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hi!
this is a hypothetical question, because I know I should not switch my Garmin 760t on inside an airplane
but would it track fast enough ?
just was wondering....
ofiaich
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Posted: 2009-08-05 22:37:52
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there is no reason to not switch your Garmin on in a plane, it is passive, well, except for minimal BT functionality which you should be able to turn off (settings, bluetooth)
I have often tried my Garmins on the plane and it tracks very well. Use "off road" setting in settings/navigation for best results
in fact I often have BA or Qantas staff piering over my shoulder with interest
edit: mind you, as an aviator, I also have the Garmin 295 which is an aviation unit as well as a road unit, and for flying it provides proper Jeppeson mapping with airspace and altitude alterts etc that you find in built in avionics as well as approach profiles and holding and all the usual features neccessary for IFR flying
if you ever consider learning to fly it is well recommended
[ This Message was edited by: masseur on 2009-08-05 21:49 ]
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Posted: 2009-08-05 22:45:01
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Funny...
Not that its the same, but have forgotten to turn my mobile off when on a airplain. So onetime i got a call over spain when flying home from Lisboa..
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Posted: 2009-08-05 22:46:47
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thanks masseur!
I know how to switch bluetooth off so will give it a try!
might even try out some screen shots!
edit, thanks for the update masseur! I will check out the Garmin 295 when I return !
ofiaich
[ This Message was edited by: ofiaich on 2009-08-08 12:46 ]
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Posted: 2009-08-05 22:48:06
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update to this!!
my Garmin would not pick up a gps signal inside the aircraft
Tried and tried again and switched on and off a few times..
no idea why...
Ofiaich
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Posted: 2009-08-15 00:03:00
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aww thats a shame
it would be good to know the speed and stuff
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Posted: 2009-08-15 21:10:34
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I used my Quest (before a toerag nicked it) on a flight to Canada it recorded 569 MPH and 37k feet altitude all very valuable if you tried to use it to show a constable that you did not exceed the 70MPH spped limit. You do need to be sat next to a window though so the unit can see the satellites.
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Posted: 2009-08-16 12:34:00
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Hi,
yes, was sat by the window at the back of the airplane...
But never mind, I will try again soon !
Ofiaich
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Posted: 2009-08-16 15:23:19
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Try setting it up and getting a signal before your moving, I struggle to get a signal on the move.
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Posted: 2009-08-16 16:05:41
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On 2009-08-16 16:05:41, thomas93 wrote:
Try setting it up and getting a signal before your moving, I struggle to get a signal on the move.
Thanks, I was sat in my seat for 30 minutes trying to get a signal... the airplane was not moving.
Ofiaich
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Posted: 2009-08-16 17:57:02
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