Labs 172 or the stock Cirrus, the OBS works as it should. This is a major bummer as I'm currently getting my IFR IRL in a 172 and I've read here that the AFL 172 is wonky with the autopilot. Can you guys confirm this is a stock C172 issue and, if so, will you be working to fix it? Thanks.

Here's a link to a video capture I made of the problem: I have ELB set as the Direct To WP. In GPS mode when I select OBS, you'll notice that turning the OBS course selector has zero effect in the GPS unit. In addition, each time I select/deselect OBS, the OBS course seems to jump about 1 degree in the GPS which is reflected on the CDI. I also, as mentioned above, have all the selections checked in the Panel Configuration settings. Hope this helps to diagnose.

Took the plunge and purchased the 530W. Added it to the panel and everything seems to be working perfectly.... except for OBS mode in GPS. If I turn the OBS in VLOC mode, all works well. However, if GPS mode is selected, when I press OBS on the GPS, the course line appears from the waypoint, but turning the OBS knob in the sim, while correctly rotating the course card in the sim, there is no movement of the course on the GPS and thus the needle nor ambiguity indicator move on the VOR receiver. I've selected all the settings in Panel Instruments but still can't get the GPS to recognize OBS movement. I'm sure I'm missing something obvious here. Thanks, Paul

I subscribe to Jeppesen for my RW charting. Possible to use any of those files to update the RXP 530 v2 database?

I fly using Nvidia Surround on a three monitor setup. When I select either the PFD or MFD by clicking on it, the 2D window pops up.... but it is so zoomed in and large that only part of the window is visible. Anyway to resize it to make it smaller and thus fit? Thanks!