Garmin Maps

[montmil]

The Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI) is the GoTo instrument, IMHO.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horizontal_situation_indicator
Monte

That would be fun as a heads-up display, but I think when it is really whacked over, you would be too busy to appreciate it.

Now if you could have software to incorporate gauges, including a HSI and elevation in a video shot from the bike or rider!  That would be neat!

Say what? The HSI is an outstanding instrument for aviation. You'd likely need a sidecar to carry the equipment and antennas that drive this instrument. Don't go IMC without it.   Monte

[Rob Valdez 79 R65]

The Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI) is the GoTo instrument, IMHO.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horizontal_situation_indicator
Monte

That would be fun as a heads-up display, but I think when it is really whacked over, you would be too busy to appreciate it.

Now if you could have software to incorporate gauges, including a HSI and elevation in a video shot from the bike or rider!  That would be neat!

Say what? The HSI is an outstanding instrument for aviation. You'd likely need a sidecar to carry the equipment and antennas that drive this instrument. Don't go IMC without it.   MOnte

So why did you bring it up as the go to instrument?  

Maybe I missed something.

[montmil]

"...2010 Luddite GPS for Texas..."

"...with a Boy Scout compass/sundial?..."

"Hey Monte, Harbor Freight has genyoowine brass compasses with sundial..."

"...I have a couple of sextants and an artificial horizon..."

As you can see, Rob, this thread has gone pretty comical. I blame Mike Crenshaw. He's always getting me in trouble. That's why I like to hang with him.

 :DMonte

[Bengt_Phorqs]

Oh sure, put this meandering in the wilderness off on me!  

To bring this thread back on track, I just procured a slightly used Garmin Street Pilot 2720 and was able to register it in my name.  Garmin provided a free one time map upgrade when I did that.  Try to register your Garmin if you can, the previous owner has to unregister, but if you can you may be able to get the latest maps.

[GrimReaper]

Oh sure, put this meandering in the wilderness off on me!  

To bring this thread back on track, I just procured a slightly used Garmin Street Pilot 2720 and was able to register it in my name.  Garmin provided a free one time map upgrade when I did that.  Try to register your Garmin if you can, the previous owner has to unregister, but if you can you may be able to get the latest maps.

The unit I bought is new,but the problem is this GPS comes w/o any maps.I don't think I can update something that does not exist

[suecanada]

Remember that Garmin has Life Time map updates for a reasonable fee of around $89.-$99. You get a 20 % discount I think if you are an AMA member which is cheap too and you get another roadside assistance deal with your subscription if you include automatic renewal. Discount also applies to purchase price of a Garmin unit. You can purchase 2 times per year from Garmin using the discount so the unit plus the maps for the first year. This info was accurate for 2009 so I hope it still is applicable.


I joined AMA then ordered my Zumo 660, LifeTime maps and have done map updates about 4 times now. It still gets me into the weirdest places at times though with its screwy directions. So bring your real paper maps in addition!!!

[Dizerens5]

Just out of curiousity: do you folks in the US have the same problem we have in Britain: heavy truck drivers using sat navs which are meant for cars and which direct them along country roads which are far to narrow -  they get stuck and some huge breakdown crane has to come and drag them out. They block the road for hours! We do have sat navs for trucks but it seems some drivers use their personal ones which are for cars.

[Dizerens5]

PS but how do they get them to work on a truck's 24 volts?

[GrimReaper]

Just out of curiousity: do you folks in the US have the same problem we have in Britain: heavy truck drivers using sat navs which are meant for cars and which direct them along country roads which are far to narrow -  they get stuck and some huge breakdown crane has to come and drag them out. They block the road for hours! We do have sat navs for trucks but it seems some drivers use their personal ones which are for cars.

Buddy of mine did the same thing.I warned him a few times but he did not listen to me.He transported cars and suvs.He stuck under the bridge in Chicago a year ago.the insurance company decided not to pay for his stupidity and now he has a brand new convertible SUV