Garmin 430

[Pilotforhire587]

Just a GPS as it says the word "or".

:yeahthat: And arming is not the same as activating. When you push direct to a fix on the approach it is automatically activated. If you arm the approach it will automatically activate when you intercept the final apporach course.

 

[galvestonaggie]

:yeahthat: And arming is not the same as activating. When you push direct to a fix on the approach it is automatically activated. If you arm the approach it will automatically activate when you intercept the final apporach course.

Your absolutely right and that would make an excellent question on an IR or CFII check ride.

Failure of GPS doesn't necessarily mean failure of the GNS 430/530.

That's true and in theory you would be completely legal with the 430 as your only NAV, COM or GPS and 1 VOR head (not that its a good idea)....