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GTX 345

2/16/2017 9:56 AM

Eric Nelson

Joined: 9/14/2015

Posts: 9

Re: GTX 345

I have a 530, 430, GTX 345 and a Flightstream 210. I'd be happy to sell the Flightstream because I would not be happy to switch to Garmin Pilot just to be able to upload flightplans! On my 10" Samsung Tab S, a great tablet for easy IFR plate display, Garmin Pilot has locked up and aborted to desktop several times, even in the latest version. I always send a bug remark saying "release your GDL code to iFly because it never locks up! Does Garmin publish beta software???" When my free Pilot trials end, they won't be getting any money. I won't switch to Foreflight either, because the iPad is garbage hardware compared to the Tab S!

So here's hoping iFly can induce Garmin to release the GDL format code, and if not, I have a Flightstream for sale!

12/15/2018 7:36 PM

Gary Palmer

Joined: 12/13/2018

Posts: 12

Re: GTX 345

I just cancelled my Garmin PIlot subscription and bought iflygps. I would love to get traffic and weather on the tablet. But the annoyance of Pilot is large enough to do without. At least my garmin GTN displays traffic and weather and if I lose electric, then the 345 is out anyway.

12/15/2018 7:52 PM

Joined: 1/1/0001

Posts: 0

Re: GTX 345 Modified By on 12/15/2018 7:54:14 PM

You need to connect to an ADS-B device to get weather and traffic. If you don't already have one, you can get an inexpensive Stratux or build one yourself.

https://www.iflygps.com/STORE/Product...ceivers/stratux

12/18/2018 6:49 AM

Mark Kolber

Joined: 9/30/2014

Posts: 224

Re: GTX 345

Tim Taylor wrote:

You need to connect to an ADS-B device to get weather and traffic. If you don't already have one, you can get an inexpensive Stratux or build one yourself.

https://www.iflygps.com/STORE/Product...ceivers/stratux

True, but the reality is, with more cockpits being fitted with FlightStream and GTX, some folks don't want to add an otherwise unnecessary extra portable. I have both iFly and ForeFlight (and a few others, but those are my go-tos). No surprise which I use in a Garmin-equipped cockpit and leave my Stratux in my flight bag.

Sales of external ADS-B receivers is down and I expect the trend is more about the 20/20 requirement than the availability of Stratux and pilots installing complete systems. It would be a shame if it also has a negative long term effect on competition in the EFB market.

12/18/2018 12:32 PM

Joined: 1/1/0001

Posts: 0

Re: GTX 345

Yes, it certainly would be best if your iFly could get it's ADS-B info from your installed ADS-B device.

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