Whats this I hear about not having to have a current database with the GX-60 IFR GPS?
Someone asked once: In order to legally make an approach using an approach-certified GPS receiver where the GPS receiver is relied upon to provide ANY of the fixes that define the approach, the database MUST be current. You’re mistaken. I’d like to pipe in here on this, as I have done significant research on this issue before I bought my UPSAT (nee Apollo) GX-60. Here’s the facts as I understand it: – To shoot a GPS Approach in the GNS-430, you must have a current database in the unit. – To shoot an approach in the GX-60 (or other UPSAT IFR approach (A1)-certified units) you must verify that the APPROACH you’re about to fly is current in the existing database. This is easily done by comparing the plate’s approach revision date with the revision of the IFR GPS database.
