Not surprisingly they both work although the default unit lacks many RNAV funtions including the LPV function.įor the benefit of less experienced users, if you are running Windows 7 you can avoid trouble by installing all programs on the root folder e.g. I've tested this GPSOut program with the default GPS and the RealityXP GNS500 units. Open SkyDemon and click on 'Start GPS' top right. Run FS9.1 and open at the departure airport for your test flight.ġ1. Set this to Port=8 or whatever was the first of your pair of virtual ports.
Install GPSOut 2.61 - available for download from - follow install instructions carefully.ĩ. I left the other options at default values.Ĩ. Set port to COM9 (the second of the pair in your VSP setup). Still under Setup, go to /GPS Navigation options in the drop down menu. Set port to COM8 (the first of the pair in your VSP setup).
Under SetUp/Device Connectivity Options, check 'I have a Garmin handheld device'. Make sure this shows in the GPS as a purple track.ĥ. Run FS9.1 and create a test flight using the MS flightplanner i.e. Select two pairs of COM ports - I chose COM8 and COM9. Run the downloaded Eltima virtual serial port driver - vspd.exe. Download the VSP driver to a temp folder.ģ.
The Eltima program involved 4 clicks and worked first time. I tried other software including the MixW program included in the GPSOut.zip without success. Create a pair of virtual serial ports using Eltima software - there is a free trial period. It is not cheap but can be used both in the aeroplane and in a simulator under the same licence.ġ. Being designed for real world navigation with Garmin receivers it is regularly updated. SkyDemon is a real world VFR flightplanner and moving map display with extensive European, US, Australia/NZ coverage. I have managed to link FS9.1 with SkyDemon using the GPSOut program.