> Hi Laurence , > Currently I'm trying to figure out and implement RNAV functionality > (with help from Ron Jenson), but I'm sure I can add that to the todo > list :) . > By the way , the current system is not correct , the programmable > radial setting shouldn't set the course needle in reality , it is used > to calculate RNAV waypoint offsets and such , but it is awfully > convenient ;) > Cheers, > Syd
Syd - Finally got my hands on the pilots guide for the KNS80. I understand what you are saying except for the comment concerning radial setting in the nav radio not setting the course needle. I would expect that selecting the "use" button would change the slaved PNI (HSI) course indication. Since Im not a licensed pilot I defer to others who have hands-on experience with this radio. Do I misunderstand? Guide also indicates that "use" button only uses whats selected with the "dsp" button. In my last flight I think I was able to cycle thru the stored waypoints by just hitting the "use" button & the selected point was used, irregardless of what was chosen to be displayed. It would seen to me that setting the distance value to zero when navigating along a victor airway would cause the KNS80 to behave in the classical VOR nav sense making the "VOR" button redundant. Not sure why the radio has this button. After this project is completed, almost have all thats needed for a GPS receiver :-) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This SF.net email is sponsored by DB2 Express Download DB2 Express C - the FREE version of DB2 express and take control of your XML. No limits. Just data. Click to get it now. http://sourceforge.net/powerbar/db2/ _______________________________________________ Flightgear-users mailing list [email protected] https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/flightgear-users
