How to use the Garmin 530 GPS in X Plane10 - Tutorial Part 1

[@Evo2Raid]

In a nutshell you explained the 530 the best I have found on U Tube or anywhere else. Thank You.

[@WEHVideos]

Michael Rawlins Thanks Michael I always appreciate getting feedback and encouragement! Blessings, Skip

[@bobomstead2356]

Great! Thank you. Just started simming a Dash-7 with this GPS and Tutorial # 1 tells me what I need to know to fly direct from A to B. I look forward to progressing through the next lessons, -and- learning how to use the older GPS you talk about. As Mr. Rawlins said, this is the best youtube on this device. Again, many thanks for enhancing my x-plane experience.

[@WEHVideos]

HI Bob, Thanks so much and glad to hear the video helped and you are on your way. Blessings, skip

[@moiggc]

You're a good teacher... I'll be following these tuts to get to grips with gps navigation. Thanks for taking the time!

[@WEHVideos]

Thanks Giom glad the videos help. Blessings, skip

[@jarisaizpruab.5989]

Hello, I just wanted to say thanks, your videos have been so much useful for me to understand and learn about the flight plan using the Garmin GPS. Thanks again and regards from Ecuador.

[@psychomantis10122]

Great intro video Skip. I like how you've broken them down into smaller elements. Subscribed.

[@hansjuergengroth8246]

The absolut best explanation for GARMIN Navigation. Now i look some other Videos from you. Very good Job and Thank you.

[@WEHVideos]

Thanks Hans glad it helped. Blessings, skip

[@patrickcompton1105]

Great tutorial! I really like the small segments.

[@WEHVideos]

Thanks Patrick hope it helped. Blessings, skip

[@juanfrankkkk]

Very good explanation, thank you!

[@WEHVideos]

JuanFrank Thanks and your welcome JuanFrank, glad you liked it! Blessings, Skip

[@sandraronchen390]

Hi skip. Thanks. Working my way through your tutorials on GPS navigation. I am flying Cessna 172 in XP11. I notice the plane has two GPS units, one on top of the other-- the Garmin 530 and the Garmin 430? (away from the cockpit). What's the reason for that? What's the difference between the two units? I don't think you have done anything with the 430, so maybe that one is an older unit? I figure learning one well is better than trying to learning both. Also, maybe with Plane Maker, I can remove the 430, and put an FMC in that panel location. Your advice much appreciated.

[@sandraronchen390]

Skip, I did some poking around and did learn more on question above. I understand you don't use GPS much, but which one do you prefer personally ---430 or 530?

[@WEHVideos]

Hi Ron, I can't really tell you all the differences between the 430 and 530 they both do pretty much the same thing with the obvious difference being the map. I almost never fly with Autopilot when using either of these, I just use them for reference when flying manually for direction and distance to waypoints or airports while flying Pilotage and Dead Reckoning and then only when I'm off course or worse lost. Both are very good and depending on the flight will determine which to use. If flying in a high traffic area with lots of airports around (San Francisco area say) the 530 is a good choice because you can see the different air spaces displayed on the map. Sounds like you are using the 172 that comes with XP. Not really sure why they have both but that's a real luxury, these are very expensive. I found a used 530 for almost $7,000 and the 430 around $4000 so probably not to many airplane with both I'm guessing. So which one? If you learn the 530 well the 430 will be a piece of cake :-) Try the both and see which one you like, I don't prefer one over the other the big difference would be do I need the map. Hope this helps :-) Blessings, skip

[@sandraronchen390]

@@WEHVideos Indeed I'm using default C172 that came with XP11. I couldn't figure out whether XP had some deep reason for putting two GPS units in a small plane, so I sought a candid opinion from a flier like you. Thanks for going the extra mile on this one.

[@WEHVideos]

Glad to help :-)

[@dzungbui8766]

Hi Skip, Thank you for making these videos. Which stock plane in x-plane 10 has the Garmin 530? I am new to x-plane. Thanks.

[@WEHVideos]

+Dzung Bui Hi Dzung, Thanks for watching. The Baron 58 in General Aviation has the Garmin 530, there should be others but I have not looked. Happy flying and welcome to X Plane! Blessings, skip

[@shraviator]

Excellent explanation ...there is only one issue im facing... My GPS unit does not enlarge and open in a separate window upon clicking the center of the screen... How do I enable that?

