Superimposing SID/STAR/Approach charts over the moving map is a GREAT visual benefit. You can also use Simbrief to develop/suggest a route. Navigraph will import the Simbrief plan as a starting point for visualising the route you plan to fly. The internal menu option is GREAT while flying in VR. Many aircraft are either using the Navigraph charts in their cockpits screens (WT CJ4) or EFBs (Phenix A320) Excellent tool.
Very nice intro to Navigraph, a few things there I did not realise 🙂. Another nice feature is to be able to display the full Navigraph app inside a VR session by selecting it on the drop-down menu at the top. You can enable moving map in that too for aircraft with only analogue instruments. I think it is well worth the asking price and they have a new version with VFR charts coming soon.
Hello, Jonathan! I've been using Navigraph for my second year now. I pay annually to save some money but I still use Little Navmap too. I like Little Navmap open almost full screen on my second monitor and use Navigraph inside my GTN 750. Sometimes I use it with my iPad. If you like to fly airliners mostly then Navigraph is a must along with Simbrief. You just got Navigraph and you did a few things that I was unaware of. A big update is coming as they have teased us with short videos. I think they are going to get rid of Simbrief and merge it with Navigraph. I could be wrong but I hope you stick with it when the new update comes and do a video on it. That would be great.
Jonathan Beckett: Good video. I plan to get into MSFS 2020 by the Spring of 2023. I have in the meantime been trying to learn what I can. Navigraph seems to be a valuable tool. My question is this; I am wondering why some say that their computer cannot find the Navigraph application after installation of it? Is there a common problem with the installation? Final question: How does the flight plan get into the aircraft's MFD? (If you need to know this...I plan to join Vatsim with V-pilot client.)
People that have problems with Navigraph tend to have problems with everything. It literally asks you where you want to install it - and then it installs it where you tell it to.
The second question - about the flight plan - it's up to you.You can either expect the world on a stick, and use an aircraft that has simbrief integration, OR you can do what a real pilot does, and learn how to program the flight management computer yourself (which is far more rewarding).
@@jonbeckett If I understand you correctly, it is recommended to enter the Sids, Waypoints, Stars in the MFD manually. I believe this is something I can do. Thank you sir.
@@larryedwards5703 No need for sir :) I love learning the flight management computer systems of the various aircraft - it's almost more fun than the actual flying :)
Thanks Jonathan! Are there any other ways to get the plates / charts etc into the sim? Also i just wonder, is it a must to have updated charts etc, what happens if I use "old charts"? Thanks, David.
I've been using Navigraph ever since FSX days, and it's worth a yearly subscription of around $74 USD (74.90EU). If you use Simbrief to do your planning, it puts your flight plan right into Navigraph Charts, and as others have said, you can even put your charts onto your map and track your SIDs, STARs and approaches in real time. IMHO, it's one app that's worth every penny. And it is one reason why I don't use the Garmin units from PMS50 or TDS - the maps and charts that come with those apps do not allow the updates that come from Navigraph. You are locked into an old set that cannot be updated. So beware of this.
@@jonbeckett So it is a vice then. ;-) TCO is not reasonable for anyone flying in the USA. The Nav Database is useful, but the charts and approach plates are free to the public.
@@HercNav See... this is a common difference in thinking I often see between many Americans I know, and others I know elsewhere. We see America as one country in a vast world - whereas they often see it the other way around :)
@@jonbeckett Many nations have an ICAO Aeronautical Services entity for distribution of free nav data, etc. It has nothing to do with your worldview. Jeppesen often harvests this free data and repackages it for sale. Navigraph coat tails off of this data. The Jeppesen data does promote safety of flight and offers convenience and standardization. Flight Sims are an expensive hobby. Many flight sim enthusiasts around the world do not have the financial resources to enjoy these payware enhancements. For those who can, I am sure the perceived benefit outweighs the cost. it is a decidedly First World problem.
Superimposing SID/STAR/Approach charts over the moving map is a GREAT visual benefit.
You can also use Simbrief to develop/suggest a route. Navigraph will import the Simbrief plan as a starting point for visualising the route you plan to fly.
The internal menu option is GREAT while flying in VR.
Many aircraft are either using the Navigraph charts in their cockpits screens (WT CJ4) or EFBs (Phenix A320)
Excellent tool.
I will admit I'm liking it a lot - I hear there is a major update coming to handle VFR flight.
Very nice intro to Navigraph, a few things there I did not realise 🙂. Another nice feature is to be able to display the full Navigraph app inside a VR session by selecting it on the drop-down menu at the top. You can enable moving map in that too for aircraft with only analogue instruments. I think it is well worth the asking price and they have a new version with VFR charts coming soon.
