It's an acquireable skill with practice, and unlike the 430/530, there's no chance of breaking off a knob.I wonder how a pilot can operate the touch screen buttons during rough turbulence.
When bouncing around the knobs on a 430 or 530 help steady my hand to input date.
Like Ron said, its a very nice system. Although sometimes when its a little bumpy my fingers don't cooperate with the touch screen. Go download the GTN simulator off of the Garmin website. its free so just play around with it and see if you like it
You did not read correctly. The 650/750 do not have all the other knobs.... if I read correctly, the knobs still work like other units as a backup.
You did not read correctly. The 650/750 do not have all the other knobs.
I downloaded the simulator this morning. It seems very easy to maneuver through the pages and options. Like someone mentioned, I would be a bit concerned about operating the touch screen in turbulence, but if I read correctly, the knobs still work like other units as a backup.
It's an acquireable skill with practice, and unlike the 430/530, there's no chance of breaking off a knob.
I downloaded the simulator this morning. It seems very easy to maneuver through the pages and options. Like someone mentioned, I would be a bit concerned about operating the touch screen in turbulence, but if I read correctly, the knobs still work like other units as a backup.
It takes a little getting used to, but it's a great unit, the touch screen isn't too bad, unless it's really bumpy! The knobs are good for changing frequencies, if a 750 will fit it's a little easier to use. IMO.