[simpits-tech] Need a plan

[Simon Bennett]

You can use certain Garmin GPS units with no modifications. Not sure about 
the amount of functionality, but they will talk to MSFS.

>From: "Bubba" <mysticz28 at swbell.net>
>Reply-To: Simulator Cockpit tech list <simpits-tech at simpits.org>
>To: "Simulator Cockpit tech list" <simpits-tech at simpits.org>
>Subject: [simpits-tech] Need a plan
>Date: Wed, 19 Jan 2005 19:19:16 -0600
>
>I've been slacking off lately and not working on anything related to a 
>'pit, but since 100LL is about $3/gal. and clicking the radio stack sucks, 
>I want a radio stack and GPS. What are the current options for an IO gizmo 
>that can handle a nav/comm (16 active digits, 4 encoders, 2 buttons), a 
>transponder (4 active digits, 10 buttons), and an AP (9 active digits, 2 
>encoders, 8 buttons)? I'm sticking with my original USB joystick adapter 
>idea for the yoke, pedals/brakes, and power cluster. I think I'll wimp out 
>and build the panel with copies of either SFS or Blue Mountain EFIS. If I 
>can talk Garmin out of a display model I want to put an LCD in it and wire 
>up the buttons. Always wanted to do that :) The yoke is gonna be fun. Have 
>lathe, will fabricate :)
>
>For now I'm just resisting the urge to talk my Dad into a Citabria I found 
>for sale. As much fun as that would be, it would SUCK for instrument time. 
>I want something that tries to stay right side up and the Citabria just 
>doesn't care ;) Besides, I'm going to fly to Reno this year and that would 
>be a bit of a nerve wracking flight. Anyone have a mil and a half I could 
>borrow? There's a nice T-6 II (PC-7) for sale... ;)
>--
>Steve
>mysticz28 at swbell.net
>He who seeks will find, and he who knocks will be let in.
>
>
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