A walkthrough of basic flight planning with LittleNavMap

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3 жыл бұрын

Several people have asked me to do some videos on LittleNavMap, because it can seem quite intimidating to new users. It's a very powerful flight planning tool. In this video I have a look around the program, plan a simple flight, and then import the resulting flight plan into X-Plane.
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@michaelevans2975 7 ай бұрын

I haven't even purchased a SIM yet but I've found this tool an interesting thing to learn and play with. Thanks for the tutorial.

@kekman693 Жыл бұрын

definitely my favorite tut/ MSFS KZfaqr, thanks so much for all the helpful videos. Much love mate

@jonbeckett Жыл бұрын

Happy to help!

@MegaPeedee 2 жыл бұрын

This is the clearest explanation of LittleNavMap I have ever seen. Thanks for making this.

@RichardAdkins 3 жыл бұрын

Tons of things I hadn't found on my own presented here. Thank you very much! Very well done, Sir.

@jonbeckett 3 жыл бұрын

If you're interested in flying together at some point, I'm busy helping build an online flight sim community over at virtualflight.online - we have a Discord Server, a Facebook Group, and are trying to schedule regular group flights. Would love to see you there!

@rossyragbag 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic tutorial, many thanks from us simmers for the detailed description of this great little programme.

@jonbeckett 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! :)

@jeeps7er 3 жыл бұрын

Terrific video. Gave me answers to my questions that I couldn't find anywhere else. Great piece of software. Great explanation. Thank you so much.

@jonbeckett 3 жыл бұрын

@billnash2428 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jonathan - Excellent tutorial - thanks for all the effort and commitment!

@sky173 3 жыл бұрын

This is awesome. It looks more functional than the old FSNavigator. I'll definitely have to see if it works well with MSFS. Thanks for sharing.

@leotend 2 жыл бұрын

Just for information.. MSFS working with MsFs v. 2004 with little navmep separately. Personally I do have to open two windows 1 is LNM (little navmap) n the other 2nd window is the sonukatoe. What I do is , manually enter the flight plan into simulator and little nav map. And visually follow the nav map flight route.

@dannyboy9784 2 жыл бұрын

I love your videos, you are so detailed, great job...just got X-Plane 11 and little Navmap, seems very powerful...thx

@greghodges1786 3 жыл бұрын

Outstanding introduction into Little Navmap! Thanks for creating it.

@jonbeckett 3 жыл бұрын

Thankyou! If you're interested in flying together at some point, I'm busy helping build an online flight sim community over at virtualflight.online - we have a Discord Server, a Facebook Group, and are trying to schedule regular group flights. Would love to see you there!

@michael2782 3 жыл бұрын

Jonathan, thanks for the outstanding tutorial. I'm pretty sure after watching this four or five times over I'll get 50% of the information 😢. Great job.

@jonbeckett 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome :)

@michael2782 3 жыл бұрын

@@jonbeckett And that's after over 2500 hours in my 78 Arrow III, N6471C 👍🪂

@GEEVEK 3 жыл бұрын

Thankyou for explaining in plain English very well presented

@Lewinner-nj6bh 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the great tutorial !! I can’t believe I didn’t knew this existed before

@jonbeckett 3 жыл бұрын

@n1vca 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks so much for this brilliant tutorial! I had no clue software with so many great features is available for free - unbelievable. I will try it and if I get it to work like that, will do a donation to that project. In my head I was already considering a Skydemon subscription, which is just a little better and legal for real world flying as well, but this is even better for simulation because it integrates with IVAO and VATSIM.

@jonbeckett 2 жыл бұрын

Yep - LNM is brilliant. Also, take a look at virtualflight.online - we fly together each week.

@tonyclixby 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Thank you so much. You have given me hours more fun.

@jonbeckett 3 жыл бұрын

@nitwit4947 3 жыл бұрын

Very good tutorial. I have subscribed because I need all the help I can get! Thank you.

@AlexAugustinex 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video, Jonathan.

@davidhorobin1060 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant software superbly explained. Thank you

@Adventure494 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Amazing software. You deserve more subs...

@jonbeckett 3 жыл бұрын

@bluefunkybassman 3 жыл бұрын

Incredibly helpful - thank you!

@jonbeckett 3 жыл бұрын

@roloduarte3100 Жыл бұрын

Marvelous tutorial my friend, thank you so much.

@jonbeckett Жыл бұрын

You are very welcome

@tubeztoonz 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Very helpful.

