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In terms of navigation there are a few minor differences between the Jepp and Garmin databases for the America's. Two I have found are: ILS or LOC approaches. Garmin separates them into separate ILS and LOC approaches. The Jepp database contains only the ILS version. Only practical difference is if the GS is out.
In the past with Garmin ‘portables’ I got a code to do an initial update. With a panel mount GPS that free update doesn’t seem to be a thing. The current database is dated Dec 2019. Before I drop some coin at flygarmin I wanted to ask. The shop recently completed the dual G5 install along with the GPS-175, I do like it.
It takes longer to take off and replace the batter cover to attach the ancient mini-USB cable than it does to run the database and software updates. In my experience, the 660 takes 45 minutes or more. The navigation charts IIRC takes like 40 of those minutes. The safe taxi, airport data, etc are pretty quick.
I am seeking recommendations on keeping my 155XL database updated. I have recently purchased an aircraft with a 155XL installed. My plan is to upgrade to a newer unit within the next two years. I would like to keep the database updated until upgrade time. Thank you.
Nov 22, 2011. #1. A friend just received a letter from the FAA that he was being violated for not logging his gps updates. He has been told that VFR gps's do not have to be updated, but if they are updated, you must log it. If not updated, it must have a placard. The FAA quotes 43.9 (I believe that is the correct reg in the letter).
The firmware may be updated with the 430 in the aircraft by using an update card that only Garmin dealers have access to so long it is at "Main version 3.30" or newer. Last year I updated my 430w to "Main version 5.30" and "WAAS GPS SW Version 5.0" which was the latest at the time.
Download updates at home, bring the card with you to the plane, pop it in, power up the 375z the 375 will store the updated database, power off the unit, pull the card and it's ready to repeat the dance in 28 days. Side note- databases expire next Wednesday. The next cycle is available to download now.
When you install this update, it includes all the previous updates for the G5, GAD 29B, GMC 507, GSA 28, and GMU 11. The update process is very simple and takes about 1 minute per G5. When you do the update in the G5, it automatically updates all the other units listed.
I have a 650 and have been using Jepp's PilotPak. The Jepp Nav only package costs $450/year. The Jepp PilotPak costs $796. It includes Nav, obstacle, terrain, base and Safe Taxi updates. The Nav updates every 28 days, the obstacle and Safe Taxi every 56 days and the terrain and base are blue moon updates.
Jan 20, 2013. #2. It is important to note that this change only applies to GPSs that can be updated with a plug-in cable or a removable media card. For example, there are some GPS units where you have to slide out the GPS from the tray and pull/change the cartridge from the back of the unit. This is not included in the new rule and still must ...