Lone Star Aviation's Docking Station for Garmin's GNS 430/530 Flight Management System. The Commander is a portable Docking Station designed to let you explore the Garmin GNS 430/530 features in a non-flying environment. |
EXCELLANT, THANKS
Lonestar Commander Garmin GNS 430
I am using the docking station as I reply to you. It works very well. If you have one for a Garimin GNC 300XL, I would be interested in it. John
Works great and saves time and expense adding flight time to the aircraft when you can be in the office getting familiar with the 430, approach set up or programming your individual routes. Good investment !
It works at turning the 430 on, but a couple things I just don’t get? - There’s a tab on the bottom of the 430 that locks it into the airplane with an Allen key. The Commander doesn’t accommodate that tab, so the tab scrapes the Commander underneath the 430 and prevents the unit from sitting flat in the bay. Also the 430 has its own internal cooling fan underneath with air channels on each side. The Commander blocks these channels, keeping air from getting in, and causing a noticeable pitch change in the cooling fan as it struggles to get air.
Lonestar Commander Garmin GNS 430
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Per the manufacturer: Yes, the Commander for the GNS 430 is compatible with the Garmin 400W.
Per the manufacturer: Yes, the commander 430 version will work with the GNS 420.
No, this is he docking station only. GNS430 or GNS530 not included.
It is references the International models. The models without INT are meant for use in the USA with 110v power supply. The INT models have a 220v power supply.
Per the manufacturer, it is to interface between the GPS receiver and the Docking Station. It will also have the power supply included.
Per the manufacturer, yes, this will work with the 530A models
Per the manufacturer, it is to interface between the GPS receiver and the Docking Station. It will also have the power supply included.
Yes, the power interface cable is included with the docking station.