@jjsmallpiece9234 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic, much better than the default FS2020 Flight planner

@HelpingHandsAirsoft 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jonathan, very useful

@clivetudge 3 жыл бұрын

Really informative, thanks

@SertecSpirale 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. It’s really helpful. Thanks

@moontan91 3 жыл бұрын

tnx for the tutorial mate ! very well done ! : ) i have been using Plan G which is quite good, but this has a lot more bells and whistles.

@jonbeckett 3 жыл бұрын

@davidlambert8368 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent, thank you.

@JReuland 3 жыл бұрын

Looks like a very complex flight planner. Excellent explanations! Thank you. Would be so nice to have a detailed flight plan tutorial for the X-plane 11 Cessna 172 and a 50-60 min flight!

@jonbeckett 3 жыл бұрын

I'll see what I can do :)

@roberthatcher2773 Жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks!

@jonbeckett Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@jakew9887 3 жыл бұрын

Great Video. Thanks.

@bourne-jagt1716 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent introduction

@mrfairycake4333 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic Jonathan, thanks :)

@jonbeckett 3 жыл бұрын

@rsvette123 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing job thank you

@LowescC 2 жыл бұрын

many thanks

@jonbeckett Жыл бұрын

You are welcome

@hakanviajando 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@jonbeckett 3 жыл бұрын

@peterhiatt 3 жыл бұрын

Informative, intuitive and very helpful. Now as you seem very knowledgeable can you do a video on using SIDS and STARS within a flight plan, using Little Navmap?

@jonbeckett 3 жыл бұрын

I'll see what I can do :) (sorry for the late response - I must have missed your comment originally) If you're interested in flying together at some point, I'm busy helping build an online flight sim community over at virtualflight.online - we have a Discord Server, a Facebook Group, and are trying to schedule regular group flights. Would love to see you there!

@wingnut4226 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jonathan, thanks for your great tutorials for MSFS. I would like more in particular more of the functions of the G100 such as VNV etc. Also can you tell me what GPU you are using to get such great graphics. I have a I7 with a RTX 3060 TI. Thanks again.

@user-Ghost293 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent informative video that answered many questions I had about LNM. One question I still have though, re Navigraph: is it possible to link my Navigraph account as my LNM shows as Airac 1801 as opposed to 2011? Many thanks for creating & uploading Jonathan :)

@jonbeckett 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@anthonywillmin4189 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this Jonathan. Can LNM be run on a second monitor in fs2020 do you think? Best regards, Pete.

@jonbeckett 3 жыл бұрын

LNM can run on a second screen no trouble at all. If you're interested in flying together at some point, I'm busy helping build an online flight sim community over at virtualflight.online - we have a Discord Server, a Facebook Group, and are trying to schedule regular group flights. Would love to see you there!

@victordelceppo185 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, it came very handy since I was using Plan G but whenever I had any updates I allways had problems. Hopefully will not have the same with LittleNavMap.

@jonbeckett 3 жыл бұрын

@scottishrebels 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jonathan. Thanks for this very informative video. I am having a bit of difficulty getting the profile elevation profile window to sit under the map without resorting to stretching across the screen. Any idea how I can fix this?

@jonbeckett 3 жыл бұрын

You can drag any element of the screen around - the best bet is to switch off the various windows (via the windows menu) and then build up the diplay bit by bit to understand how the docking and snapping works.

@user-zc9zt2vl5s 3 жыл бұрын

This is helpful, can you make an updated tutorial for using LNM with MSFS 2020? 2.60 beta is out and supports it.

@jonbeckett 3 жыл бұрын

Check my channel :)

@scootermason2746 3 жыл бұрын

Is there a flight plan you can view? Also dose it have NAV aid frequencies that you can find enroute such as VOR And ILS and so on?

@JohnBolch 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent and very useful video, thanks. I've followed your instructions to setup Little NavMap, and I've loaded the route into the FMC on the Zibo 737, but the route in the sim does not match the route in LittleNavMap. Specifically, there is a fix D102G in the SID, which is not in the SID in your video, and which is in a completely different place in the sim. I've loaded the scenery library and it's AIRAC Cycle 1802. I have 'Do not use Navigraph database' selected in LittleNavMap. What am I doing wrong? (I realise this is an old AIRAC cycle, but surely what I see in LittleNavMap (which says AIRAC 1802 under Scenery Library) should match what I get in the sim?)

@jonbeckett 3 жыл бұрын

I've seen oddities like that myself from time to time too - usually because the sim database itself has picked the wrong waypoint. It's always worth checking the flight plan before you take off - I'll do a video at some point about how to skip steps in a flight plan in the Zibo - I never remember how to do it myself, so would be a good refresher for me too :)

@JohnBolch 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I've tried deleting the errant fix in the FMC, and it looks much better, but of course it doesn't follow the route of the SID, which obviously includes a fix at that point.

