Garmin GPS On A Plane

I guess the new chips really are better .

When I traveled the first time after getting my c330 or c580 I tried this and it would never fix on the sat. I gave up.

Daniel

You need a window seat and all the Nuvi's from the original 350 to the newest model work on a plane.

I did not know that you are allowed to bring a Gps on a plane I tough could cause some problem with the instrument panel on the plane,,

I have a c340 that works on a plane, but I can only use it in a window seat.

I've been doing this for years. Kinda neat to see 565 MPH and 32,000 ft altitude.

Have to be at a window to get a GPS signal.

Check facts not urban myths. What you have is RECEIVER of GPS signal. It doesn't transmit anything, so how it will make problems with instruments?

There is no straight ban on GPSes on planes. So far it is left to pilot discretion. When on plane I asked stewardess if they have anything against GPS and every time they said that it's ok to use my Garmin once we are airborne. Even on intercontinental flights.

Great Idea!! Can't wait till my next body search.

Some airlines prohibit the use of GPS units on planes. It's always fun to have your max speed set above 500 mph.

They should not be able to dismiss them from your luggage and carry on. As stated above, it is a GPS receiver and not transmitting.

If they had set a route. The GPS would've been going crazy with 'Recalculating!'.

Not to start a war but...

Most electronic devices generate some small amount of RFI. The RF from digital gadgets in particular tend to wander all over the spectrum.

And as far as I know, any modern gadget with a radio receiver contains circuitry which generates small RF signals used internally to convert the higher frequencies in a process called superheterodyne.

Either type of device could generate even more RFI in the case of a malfunction or even just a loose solder joint somewhere.

The only things keeping these devices from being called transmitters is the lack of intention and that the generated RF isn't directed to an antenna. But that does not mean the RF stays entirely contained within the device.

Yes, the signal energies are small and should be far from the spectrums used by the aircraft, and the aircraft radio equipment is shielded particularly well, but I can understand them being nervous about a thousand cell phones - many with their own GPS receivers! - and MP3 players and notebook computers and whatever, all crammed into one little space just feet from the aircraft's radio equipment and antennas. Take-off and landing is a bad time for unexpected anomalies.

Jetblue lets you use one after they let you turn on all electronics. Just ask the pilot as you get on the plane. My top speed was 576 mph. at 32000 ft. the pilot said it was dead on.
Used that picture as a screen saver for a while in case a deputy stopped me. Let him know just how fast I drive once in a while LOL

I accidentally set a route once in the air, it was a nightmare to stop! During the recalculation period, the "Stop" button is not present. It only shows up when the route has been calculated, but the instant it gets a route, it needs to recalculate immediately. Turning the unit off and back on does not solve, so it took about half an hour to stop it. At least I had the volume turned off, that would have been annoying

I have state lines, time zones and rest areas as some of my POIs. That is a lot of fun on a plane. Never stopped pinging.
Seat mate asked what the noise was. Told him as we crossed state lines ans passed rest areas.

I always bring my GPS in my carry on when flying. Never any questions about it.

While on American I asked if I could us it and the flight attendant asked the pilot and he answered "I can tell you where you are, "Over the Ocean"...but you are welcome to us it anytime"

We have used it every time we fly after that and no one has said anything to us.

my first 360, I tried this, great fun! I showed it to everyone I knew that I had the fastest Volvo on the street!

on recent flights from Winnipeg MB CA to Huatulco MX and back. I like to know where I am and provided you are in a window seat, the gps works fine.

very cool. Thanks. I will try it on my next flight.

I might try this on my upcoming flight also.

I've taken mine on planes several times. Had no issues with security checks and no problems with airplane crew.

It really makes no difference whether the airline specifically allows the GPS or not as on a commercial airline the pilot is "god" and it is up to him/her whether you'll be allowed to use your GPS or not.

The general rules on most airlines are:

- ask the flight attendant if GPS use is allowed as you settle in to your seat.

- if it is allowed, never use it during take off and landing (the flight attendant will no doubt tell you this).

- Turn it on once the seat belt sign goes off after take off and turn it off when the seat belt sign comes on for landing.

Never been able to get a GPS fix with any of my GPS units. It would be cool though.

