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Re:Updating my plane’s very old GPS data in a very modern way by kmm on Friday November 18, 2016 @03:31PM (#12989841)
What would have been the options if one is not able to perform this magnificent feat of reverse engineering? Buying a new GPS unit? Is that a serious investment?
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Re:Updating my plane’s very old GPS data in a very modern way by rhombocombus on Friday November 18, 2016 @03:55PM (#12990000)
In your car or phone, no. In General Aviation, it will cost a minimum of a few grand to get an IFR certified unit, plus more for installation, as you aren't legally allowed to install much of anything in your panel on your aircraft unless it is a direct fit, drop in unit. Airplanes are awesome, and the laws are there for a very good reason, but they (can be) crazy expensive!
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Re:Updating my plane’s very old GPS data in a very modern way by dmitrygr on Friday November 18, 2016 @04:44PM (#12990334)
Pay to have the jack installed in the plane ($2k) or have mechanic pull GPS out and back in every 28 days to do update in the dock. (as I currently do)
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