Since we get the data from Jeppesen, we are not totally in control over what data there is. We understand Garmin supplements the Jepp data with a lot of their own aviation data, which is why you may see a difference on a Garmin handheld depending on the region. I do know we updated the terrain a bit for Canada in July when it was pointed out that several data points were missing. Can you point out exact names and locations of lakes that you are not seeing?
Hi Trevor,
Next time I go flying I will confirm a few large lakes etc that do not show up.
On the other point (decluttering), I personally see the NRST button mostly for use in emergencies when I need to get down asap. It bothers me a bit that the AFS will not show me the nearest airport when I press the NRST button... It will only show the nearest airports at my present zoom setting. If I had a real emergency I'm not sure my first thought would be to cycle through the EFIS zoom settings. Two suggestions that I think would be a big improvement to the mapping function, and safety:
- Keep the present NRST setup if desired, but add a feature where if I HOLD DOWN the NRST button, it automatically adjusts zoom levels and shows my TRUE nearest airports, for use mainly in emergencies; and/or
- Give the owner some control in the config file over how the decluttering is done?
Thanks -
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