Cannot activate direct-to mode on Garmin GNS 530
In Flight Simulator 2020, when flying the Cessna 172, I click the "direct-to" button on the GNS 530 and enter the airport code. The next step is hitting enter twice to activate, but pressing enter the second time does nothing.
What am I doing wrong?
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How do I turn on gns530?
1. Rotate the COM power/volume knob clockwise to turn the unit on and set the desired radio volume.Does Garmin still support the 530?
Garmin discontinued the GNS 530W/500W in late 2011, and the GNS 430W/420W/400W in early 2012, following the introduction of the GTN 650/750 in early 2011, she said. The FAA's mandate for ADS-B Out, which became effective in January 2020, influenced Garmin's decision to continue offering the WAAS upgrades.How do I add flight plan to Garmin 530?
While Garmin Pilot has supported X-Plane for a while, version 10.4 adds support for Microsoft Flight Simulator. This is not automatic, though. Like ForeFlight, Garmin Pilot requires an extra app in the middle to connect simulator and EFB app.Flight Simulator 2020 - Garmin 530/430 tutorial, part 1. Basic operations and enroute VFR features
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