Paul,
You must have read my mind. I hesitated about mentioning it for one main reason - I use the freeware 3.0 version (I'm a cheapskate!) and the frequencies displayed are not totally 100% accurate.
I agree, it's a great tool though.
FSNavigator is one of the neatest flight planning tools out there :) All the information you need.
But for real-time, in-flight access to the info you'd need.. just do like you would for real. As you're planning the flight with FSNavigator.. write it all down for easy reference... with liitle notes ...
Running FSNavigator in flight is like cheating.. it shows you exactly where you are, real-time, moving map and all ::) That takes all the challenge and accomplishment out of REALLY navigating ;)
The whole point to learning how to navigate by VOR/NDB.. is to know where you are by using those tools .. and to know when you're getting lost.. and to get yourself UN-lost (without peeking at a GPS-like FSNavigator 8-) )
LOL :DI understand.. honest...
I've sat down with REAL pilots who still have trouble navigating by VOR... And flown with real pilots who panic when you suggest turning the GPS off :o
It's not easy and can be like work, if it doesn't interest you.
How about this... When you get around to getting FSX and we can do the shared cockpit online... let's go up and give it a whirl. I'm a very patient teacher.. Just ask Alrot.. even with the language barrier, I got him flying by VOR... and not just VOR-to-VOR.. we actually found an airport at the intersection of two VOR radials (in 2-mile visibility)... got lost for a bit.. but re-grouped and landed just fine 8-)
It's a very satisfying accomplishment 8-)
What's "FSX", Brett?... ...!
Is it like entering World War III, compared to FS2004?... ...!
...Tee-Hee... ...!
I've got FSX....and I've studied the "FSX" Forums...since it was released....
...and the residents terrify me!... ...!
You can turn off the function that shows you where you are in FSnav.
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