New with this version:
1. Some flightsimmers discovered a "bug" in the FS2002 GPS. The value TRK for
the flown ground track is not correct. It always shows the heading of the
aircraft not considering the wind. This version of the GNS530 calculates
the current wind angel and provides an actually ground track.
2. The CDI mode "VLOC" together with the OBS mode was not working properly.
Now the instrument provides the right usage of OBS when flying in VLOC mode
instead of GPS mode.
3. There is now another active button "MENU" to select the FS2002 ATC menu.
Credit:
The GNS430 is programmed only with EASYGauge, the WYSIWYG Gauge Editor by
Bluesky Software Development at www.bluesky-net.de. Thanks to Marcel and Steffen
for their great work.
Garmin's product description:
The GNS 430 is the most versatile panel-mounted product GARMIN has produced to
date. It combines GPS navigation, VHF communication, and moving map graphics on
a big color display. This "all in one box" 12-channel unit offers IFR GPS, ILS,
VOR, LOC and glideslope capability in a single, space-saving package.
Many boxes offer some of the same features as the GNS 430, but it's the
integration of so many functions that sets this latest aviation product apart.
The GNS 430, which is designed as the first in a line of new aviation products,
has plenty of growth potential as it is designed for WAAS compatibility.
The GNS 430: combining all the navigation capabilities necessary today with all
known and defined technologies of the future.
Note:
For further information and comparing the gauge with the original instrument,
visit
garmin.com/support/userManual.jsp?market=1&subcategory=8&product=010-00139-11
and download the User Manual for the GNS430.
Description:
This gauge is a readout for the FS2002 GPS. It displays the current NAV data
from the FS GPS and provides GPS CDI needle, GPS/NAV switching and the functions
for COM and NAV radios. The data displayed are based on the Garmin GPS/COM/VLOC
radio GNS430 NAV page 1. It does not simulate a GPS with maps, database and menu.
This gauge provides the data needed to navigate and fly using the values of the
MSFS GPS in a realistic display. You have to use the FS built-in GPS for
changing GPS modes.
There are two versions of this gauge: GPS1_Garmin_GNS430.gau is for COM1 and
NAV1 radio frequencies, GPS2_Garmin_GNS430.gau for COM2 and NAV2 radio
frequencies. Only GPS1_Garmin_GNS430.gau switches between GPS or NAV1 driven
autopilot and GPS2_Garmin_GNS430.gau only indicates VLOC CDI needle for NAV2.
The Buttons and Knobs:
See the picture ExplGNS430.bmp which gives an overview of the functions.
The C| button swaps between COM use and COM standby frequency. The frequency in
use is coloured white, the standby frequency is coloured light blue. Only The
standby frequency can be changed.
The C knob turns the GNS430 on and off. If the instrument is turned on you will
first see a test screen for a few seconds. Pushing the C knob enables frequency
changes of 0.5 MHZ, pushing it again enables changes of 0.25 MHZ.
The V| button swaps between NAV use and NAV standby frequency. The frequency in
use is coloured white, the standby frequency is coloured light blue. Only The
standby frequency can be changed.
The V knob toggles the NAV Morse code ident sound on and off.
The COM/VLOC knob decrements and increments the COM/NAV frequencies. The outer
ring changes the 100/10 MHZ and the inner ring the fractal numbers, depending
on which mode is selected with the C knob.
Pushing the COM/VLOC knob select either the COM or NAV frequency for changing.
The selected mode is displayed by the highlighted frequency numbers.
The CDI button switches between GPS or NAV1 driven autopilot. In the lower left
corner of the display "GPS" indicates that the GPS is the source for the
autopilot and "VLOC" means the autopilot uses data from NAV1. Available only in
GPS1_Garmin_GNS430.gau. The GPS2_Garmin_GNS430.gau stays always in CDI mode
"VLOC".
The OBS button enables/disables OBS mode, indicated by "OBS" in the lower corner
of the display. When in OBS mode the GPS knob can turn the VOR instrument rose
like the OBI knob in the VOR instrument. The display shows the actual radial and
a TO FROM OFF flag.
The D-> button toggles the FS GPS window on and off if GPS window is window02 in
the panel.cfg file.
The display:
The display contains the GPS readouts and a CDI needle to indicate either the
Cross Track Deviation (XTRK) when CDI mode is "GPS" or the deviation from the
desired radial when CDI mode is "VLOC". The GPS2_Garmin_GNS430.gau stays always
in CDI mode "VLOC" so the CDI needle indicates always the deviation from the
selected VOR radial.
Notes:
This is version 1.0 of this gauge and if any updates are required I will release
them. Send me an email if anything doesn't work as expected.
This gauge is programmed completely new with EASYGauge, a wonderful easy to use
WYSIWYG gauge editor by Bluesky Software Development. Have a look at
www.bluesky-net.de. It is based upon ideas I got from Ike H Slack,
Coyote Avionics Design, so I will thank Ike here.
Copyright and Distribution:
This gauge is released as Freeware.
Copyright (C) Gerd R. Nehr, GeRoN Brainware
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therein subject to the following conditions :
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