On 2022-11-08, at 09:06, Dpc <dpc@knightonweb.com> wrote:
> Unfortunately my Mac is an older one that doesnt have the M1/2 chip and I dont
have a PC, but youre right that this would work for file transfer.
>
> When you use your GPSmap 296 to fly a route with the Trutrak, can you easily
override or cancel that route and choose a different track, but yet continue to
use the 296 to provide GPS location/track info to the Trutrak? Reprogramming
the 296 in flight with a temporary new track, would seem fiddly compared to just
punching in a new track number to the Trutrak box?
David - as I said, my aircraft is not yet flying so I cant answer that properly,
but I think your assumption is probably right. I have flown pre-programmed
tracks
with the Garmin GPSmap296 in C150s etc (but obviously not coupled to an
autopilot!). I try not to fiddle with tracks on the GPS in the air but revert
to the chart if I have to divert from the plan.
Ive had another thought - I think you should be able to save a SkyDemon GPX file
to iCloud on the iPad (Files app) and then pull it off iCloud onto your Mac
for transfer. Still need the USB-serial cable and LoadMyTracks.
in friendship
Rowland
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