Tom tom sat nav? on helicopters?

Do you think an actual "tom tom" sat nav would work on a helicopter????





i know they have far more sophisticated satellite navigation system,





But would a normal tom tom work??????|||I have to agree with the previous answer of that it would most definitely work in a light aircraft or helicopter, probably better than being used in a car actually as there will be less direct interference because of atmospheric conditions, trees and buildings etc.... Essentially you have moved the device closer to the source of the GPS signal thus a better reception!..... With regards the use of the said item for purposes of navigation.... No good! As already stipulated the device displays road navigation not point to point as the crow flies!! Aero navigation GPS devices have software allowing for drift, course correction, sectional chart-like topographic data, built-in obstacle database, altitude callouts etc etc


So surmising, if you want to navigate a route tracking roads doing 150mph at 100 feet being constantly harassed by speed camera warnings and not bothered about airspace restrictions, then yeah go ahead and use your tom tom!... Else suggest the Garmin GPSMAP 496





Have fun!!|||No it wouldn't!|||In theory it should work, however in practise the tom tom is set up for car or people travelling on roads and as a result the tom tom will try and fit your location to the nearest road. This will result in a lot of confusion as it may hop from one road to another.|||Nothing that sophisticated is approved by the FAA. We navigate with equipment that was outdated 10 years ago for the most part. In fact, I generally just go with the charts and GPS as a backup.|||electronic nav for helicopters is only for advanced combat helicopters its just radio stacks and maps for most others|||As mentioned elsewhere it would attempt to lock onto known roads, but one of the displays would give a true position, and popssibly course to destination. A bigger problem would be the rotor blades spinning overhead, which would probably upset the reception badly. You're not supposed to use uncertified instruments for air navigation anyway|||Nope. Apart from difficulty in finding a signal, it's designed to find roads and will get sorely confused!|||take the next left on to the railway tracks and through the bridge to the oncoming train!.


yeehhhhhhhhhh actually no if i was you I'd keep it in the car the ones meant for helicopter's and plains are some what more advanced!.|||Probably. I use my deLorme GPS on my laptop on commercial flights by placing the GPS receiver on the window. It will NOT work as an "real" air navigation device, but it will show you where you are.