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    TDS GTNXi vs. PMS5 GTN 750

    I am considering purchasing one of the above GPSs. Does anyone have experience with either? I have the two P3D versions of the 750 (Flight1 & TXP) and enjoyed using them with IFR flights. I understand the two GPSs above will both work in VR. I am interested if one functions better and easier than the other in VR.
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    TDS, all the way! It has more functions than I ever use and works great. I got it mainly for my Flysimware Cessna 414 but plan on using it for other models when available. The price point was also a deciding factor for me.

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    Quote Originally Posted by StormILM View Post
    TDS, all the way! It has more functions than I ever use and works great. I got it mainly for my Flysimware Cessna 414 but plan on using it for other models when available. The price point was also a deciding factor for me.
    Thanks for responding.
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    Try the freeware PMS5 GTN 750, see if you like it...
    https://pms50.com/msfs/downloads/gtn750-basic/

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    Points to consider:

    TDS:
    - Based on Garmin trainer, so navdata is out of date

    PMS:
    - Based MSFS internal database (or navigraph) so always up to date
    - Freeware version available

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    Quote Originally Posted by Penzoil3 View Post
    Try the freeware PMS5 GTN 750, see if you like it...
    https://pms50.com/msfs/downloads/gtn750-basic/
    Quote Originally Posted by mgr View Post
    Points to consider:

    TDS:
    - Based on Garmin trainer, so navdata is out of date

    PMS:
    - Based MSFS internal database (or navigraph) so always up to date
    - Freeware version available
    Thank you both for your suggestions. I downloaded the free version of PMS5, but I did purchase the TDS 750Xi. So far, I have tried it on the C-414 and the RV-14. In both cases it worked just fine and is easy to use.

    I have considered Navigraph charts. However, most of my flying is VFR and the GPS map works fine for me. If I want to fly an ILS I can dial it up easy enough. I don't care if it is up to date.
    John

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