I always wondered about that

All electronics generate some amount of radiation when operating. That is why an airline tells you to turn off computers, etc. for take-off and landing. Most will allow electronics to be turned on during cruise, as there should be much less consequence from very brief interference with the aircraft's systems during cruise than there could potentially be during take-off and landing.

The illusion that receivers do not "transmit" cost a number of lives during World War II. German subs picked up the radiation from personal radio receivers on ships, tracked the ships, and sunk them. The radiation generated by receivers was not intentional transmission, and it was much weaker than intentional transmission, but it was still strong enough to be picked up some distance away. After this was realized, a ban was instituted on the use of personal radios on ships during the war.

With best wishes,
- Tom -

I've used all my Nuvi models on a plane, from the original 350 to the newer 3790 and 3 models in between. All of them work on a commercial airplane but I've found you do need to have a window seat.

Yep my Nuvi 360 works only if you put the antenna right up to the window.

Pretty cool to see max speed of 568mph until my wife resetted it by accident...

I was just on a LAX to ORD American flight that mentioned GPS's as legal Personal Electronic Equipment Last Saturday.....

I didn't bring mine, as we were returning from a cruise to Mexico....

But I've always wondered what it would do.....

You should have taken it on your cruise. It's fun using the basemap and, in Mexico, the CN maps, especially as you approach a port.

I've used my 760 transatlantic a few times. Top speed of 600 odd mph, and a very nice Great Circle track over Greenland

Mine never works when I tried to turn it on.

I have used my Garminfone on a plane. It is fun seeing speeds over 500 MPH.

anyone may know which area it was flying over?

I see only 2492 Cooper Road on GPS display.

That's pretty neat! Also didn't think you could have the GPS active on a plane

At 42 seconds into the video, you see a town named "Carter" and a highway numbered "9" that has a 90 degree turn.

If you find Carter, KENTUCKY on Google Maps, you will be able to see it is about 2-3 miles SW from a 90 degree turn in Hwy. 9. The "plane" in the video has just crossed Hwy. 9 heading toward Carter.

Super and Thanks!!
When I used search for 2492 Cooper Road on Google Maps, I never got the one in Greenup, Kentuky, until I locate Carter, KY first, then, it shows up.
Think that is to "rural" to be searched for.

Always have my 3760 in my carry-on. Will have to try this next trip.

I've used a GPS on a plane before. Sometimes you have to ask the pilot.

I but an engine whether on a plane or boat puts out more RF energy then nearly any phone or GPS.

I have used my trusty 76s on passenger flights. Just ask a member of the cabin crew and make sure you get a window seat.

I first tried this way back when the GPSIII came out, was pretty cool having a top speed of 350mph

I still do it often, lots of interesting things to see out of a plane window and it is nice to be able to go back and figure out what they are using Google Earth.

I was pretty impressed the time I brought my Quest 2 on a 747-400 from Seoul when we had 120+ MPH tail winds. At one point we hit nearly 800.

But I've seen jitter (?) responsible for far more unusual readings...

http://bytebrothers.net/images/ADV-New205.jpg

Some carriers, like Air Tran, forbid use, others do not above 10K feet. On a recent trip to Puerto Rico, it was fun watching progress to the destination & flying between islands in the Caribbean.

Fred

I had tried my 76CSx and 885t on a plane trip a couple of years ago with no success at all.

It seemed that being surrounded by a large aluminum tube blocked all of the satellite signals in my case.

I have to use window seat to make it works.

I had a window seat. The flight attendant must have thought I was weird because I was holding the GPS against the window and turning it to see if I could get a signal. I was worried they were going to think I was suspicious and tell me to put it away, but they didn't.

On the ground, my trustee 76CSx always picks up the Sat Signals rapidly from numerous birds.

Maybe I was just at an odd angle to them all.

I'll try it again next time I take a flight.

I did this with an old TomTom Go700 and it worked.

This was on Fox News the other day and here is a story with more details.

http://newsfeedresearcher.com/data/articles_b12/device-elect...

Article may be too technical for some folks.

With a Magellan Gold PR to Tampa and flew over Cuban air space, when exiting the plane I asked the pilot if that was routinely allowed and he winked when he saw my GPSr, we were avoiding a hurricane on the direct route PR to Tampa.