dme

If you’re wondering if it’s still possible to train and get your instrument rating without a GPS equipped aircraft, this post is for you. I just passed my checkride this past week and I did it in an aircraft that has never had GPS installed. I imagine I’m not the only student pilot and/or owner...

Does anyone who owns a KN62 or KN64 DME unit know if it is possible to manually tune the KN62/64 series DME in 0.05 MHz increments. I have a NK62 DME. It's a stand alone unit (not connected to NAV1 or NAV2 via slip or BCD code). You have to manually select your frequency. Today I was shooting an...

While in the process of redoing the instrument panel towards a GPS WAAS airplane with ILS capabilities, I'm wondering if having a DME receiver brings much value (not financial value). Not many manufacturers, pretty much only BK, and lots of old units around for sale.

Hello I am learning how to read IFR arrival plates and finding out that there is a distance variance between the DME Distance and the distance between the fixes and or VORTAC. For example: BAYBI.SUNSS8 arrival. Distance between PXR (VORTAC) and BAYBI INT based on DME Distances is 59NM...

CFIIs & DPEs, What are you teaching in regards to using GPS in lieu of DME (AIM 1-2-3) on a LOC/DME approach? There is some controversy in my circles about this. Some experienced CFIs and a few examiners I know will not allow you to use the GPS waypoint distance information on the MFD (G1000 or...

Selling some avionics that are being removed from our plane. King KN-64 DME - $550 Century IIB AutoPilot Computer - $400 Also have a used JPI EDM-700-4C engine analyzer with fuel flow for sale. For low wing fuel-pump equipped plane. Comes with the Tanis-type CHT sensors. Asking $800. Would...

I am looking to buy either a King KN-62 or KN-64 DME, or Narco 890. If you have something lying around from an upgrade, or just don't use it anymore and want to free up panel space, let me know!