Plan G
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I was using it in FSX. It's a good program, been consistently updated with new features and support seems to be ok. I gave up on it though because it ran extremely slow on my system and went with a payware product instead. That's not to say it won't work quite well for you, every computer setup is different. Your best bet is to download it and give it a try.:salute:
srgalahad
Charter Member 2022
I have it and use it for mapping, checking terrain and occasionally for flight following.
It IS slow except with a really good computer on a fast internet connection as it uses Internet Explorer as its base so you are pushing a lot of data thru a browser. The newer versions may be better but I haven't updated mine.
There is also G-Map which used to have a free FS9 version but now appears to be payware ( but with a limited free trial mode).
http://fswidgets.com/shop/index.php?cPath=30
I found it less complete than Plan-G but ran faster. The current version is far more complete ( thus the cost) but may be an alternative for those who are unable to get a copy of FSNav (still the best if not the flashiest)
It IS slow except with a really good computer on a fast internet connection as it uses Internet Explorer as its base so you are pushing a lot of data thru a browser. The newer versions may be better but I haven't updated mine.
There is also G-Map which used to have a free FS9 version but now appears to be payware ( but with a limited free trial mode).
http://fswidgets.com/shop/index.php?cPath=30
I found it less complete than Plan-G but ran faster. The current version is far more complete ( thus the cost) but may be an alternative for those who are unable to get a copy of FSNav (still the best if not the flashiest)
HighGround22
Charter Member 2014
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Hern:
For most of my flying, I wouldn't be without Plan-G. For keeping track of my whereabouts, it's the least expensive (free) and easiest to use -- after going through the included tutorial, that is. If y'don't take to time to run the tutorial, it can be a tad confusing and you'll miss-out on most of the good features.
As previously noted there's the "older", V2.xx version that uses the most detailed (Google) maps, so for my bush-type flying, that's the one I use. For airline-type flying, the newer, V3 is just the ticket. Put another way, each version has its strong points that best enhance the type of flying you do -- low/slow, or high/fast.
I should stress that these are my views, btw; mileage may vary.
Happily, you can have both versions separately installed, and they work beautifully as independent entities. As I indicated, they're permanent fixtures in my personal Flight-Sim scenarios.
Hope all that blather clarifies things, for you a wee bit.
Hern:
For most of my flying, I wouldn't be without Plan-G. For keeping track of my whereabouts, it's the least expensive (free) and easiest to use -- after going through the included tutorial, that is. If y'don't take to time to run the tutorial, it can be a tad confusing and you'll miss-out on most of the good features.
As previously noted there's the "older", V2.xx version that uses the most detailed (Google) maps, so for my bush-type flying, that's the one I use. For airline-type flying, the newer, V3 is just the ticket. Put another way, each version has its strong points that best enhance the type of flying you do -- low/slow, or high/fast.
I should stress that these are my views, btw; mileage may vary.
Happily, you can have both versions separately installed, and they work beautifully as independent entities. As I indicated, they're permanent fixtures in my personal Flight-Sim scenarios.
Hope all that blather clarifies things, for you a wee bit.