Descriere
The RealSimGear GTN650 brings Garmin-style touchscreen navigation into your flight simulator, replacing awkward mouse interactions with a dedicated avionics display that feels right at home in a general aviation cockpit. Its 1920 × 1080 touchscreen provides a crisp interface for supported navigation functions, while compatibility with Reality-XP, TDS GTNXi, and PMS50 avionics software opens the door to detailed GPS operation across popular PC simulators. With compact dimensions and desktop or panel mounting options, this little navigator means business. Because entering an instrument approach shouldn't require wrestling with a floating software window.
What Sets the RealSimGear GTN650 apart?
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Full HD Touchscreen for Dedicated Avionics Control The RealSimGear GTN650 features a 1920 × 1080 touchscreen, providing a dedicated display for compatible Garmin-style navigation software. Rather than manipulating a small GPS window with a mouse, pilots can interact directly with supported menus, flight plans, and navigation pages. The separate screen also keeps the main simulator display available for outside views and primary flight instruments. Touch interaction is particularly convenient when working through navigation procedures that involve frequent selections and menu changes.
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Compact Construction with Flexible Mounting Options Measuring 158 × 68 × 22 mm, the GTN650 is designed to fit into both desktop arrangements and dedicated instrument panels. Its relatively shallow construction makes it particularly appealing for cockpit builders working with limited space behind their avionics panel. Desktop mounting provides a practical option for pilots who prefer a flexible setup, while panel mounting allows the navigator to occupy a fixed position alongside other instruments. Both approaches give the touchscreen a dedicated location rather than another floating simulator window.
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Compatibility with Established Garmin Navigation Software The GTN650 supports popular third-party avionics solutions, including Reality-XP GTN650 for X-Plane and TDS Simulations GTNXi or PMS50 GTN software for Microsoft Flight Simulator. This allows the hardware to serve as a physical interface for compatible navigation systems rather than functioning as a standalone GPS computer. Software selection matters because the available features, aircraft integration, and configuration requirements vary between packages. Pilots should also account for any separate software licenses required by their chosen avionics solution.
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Dedicated HDMI, USB, and External Power Connections The RealSimGear GTN650 uses HDMI for its display, USB for communication with the computer, and an included 12V DC power pack. This arrangement allows the touchscreen to function as a separate cockpit instrument within a Windows-based simulator setup. A 90-degree HDMI adaptor is included, which can be useful when routing cables behind a compact instrument panel. An HDMI cable must be purchased separately, and the computer needs an available video output for the dedicated display.
Pros and Cons
| Pros |
Cons |
| Full HD touchscreen provides direct access to supported navigation functions. |
HDMI cable and compatible avionics software may require separate purchases. |
| Compact dimensions accommodate desktop and dedicated cockpit installations. |
macOS and console gaming platforms are not supported. |
| Supports multiple Garmin navigation software solutions across PC simulators. |
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| Included angled HDMI adaptor assists with compact cable routing. |
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Specifications
| Specification |
Value |
| Product Name |
RealSimGear GTN650 |
| Product Type |
Flight Simulator GPS Navigation Touchscreen |
| Display Type |
Touchscreen |
| Display Resolution |
1920 × 1080 pixels |
| Dimensions |
158 × 68 × 22 mm |
| Display Connection |
HDMI |
| Computer Connection |
USB |
| Power Supply |
12V DC power pack |
| Mounting Options |
Desktop or panel mount |
| Supported Operating System |
Microsoft Windows, 64-bit |
| Supported Flight Simulators |
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020, X-Plane 11, X-Plane 12 |
| X-Plane Avionics Compatibility |
Reality-XP GTN650 |
| Microsoft Flight Simulator Avionics Compatibility |
TDS Simulations GTNXi, PMS50 GTN |
| macOS Compatibility |
Not supported |
| Console Compatibility |
Not supported |
| Included Components |
GTN650 unit, 12V DC power pack, USB cable, 90-degree HDMI adaptor |
| HDMI Cable |
Not included; purchased separately |
RealSimGear GTN650 Compatibility
| Hardware or Connection |
Compatibility |
| Windows 64-Bit PC |
Supported |
| HDMI Video Output |
Required for the touchscreen display |
| USB Connection |
Required for communication with the computer |
| 12V DC Power Connection |
Required; power pack included |
| 90-Degree HDMI Adaptor |
Included |
| HDMI Cable |
Required; sold separately |
| Desktop Installation |
Supported |
| Panel-Mounted Cockpit Installation |
Supported |
| Additional PC Monitors |
Compatible when sufficient independent video outputs are available |
| Other Flight Simulator Controls |
Can operate alongside independently connected PC flight peripherals |
| macOS Computers |
Not supported |
| Xbox |
Not supported |
| PlayStation |
Not supported |
The RealSimGear GTN650 is designed for 64-bit Windows computers and requires HDMI for its dedicated display, USB for computer communication, and the supplied 12V DC power pack. The package includes a 90-degree HDMI adaptor for cable routing, but an HDMI cable must be purchased separately. The computer must provide a suitable video output capable of driving an additional display, which is particularly important for pilots already using multiple monitors or dedicated avionics screens.
The GTN650 supports desktop and panel-mounted installations, making it suitable for both flexible simulator desks and fixed general aviation cockpits. It can operate alongside independently connected yokes, joysticks, throttle quadrants, rudder pedals, and other PC avionics hardware, provided the computer has sufficient connections. Its touchscreen functions depend on compatible third-party avionics software, rather than operating as an independent navigation computer. The unit is not compatible with macOS, Xbox, or PlayStation, and it does not replace the software required to simulate the GTN navigation system.
| Platform or Software |
Compatibility |
| Microsoft Windows 64-Bit |
Supported |
| Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 |
Supported on PC with compatible GTN avionics software |
| X-Plane 11 |
Supported with compatible Reality-XP GTN650 integration |
| X-Plane 12 |
Supported with compatible Reality-XP GTN650 integration |
| Reality-XP GTN650 |
Supported avionics software for compatible X-Plane configurations |
| TDS Simulations GTNXi |
Supported avionics solution for compatible Microsoft Flight Simulator configurations |
| PMS50 GTN |
Supported avionics solution for compatible Microsoft Flight Simulator configurations |
| Compatible GTN-Equipped Aircraft |
Functionality depends on aircraft and avionics software integration |
| Standalone GPS Navigation |
Not supported without compatible simulator avionics software |
| macOS |
Not supported |
| Microsoft Flight Simulator on Xbox |
Not supported |
| PlayStation |
Not supported |
The RealSimGear GTN650 supports Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 alongside X-Plane 11 and X-Plane 12 on Windows PCs. Compatible navigation software includes Reality-XP GTN650 for X-Plane and TDS Simulations GTNXi or PMS50 GTN for Microsoft Flight Simulator, with available functions depending on the selected software, aircraft, and integration method. Additional avionics software or licenses may be required, and touchscreen configuration can vary between packages. The GTN650 is not supported on macOS, Xbox, or PlayStation, making it a dedicated PC flight simulation instrument.