Yes, true - I completely forgot to show the charts within the simulator!
If you use there fms data manager it will update little navmap and programs like pilot2atc with the latest nav data
Yes. I forgot to show that in the video!
Hello, Jonathan! I've been using Navigraph for my second year now. I pay annually to save some money but I still use Little Navmap too. I like Little Navmap open almost full screen on my second monitor and use Navigraph inside my GTN 750. Sometimes I use it with my iPad. If you like to fly airliners mostly then Navigraph is a must along with Simbrief. You just got Navigraph and you did a few things that I was unaware of. A big update is coming as they have teased us with short videos. I think they are going to get rid of Simbrief and merge it with Navigraph. I could be wrong but I hope you stick with it when the new update comes and do a video on it. That would be great.
Great feedback Gumper - thankyou.
Jonathan Beckett: Good video. I plan to get into MSFS 2020 by the Spring of 2023. I have in the meantime been trying to learn what I can. Navigraph seems to be a valuable tool. My question is this; I am wondering why some say that their computer cannot find the Navigraph application after installation of it? Is there a common problem with the installation? Final question: How does the flight plan get into the aircraft's MFD? (If you need to know this...I plan to join Vatsim with V-pilot client.)
People that have problems with Navigraph tend to have problems with everything. It literally asks you where you want to install it - and then it installs it where you tell it to.
The second question - about the flight plan - it's up to you.You can either expect the world on a stick, and use an aircraft that has simbrief integration, OR you can do what a real pilot does, and learn how to program the flight management computer yourself (which is far more rewarding).
@@jonbeckett Thank you sir.
@@jonbeckett If I understand you correctly, it is recommended to enter the Sids, Waypoints, Stars in the MFD manually. I believe this is something I can do. Thank you sir.
@@larryedwards5703 No need for sir :) I love learning the flight management computer systems of the various aircraft - it's almost more fun than the actual flying :)
Shouldn’t there be a major update soon ? Hope you’ll revisit when it’s released. I use it all the time, good complement to Little Nav Map
Apparently so - I saw the news story but haven't read much about it yet.
And Simbrief is integrated into it as well. Have used Navigraph for a few years, on a yearly subscription, couldn't do without it
I will say I'm impressed with it so far.
Thanks Jonathan!
Are there any other ways to get the plates / charts etc into the sim? Also i just wonder, is it a must to have updated charts etc, what happens if I use "old charts"?
Thanks, David.
I completely forgot to show that you can see the charts and map inside the sim - it appears in the toolbar while flying and pops a window open.
OK! Thanks Jonathan!
I've been using Navigraph ever since FSX days, and it's worth a yearly subscription of around $74 USD (74.90EU). If you use Simbrief to do your planning, it puts your flight plan right into Navigraph Charts, and as others have said, you can even put your charts onto your map and track your SIDs, STARs and approaches in real time. IMHO, it's one app that's worth every penny. And it is one reason why I don't use the Garmin units from PMS50 or TDS - the maps and charts that come with those apps do not allow the updates that come from Navigraph. You are locked into an old set that cannot be updated. So beware of this.
I got it to keep the nav aids up to date.
It’s been about a year or so since this video. I wonder if you have looked back any have any regrets. I’ve just subscribed to it myself.
Great Job! by the way how come I don't see an iPad in Airbus 320neo
The Fenix has an ipad - so does the FBW Airbus. The stock one with the simulator does not.
@@jonbeckett
Thanks for your respond
So! you got connected to navigraph Mr Beckett. Welcome to the dark side
Hahahaha
very expensive
Agree ! But on the other hand something I really need, for approach plates for example
If costs less than 1 packet of cigarettes, or two glasses of wine per MONTH. It's not expensive.
@@jonbeckett So it is a vice then. ;-) TCO is not reasonable for anyone flying in the USA. The Nav Database is useful, but the charts and approach plates are free to the public.
@@HercNav See... this is a common difference in thinking I often see between many Americans I know, and others I know elsewhere. We see America as one country in a vast world - whereas they often see it the other way around :)
@@jonbeckett Many nations have an ICAO Aeronautical Services entity for distribution of free nav data, etc. It has nothing to do with your worldview. Jeppesen often harvests this free data and repackages it for sale. Navigraph coat tails off of this data. The Jeppesen data does promote safety of flight and offers convenience and standardization. Flight Sims are an expensive hobby. Many flight sim enthusiasts around the world do not have the financial resources to enjoy these payware enhancements. For those who can, I am sure the perceived benefit outweighs the cost. it is a decidedly First World problem.