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Is there an issue with Garmin GPS accuracy?

Is there an issue with Garmin GPS accuracy?

Just a super quick post to provide a tiny bit of context on an issue some (but not all) folks are seeing where your recorded GPS track is offset by upwards of a hundred meters or more. In general, the pattern of your route is correct, but it may be displaced to one side or the other.

Can a iFly 740B display 3D traffic on synthetic vision?

When connected to an ADS-B receiver, the 740b will display 3D traffic on the synthetic vision. The iFly 740b Outshines the Competition!

Is the iFly 740B compatible with autopilot systems?

Yes, the iFly 740B can output in a standard NMEA format for connection to autopilot or EFIS systems. This does require a USB to Serial adapter that is available as a special order. Please contact our sales team for details.

What’s the best way to use the iFly GPS?

Sweep your finger across the screen to scroll through the map, quick-tap to switch to another sectional, drag a route line to avoid a TFR, tap an airport to get detailed information, etc, etc. It’s easy, intuitive, and fast.

Why is my GPS 76 showing the wrong date?

If the GPS 76 was stored without batteries, the GPS could possibly display the date incorrectly. This issue can easily be corrected by updating the internal software via WebUpdater. If you still find the date is incorrect after the update, you will need to perform a master reset.

Can the world cope if GPS stopped working?

The not very reassuring answer is that nobody really seems to know. No wonder GPS is sometimes called the “invisible utility”. Trying to put a dollar value on it has become almost impossible. As the author Greg Milner puts it in Pinpoint: How GPS is Changing Our World, you may as well ask: “How much is oxygen worth to the human respiratory system?”

What’s the cost of GPS in the UK?

Farming, construction, fishing, surveying – these are other industries mentioned by a UK government report that pegs the cost of GPS going down at about $1bn (£820m) a day for the first five days.

How long does it take to reset GPS 76?

The GPS 76 is now reset. You will want to leave the device outside with a clear view of the sky for a minimum of 20 minutes to acquire satellite data. *User data consists of waypoints, routes, tracks, and geocaches

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Ruth Doyle