by Paul Sanchez

Out of the box, the Garmin 430 is a powerful navigational tool that has proven itself by becoming one of the most popular pieces of avionics ever produced. However, with its power also comes complexity, and learning how to operate the thing remains a primary stumbling block for pilots who want to get the most out of it.

Recognizing that advancing avionics may be putting pilots on the bad side of the learning curve, Aviation Safety this month embarks on a mission to unravel the mysteries of popular avionics units. We will attempt to arm you with some techniques for using the technology to its greatest advantage. We…