[simpits-tech] Need a plan

[Mark Collins]

Really...Garmin GPS's will interface with MSFS?  Can you point me to some
info?  I have a GPS 295. I've really been thinking about trying to setup
something with a 5 in display for my helo pit.  Been watching with interest
the discussion on the Playstation LCD...

> -----Original Message-----
> From: simpits-tech-bounces at simpits.org
> [mailto:simpits-tech-bounces at simpits.org]On Behalf Of Simon Bennett
> Sent: Wednesday, January 19, 2005 7:44 PM
> To: simpits-tech at simpits.org
> Subject: RE: [simpits-tech] Need a plan
>
>
> 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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