@soundboy605 Жыл бұрын

Many thanks but can it also get me to and from the stands from cold start to shut down?

@countdavis 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jonathan, thank you for your great video. I am up and running with LNM for my X Plane 11. It’s fantastic. I have it installed on my main PC but is it possible to install it on a laptop giving me a 2nd screen just for a map? Can this be done? Many thanks C.Davis

@jonbeckett 3 жыл бұрын

It can be done - but it's fiddly. If you read the LNM documentation, it explains how to do it.

@countdavis 3 жыл бұрын

@@jonbeckett Thank you. I will check out LNM site to see if I can get my head around it 😬

@award170 3 жыл бұрын

How do i use this program with MSFS2020 and connect it like you did to xplane ?

@jonbeckett 3 жыл бұрын

I already covered it in a recent video - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/p8d6m6igtquXZIU.html

@jtepsr 3 жыл бұрын

Hi there, been using this program with fs2020, can you tell me why my plane on the map does not stay on the flight plan course. It is off a bit even though it gets me to rwy.

@BrljoMrljo 3 жыл бұрын

Love your map addon bit after this last MSFS update it started to CTD game. Maybe you could check up on that.

@jonbeckett 3 жыл бұрын

First - what does CTD stand for? Also - I didn't make LittleNavMap, so it's not "my map addon".

@BrljoMrljo 3 жыл бұрын

@@jonbeckett Sorry, I guess i thought wrong. CTD stans for Crash To Desktop. I think it has something to do with how map connects to sim. Anyway, at least it will force me to max out my use od sim system XD.

@12345fowler Жыл бұрын

Hi John, is it possible to type in the route without having to go trought picking every point on the right windows ? Think more like importing the route from published routing like EDIGLA website ?

@jonbeckett Жыл бұрын

Yes - it's in the menus at the top - you can enter a text route, and have it read it.

@jonbeckett Жыл бұрын

It's actually the better way of doing it, because then it understands airways too.

@12345fowler Жыл бұрын

@@jonbeckett Yes, in have seen your other video as well and I just did enter a whole route as copy and paste from another source. This app is amazing, it's a dignified sucessor to FSCommander I used so much with FSX. Life is good ! Thanks

@clivedrake931 3 жыл бұрын

A very helpful video; I have now started to use LNM as a result. I would like to add my aircraft's performance to the aircraft list. It is in LNMPERF format. I have tried to find where these files are located in XP11 and serched for *.LNMPERF files but none show. Where do I save these files, please?

@clivedrake931 3 жыл бұрын

Done it. Aircraft/Open Aircraft Performance, drag and save.

@harrisonknight2562 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jonathan, when i go to my output folder, there is no FMS plans folder. DO i have to make it myself or is this a bug

@jonbeckett 2 жыл бұрын

Being honest, I can't remember - I haven't even loaded X-Plane for the last two years :)

@leotend 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Jonathan, -I do have some issues when I try to select the destination airport gates. When I do that, my flight plan is turning into mass, actually, the destination airport is chang to the departure airport. Is this problem happening because my flight simulation is MSFs Steam edition? If yes, then I shouldn't worry at all, right? - The flight plan elevation profile is printable? Ths. Leo

@jonbeckett 2 жыл бұрын

I have no idea why that might be happening.

@dotnetdevni 3 жыл бұрын

When I am looking at an aiport nothing is comming up in the procedure window its blank

@jonbeckett 3 жыл бұрын

It may be that the airport has no procedures...

@mikael3529 Жыл бұрын

What should I download "Aircraft Performance"? Should It paste in any folder? Best regards//

@jonbeckett Жыл бұрын

When you load an aircraft performance file, you can navigate around the file system - so you can put the file anywhere you want.

@mikael3529 Жыл бұрын

@@jonbeckett thank you:) another question - how do you set up a flight plan from gate?

@CarlandCrez 3 жыл бұрын

I have a problem that it always stops following the plan about 2 or 3 legs before ILS landing at airport, even approach legs or stars, gets to 2 or 3 legs then just goes straight instead of turning and following plan, do I need to fly in GPS or FMS? Do I need to manually enter the ILS frequency in nav1

@jonbeckett 3 жыл бұрын

Depends which simulator and/or aircraft. For most airliners, you'll need to do more than just load the flight plan - such as setting up departure, performance, and approach. In the 737s and 747s you have to do a lot more than the Airbus (but then it gives you something to do too) :)

@jonbeckett 3 жыл бұрын

For GA aircraft, you'll be lucky if it even has any form of LNAV. Generally, you'll use heading, altitude, and vertical speed modes on the autopilot, and correct for the wind a little.

