GPS for Ultralight

Looking to purchase a GPS Unit.
Do I really need to get the mapping unit or will the cheaper ones be
suitable?
What are others using?

Thank you
Tony.

76S

"Tony Wright" <lullaby@swiftdsl.com.au> wrote in message
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> Looking to purchase a GPS Unit.
> Do I really need to get the mapping unit or will the cheaper ones be
> suitable?
> What are others using?
>
> Thank you
> Tony.
>

Tony

Craggy Aero has several GPS solutions for Ultralights. Using WinPilot
VFR software. WinPilot VFR Software includes color terrain maps and
Airspace/Airport database and many other features too many to list.
The software can be download for free and installed on your ipaq. It
is fully functional in the simulator mode. To connect to a GPS you
have to purchase a license.

http://www.craggyaero.com/VFR%20Power%20Ac.htm

Richard
www.craggyaero.com

Tony Wright wrote:
> Looking to purchase a GPS Unit.
> Do I really need to get the mapping unit or will the cheaper ones be
> suitable?
> What are others using?
>
> Thank you
> Tony.

Hello Tony,

I fly Cessna 172s and plan to switch to ultralights. I use a Lowrance
Airmap 1000. It's excellent, but it's a luxury for an ultralight, so it
depends on your budget. I would highly recommend it if you have the $
but if you are short, it's not necessary. I'd suggest going with a
lower end model and put the money towards more flying.

Gabor

Tony Wright wrote:
> Looking to purchase a GPS Unit.
> Do I really need to get the mapping unit or will the cheaper ones be
> suitable?
> What are others using?
>
> Thank you
> Tony.

Hi Tony,
I fly a Challenger II and use a Magellan 315. paid only $175.00 CAN.
Doesn't have any map but it does a good job and I get all the infos I want
for good navigation.

Jean-Paul Roy


"Gabor" <grevesz@> wrote in message
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> Hello Tony,
>
> I fly Cessna 172s and plan to switch to ultralights. I use a Lowrance
> Airmap 1000. It's excellent, but it's a luxury for an ultralight, so it
> depends on your budget. I would highly recommend it if you have the $
> but if you are short, it's not necessary. I'd suggest going with a
> lower end model and put the money towards more flying.
>
> Gabor
>
> Tony Wright wrote:
> > Looking to purchase a GPS Unit.
> > Do I really need to get the mapping unit or will the cheaper ones be
> > suitable?
> > What are others using?
> >
> > Thank you
> > Tony.
>

The Magellan 315 does have a map page. I use one all the time. The map
page and other pages can be turned off and customized.

Jerry in NC

"Jean-Paul Roy" <jean-paul.roy4@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:Pg3Md.8107$Ck1.1172377@news20.bellglobal.com. ..
> Hi Tony,
> I fly a Challenger II and use a Magellan 315. paid only $175.00 CAN.
> Doesn't have any map but it does a good job and I get all the infos I want
> for good navigation.
>
> Jean-Paul Roy
>
>
> "Gabor" <grevesz@> wrote in message
> news:1107312949.830107.281510@f14g2000cwb. o...
>> Hello Tony,
>>
>> I fly Cessna 172s and plan to switch to ultralights. I use a Lowrance
>> Airmap 1000. It's excellent, but it's a luxury for an ultralight, so it
>> depends on your budget. I would highly recommend it if you have the $
>> but if you are short, it's not necessary. I'd suggest going with a
>> lower end model and put the money towards more flying.
>>
>> Gabor
>>
>> Tony Wright wrote:
>> > Looking to purchase a GPS Unit.
>> > Do I really need to get the mapping unit or will the cheaper ones be
>> > suitable?
>> > What are others using?
>> >
>> > Thank you
>> > Tony.
>>
>
>

I used a Garmin eTrex and found that it was just fine for the local area. If
your flying from coast to coast, maybe you could justify the extra co$t to
yourself, but the little guys are great.

Blessings!
Fr. John



"Jerry" <jself1@carolina.> wrote in message
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> The Magellan 315 does have a map page. I use one all the time. The map
> page and other pages can be turned off and customized.
>
> Jerry in NC
>
> "Jean-Paul Roy" <jean-paul.roy4@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:Pg3Md.8107$Ck1.1172377@news20.bellglobal.com. ..
>> Hi Tony,
>> I fly a Challenger II and use a Magellan 315. paid only $175.00 CAN.
>> Doesn't have any map but it does a good job and I get all the infos I
>> want
>> for good navigation.
>>
>> Jean-Paul Roy
>>
>>
>> "Gabor" <grevesz@> wrote in message
>> news:1107312949.830107.281510@f14g2000cwb. o...
>>> Hello Tony,
>>>
>>> I fly Cessna 172s and plan to switch to ultralights. I use a Lowrance
>>> Airmap 1000. It's excellent, but it's a luxury for an ultralight, so it
>>> depends on your budget. I would highly recommend it if you have the $
>>> but if you are short, it's not necessary. I'd suggest going with a
>>> lower end model and put the money towards more flying.
>>>
>>> Gabor
>>>
>>> Tony Wright wrote:
>>> > Looking to purchase a GPS Unit.
>>> > Do I really need to get the mapping unit or will the cheaper ones be
>>> > suitable?
>>> > What are others using?
>>> >
>>> > Thank you
>>> > Tony.
>>>
>>
>>
>
>