[@WEHVideos]

Hi Shray, Thanks hope it helped. I afraid I don't know why your GPS would not open, you should be able to double click the GPS screen and it should open. I assume you have the latest version of the airplane and X Plane, other than that I'd reinstall X Plane and see if that helps. Sorry, that's all I can thing to do. Blessings, skip

[@shraviator]

Thanks very much Skip...It is running the latest version...but yes, I shall do as you suggest and reinstall

[@WEHVideos]

Sounds good, let me know if it worked :-) Blessings, skip

[@Tom-wm2rf]

Skip, Do you have any idea what the gps and mfd operation is for the Cirrus that comes with XP10.41? I tried to direct to Jacksonville from Va and it sent me out west. I haven't found an instruction manual yet and I don't know the model of instruments that this one is emulating. Thanks :)

[@WEHVideos]

+Tom A Hi Tom, Hi Tom, I've not flown the Cirrus so not sure if I can help. One thing to check is make sure you have the autopilot turned on and the correct source selected, NAV1, NAV2, OR GPS. You can enter a flight plane but you have to activate the plan for it to work. So next time make sure the source is set to GPS, Flight Director set to Auto (not ON) and then click the "LOC" button this should get you flying to the first waypoint you programmed in your flight plan. Let m,e know how it goes. Blessings, skip

[@Tom-wm2rf]

+WEH Videos thanks, after practice this is getting much better for me. I think I just did what you did in another video and put in the wrong airport. This is fascinating stuff, I just got into simming as a hobby. I am so amazed at the radio based navigation capabilities of aircraft, I had no idea they were so effective. I mean it makes sense, but this is a really cool thing to explore, Your videos are really good at explaining the concepts. Thanks! Tom

[@WEHVideos]

+Tom A Hi Tom, thanks! Keep at it it is a lot of fun. I don't remember putting in the wrong airport in a video, which one was it, did I explain the mistake or is it something I missed completely??? Blessings, skip

[@WEHVideos]

+Tom A Hi Tom, Sorry for the delay in answering for some reason your comment ended up it a spam folder and i didn't see it. I watched the video and don't see what you are talking about. We flew to Redding Municipal airport VOR using NAV1 set to 108.40 in that video it all looks correct to me?? Are you referring to the "to/from" portion of the video? Blessings, skip

[@storkman]

I like your videos however you have a loud hum in the background of your audio. Not sure if anyone has advised you of that or not but if you can get rid of the hum it would make it alot easier to hear you. thanks

[@WEHVideos]

Hi storkman, Thanks for letting me know. I'm not sure if this video was done before or after I got a new mic so hopefully the problem has been taken care of. If you have that problem with later videos please let me know. Blessings, skip

[@josemalbran2815]

can u amke a video of how to incoroprate it to other aircraft?

[@chuckh8199]

I have xplane 10 - stock gns 430 - my real plane has the gns 530 - how do I get the 530 loaded onto my xplane 10 ?

[@WEHVideos]

Hi chuck, I'm sorry to say I don't know, I don't have any experience with a real Garmin 530. If I were to guess I'd say they are compatible but again I don't know :-( Blessings, skip

[@steveosborn7006]

I liked the video very much, but I was trying to write down what was being said. Not always easy,but I think I got enough for now.

[@WEHVideos]

Hi Steve, Glad to hear you liked the video and thanks for watching. Have you thought of downloading the videos you like using something like KZbin Downloader or other free apps for downloading from KZbin? I find it very helpful when I'm trying to learn something off a video, it's much faster "rewinding" to a place you want to watch again when the video is on my computer. Blessings, skip

[@willemp6432]

Since I was a child..and all my life,I wondered and I was never sure.but from yesterday until now,there is no more doubt in my mind.....I am as dumm as a peace of bread.I keep on making mistakes and then the whole flight is down the drain..And you "explane" it so well Skip...man man man...off I go again...........................

[@WEHVideos]

Willem P Willem, what's messing you up? Skip

[@willemp6432]

Just simple things Skip.forgetting to change coms ..and and and.But I have not lost interest.I am flying your rout from the tutorial.just to get used to the steps,then I`ll go back to trying my own flight again.All is fine your Skipness.This time Its going to work.,,,,,,,,?

[@WEHVideos]

Willem P Yea I know what you mean, there is lots of stuff to keep track of and things that need to be done in specific order for a smooth flight, hang in there it's really fun when it all comes together!! Blessings, Your Skipness :-)