@CarlandCrez 3 жыл бұрын

@@jonbeckett hi Jonathan was trying in ga with the garmin autopilot glass screens I'm using msfs20

@CarlandCrez 3 жыл бұрын

@@jonbeckett I'm fairly new to fs but used it years ago, I've not really got to airliners yet

@CarlandCrez 3 жыл бұрын

@@jonbeckett even setting a manual FP with way points it always goes off course at the last couple of legs

@bowlerboy100 3 жыл бұрын

does anyone know what plugin addon i need to download navmap for xplane 11 pls ??

@jonbeckett 3 жыл бұрын

When you install LittleNavMap, the X-Plane plugin is in the program folder - there is a folder called "Little XPConnect" - copy the entire folder and put it in your X-Plane Plugins folder.

@bowlerboy100 3 жыл бұрын

@@jonbeckett yeah I get that buddy but it’s the bit before that where you said I need a plug-in like simconnect to have it in there

@jonbeckett 3 жыл бұрын

@@bowlerboy100 if you're running FSX, Prepar3D or MSFS2020, you need SimConnect (which they all have built in) - if you're running X-Plane you need the "Little XP Connect" plugin installed in X-Plane.

@jonbeckett 3 жыл бұрын

@@bowlerboy100 I'm just finishing a flight in MSFS2020 - if you hop into Discord (see the KZfaq Channel about page), I can show you via a live stream.

@bowlerboy100 3 жыл бұрын

@@jonbeckett oh ok thank you for your help and time I we have a look tomorrow I’m new to all this lol Much appreciated 🙏

@seanstanton8427 Жыл бұрын

I wish we could get these 3rd party programmes for xbox version.

@jonbeckett Жыл бұрын

That's the trade-off of a closed platform.

@gibanica87 3 жыл бұрын

But it doesn't contain VRP for VFR flights? How to add it? Ty

@jonbeckett 3 жыл бұрын

www.avsim.com/forums/topic/537257-vrp-userpoints-question/&s=l&ref=youtube

@gibanica87 3 жыл бұрын

@@jonbeckett Oh it seems I have to find each country separatly. Is there any way to find it on the internet in CSV for complete europe, just to load them up? I found for the most west europe countries, but like overlay :/

@richardterry3000 3 жыл бұрын

x plane 11 doesn't use fms anymore, It uses sit or fdr. What do I do now?

@jonbeckett 3 жыл бұрын

Switch to MSFS :)

@richardterry3000 3 жыл бұрын

@@jonbeckett lol. I just bought X plane. No more money this month.

@LongHaulPilot Жыл бұрын

How do I find my airac cycle

@jonbeckett Жыл бұрын

In the scenery menu.

@_ircghost 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jonathan, thanks for the video. I have a question about the Online airspaces, in my version of LNV they are only circles. I have found in the manual that I need to change some files to make them follow the actual boundaries (as you have them kzfaq.info/get/bejne/f76WoqmorLjIpYU.html . Could you explain how to do that or share the files? Because I find the manual a bit lack luster in explaining how to do it. www.littlenavmap.org/manuals/littlenavmap/release/2.4/en/SCENERY.html#load-scenery-library-online-airspaces Thank you!

@g7usl 3 жыл бұрын

What about P3D4?

@jonbeckett 3 жыл бұрын

Yes - it will work fine - it's the same back end as FSX

@juanjosearcanista-gamermus2676 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, if you send me the audio of this video I can remove the noise and you can upload it again.

@jonbeckett 3 жыл бұрын

I'll do a new version of it one day - there have been new versions of LittleNavMap since this was recorded - it's changed quite a bit.

@juanjosearcanista-gamermus2676 3 жыл бұрын

@@jonbeckett True. I installed 2.6.6 yesterday. Anyway, offer stands.

@AloisEckerstorferPatriot 3 жыл бұрын

Can you put a German version on the web? There is obviously no one for this effort.

@jonbeckett 3 жыл бұрын

You do realise KZfaq can do subtitles in any language ? :)

@AloisEckerstorferPatriot 3 жыл бұрын

@@jonbeckett I have found it. Many thanks and many greatings from austria

@crossislandsrblx2.072 2 жыл бұрын

how do i open the app

@jonbeckett 2 жыл бұрын

which app ?

@dziemvuong5024 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice tutorial.Thanks.This is exactly what I am looking for.

@jonbeckett 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome :)

@carlobaroncini949 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot; very interesting!!

@dziemvuong5024 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice tutorial. Thanks. This is exactly what I looking for.

@jonbeckett 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!