X-Plane GPS Configuration Tool

You have three options:

You have selected a computer running Microsoft Windows as your X-Plane platform, and a hardware GPS unit like the Garmin GPSMAP 296 as your GPS device. There are three ways you can put this together.

Use the built in X-Plane feature.

In the X-Plane Settings menu, choose "Joystick & Equipment," then "Equipment", and check the box labeled "... Garmin 196-296 ..." This will send aviation protocol messages to the selected COM port. (X-Plane version 9; may differ in other versions.)

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No downloads needed.

Use the XNO2 plugin.

Written by Ben Russell and given to the X-Plane community in December 2005. Advantages: polished user interface; no need to install python interface. Detailed instructions

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Use the XRLgps python plugin.

Written by Ed Park and distributed under the Gnu Public License. Advantages: actively maintained; source code included; works on all X-Plane platforms. Detailed instructions

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