GPS JUNKY

stingjam asked:


For example, can you legally fly a direct gps route from Guadeloupe to Opa Locka, FL? Or would you have to stick to airways?

What are all the current reasons why our General Aviation system still uses airways?
I’ve actually flown as co-pilot into Opa Locka International from Jamaica before, but it was an IFR flight. There were customs and immigrations officers there.

Arnold

BeepBeep asked:


I’m planning to do a road trip across the US and plan to buy a top-of-the-line GPS unit. I would like something with touch screen, speech capabilities, traffic information, MP3 and bluetooth capability, etc. I will primarily use this for my car but I do have a motorcycle too. But I’d rather have a better car GPS than one that is car+motorcycle friendly if I had to choose between the two. Two models I am looking at are the Garmin StreetPilot 2820 and the Garmin Zumo 550. I’m leaning toward the Zumo 550 as it seems to be better than the StreetPilot 2820 in almost every way. Can anyone out there shed some light on why I would opt for the StreetPilot 2820 instead of the Zumo 550 or why I should go with a different brand/model? I’m a first-time car GPS buyer and have seen neither Garmin product in person. (All of the stores around here carry only the lower end models.) Thanks!

Jacek

joshua_ryan27 asked:


I was wondering if anyone knows of any GPS devices that can tell you in real-time during emergencies and/or disasters where the safe evacuation routes and emergency shelters are located?

Thanks!

Sonni

spiffen s asked:


My job has issused me a $500 dollar voucher to buy the best GPS I can find, any suggestions?

Sey-Ping

Elle asked:


I am planning a road trip and I am horrible w/ directions. I am considering buying a GPS system for my car since we are driving from Wisconsin to New York City. Any suggestions?

Lili

Gene K asked:


Please note if any additional upgrades have to be bought to add navigation. I could most likely get by with little detail at the city level. I would just like to know how far it is between towns when driving, etc.

Also would like to try a little geocaching. A GPS unit for me is a luxury, so I don’t want to blow a lot of money on it.

Thank you.

Diann

john d asked:


I have heard Garmin makes really nice GPS systems but some say tom tom isnt bad however others say Sony is the best. Which are the best?

Pamella

Special C asked:


I want to buy a GPS and the intial cost isn’t a problem for me. But are there a lot of “upkeep costs” like buying updates and maps and such. Is there a GPS out there that is a one-time cost deal with free upgrades?

Lethia

Sphinx asked:


Am trying to do a project, real time tracking of athletes using GPS, but i have a problem with the communication part between the transmitter and the receiver. Was told GSM can be used but i dont know how, Any other method???? and how do they work. Websites will be greatly appreciated.

Warden

lojo asked:


Is there a GPS system that I can put in my car but that also can be taken out and used when walking in an unfamiliar area or do they all do this? Is a digi-walker different from a GPS system? Is there a product that can serve both functions?

Emmalynne